My stolen iPhone could end up in your stocking this Christmas

December 10, 2012 10:21 AM Christina Farr
Christina Farr

Editor's Pick With the holidays approaching, smartphone theft is on the rise -- as I discovered recently when I was mugged at knifepoint for my iPhone 5.

Microsoft popping up 32 temp stores for Windows 8 blitz, holiday season

September 10, 2012 12:37 PM Tom Cheredar
Tom Cheredar

Just in times for its launch of Windows 8, Microsoft announced plans to put 32 temporary retail stores across the country this fall.

Holiday shopping season: Kmart loses, Amazon wins (infographic)

December 28, 2011 11:53 AM Sarah Mitroff
Sarah Mitroff

This holiday shopping season produced winners and losers for retailers, the entertainment industry and restaurants. Some companies — including Amazon and Walmart — recorded high sales numbers and increased customer satisfaction. Others didn’t fare as well.

With record-high Cyber Monday …