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Tablet Owners Increase Submitted: 01/24/2012
- If you got a tablet under the tree over the holidays, you're in good company.

The percentage of Americans who own a tablet nearly doubled between December and January.

Jumping from 10 percent to 19. The statistics are the same for E-readers, according to the Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life project, which conducted pre- and post-holiday surveys.

The project's director tells nbc he's never seen such growth since the center started looking at the adoption and use of digital technology.


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Men Spend More Than Women On Lunch, Coffee Submitted: 01/24/2012

- Men are the bigger spenders when it comes to grabbing lunch.

And coffee.

Men who buy lunch average about $46 a week...$20 more than what most women spend.

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Airplane Wi-Fi Submitted: 01/19/2012

- It seems air travelers want their Wi-Fi like they still want their peanuts... for free!

Airlines have been spending millions of dollars to add Wi-Fi capability to their aircraft.. But it's estimated that only a small percentage of travelers are using it.

Airlines and in-flight Wi-Fi providers won't disclose how much the service is used, but what analysts will tell you is the chief reason usage is obviously low is the price.

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Facebook Adding Apps Submitted: 01/19/2012

- Facebook is expanding its timeline with an apps avalanche.

The social networking site has launched 60 new apps that are now integrated with timeline.

These new apps range from Fitness with the Nike app... to Food with the FoodSpotting app.

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Older Cars On The Road Submitted: 01/18/2012

- The cars on America's roadways have reached a record old age.

According to a study of state vehicle registration data by Polk Automotive research firm, the average age of a car or truck in America has hit a record 10.8 years.

Job security and other economic worries has kept many people from buying a new car... and the aging of the American Auto Fleet has been big business for repair shops and companies that sell replacement auto parts.

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Tax Season Officially Begins Submitted: 01/18/2012

- It's official... tax filing season has begun.

If you plan to e-file, go ahead... the internal revenue service is now accepting electronically filed returns.

According to the IRS, a record 100 million taxpayers filed their taxes electronically last year.

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