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100,000 Apps for Windows Phones – Does it Matter?

100,000 Apps for Windows Phones – Does it Matter?

Aaron Holtzman June 6, 2012 0

Microsoft announced that is has surpassed 100,000 apps for the Windows mobile phone platform this month.  However, this has not been boosting sales as much compared to Android and Apple products. Microsoft’s share of smartphone sales has declined

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To Infinity and Beyond – Without NASA

To Infinity and Beyond – Without NASA

Aaron Holtzman May 25, 2012 0

On Friday, May 25, Space Exploration Technologies Corp. became the first private company to dock a spacecraft to the International space station. This docking occurred two days after the launch, and after years of

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EU Antitrust Regulators Target Google

EU Antitrust Regulators Target Google

Aaron Holtzman May 22, 2012 0

In November 2010, the EU launched an investigation to probe the California-based company.  Google has not been the only company to be targeted, it finds itself along with 14 others (including Microsoft and Expedia).  After

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Opinion: The Deal With Facebook Stock Trading

Opinion: The Deal With Facebook Stock Trading

Aaron Holtzman May 21, 2012 1

Dear America, please stop being lemmings when it comes to investing, make informed decisions, and stick to your guns! Welcome to America, land of instant gratification!  Apparently, after a coma induced by the hyped

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Alibaba to Purchase Stock Back From Yahoo

Alibaba to Purchase Stock Back From Yahoo

Aaron Holtzman May 20, 2012 0

Yahoo plans to sell half of its 40% stake in Alibaba pending approval from the board of directors of both companies.  This seems to be the end of an ongoing saga between the two

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Microsoft Takes A Gamble With Barnes & Noble’s Nook

Microsoft Takes A Gamble With Barnes & Noble’s Nook

Aaron Holtzman May 1, 2012 0

Microsoft is pumping $605 million into Barnes and Noble’s digital book business, which is going to amount to a 17.6% stake in the company.  This is a move by the technology giant to diversify

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Netflix to Face New Challenges

Netflix to Face New Challenges

Aaron Holtzman April 23, 2012 1

The growth and maturity of Netflix as a corporation and consumer mainstay has been quite a ride.  Now, being one of the largest sources for entertainment in America, Netflix has new challenges to face.

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Using Technology for Personal Finance – DRIP

Using Technology for Personal Finance – DRIP

Aaron Holtzman April 9, 2012 0

Personal finance tools have never been more available for anyone with internet access.  Technology has now made something that has typically been foreign to many individuals, easily accessible, more user friendly, and most importantly….FREE!  In this article

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Tupac Drops New Album about new iPad3

Tupac Drops New Album about new iPad3

Aaron Holtzman April 1, 2012 0

In his latest released album of remastered tracks, “iPodcalypse Now”, he raps about Steve Jobs and how the iPad3 will be an earth- shattering revelation onto mankind.  With all the new hype going on

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Zynga’s CEO To Sell 16% of Stock

Zynga’s CEO To Sell 16% of Stock

Aaron Holtzman March 25, 2012 0

Mark Pincus, Zynga Inc’s CEO, is conducting a sale of Class A shares that will decrease his ownership from 15.5% to 13%.  If sold on Friday’s closing price, Mark will be walking away $220

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