How to Get Rich by Banking on the Echo Boomers
Although the economic potential of echo boomers may not be as promising as some are expecting, there are several ways investors can profit from their behavior.
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Amazon Just Gave You 500 Coins. Now What?
If you own an Amazon Kindle Fire, then chances are, today you're 500 richer in Amazon Coin. But is it really worth dealing in this new virtual currency?
Google Set to Unveil Latest Products and Services
Google is expected to use its annual software developers' conference to showcase the latest mobile devices running on its Android software.
15 Corporate Logos That Contain Subliminal Messages
Whether you're aware or not, brand logos speak to viewers on many levels. Take closer look at these well-known logos to discover their subtle and clever marketing tactics.
Help the Planet and Save Money: Have Your Supermarket Deliver
When supermarkets deliver, it cuts the carbon emissions associated with food shopping by up to 90%, a new study shows. But it saves more than the Earth: It's profitable, too.
5 Stocks for Mother's Day
You could spring for flowers, a sappy card and some decorative soaps for Mother's Day. Or you take a less traditional route and give mom a gift that keeps on giving: stocks.
Buyer Beware: Your Sears Purchase May Not Really Be From Sears
Retailers like Amazon, Sears and Walmart now have marketplaces that offer merchandise from other sellers, but the experience is leaving some shoppers confused and unsatisfied.
Senate Set to Pass Bill Allowing States to Tax Internet Purchases
The Senate is expected to pass legislation Monday that would allow states to collect sales taxes for Internet purchases, but the bill faces opposition in the House.
Barnes & Noble's Nook to Get Google Play App Store
Barnes & Noble is teaming up with Google to vastly increase the number of apps available on its Nook HD tablets.
With 'Home,' Facebook Barges in on Google's Turf
Facebook Home, the new application that takes over the front screen of a smartphone, is a bit of a corporate home invasion, by taking advantage of software created by Google.
Bibliophiles Rejoice: BookBub Helps Readers Find the Best e-Book Deals
There are thousands of free and discounted e-books on the market. A new service, BookBub, helps you pick the best ones.
Why Amazon Wants an Online Sales Tax
The Marketplace Fairness Act currently before Congress would allow states to tax online retail sales. The measure's most surprising supporter: Amazon.com.
Amazon Inks $600 Million Deal with CIA for Cloud Computing
Amazon has reportedly won a $600 million dollar, 10-year contract to supply cloud computing services to the CIA. The online retailer will help the spy agency build a private cloud infrastructure to keep up with emerging technologies.
Algorithms Gone Wild: 3 Cases of Computers We Trusted Too Much
Computer programs can sometimes be better at spotting trends or dealing with consumers' intricate demands than human employees. But what happens when an algorithm fails? Putting too much authority into the virtual hands of a program can -- and has -- led to some epic fails.