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Marketplace Tech for Friday, April 12, 2013
Apr 12, 2013

Marketplace Tech for Friday, April 12, 2013

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Coachella Valley Music and Arts festival kicks off the season of big summer music festivals across the U.S. and beyond. So what's on the festival's homepage? A link to the Coachella app, of course. But with friend locator apps and visual sharing apps like Instagram and Vine, the list of tech that will be front and center at concerts this summer is growing. But at Coachella, the list goes beyond applications -- there is cooling technology that goes into the festival too. 

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Tablets square off with PC's

Apr 12, 2013
Forget Europe's weak economy and Windows 8, something else has got PC sales down: Tablets.

Tesla vs. Fisker: Why some electric carmakers break down and others don't

Apr 12, 2013
The electric car company Fisker has laid off three quarters of its employees and reports suggest a bankruptcy filing is near.

Coachella tech: 8 apps to pack for summer concerts

Apr 12, 2013
If you're going to Coachella, you'll want to pack some tech supplies to capture the moment and stay connected. Here are 8 apps to try out this season.

Coachella Valley Music and Arts festival kicks off the season of big summer music festivals across the U.S. and beyond. So what’s on the festival’s homepage? A link to the Coachella app, of course. But with friend locator apps and visual sharing apps like Instagram and Vine, the list of tech that will be front and center at concerts this summer is growing. But at Coachella, the list goes beyond applications — there is cooling technology that goes into the festival too. 

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