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Finding Deals on Portable Technology
(How To) A guide to Web sites offering deep discounts on laptops, smart phones, and other gear.
(How To) A guide to Web sites offering deep discounts on laptops, smart phones, and other gear.
Customer loyalty cards go from wallet to the PC
(News) A German company wants to bring customer loyalty cards to the Internet while also making it easier for people to log in into multiple Web sites.
(News) A German company wants to bring customer loyalty cards to the Internet while also making it easier for people to log in into multiple Web sites.
Amazon buys Audible for US$300 million
(News) Amazon.com has begun a new chapter in its battle for customers' ears: it has agreed to pay US$300 million for Audible, a seller of audio books that has a close relationship with Apple.
(News) Amazon.com has begun a new chapter in its battle for customers' ears: it has agreed to pay US$300 million for Audible, a seller of audio books that has a close relationship with Apple.
Such a Deal: Sites for Bargain Hunters
(Reviews) Bargain-hunter sites cater to many preferences--and the best have reality checks in the form of user input.
(Reviews) Bargain-hunter sites cater to many preferences--and the best have reality checks in the form of user input.
ComScore: Last Week Saw Strong Online Shopping
(News) Online sales grew 25 percent in the last shopping week before Christmas.
(News) Online sales grew 25 percent in the last shopping week before Christmas.
Online Shoppers Set Records
(News) Researchers report Web shoppers are busier and happier than last year, as the holiday approaches and online sales finally slow.
(News) Researchers report Web shoppers are busier and happier than last year, as the holiday approaches and online sales finally slow.
TrialPay--Free Stuff With Some Strings
(Reviews) TrialPay lets you get some products for free by agreeing to try out others. But I'd rather pay for the stuff I want.
(Reviews) TrialPay lets you get some products for free by agreeing to try out others. But I'd rather pay for the stuff I want.
Amazon ordered to end free delivery on books in France
(News) Amazon.com may not offer free delivery on books in France, the high court in Versailles has ruled.
(News) Amazon.com may not offer free delivery on books in France, the high court in Versailles has ruled.
Online shoppers spent $733M on 'Cyber Monday'
(News) Online shoppers in the U.S. set a record for one-day sales on Cyber Monday, racking up US$733 million in purchases, comScore Networks said Tuesday.
(News) Online shoppers in the U.S. set a record for one-day sales on Cyber Monday, racking up US$733 million in purchases, comScore Networks said Tuesday.
Holiday Shopping the Smart Way
(Reviews) New sites that help you research electronics and video games, a few gift ideas, and help tying your shoelaces.
(Reviews) New sites that help you research electronics and video games, a few gift ideas, and help tying your shoelaces.
Holiday Shopping Season Starts Strong Online
(News) Video games, consoles, and music players led the lists of many online buyers who clogged sites.
(News) Video games, consoles, and music players led the lists of many online buyers who clogged sites.
Studies show online holiday spending uncertain
(News) Researchers at comScore are expecting a solid online shopping season, but another research group isn't so sure.
(News) Researchers at comScore are expecting a solid online shopping season, but another research group isn't so sure.
Web 2.0 revives Internet economy
(News) The emergence of the next generation of Internet technology and applications has led to the coining of the term Web 2.0 to indicate that the Internet now has more capabilities than ever before. The Internet media companies such as Google, News Corp, and Yahoo are just some of the leaders taking advantage of this with the introduction of new services and applications.
(News) The emergence of the next generation of Internet technology and applications has led to the coining of the term Web 2.0 to indicate that the Internet now has more capabilities than ever before. The Internet media companies such as Google, News Corp, and Yahoo are just some of the leaders taking advantage of this with the introduction of new services and applications.
FTC targets online hormone replacement sellers
(News) The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has filed complaints against seven online sellers of alternative hormone replacement therapy products, alleging that the Web sites made health claims for their natural progesterone creams without supporting evidence.
(News) The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has filed complaints against seven online sellers of alternative hormone replacement therapy products, alleging that the Web sites made health claims for their natural progesterone creams without supporting evidence.
World-first payment card utility launched in Australia
(News) Electronic Data Systems Corp. (EDS) Monday launched a world-first payment card utility in Australia to make it easier for financial institutions to modernize and manage card services in an increasingly competitive market.
(News) Electronic Data Systems Corp. (EDS) Monday launched a world-first payment card utility in Australia to make it easier for financial institutions to modernize and manage card services in an increasingly competitive market.
Price Protectr
(Reviews) This free Web service makes it easy to collect on refunds due to drops in price.
(Reviews) This free Web service makes it easy to collect on refunds due to drops in price.
Chinese sport fans embrace e-commerce for 2008 Olympics
(News) Chinese sport fans have embraced an online lottery for tickets to the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
(News) Chinese sport fans have embraced an online lottery for tickets to the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
Amazon Readies Music Store
(News) UPDATE: Amazon plans to launch its site of DRM-free downloadable tunes later this year.
(News) UPDATE: Amazon plans to launch its site of DRM-free downloadable tunes later this year.
PayPal granted banking license in Europe
(News) PayPal expects to accelerate the adoption of its online payment services in Europe now that it has obtained a banking license that will give it more freedom to market its services to merchants throughout the Continent.
(News) PayPal expects to accelerate the adoption of its online payment services in Europe now that it has obtained a banking license that will give it more freedom to market its services to merchants throughout the Continent.
Amazon.com: One Item, Many Prices
(How To) How to find the best deal when Amazon shows several offers for one product.
(How To) How to find the best deal when Amazon shows several offers for one product.
Yahoo, PayPal partner for e-transactions
(News) Yahoo Inc. and eBay Inc.'s PayPal have teamed up to attach a special icon to online merchants that advertise with Yahoo and offer PayPal's Express Checkout transaction processing.
(News) Yahoo Inc. and eBay Inc.'s PayPal have teamed up to attach a special icon to online merchants that advertise with Yahoo and offer PayPal's Express Checkout transaction processing.
PayPal aims new product at SMBs
(News) PayPal has launched a product aimed at helping small and medium businesses accept online payments securely and cost-effectively.
(News) PayPal has launched a product aimed at helping small and medium businesses accept online payments securely and cost-effectively.
15 Oddball Gift Sites
(Reviews) Tired of shopping for the same old gifts at the department stores? Don't give a sweater again this year--go for something unique. Here are our favorite Web sites for offbeat gifts.
(Reviews) Tired of shopping for the same old gifts at the department stores? Don't give a sweater again this year--go for something unique. Here are our favorite Web sites for offbeat gifts.
How to Avoid the Biggest Web Shopping Annoyances
(How To) Hidden fees, products that suddenly disappear from stock, shady stores--don't put up with them. Here are strategies for getting the right products at the right price, without hassles.
(How To) Hidden fees, products that suddenly disappear from stock, shady stores--don't put up with them. Here are strategies for getting the right products at the right price, without hassles.
Online Sales Up 26 Percent This Season
(News) Social networks, blogs, faster shipping influence holiday e-shopping.
(News) Social networks, blogs, faster shipping influence holiday e-shopping.
Amazon Offers Unlimited Two-Day Shipping for $79 a Year
(news) Amazon Offers Unlimited Two-Day Shipping for $79 a Year
(news) Amazon Offers Unlimited Two-Day Shipping for $79 a Year
Consumer Watch: Web Shopping: A Cart Full of Frustration
(howto) Buying online should be simple and pleasant. Here's how to end the hassles.
(howto) Buying online should be simple and pleasant. Here's how to end the hassles.
Tips to Return or Swap Online Purchases
(news) Happy returns can be had online, but it's best for buyers to be prepared.
(news) Happy returns can be had online, but it's best for buyers to be prepared.
It's Not Too Late to Shop Online
(news) Downloadable gifts and gift certificates offer many last-minute options.
(news) Downloadable gifts and gift certificates offer many last-minute options.
Online Customer Support Lags
(news) One in four top online retailers don't, won't, or didn't answer our questions online.
(news) One in four top online retailers don't, won't, or didn't answer our questions online.
Web Savvy: Don't Call Us--Ever
(howto) What ever happended to real live customer service representatives?
(howto) What ever happended to real live customer service representatives?
Up Front: Save Time and Money, Find the Right Gear
(howto) Our new Product Finder tool is designed to help you combine the latest prices and specs with reviews on thousands of products.
(howto) Our new Product Finder tool is designed to help you combine the latest prices and specs with reviews on thousands of products.
Online Shopping: Grocery Stores Offer More Than Just Staples
(howto) Buying groceries on the Web is a terrific, though possibly endangered, convenience.
(howto) Buying groceries on the Web is a terrific, though possibly endangered, convenience.
Web Shopping: Bots and Beyond
(reviews) How to pick the best products, shop for the best prices, and close the deal--all online.
(reviews) How to pick the best products, shop for the best prices, and close the deal--all online.