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10 most intriguing tablets of 2012

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Ma Jun helps Chinese find out who's polluting and shame corporations into cleaning up

2012 Goldman Environmental Prize winner Ma Jun enlists ordinary Chinese to help clean up China's pollution.
10 most intriguing tablets of 2012

From the inevitable iPad 3 to the mysterious Google Nexus tablet, here are the 10 tablets to watch in 2012.
As red ink flows, Japanese firms struggle to keep manufacturing at home

Japan's manufacturing base is hollowing out as many electronic and car factories move overseas. Meanwhile, a strong yen is sending firms on an international buying spree.
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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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CES 2012: Smart TVs invite you to ditch the remote

Electronics makers rolled out their biggest, thinnest, sharpest new displays at CES 2012 in Las Vegas. But the biggest surprises might be under the hood: social connectivity and innovative new voice and gesture controls.
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The Swell Season at Silverdocs: Q&A

The documentary directed by newcomers Nick August-Perna, Chris Dapkins and Carlo Mirabella-Davis, follows the eponymous band as they travel around the U.S. on a concert tour.
Stock prices fall sharply in Asia

Stock prices slide more than 1 percent in Japan, South Korea, and Hong Kong. Investors expect stock prices to go lower, analyst says.
Natural gas, other fuel for Japan: Who'll supply them?

Natural gas and other conventional fuel imports will rise after Japan's nuclear disaster. Asian exporters of natural gas, coal, and oil should see the biggest boost.
Japanese electronics manufacturers uncertain about future

Japan is a leading producer of electronics components for the global market. Since the earthquake, many factories have been shut down indefinitely and others say they haven't been affected yet at all.
Car sales heat up, but the Prius?

Car sales were improving for Toyota. But Japan's disaster and subsequent production woes may limit car sales, especially of Toyota's hot-selling Prius.
Stocks drop: Dow below 12000 amid quake concerns

Stocks fall in US with Dow and S&P 500 dropping about half a percentage point. But drop in stock prices bigger in Europe and much larger in Japan.
Stock market sinks, led by utilities

Stock market falls with Dow dropping more than 100 points in wake of concerns about Japan earthquake. Stock prices in Japan fall more than 6 percent.
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Locked in a 3D war, LG and Samsung battle to be king of flat-screen technology

South Korean companies LG and Samsung are the No. 1 and No. 2 flat-screen TV makers worldwide. Their bitter rivalry highlights the stakes in the growing technology industry.
Netflix remotes, and new Netflix button coming this spring

Movie lovers had something to celebrate with the announcement of a new Netflix button for TV remotes and remotes specifically designed for Netflix-streaming devices.
3D TV network readying for prime time

3D TV networks are around the corner, with Discovery, Sony, and IMAX rolling out their starting lineup. But are there enough 3D TV sets in American homes to take advantage of the new shows?
3D TV: Here's what to look for

3D TV commands a premium, but it brings cutting-edge content to your living room.
Electric cars: Panasonic makes $30m investment in Tesla

Electric cars: Panasonic, Japan's biggest electronics maker, will acquire about a 2 percent stake in Tesla, purchasing Tesla common stock at $21.15 per share.
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Tesla Motors revs forward with $30 million from Panasonic

Tesla Motors, which recently opened a new factory in the California town of Fremont, has received $30 million in investment capital from Panasonic. In exchange, Panasonic gets a two percent investment stake in Tesla Motors.
In a major deal for the two car makers, Toyota trades factory for stake in Tesla

Toyota Motor Corp said it would take a $50 million stake in U.S. electric car maker Tesla Motors, a move that gives the Japanese automaker a chance to repair its dented public image and vaults the California start-up on to the world stage.
Three reasons to buy a 3D TV, but don't believe them all

3D TV maker Panasonic has plenty of pitches. Which make sense?
Google TV's challenge: convincing US on convergence

Intel, Google, and Sony have teamed to create a Google TV set-top device, but agreeing on a standard and attracting content are daunting tasks.
3D TV? What are Sony and Samsung up to?

Sony and Samsung announced intentions to enter the 3D TV market.
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Attack of the 3D TVs!

Sony, Samsung, and Panasonic are among the companies expected to release 3D TVs in 2010. But how many consumers will welcome the 3D revolution into their own living room?
E-readers: the compatibility conundrum

With the Kindle, Nook, a raft of new e-readers comes an issue well known to early adopters: what’s next?
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