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Saving Money Google Nexus, Amazon Kindle Fire: Best prices are coming soon

The Google Nexus 7 and Amazon Kindle Fire will both likely drop to their lowest prices yet as both companies seek to release newer, updated models of their tablets. Hold off on buying a new tablet for a little longer to see the best prices on the Nexus and the Kindle.
Baby buys Austin-Healey Sprite car on eBay and the parents keep it

A baby buys an Austin-Healey Sprite car on eBay. What, as their parent, do you do? In the case of two Portland parents, you keep it.
Kate Spade and eBay roll out a miracle of modern shopping

Kate Spade Saturday products will launch the newest retail revolution: 'shoppable windows.' Click on a window (a real one, attached to a building) and a courier delivers your Kate Spade merchandise within the hour.
Atari landfill: Why the search for E.T. video game?

Atari landfill hunt: A Canadian company will search a New Mexico landfill for copies of the Atari E.T. video game, considered by some to be among the worst video games of all time.
Saving Money Six ways to save on moving day

Moving is a hassle, to the point where many people prefer a trip to the dentist. But these money-saving strategies can make moving a little cheaper.
USA Update Ricin letters: What's the evidence against new suspect, per the FBI affidavit?

James Everett Dutschke, accused of mailing three letters containing ricin, was arrested Saturday at his home. He is being held without bond until a preliminary hearing Thursday.
Ricin case against Everett Dutschke tightens

Ricin was found in the former martial arts studio of Everett Dutschke, charged with sending poison-laced letters to President Barack Obama and other public officials. Ricin was also found on a dust mask and other items he threw in the trash.
Online sales tax bill hits a potential firewall

A bill aimed at collecting sales tax for online goods has cleared the Senate. However, the House will prove to be a problem as many see the bill as a tax increase – something many Republicans pledged they would not do.
Google Glass tester? Don't dare try to sell your new toy.

Google Glass test units are rolling 'off the production line,' Google has announced. But there are lots of rules attached.
Hijack an airplane with a phone? Security specialist says it can be done.

German security analyst Hugo Teso has found vulnerabilities in fight system software and hardware.
Saving Money The best and worst things to buy in April

Get a start on your Mother's Day gifts, but wait on vacuum cleaners and mattresses. Your complete guide to April shopping.
The Simple Dollar Want to save money this spring? Lose the storage space.

Spring cleaning isn’t just an opportunity to clear out your living quarters, Hamm writes. It’s a chance to earn some money, re-examine your possessions, and even look toward the possibility of more cost-efficient housing.
The Simple Dollar Digging out of debt: the first step

Turning your finances around doesn't happen all at once. It comes in stages.
Saving Money EBay Instant Sale shut down. Three alternatives.

EBay Instant Sale's end means one less outlet for consumers to trade in their old electronics. But there are still a few viable options.
Google I/O sells out in less than an hour

Google is widely expected to show off new details of its Project Glass headset at the I/O developer conference in June.
Is Google fueling elephant poaching?

A conservation advocacy group, said that there are some 10,000 ads on Google Japan's shopping site that promote the sale of ivory.
Global News Blog How many frogs does it take to make a handbag? Tokyo museum has the answer

Tucked away in Tokyo is a little trafficked museum that houses bags from the world over. It is an unexpected reminder of how much more than a bag a piece of luggage can be.
Clint Eastwood and gay marriage: Political tipping point for conservatives?

Hollywood icon Clint Eastwood has joined a large group of Republicans arguing for same-sex marriage in the US Supreme Court. Prominent conservatives and many of the largest US corporations now favor gay marriage as well.
Google Project Glass spectacles on eBay? Not so fast. (+video)

eBay temporarily hosted a listing for a tester pair of Google Project Glass headgear. But by today, the device had disappeared.
Is it a robot head? No, just the Google Nexus 4 wireless charger.

Google rolls out a new wireless charger for its Nexus 4 handset.
Saving Money Can't wait? Seven online options for same-day delivery

Same-day delivery is expanding for online retailers, meaning you'll soon be able to experience the instant gratification of in-store shopping from your couch. Here are seven options to try.
Difference Maker He loves maps and Vietnam. That may put him in the eye of a storm.

Thang Dinh Tran's passion for all things Vietnamese has combined with his passion for old maps, placing him at the center of a territorial dispute between Vietnam and China.
Tale of 'Bob': Does outsourcing new software pose cyber security risk? (+video)

Many US companies hire foreigners to build new software for their computer networks – a practice that may raise their risk of cyberattack, some experts warn. Even firms that do not outsource software development may find an occasional employee doing it on the sly, as in the case of 'Bob.'
The Simple Dollar Save money with an 'alternative list'

An alternative list is just a list of different options that can fulfill whatever it is we’re hoping to fulfill in our lives with the purchase we were considering, Hamm writes.
Saving Money Same-day delivery 101: Amazon, Walmart, and the rest

More and more, retailers are offering same-day delivery of online purchases. Amazon is the one to beat, but Walmart, eBay, and even Google are getting in the game.