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Beyond SpaceX: Five companies seeking to change space travel

During the past 10 years, Presidents George W. Bush and Obama have directed NASA to turn the job of transporting cargo and crew to the space station over to the private sector. As that process gathers pace, here is a list of the key players.
'The Godfather': 10 behind-the-scenes stories about the making of the classic films

From Tom Santopietro's new book 'The Godfather Effect,' a behind-the-scenes peek into making one of the greatest film series of all time.
Existing home sales dip, but prices vary wildly. Top 5 most, least expensive cities.

Existing home sales dipped below an annual rate of 5 million in May. Not counting condos and coops, single-family home sales stand at 4.2 million a year, which, if it held for all of 2011, would be lower than the worst of the slump in 2008. But home prices vary dramatically, depending upon where you live in the United States: the average listing for a typical four-bedroom, two bathroom house in the most expensive real-estate market is more than 40 times the average listing in the least expensive city, according to a recent survey of more than 2,300 markets by Coldwell Banker Real Estate. Here are the Top 5 most and least expensive cities. Is yours on the list?
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Beyond SpaceX: Five companies seeking to change space travel

During the past 10 years, Presidents George W. Bush and Obama have directed NASA to turn the job of transporting cargo and crew to the space station over to the private sector. As that process gathers pace, here is a list of the key players.
Sony stock slides as entertainment giant suffers huge earnings loss

Sony stock dipped 1.2 percent in Tokyo following the news that Sony racked up a record $5.6 billion annual loss in 2011. It was Sony's fouth straight year in the red.
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Intel's first Android phone, the XOLO X900, debuts in India

The XOLO X900, a smartphone built by Lava and powered by an Intel Atom chip, is set for launch later this month in India, Intel announced this week. 
Ultrabooks: Thin and light, but not harbingers of a 'New Era'

REVIEW: Intel touts Ultrabooks as 'A New Era in Computing.' The thin, swift laptops are probably the best thing right now for getting work done on the go, but they'll be eclipsed by the iPad and other tablets before too long.
Apple hits $500 billion marker

Apple's market worth reached $500 billion on Wednesday – but will it last?
'The Godfather': 10 behind-the-scenes stories about the making of the classic films

From Tom Santopietro's new book 'The Godfather Effect,' a behind-the-scenes peek into making one of the greatest film series of all time.
Tech stocks boost the market

Strong earnings reports from IBM and Microsoft drove the Dow Jones industrial average higher Friday. The Dow rose 96 points to close at 12720.
Stocks get a boost from Europe, corporate earnings

The Dow rose 69 points to close at 12462 as hopes for strong corporate earnings boosted the markets.
Tech stocks: No shine for chipmakers till later in 2012

Tech stocks outlook for next two months is better for semiconductor equipment makers, analyst says. Upgrades to Windows 8 will fuel demand for tech stocks like Intel in the second half of the year.
Stock market drops as ratings agencies eye euro deal

Stock market falls sharply, with the Dow losing 162 points, after two big ratings agencies said the fiscal pact between European leaders would make little difference in solving the region's debt problems. Intel's lower fourth-quarter guidance dragged the stock market down further.
Robert Noyce: Why Steve Jobs idolized Noyce

Robert Noyce is celebrated today with a Google doodle image of an integrated circuit - a micro chip. But Robert Noyce was more than just a great engineer, he was also a mentor to Silicon Valley entrepreneurs such as Steve Jobs at Apple, Inc.
MacBook Pro gets faster processor, better graphics

MacBook Pro gets update from Apple as competition for MacBook Pro heats up from Dell and others.
Tech stocks a drag on market after Apple's miss

Tech stocks moved broadly lower in midday trading after Apple earnings come in below expectations. Despite gloom over tech stocks, Intel breaks out after strong earnings growth.
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Mobile technology a sore spot for Microsoft and Intel

Mobile technology is key for tech companies these days. Microsoft and Intel are falling behind in mobile technology, reducing their stock value.
Apple preps cheaper iMac for students

Apple's cheaper iMac offers schools a discounted desktop computer. But some question if Apple's cheaper iMac has the specs to match the price tag.
Toshiba Qosmio F755 laptop: How do you do 3D without glasses?

The Toshiba Qosmio F755 laptop uses its webcam to track the user's eyes, adjusting the image to create the illusion of 3D.
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Apple MacBook Air gets fresh specs, new OS

The Apple MacBook Air is here. So how does this Lion-powered machine stack up to past Air models?
Existing home sales dip, but prices vary wildly. Top 5 most, least expensive cities.

Existing home sales dipped below an annual rate of 5 million in May. Not counting condos and coops, single-family home sales stand at 4.2 million a year, which, if it held for all of 2011, would be lower than the worst of the slump in 2008. But home prices vary dramatically, depending upon where you live in the United States: the average listing for a typical four-bedroom, two bathroom house in the most expensive real-estate market is more than 40 times the average listing in the least expensive city, according to a recent survey of more than 2,300 markets by Coldwell Banker Real Estate. Here are the Top 5 most and least expensive cities. Is yours on the list?
Semiconductors giant Intel: from high-tech to commodities?

Semiconductors made Intel. But one analyst says the firm can move beyond semiconductors to become a leading commodity producer of solar panels, smart-grid products.
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Amazon tablet: Will it be a 'Kindle for movies'?

Two Amazon tablets will ship by the end of the year, according to one source. But don't expect another e-reader.
Stocks end higher as LinkedIn soars on debut

The Dow rose about 45 points, and LinkedIn traded at more than $100 early in the afternoon but fell before closing
Stock market ends lower; investors flee risk

Stock market falls on technology slump. Nasdaq leads stock market lower with lowest close in nearly a month.
Stocks end lower in selloff as silver, oil slide

The Dow fell 83 points, and commodity prices fell due to concerns of an economic slowdown in the US, China, and India
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iMac line refreshed by Apple

The new iMac hit the Apple Store earlier today.
Thunderbolt iMac arrives in Apple stores

Thunderbolt iMac: the newest iMac boasts a 70 percent increase in speed, the new Thunderbolt data port, and more.