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By Rachel Metz

December 19, 2011

Device attempts to elevate the iPad's keyboard

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Even if you love the iPad, you're probably not keen to write your next novel using its on-screen virtual keyboard. You may not be thrilled to type up a lengthy email with it, either. Read More

November 4, 2011

Groupon's newest deal: stock sale

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Daily deals pioneer Groupon raised about $700 million with an initial public offering of stock priced well above expectations. The IPO was set late Thursday at $20 per share, above the anticipated range of $16 to $18. The higher... Read More

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October 17, 2011

LivingSocial launching exclusive food events

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Online deals site LivingSocial is launching an invitation-only service aimed at food fans, offering experiences such as a visit to an environmentally sustainable farm or a meal served in a restaurant's kitchen. Read More

October 12, 2011

PayPal to announce online-shopping login service

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — PayPal, eBay's online payment service, plans to announce a new service Wednesday that aims to make it easier to shop online by cutting down on the number of accounts consumers have to create with various Web retailers. Read More

October 4, 2011

Apple unveils faster, more powerful iPhone

CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — Apple Inc. unveiled a new iPhone on Tuesday that is faster and more powerful but stops short of a more radical upgrade. It said Sprint customers will now be able to use one. Read More

September 30, 2011

With Kindle Fire, Amazon's digital ambitions burn

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Amazon's unveiling of the Kindle Fire tablet computer sends a bright-hot message: The online retailer is ready to rival iPad maker Apple in an effort to be the world's top digital content provider. Read More

August 15, 2011

Sales of gold up on eBay amid stock market turmoil

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — For gold sellers on eBay, the recent stock market turmoil has been a boon for business.Gold and silver sales on eBay had already been rising steadily over the past several years - so much so that eBay Inc. created a special area... Read More

March 29, 2011

Amazon launches online media storage service

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Amazon.com Inc. wants to be more than a destination for shopping online: It also dreams of being a place where you can store your music, photos, and videos and access them any time, from any computer. Read More

October 21, 2010

Review: Windows Phone 7 a new start for Microsoft

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — When it comes to smart phones, Microsoft is itching to get back in the game. Read More

June 7, 2010

Next iPhone has better resolution, battery; release set for June 24

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The next iPhone comes out June 24 and will have a higher-resolution screen, longer battery life and thinner design. Read More

August 12, 2009

EBay, GM set to start car-selling trial

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — General Motors and eBay Inc. are expected to announce Monday that hundreds of the auto maker's California dealers will let consumers haggle over the prices of new cars and trucks through the online marketplace, as part of a prev... Read More