Blog Archives for 2011

Lady Gaga and Polaroid. Really? Yes. If you want to know what those two are doing in business together (and how Kodak is betting on 3D to save the company), then read on...

U.S. marshals got tipped off to a warehouse full of illegal Pillow Pets in New York, making for interesting reading on a snow day. We wrote about the dilemma over Pillow Pets and fakes this fall, and put together a fun Kung Fu video to illustrate the point.

Ever wonder why most Walmart prices end in 97 cents and most other stores end theirs with 99? We've got the psychology behind consumer pricing.

Imagine walking into a store and being greeted by a clerk that knows your name and is able to help you find what you want in the store with the swipe of a few screens — and if they don't have what you want, to order it to be delivered. This is the future of retail, and it's here now...

Nobody wants to get ripped off, but you especially don't want to get duped when you are trying to do a good deed. So if you want to put your money where you heart is and give to charities, make sure to follow these tips to avoid getting scammed.

Feeling let down after the holiday season and need to know when your next big sales fix is going to come? Worry no more. We've got you covered with this calendar of the best times to buy (nearly) everything under the sun.

The Verizon iPhone becoming a reality did nothing to stem the tide of rumors. In fact, we've not seen this many iRumors all together, in one place, since iRumor Con '09. That was not a real event, but you can imagine it, can't you?! Anyway. Enjoy our latest Rumor Roundup. You'll be glad you did!

Great service keeps customers spending money, so in today's economy, getting an award for having the best customer service is like winning an Oscar. Find out this year's top 10 and find out why customers think these companies are better than all the rest.

We all know that 3D TV hasn't caught on. Do you blame it on the geeky glasses? The lack of interesting programming? The price? There is an even more important factor that most people don't consider, and we've got the scoop on that from our 3D expert, and how that reason is going to affect prices.

When you see the ads for all-inclusive resort vacations, do you salivate or think people are being suckered? We looked into the psychology behind resort deals to see if they're any good.

Doesn't 50,000 gallons of water sound like a lot? It sure does to us, and that why we think you shouldn't waste that much of it anymore! Follow these 8 simple tips for saving water and you'll be swimming in praise from Mother Nature.

Research continues to pour in that people are using their mobile phones to do all kinds of shopping activities except actually buying stuff. eBay is hoping to turn the tide with a combo of apps. Find out how they are trying to change the game.

How much will a Blu-Ray player cost this year? How cheap will you be able to score a 55" HDTV? We've got the answers in our run-down of electronics price drops we'll see in 2011.

If you've ever wondered what Star Wars would look like if it had been made with modern technology, you won't have to wait much longer. George Lucas is in the middle of a secret effort to re-make the film in 3D. How much is it costing? Can they really make Princess Leia's hologram now? Will you like it? We've got the answers.

We met up with omnipresent Chris Brogan, social media expert and author of Trust Agents, at CES and got him to tell us some of his best bargain-hunting tips on social media. It's all about who you follow.

It seems as though we've been talking about going paperless for more than a decade now, but it just hasn't happened. Now may finally be the time, with these eight painless tips.

With a new gig hosting the find-a-TV-star competition on the Oprah Winfrey Network, you'd think Carson Kressley wouldn't have to shop for anything. But the former Queer Eye for the Straight Guy stylist is a devoted bargain hunter. Find out his secrets …

Can't make it to Super Bowl XLV in Dallas on February 6? Then you need a great TV! If you're thinking about a 3D model, you'll want to see what we found out about watching the Super Bowl in 3D, and if you'd even want to.

Not following the live blogging or endless tweeting going on about Verizon's announcement that it will, indeed, start selling the iPhone in February? Get a wrap-up of the news that won't crash your machine right here.

Our adventurous dealnews writer Ashely Watson braved the snow, the dogs and traffic to help deliver your holiday packages. Ever wonder what life is like for UPS drivers? We've got the behind-the-scenes tale.

You're going to be hearing a lot about 3D TV advances at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show, but you won't hear the answer to the biggest question: When can you buy a 3D TV that doesn't require glasses. Lucky for you, we've got the answer.

Despite all the advances in digital technology and smartphone apps, many of us are still clipping coupons and organizing printable discounts in old-fashioned file folders. There's a new service that attempts to make this obsolete. With a new set of expanded offerings, is it time to join Offermatic?

If Rowland Hussey Macy were living during the Internet age, he might have picked a more search-engine friendly name for his store, like his modern-day compatriots who pick names such as drugstore.com and shoebuy.com. But what about the intrepid few Internet-based retailers who still choose creative URLs? We've got the story on how 15 of these companies got their names.

The Consumer Electronics Show kicks off today, and technology buffs everywhere are panting to see what magnificent new gizmos will be introduced. We've got a reporter on the floor of the convention to bring you the latest news, starting with a shift in focus away from 3D TV and onto tablets.

If you want to set the gold standard for shopping on your phone in 2011, then you don't want to miss these 10 apps and mobile sites. Some of them you will have heard of, others will be real hidden gems for your perusal.

You get a 2-for-1 deal with this list of 11 resolutions for 2011 — you can save money and save the earth. Our Greed Dad columnist, Lou Carlozo, offers up simple tips that can really add up, putting extra money in your wallet and keeping more trash out of landfills.