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Sony's Vita Arrives Just as Market May Be Fading

Sony Corp's Vita hits the United States on Wednesday, the latest in a long line of mobile gaming gadgets in the spirit of Nintendo's Game Boy and Atari's Lynx. But with gaming habits rapidly changing, it may also be the last of its breed.

Adele Breaks Post-Grammy Sales Record, Whitney Houston Chart Record

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Adele continues to ride out her success at the 54th Annual Grammy Award show. Adele enjoyed a 207 percent sales increase the week since the Grammys according to New York Daily News. It's the largest post-show boost in Grammy history. To add to her sales increase, Adele has also broken the record formerly held by the late Whitney Houston. Adele's 21 replaced The Bodyguard as the longest running No. 1 album by a woman.

PS Vita Release Date Reaches the U.S.: Five Things to Know

Gamers and PlayStation fans can check another major event off their calendar. Today, the entertainment and electronics company released the PS Vita, a sleek follow-up to the previous Play Station Portable (PSP). But is this new gaming device geared toward
Gamers and PlayStation fans can check another major event off their calendar. Today, the entertainment and electronics company released the PS Vita, a sleek follow-up to the previous Play Station Portable (PSP). But is this new gaming device geared towards hardcore gamers or mobile app lovers? Unlike its predecessor, the Vita was designed and developed during the age of social networking and smartphones, giving it more of a modern edge. Here are five things to know about the latest Sony release....
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Apple iPhone 5 Release Date Rumored for October 2012

Apple may release its next-generation iPhone -- presumably called the iPhone 5 -- in September or October 2012. Citing an Asian reliable source, Macotakara believes Apple is moving away from mid-year launches and leaning towards a 12-month iPhone upgrade cycle starting in the fall.
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Samsung To Spin Off LCD Biz

Samsung Electronics will spin off its liquid crystal display division, dumping an unprofitable segment as the company shifts its focus towards thinner displays.
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Universal seeks EU okay for EMI buy

French media group Vivendi's Universal Music is seeking EU regulatory approval to buy British record label EMI's recorded music unit for $1.9 billion to boost its worldwide market share, the European Commission said on its website on Monday.
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Former Executives, Bankers Arrested over Olympus Fraud

Four months after one of Japan's biggest corporate scandals, police and prosecutors on Thursday arrested seven men, including the former president of Olympus Corp and ex-bankers, over their role in a $1.7 billion accounting fraud at the medical equipment and camera maker.
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Cisco Appeals EU's Approval of Microsoft-Skype Deal

Cisco Systems Inc has challenged EU clearance of Microsoft Corp's acquisition of Internet voice and video service Skype at Europe's second highest court, saying the commission should have put tougher conditions on the deal.
Gamers and PlayStation fans can check another major event off their calendar. Today, the entertainment and electronics company released the PS Vita, a sleek follow-up to the previous Play Station Portable (PSP). But is this new gaming device geared toward

Sony PlayStation Vita Review: What You Need to Know

Sony's PlayStation Vita goes on sale Feb. 22, but if you pre-ordered the first edition bundle pack, today is the big unveiling. We'll wait for a full review when the Vita goes on sale, but here's what you need to know if you're thinking of grabbing the $250 (Wi-Fi only) game system. Portable gaming is changing just as much as console gaming or even PC gaming because of the smartphone revolution, so buying a new system now is a particularly challenging decision to make.
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Whitney Houston Songs: Sony Raises Prices 30 Minutes after Singer's Death

Whitney Houston, the celebrated pop music icon, died on Saturday at the age of 48. While many around the world mourned, Sony Music raised the price of Houston's greatest hits album titled Ultimate Collection on iTunes and Amazon. Sony Music raised the price of Houston's songs just 30 minutes after her death reports Guardian. The retail price was raised from about $8 (£4.99) to about $13 (£7.99), which automatically raised the price of digital sales on platforms such as iTunes.
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Apple iPad 3 Release: Why The iPhone 5 Will Have LTE

The iPad 3 will be the first Apple device to accommodate the high-speed Long-Term Evolution (LTE) network, according to the Wall Street Journal. But if Apple releases its next iPad with LTE, it's a near-certainty that LTE will also come to the iPhone 5, which is set to release in June or July 2012.
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Love story The Vow leads strong box office

Love story The Vow won the hearts of moviegoers with $51.4 million in global ticket sales over a pre-Valentine's Day weekend that featured stronger-than-expected performances from three new releases.
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Valentines Day Ideas 2012: Great Gifts and Deals for $10 or less

It's Valentine's Day, and if you haven't yet bought the perfect gift for the special someone to express your love, don't fret - there's still time to time to make that last minute purchase. But what if you're broke or short of cash? What if you just have $10 or less with you? How will you celebrate Valentine's Day with your loved one and still make it a memorable occasion?
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Sony to set plans for Whitney Houston catalog

Sony Music executives will meet this week in New York to determine a strategy for marketing the nine albums, soundtracks and compilations that feature Whitney Houston, the pop singer who died on Saturday at age 48, according to two people familiar with the plans.
Olympus Corp President Shuichi Takayama bows after speaking at a news conference in Tokyo February 13, 2012. Japan's scandal-hit Olympus Corp on Monday forecast a $410 million full-year net loss due to its ailing camera business and tax asset writedo

Olympus Expects Net Loss, but Core Business Seen Unscathed

Scandal-hit Olympus Corp on Monday forecast a $410 million full-year loss due largely to its ailing camera operations, but strength in its endoscope business suggested its core division would emerge from the debacle unscathed and its president said it might try to go it alone without seeking outside capital.

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