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'Cyber Monday' sizzles with US online shopping

US shoppers were on pace to drive "Cyber Monday" sales to a new record high as people flocked the Internet to snap up deals offered by online retailers.

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Sony to launch PlayStation Vita in December

Sony will release its next-generation PlayStation Vita games console in Japan on December 17, it said on Wednesday, as it looks to mount a fresh challenge to rivals including struggling Nintendo.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Sep 14, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Dell 3Q net income more than doubles

Personal computer maker Dell Inc. said Thursday that its net income for the latest quarter more than doubled as companies spent more to replace aging technology.

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'Google TV': Sony unveils TVs with Google's Web-surfing system

Sony Corp.'s lineup of sleek televisions boasting Google Inc.'s Web-surfing system will go on sale Saturday, testing how much consumers are willing to pay to combine access to the entire Internet with their ...

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Oct 12, 2010 | popularity 2 / 5 (4) | comments 2

Intel's 3Q offers upbeat outlook for PC industry (Update)

(AP) -- Investors were hoping for a sign from Intel Corp. that the bottom didn't fall out of the consumer personal computer market in the third quarter. The company showed Tuesday that the market held up ...

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created Oct 12, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Sony to introduce new PlayStation3 with bigger memory

Electronics giant Sony said Tuesday it will introduce an upgraded PlayStation 3 videogame console in Japan at the end of July, with a bigger memory and a new white version on offer.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

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Google shows renewed vigor with robust 4Q results

(AP) -- Google Inc. appears to have regained its financial stride after wobbling through most of 2009.

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created Jan 21, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

10 unusual gadgets and gifts for geeks

Nerds. Geeks. Fanboys. Whatever you call them, the comics aficionados, movie buffs and videogame enthusiasts who dwell amongst us can be really hard to shop for. But it gets dramatically worse this time of year, when everyone ...

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Nov 12, 2009 | popularity 1.7 / 5 (7) | comments 0

Nintendo chief promises to do Wii U launch right

(AP) -- Nintendo's chief is determined to get right the launch of its next game machine, Wii U, set for this year's holiday shopping season, and acknowledged Friday some mistakes with selling its 3DS handheld.

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created Jan 27, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 7

The mall as a sanctuary: Study finds holiday shopping outlets aren't just shrines to spending

An international study of holiday shopping and religion finds that dominant religious groups are more likely to experience "consumption mass hysteria" while shoppers in minority religions may view malls and stores much differently: ...

Other Sciences / Economics & Business

created Dec 21, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Online shopping moves into mainstream

When it comes to the holiday shopping season, online purchases have not only earned a seat at the adult's table but are increasingly eating all the food.

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created Dec 19, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

US online holiday shopping climbs 15 pct to $30.9B

U.S. shoppers spent 15 percent more in online holiday buying compared to last year, after what may have been the busiest week of the season, said research firm comScore on Sunday.

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created Dec 19, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Sony gears up for PlayStation Vita's Japan launch

Sony's long-awaited PlayStation Vita portable game machine hits stores in Japan on Saturday, with the company predicting brisk sales even though the launch has missed much of the holiday shopping season.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Dec 15, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Review: Apps to make holiday shopping easier

Even if you love to shop, it can be a pain this time of year. Stores are crowded, gift options seem endless and it's hard to determine if you're getting the best prices.

Technology / Software

created Nov 30, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

US Cyber Monday spending hits new high

US online shopping hit a record high on Cyber Monday with people racking up $1.25 billion worth of purchases on the Internet, according to comScore.

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created Nov 30, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 2