Isis Mobile Wallet tests begin—but will consumers take to pay-by-phone?
Isis Mobile Wallet tests begin—but will consumers take to pay-by-phone? Three big cellular service providers yesterday announced a "milestone" in the transformation of your smart phone into a payment...
View ArticleDoctors say magnetic balls caused dozens of injuries in past two years
Doctors say magnetic balls caused dozens of injuries in past two years A study released today says that hundreds of children and teens have been treated by physicians, with dozens needing surgery for...
View ArticleEnergy drinks linked to cases of caffeine toxicity
Energy drinks linked to cases of caffeine toxicity Incident reports filed with the Food and Drug Administration linking the energy drink Monster with five deaths in recent years have cast doubts on...
View ArticleHow to protect your car on Halloween
How to protect your car on Halloween Want to hear something spooky? Halloween tricks seem to have started early this year. And your car is not immune. Every October goblins, ghouls, and even zombies...
View ArticleDream on Me recalls infant swings and high chairs due to strangulation hazard
Dream on Me recalls infant swings and high chairs due to strangulation hazard The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a voluntary recall of approximately 560 Happy Swing II infant...
View ArticleAmazon Black Friday sales start on Nov. 19th, and Gold Box deals are back
Amazon Black Friday sales start on Nov. 19th, and Gold Box deals are back We're still weeks away from having to figure out what size turkey we need to buy this year—but some retailers are already...
View ArticleStudy finds New Jersey license plate decal reduces teen crashes
Study finds New Jersey license plate decal reduces teen crashes Nearly two and a half years ago, New Jersey became the first state to require drivers under age 21 with a permit or provisional...
View ArticleWill the all-new Chevrolet Corvette live up to the hype?
Will the all-new Chevrolet Corvette live up to the hype? Few redesigns are received with as much fanfare in the automotive industry as a new Chevrolet Corvette. Self-proclaimed as America's sports...
View ArticleKey remodeling index shows most activity in seven years
Key remodeling index shows most activity in seven years An important indicator of remodeling robustness jumped five points this past quarter climbing back to 2005 levels, according to the National...
View ArticlePhotoPlus Expo 2012: Samsung Galaxy Camera has Android, Wi-Fi, and 3G/4G
PhotoPlus Expo 2012: Samsung Galaxy Camera has Android, Wi-Fi, and 3G/4G At the PhotoPlus Expo trade show—taking place in New York City this week—the Samsung booth had on view one of the most...
View ArticlePhotoPlus Expo 2012: Canon PowerShot Sx50 HS superzoom
PhotoPlus Expo 2012: Canon PowerShot Sx50 HS superzoom At PhotoPlus Expo, the Canon booth is displaying several recently announced models—but the most intriguing for me is the 12-megapixel Canon...
View ArticleQuestions of Money - from Consumer Reports
Questions of Money - from Consumer Reports Consumer Reports financial experts answer subscriber questions about shopping for insurance and its effect on ones credit score, and whether it's possible to...
View ArticleMicrosoft Windows 8: What it means for you
Microsoft Windows 8: What it means for you Today is Windows 8 Day, the release of Microsoft's first new OS in three years. Starting today, Windows 8 is pre-installed on new Windows-based computers,...
View ArticleSmart road tips for Halloween
Smart road tips for Halloween Halloween is a holiday that is supposed to be scary, but as costumed children hit the roads for treats, safety should be a top priority to ensure no true horrors occur....
View ArticleDon't let these allergy and asthma triggers ruin your child's Halloween
Don't let these allergy and asthma triggers ruin your child's Halloween Some 41 million children 5 to 14 years old could hit the trick-or-treat trails this Halloween, according to the U.S. Census...
View ArticleFord C-Max Hybrid to pose a credible challenge to the Toyota Prius V?
Ford C-Max Hybrid to pose a credible challenge to the Toyota Prius V? Toyota is no longer alone in offering a small hybrid wagon-microvan. Ford has rolled out the long-awaited C-Max as a Prius V...
View ArticleFTC says two paint firms misled consumers on safety claims
FTC says two paint firms misled consumers on safety claims The Federal Trade Commission recently charged the Sherwin-Williams Company and PPG Architectural Finishes, Inc., two of the nation's largest...
View ArticlePower inverters are a good option if you can't find a generator
Power inverters are a good option if you can't find a generator Hurricane Sandy, the weather monster that forecasters have dubbed "Frankenstorm," has already left dozens of fatalities in its wake and...
View Article2000-2003 Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable investigated for stuck throttles
2000-2003 Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable investigated for stuck throttles The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened up a safety investigation into 31,000 2000-2003 Ford...
View ArticleStock up on batteries for flashlights before Hurricane Sandy hits
Stock up on batteries for flashlights before Hurricane Sandy hits You can't control Mother Nature, but you can be prepared when a storm such as Hurricane Sandy hits. Among the many items to have on...
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