Online Holiday Sales Hit $31B, 15% Over Last Year So Far

"Shoppers have spent $30.9 billion online from Nov. 1 through Dec. 16, up from $26.9 billion at the same point last year, said the Reston, Va.-based company, which tracks Web use."

Cloud Computing Disappoints Early Adopters: Survey

"Few organizations have moved to cloud computing -- the delivery of computing as a service from remote centers -- and of those that have, many are disappointed with the results, a survey published on Tuesday found."

How Computers Know What We Want — Before We Do

"Over the past decade, recommendation engines have become quietly ubiquitous. At the appropriate moment — generally when you're about to consummate a retail purchase — they appear at your shoulder, whispering suggestively in your ear. . ."

Online Sales Jump 5% To $27B For Holiday Season

"Online sales jumped 5% for the holiday season, according to comScore Inc. (SCOR), which attributed the growth to a continued increase in the number of people shopping online."