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Some economic slowdown in the U.S., gas prices remain stable
Julia Coronado Jul 2, 2012
There's news this morning that folks who do the ordering at factories are increasingly wary. The Markit U.S. Purchasing Managers Index was a disappointment, its worst showing since late 2010.
European contraction impacts U.S. exports
Mitchell Hartman Jul 2, 2012
Exports have been one of the few bright spots in the U.S. recovery, but they're slowing down.
Storms hit Amazon data center, Netflix and Instagram
Mitchell Hartman Jul 2, 2012
Amazon's servers were hit by a storm in Virginia. Those data centers are also home to storage for other major websites like Netflix, Pinterest and Instagram.
Mexican economy poised to grow after election
Jennifer Collins Jul 2, 2012
In Mexico, Enrique Peña Nieto of Institutional Revolutionary Party has taken the presidency. He inherits an economy that's on the upswing, and Americans may soon be buying a lot more "Made in Mexico" goods.
Google's I/O conference: New operating system, tablet
John Moe Jun 26, 2012
The search giant is expected to announce quite a few upgrades for devices.
Skilled factory workers hard to find
Mitchell Hartman Jun 21, 2012
A report says more than half of American companies are having trouble finding enough skilled workers to hire. Why don’t employers train workers instead?
Facebook is spending $60 million to recognize your face
John Moe Jun 20, 2012
The social giant bets big on facial recognition software, but what is it using that information for?
Microsoft’s Surface: Will it be worth scratching?
John Moe Jun 19, 2012
A forthcoming tablet from the makers of Windows and Xbox offers a built-in keyboard and a lot of things that might remind you of the iPad.
Are you an iPhone or an Android?
Queena Kim Jun 11, 2012
In the battle of the mobile superpowers, it's Apple v. Google and iPhone v. Android -- and consumers have to choose. Which culture do you fit in best?
Manufacturing slows in China
Rob Schmitz Jun 4, 2012
Figures coming out of China are showing a slowdown in manufacturing signalling that Western consumers are buying less.
