Information Technology
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Review: 3 cheap smartphones to considerNov 29, 2014 6:32 am - NEW YORK - The cheapest smartphones don't have all the gizmos of Apple or Samsung models, but I'm impressed by how many features you do get for roughly a third of the pr...
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Review: 4 shopping apps that will save you moneyNov 29, 2014 6:31 am - NEW YORK - Want to save some cash while holiday shopping? The best tool can be a smartphone packed with the right apps. Some apps give you coupons you can hand to the ca...
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Twitter lets merchants offer deals to its usersNov 29, 2014 6:00 am - NEW YORK — Twitter is expanding its reach into commerce with a new tool called “Offers.” Advertisers can post promotions and discounts in users' Twitter feeds, whether ...
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Finding that perfect hostess giftNov 27, 2014 6:00 am - No one wants to show up to a party empty-handed. But when it comes to host or hostess gifts, creativity often gives way to dressing up a bottle of wine. Not this holiday...
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Gift guide: New holiday books for kidsNov 27, 2014 5:15 am - NEW YORK - Looking to keep the kids entertained during long holiday car rides or dinners? Tell all your gift-buying elves to wrap up a book. Among this year's Christmas ...
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Kids test new toys for the holiday seasonNov 27, 2014 5:15 am - Which toys do kids like? That's a question toymakers ask every year when coming up with new products. We think the best way to find the answer is to ask kids themselves....
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Sharing music: a personal gift made easy by techNov 27, 2014 5:15 am - Luke Maguire Armstrong doesn't pen a holiday letter to friends. The guitar player and songwriter prefers to communicate musically. Armstrong makes a CD that he shares wi...
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Gift Guide: Dragons, aliens, heroes for the gamerNov 27, 2014 5:15 am - Sony's PlayStation 4 video-game console has built an impressive lead over its competitors. That's good news for holiday shoppers because it has driven Microsoft and Nint...
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Holiday cards: to share or not to shareNov 27, 2014 5:15 am - For many people, the rules for posting personal news on Facebook, Pinterest and other social media are clear: Put a Good Face on Everything. But that rule doesn't always...
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Great tech gifts for less than $100Nov 27, 2014 5:13 am - Amazon Fire TV Stick Get it: If you want to liberate your video streaming from your computer Skip it: If you have a game console, Chromecast or other streaming devi...