Forecasts for 2012 -- Apps, Tablets and Comeuppance

I'm not one for making predictions -- but, come to think of it, last year I did predict that Lady Gaga would wear a meat dress. While that wasn't an entirely investable idea, it has encouraged me to make more forecasts -- so, here goes:

1. Red Lasering Goes Mainstream. With the explosive growth in smartphone adoption, Red Laser and apps like it will allow smartphone users to comparison-shop instantly from their cellular handsets without leaving the store. Users just have to scan the barcode, and the app searches the Internet for the best price....553 more words left in this article. To read them, just click below and try Real Money FREE for 14 days.

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