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Kids tablets: Five touch-screen computers for the nine-and-under set
If Mom and Dad want to use an an iPad, why shouldn't Junior get a tablet computer, too? Many parents appear to be following that line of reasoning, but many child-development experts say it's best for kids not to have too much "screen time" each day.
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The best online April Fools' pranks of 2011
April Fools' Day tends to be a bonanza for tech pranksters – from Twitter-only newspapers to upside-down YouTube pages and browsers that read your facial expressions. This year was no different. Click through for a look at the funniest Web gags of 2011.
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Eight low-tech ways to revive broken gadgets
Mouthwash. Rice. A handful of quarters. What do these household items have in common? They constitute the perfect emergency-repair kit for gadgets. When device disasters strike and warranties turn their backs on you, it's time to get in touch with your inner MacGyver. So, here are eight low-tech solutions to high-tech disasters.
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Groupon and four other firms thrived in recession. Their secret?
Although the recession is technically over, many companies are still struggling to make up for lost profit, customers, and locations. But some companies have come out of the recession better than they went in, thanks to their adjustments to consumer demand and other smart business strategies. Here are five companies that have thrived despite the worst downturn since the Great Depression:
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Culture Cafe
'Arrested Development' creator Mitchell Hurwitz discusses season 4
The 10 new episodes being released at the same time will allow for more clues and connections in the plots, says Hurwitz.
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Tech stocks: Hold Apple. Be selective on others.
Tech stocks have engendered a lot of skepticism, but certain tech stocks are attractively priced, analysts say, even Apple.
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Horizons
Facebook turns Like into Want, Cook, Read, and many others
Making good on its promise of "frictionless sharing," Facebook introduced 60 Timeline apps on Wednesday evening. The apps create real-time Facebook status updates on what you're listening to, reading, cooking ... the list goes on.
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Murdoch on MySpace: We "screwed up" in the race against Facebook
Rupert Murdoch today admitted that News Corp dropped the ball when it came to MySpace.
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Horizons
Roku Streaming Stick: 400 channels of video, zero wires
Roku introduced the Streaming Stick this week, ahead of next week's Consumer Electronics Show. It's got all the features of set-top boxes like the Apple TV -- but will the Roku Streaming Stick catch on?
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Kids tablets: Five touch-screen computers for the nine-and-under set
If Mom and Dad want to use an an iPad, why shouldn't Junior get a tablet computer, too? Many parents appear to be following that line of reasoning, but many child-development experts say it's best for kids not to have too much "screen time" each day.
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Horizons
Verizon to challenge Netflix, Hulu. Winner take all?
Verizon and other telecom companies have traditionally found themselves at odds with services such as Netflix, which encourage people to "cut the cord." But now, Verizon may be getting into the streaming game.
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Gift ideas: 'Harry Potter,' Adele, 'Law & Order,' and 'Super Mario 3D'
Your gift list can get long with nieces and nephews, grandparents and friends all needing a present this holiday season. Try a few of these items that are sure to please like 'Winnie the Pooh,' 'Ken Burns: Prohibition,' and the video game 'Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception.'
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Horizons
Tablet computers beware: Amazon Kindle Fire is only $199
The Amazon Kindle Fire will be a 'service,' not just one of the many tablet computers, says Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos.
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Doritos: Can Lonely Island boost the cheesy snack's image?
Doritos launches sixth Super Bowl ad contest with a twist. Comic music group The Lonely Island will be competing to produce the winning Doritos ad.
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Netflix (NFLX) faces customer backlash, weak economy
Netflix has angered many of its customers with its new plan to split its service into two while raising prices. Netflix stock (NFLX) has lost a quarter of its value in the past week.
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Is Apple declaring war on DVDs?
Apple quietly removed the DVD drive from its Mac Mini line last week. Are we moving toward a discless future, or is Apple being too bold in pulling the plug?
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Netflix stock: Down – but not out
Netflix stock got knocked down Tuesday after the high-flying company forecast slower growth. But Netflix stock still looks promising.
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The Reformed Broker
Stocks are up, Greece is saved!
Stocks rallied with news of a new package of loans for Greece on Thursday. How long can stocks hold on to the good news?
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Netflix increases prices, risks losing customers to Redbox
Netflix has raised prices for its DVD and streaming plans plans by 60 percent. Will customers switch to Redbox?
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Saving Money
Give up cable TV for Internet TV? A couple shows how.
Brandt and Ashley Malone made the switch from cable TV to Internet TV to save money. They also made transition from cable TV gradually.
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Online advertising cluttering online TV
Online advertising for online TV used to be rare. Now online advertising is flourishing on Web-streamed TV shows.
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The best online April Fools' pranks of 2011
April Fools' Day tends to be a bonanza for tech pranksters – from Twitter-only newspapers to upside-down YouTube pages and browsers that read your facial expressions. This year was no different. Click through for a look at the funniest Web gags of 2011.
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Bad times at the box office: Is it competition, the economy, or bad films?
Box office revenues are down 20 percent for the first quarter of 2011. While it is fair to blame the bad economy and abundance of alternatives, some good movies could turn things around.
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Eight low-tech ways to revive broken gadgets
Mouthwash. Rice. A handful of quarters. What do these household items have in common? They constitute the perfect emergency-repair kit for gadgets. When device disasters strike and warranties turn their backs on you, it's time to get in touch with your inner MacGyver. So, here are eight low-tech solutions to high-tech disasters.
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Horizons
Netflix: The next HBO?
Netflix reportedly wants first rights to House of Cards, a new television program starring Kevin Spacey.
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Enter the iPad 2 era: Is this a gadget, a computer, or a TV? Yes.
Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduces the iPad 2, which has new features that further blur the lines between technologies like televisions, computers, and smartphones.
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Comcast to share content with Netflix, competitors
Comcast: To take over NBC, Comcast agreed to license popular NBC shows and movies to competitors like Netflix and Apple. the only question is, can they afford it?
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Cable TV not losing customers to online video
Cable TV subscriber numbers hold steady, despite rise of Hulu and other services.
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Comcast wins OK to buy NBC
Comcast purchase of NBC will make it a media powerhouse, although regulators insisted upon certain conditions to ensure competition.








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