The Latest Challenger to Apple Is. . .Samsung?

Microsoft and Google can surely claim to compete head-to-head with Apple, but Samsung is pushing in hard: While its Galaxy Tab may not be as hot as the iPad, it’s making headway. Indeed, Samsung is building a consumer electroni…

Beyond TVs: Vizio Now Sees Big Growth in Small Screens

Now the No. 1. U.S. seller of LCD TVs, Vizio is setting its sights on the smartphone and tablet computer markets. But will its low-cost business model translate to the mobile electronics market? That’s not a sure bet, but it’ll…

Tech Takeovers: Nine Good Bets for 2011 Stock Gains

Even after a round of acquisitions in 2010, some big tech companies are still rolling in cash — and 2011 looks like another promising year for tech mergers. Here’s columnist Peter Cohan’s list of top tech acquisition targets f…

Three Tech Trends to Watch in 2011

What’s to look forward to in tech for 2011? Here are a few: Consolidation in enterprise computing, a check-in shakeout (Foursquare’s Dennis Crowley pictured) and a surge in crowd-sourcing businesses.
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