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    Computer Industry

    Dispatches From CES: Gaming in the Cloud

    Judging from the gaming news coming out of this year's Consumer Electronics Show, console gaming, like PC computing, is a relic of a sunset era. Get ready for gaming in the cloud.

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    Technology

    Want to Beat the Crap Out of Your iPhone? This Guy's Got You Covered

    The company is called Integrated Surface Technologies, and it basically coats your phone with stuff that protects it from being dunked in water and dropped and being smashed with a hammer. The video pretty much speaks for itself.

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    Market News

    Market Minute: FAA to Launch Comprehensive Review of Boeing 787

    The Federal Aviation Administration is undertaking a comprehensive review of the critical systems of Boeing's 787s, the aircraft maker's newest and most technologically advanced plane, after a fire and a fuel leak earlier this week, the agency said Friday.

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    U.S. Government

    U.S. Budget Deficit Grows by $260 Million in December

    The U.S. annual budget deficit is on track to reach $1 trillion for a fifth straight year, though government revenue jumped last month as people paid some taxes early to avoid higher rates in 2013.

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    Technology

    Dispatches from CES: The Hottest Mobile Tech Here Is On Wheels

    Forget transforming your living room: There are a dozen or so automakers at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas proposing new technologies to transform your car, from Bluetooth health-monitoring to self-driving vehicles.

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    Investing

    If You Haven't Done This Lately, Your Portfolio Is In Danger

    2012 was a good year for the stock markets. But if you want to be prepared for the next correction, whenever it comes, there's one easy-to-implement strategy that has helped investors through the bumps and dips more than any other: rebalancing your portfolio.

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    Insurance

    Insurance Review: Are Your Policies Protecting You at the Right Price?

    Having the right insurance can soften the blow of an unexpected event that might otherwise mean financial catastrophe for you and your family. But do you? Here are some tips to help you assess your current coverage and decide whether you need to make any changes.

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    Company News

    Mickey Mouse Is Watching You: Does MyMagic Know Too Much?

    Walt Disney World is about to get a bit more magical, but Mickey Mouse will have to soothe some skeptical privacy advocates along the way. Guests using its new MyMagic wristbands will get a more personalized vacation -- but do you really want Snow White to "magically" know your kid's name without being told?

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    Technology

    IndieGogo Founder Slava Rubin Says Crowdfunding Takes Down the 'Gatekeepers'

    Founded in 2008, IndieGogo is a major funding powerhouse. Whereas many great projects would languish in the minds of their creators, services like IndieGogo have been able to bring them to fruition, creating a market and bringing together a group of rabid fans in a matter of days if not hours.

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    Transportation

    Audi Shows Off 'Piloted Driving' (Video)

    In one wing of Audi's booth -- the most visually arresting we've seen this year -- was a car cockpit in front of a few massive displays, simulating a ride down Las Vegas Boulevard in a self-driving car equipped with the new Piloted Driving system.

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    Retirement

    Fiscal Cliff Deal Hides a 401(k) Bonus

    Buried deep in the American Taxpayer Relief act is a provision that will let a lot more workers convert their traditional 401(k) savings account into a Roth 401(k). Here's why doing that might be a good deal for you in the long term -- and why it might not.

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    Health Care

    New Year, New You: 6 Low-Cost Aids for Your Fitness Program

    If you're looking for some assistance on your journey to better health -- inexpensive assistance, of course, because so many of us have resolved to get our finances in shape, too -- here are a few smart, low-cost items that can help you get on track to a new body in the new year!

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    Housing Market

    CFPB Unveils New Federal Rules to Curb Risky Mortgages

    The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is laying out the nation's first rules aimed at ensuring that mortgage borrowers can afford the loans they take out. Among the new regulations are bans on the risky "interest-only" and "no documentation" loans that helped inflate the housing bubble.

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    Economic Indicators

    Initial Jobless Claims Inch Up in the New Year

    The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose by 4,000 last week, but seasonal volatility makes it difficult to get a clear picture of the labor market's health. The prior week's figure was revised to show 5,000 fewer applications than previously reported.

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    Elections

    Boardroom Politics: Shareholders Suing to Learn Truth About Corporate Donations

    The Supreme Court's "Citizens United" decision in 2010 frustrated many who sought more transparency regarding political donations. It was a sharply divided 5-to-4 ruling, but in the end it gave corporations First ...

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    Banking

    Where You Can Get the Best Interest Rates on Borrowing and Saving

    If you resolved to get your finances in order this year, one place to start is with interest rates: paying less, and earning more. To help you, we've pulled together a few lists of the banks and credit unions that are offering the best rates on savings and charging the least on credit card balances.

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    Advertising

    Did You Notice the Big Changes in These Famous Logos in 2012?

    Some of the biggest brands in the country ditched their old logos for new ones last year. But even though a company's logo is one of its most valuable, and certainly visible, marketing tools, we're willing to bet that you missed a few of the major changes.

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    Technology

    Dispatches from CES 2013: Long Live the Handheld, the PC Is Dead

    Walking the floor at the Consumer Electronics Show, you don't see many PCs: Everyone is using tablets. With all the Web just an uttered sentence or touchscreen away, PCs just aren't portable enough, which is why the focus at CES is on devices you'll hold in your hand or control via remote.

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    Currency

    Secretary of Scribble: Is Jack Lew About to Doodle on Your Dollars?

    Because President Barack Obama intends to tap Jack Lew to replace Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner, your money might soon start looking a little goofy. If confirmed to head the Treasury, Lew will get to add his unusually squiggly signature to all newly printed greenbacks.

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    Economy

    Night of the Living Debt Ceiling: The Fiscal Horror That Is to Come

    Last week's fiscal cliff deal did much to resolve the dark specter of economic uncertainty in America. However, it was only the first of three fiscal crises set to hit before March. Next on deck, another sequestration battle; and then the biggie: "Debt Ceiling 2: The Tea Party Strikes Back."

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    Technology

    The 10 Best Tools to Guarantee You're Getting the Very Best Price

    Nobody wants to pay more than they have to for what they buy, and with all the deal-finding tools out there, there's no reason you should have to. From barcode-scanning apps to browser extensions that automatically seek out lower prices and coupon codes, here are a some of our favorites.

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    Company News

    Facing Backlash, AIG Won't Join Bailout Lawsuit Against U.S.

    By STEVE ROTHWELL NEW YORK (AP) - Facing a certain backlash from Washington and beyond, American International Group (AIG) won't be joining a $25 billion shareholder lawsuit against the U.S. government over the terms ...

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    Retirement

    The Dangerous Problem Behind ETFs' Big Asset Surge

    Thanks to their lower fees, most ETFs do better for investors than similar mutual funds, and investors have noticed: They poured $154 billion into ETFs in 2012, while yanking more than $119 billion out of stock mutual funds. Just one problem: Most of that money went into the wrong kind of ETFs.

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    Technology

    Pandora CTO Tom Conrad on Bringing Personalized Radio to Automobiles Everywhere

    In the dozen years since it first launched, personalized Internet radio pioneer Pandora has become a staple on people’s computers and mobile phones. But the company’s mission definitely does not end there.

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    Technology

    Report: Apple Working On Low-Cost iPhone

    Following a report by Digitimes this morning citing industry sources, The Wall St. Journal is today confirming that it, too, hears that Apple is working on a low-cost version of the iPhone, which could launch as early as ...

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    Technology

    From the Engadget CES Stage: An Interview with Texas Instruments' Frank Moizio

    Love tiny projectors? Boy have we got the conversation for you! We spoke with Texas Instruments business manager, DLP Pico Projection, Frank Moizio, who will be showing off new devices featuring the technology and ...

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    Investing

    13 Dividend Stocks for a Richer 2013

    One smart way to get both growth potential and dependable income from your investments is to buy dividend stocks, which generally have outperformed non-dividend counterparts over the long haul. As 2013 begins, we offer these 13 stocks for your consideration.

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    Banking

    Americans Keep Fleeing Banks, Flock to Credit Unions Instead

    Credit unions have a long way to go before they threaten the financial dominance of commercial banks. But Americans are moving billions of dollars of their business in that direction every year, and there's good reason for that trend to continue -- and for you to jump on the bandwagon.

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    Market News

    Markets Rise as Alcoa Sees Stronger Demand

    World stock markets rose Wednesday after the fourth-quarter earnings season got off to a positive start in the U.S. with aluminum giant Alcoa forecasting higher demand for 2013. Demand for aluminum has been hurt by the weak global economy, but Alcoa predicted a 7 percent increase in demand this year, slightly better than the 6 percent increase in 2012.

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    Technology

    3-D Printers at CES: Can MakerBot Sell a DIY Revolution?

    Tuesday was MakerBot's big day at CES -- the day it unveiled its Replicator 2X 3-D printer, the machine designed to put the means of manufacturing right in your living room. You can already buy a Replicator for ...

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    Mergers

    Dish Network Offers $5.15 Billion for Clearwire

    Satellite TV provider Dish Network is offering to buy wireless network operator Clearwire %u2014 which agreed to sell itself to Sprint in December %u2014 for $3.30 per share, or $5.15 billion. Sprint, which owns 51 percent of Clearwire, said it would have to sign off on Dish's unsolicited offer and that it does not intend to do so.

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    Technology

    Microsoft Announces 60 Million Licenses for Windows 8 Sold

    Whether you use Microsoft not, you have to respect the fact that its install base for operating systems is massive. The company spans plenty of sectors, specifically enterprise, but of course in the home, too. Today, the company announced that its latest operating system, Windows 8, has sold 60 million licenses.

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    Personal Finance

    Unclaimed Property: Is Missing Money Looking for You?

    There's a lot of "lost" money out there in America waiting for people to find it: Some $33 billion in unclaimed property and cash, in fact. And whether it comes a from relative who left an unclear will, a long-forgotten 401(k), or a disused bank account, some of it could be yours.

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    Retail

    Target to Match Prices of Amazon, Walmart.com Year-Round

    Target announced a bold new price-match program Tuesday, promising to give customers the same deals they find on online retailers such as Amazon and Walmart.com. The new policy is similar to the one Target tried during the 2012 holiday shopping season.

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    Technology

    From the Engadget CES Stage: An Interview with Qualcomm's Raj Talluri

    Own a smartphone? There's a pretty good chance you're carrying around a Qualcomm chip, as well. SVP of product management, Raj Talluri, will be joining us on stage to demo some of the the Snapdragon-maker's latest and most exciting technologies.

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    Debt

    U.S. Consumer Debt Rises on More Car, School Loans

    U.S. consumers borrowed more in November to buy cars and attend school, but stayed cautious with their credit cards. The Federal Reserve said Tuesday that consumers increased their borrowing in November by $16 billion from October to a seasonally adjusted record of $2.77 trillion.

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    Company News

    Sears CEO Louis J. D'Ambrosio to Step Down, Citing Family Health Issues

    HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. -- Sears Holdings (SHLD) announced late Monday that CEO Louis J. D'Ambrosio is stepping down next month due to health issues involving his family. The company, which operates the Sears and ...

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    Economy

    EU Unemployment Tops 26 Million for First Time

    By DON MELVIN BRUSSELS -- Unemployment in the 17 EU countries that use the euro rose to 11.8 percent in November, as the number of jobless people in the region rose to 18.8 million, the highest figure since the single ...

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    Technology

    Samsung's 2013 CES Press Event Now Live for Online Viewing

    Engadget was there just hours ago when Samsung brought the party to Las Vegas, introducing plenty of wicked new televisions -- some smart, others massive, and one that's just downright impressive -- along with cameras, a pair of laptops and even a fridge that sports Evernote.

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    Economy

    Health Care Costs Are Holding Relatively Steady -- For Now

    Americans kept health care spending in check for three years in a row, the government reported Monday, an unusual respite that could linger if the economy stays soft or fade like a mirage if job growth comes roaring back.

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    Personal Finance

    How to Live Richer in 2013

    Okay, we know that some lucky devil will strike it rich in the lottery this year. But just because it's not you doesn't mean that 2013 can't be the year your financial fortunes take a turn for the better. And we've got just the ticket: a baker's dozen of lists filled with ideas for spending less, earning more, investing better and not getting sidetracked by common money mistakes.

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    Retirement

    13 Financial Resolutions for Retirees in 2013

    Being retired means not having to worry about waking up early to get to work. But retiring doesn't mean its time to quit worrying about making your money work as hard as it can. As we begin 2013, we offer these 13 financial resolutions designed specifically for retirees.

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    Get a Great Deal on a Cozy Comforter

    Turning the thermostat down will save you money on your heating bill, but the cool temperature might not suit everyone. Find out how to get a great deal on a cozy comforter and you'll stay warm all winter.
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