Last-minute shopping made a bit saner with new apps
It's getting easier to be a procrastinator during the holidays.
Software
Dec 24, 2014
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News tagged with holiday season
March of the penguin genomes
Two penguin genomes have been sequenced and analyzed for the first time in the open access, open data journal GigaScience. Timely for the holiday season, the study reveals insights into how these birds have been able to adapt ...
Biotechnology
Dec 11, 2014
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Cyber Monday sales jump 17 percent to over $2B
Online shoppers set a set a single-day spending record on Cyber Monday, despite deals being stretched out this holiday season.
Business
Dec 3, 2014
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New research shows parents play vital role in molding future scientists
Parents and family make all the difference in creating the next generation of scientists, engineers and mathematicians, according to new research by George Mason University.
Social Sciences
Dec 2, 2014
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'Cyber Monday' sales rise after weekend disappointment
Online retail sales showed healthy gains on "Cyber Monday," a key kickoff for online shopping for the holiday season, surveys showed.
Business
Dec 2, 2014
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US online sales to see healthy holiday gain: survey
US consumers are likely to spend $89 billion shopping online during the holiday season, a healthy rise despite fewer selling days, Forrester Research analysts said Monday.
Business
Nov 3, 2014
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A blue Christmas for Amazon?
It might be a blue Christmas for Amazon. The world's largest retailer gave a disappointing forecast for the crucial holiday quarter. The company also reported a wider loss than analysts expected for the third quarter.
Business
Oct 23, 2014
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Target data breach pits US banks against retailers
Banks and America's big retailers are locked in a debate over the massive breach of millions of consumers' data that gripped Target Corp. during the holiday season. At issue: Which industry bears more responsibility for protecting ...
Security
Feb 4, 2014
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EBay 4Q earnings, revenue up 13 percent
EBay is reporting higher earnings and revenue for the last three months of 2013, driven by a strong holiday season for its e-commerce site and PayPal.
Business
Jan 22, 2014
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Nintendo forecasts net loss, slashes Wii U sales target
Nintendo on Friday warned it would swing back into the red this fiscal year as the Japanese gaming giant slashed its sales target for the Wii U console, blaming poor sales over the key holiday season.
Business
Jan 17, 2014
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