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by Chris Nerney

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Chris Nerney writes about research news and the latest discoveries in the areas of science, technology, space and psychology.

Will Apple be more profitable than Exxon Mobil in 2012?

Posted Jan 19, 2012 - 01:54 pm

Apple has been on a huge roll in recent years, so much so that in 2010 it blew by Microsoft to become the most valuable technology company in the world.
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- Apple, Exxon Mobil
Will Apple tarnish brand with Target 'store-within-a-store' outlets?

Posted Jan 06, 2012 - 03:58 pm

Will Apple's "store-within-a-store" outlets planned for about two dozen Target locations in smaller U.S. markets tarnish the company's carefully cultivated brand?
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Will Clearwire drown in a river of red?

Posted Nov 05, 2010 - 04:13 pm

High-speed wireless network provider Clearwire needs an infusion of cash or it may run out of money next year, the company says.
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- 4G, Clearwire
Will debut sales of iPad 2 double those of original?

Posted Mar 11, 2011 - 03:14 pm

When the iPad debuted in April 2010, it was a huge success, with Apple selling about 300,000 of the tablet computers in the first 24 hours alone.
(Also see: C'mon, Apple fanboys, you're ruining the narrative!)
Will departure of Steve Jobs shake loyalty of Apple employees?

Posted Aug 26, 2011 - 04:54 pm

A stunning 97% of Apple employees approved of former chief executive Steve Jobs, according to community website Glassdoor.com, which offers employees a place to anonymously rate their bosses and companies.
Will Google Music be a lock(er)?

Posted Dec 15, 2010 - 06:32 pm

Google is willing to shell out "tens of millions of dollars" to major record companies so they'll buy into the search giant's proposed music locker service, according to Business Insider's Matt Rosoff.
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- EMI, Google
Will Google-ITA deal sink Kayak public offering?

Posted Nov 17, 2010 - 12:57 pm

Kayak Software Corp., a U.S.-based online travel-information service provider, has filed for an initial public offering to raise up to $50 million in working capital.
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Will ISPs' 'six-strikes' plan really curb piracy?

Posted Jul 07, 2011 - 11:29 pm

That major U.S. Internet service providers on Thursday announced a voluntarily agreement to help music and video producers reduce piracy is amazing given the ISPs' traditional resistance to the demands of copyrighted-content providers.
Will slowdown in U.S. labor productivity spur hiring binge?

Posted Mar 07, 2012 - 12:48 pm

Some new numbers from the U.S. Labor Department indicate that the ground is being set for companies to start hiring more workers. And with increased IT needs often accompanying a workforce expansion, this presumably would bode well for tech professionals.
Will Sprint, T-Mobile get a piece of the iPhone action?

Posted Jan 11, 2011 - 07:41 pm

Given all the hype and speculation we've had to endure (and engage in!) over the Verizon iPhone, it's hard to believe we may have to go through it all over again.
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