Blog Archives for September 2013

Tablets are once again the "it" item for the holidays, and new Android devices have flooded the market and chipped away at Apple's dominance. All this cutthroat competition has translated into better and faster deals for consumers. As such, there's bound to be some eye-catching Black Friday tablet deals this year.

2013 was a roller-coaster year for the laptop industry. While we saw the introduction of a new, energy-efficient processor from Intel, much of the year was overshadowed by weak laptop sales. And although many analysts are predicting the death of the laptop, we know that when it comes to productivity, the laptop is still king. And with laptop prices lower than they've ever been before, it's a buyer's market. But how far will your money and which systems will see the best laptop deals this Black Friday?

The celebrity exploits, rumored or real, that most often make the tabloids involve excess. But by contrast, the stars who pinch pennies and drive beaters break the lavish Hollywood lifestyle stereotype, and their stories are just as much fun to read. Here we gather 10 celebs who are rich and frugal, practicing the kind of financial restraint and budgetary austerity you'd sooner expect from your sock-darning, fruit-canning granny.

Are you tired of reading rumors about the latest technology? Sick of hearing insane hearsay about Google, Microsoft, William Shatner, and more? Well, neither are we! Hooray! That's why we put all the latest biz-buzz from the internet into one place, the Rumor Roundup!

Despite the convenience of buying clothes online, many people still shy away from doing so, and for perfectly valid reasons. We're here to quell those concerns about fit, return policies, and fabric quality so you can trade fears for clothing deals.

Whether you don a cheese hat, wave a Terrible Towel, or hoist a foam finger, there are plenty of ways to show your team spirit at the stadium. Fortunately there are also other ways to root for your team at home, when you've got friends over watching the big game.

We all know how frustrating it is to call up a company and be passed along from one machine to another just have a simple question addressed. To alleviate this frustration, the team at GetHuman has put together thousands of cheat sheets to circumvent the automated customer service lines of more than 10,000 companies.

Are you tired of reading rumors about the latest technology? Sick of hearing insane hearsay about Apple, Google, Marvel, and more? Well, neither are we! Hooray! That's why we put all the latest biz-buzz from the internet into one place, the Rumor Roundup!

Keeping up to date with the latest price and shopping trends involves the often arduous trek through business gibberish and nonsensical numbers. But instead, we've cut through the jargon to put together a roundup of this week's consumer news that you actually need to know about, including the much-publicized depreciation of Apple's shares, McDonald's mobile payments, and stores that will serve you drinks while you shop.

The last few years have seen an increase in retailer exclusives in a variety of categories, from media to clothing lines, and beyond. But despite its presence in the marketplace, consumers planning to buy Star Trek Into Darkness on Blu-ray should be prepared for a surprise.

According to a recent survey, 21% of cell phone owners use their phone — and only their phone — to connect to the Internet. This is a strikingly high number, even if you factor in those people who only have a phone and not a computer. In this brief — yet lively — video, our experts discuss how they access the Internet through their phones, even if they're not part of that exclusive 21%.

Before spending a tidy sum on another electronic device, think long and hard about whether you already own a gadget that does the same thing for less. Here's how to avoid wasteful, redundant electronics.

While fans of high-end fashion have long been privy to buying secondhand designer goods at a discount, the fashion consignment industry has gotten a big boost recently with an influx of specialized online marketplaces for vintage luxury goods. Not only does this trend offer greater opportunities for budget fashionistas to save money, but it ultimately exposes a greater audience to the potential for savings.

When Apple announced the new iPhone 5s last week, you might have wondered when we might actually find a deal on the latest iDevice. As it turns out, the iPhone 5s is already on sale — and on track to break all sorts of deal records.

While some celebrity endorsements rank as classic and classy (think of Ray Charles singing the praises of Diet Pepsi), there are a host of off-beat ads and pitches that seemingly defy reason. Inside are our favorite, nonsensical celeb endorsements, from Method Man rapping about Sour Patch Kids to Ozzy Osborne shilling for I Can't Believe It's Not Butter.

Are you tired of reading rumors about the latest technology? Sick of hearing insane hearsay about Apple, Grand Theft Auto V, Star Wars, and more? Well, neither are we! Hooray! That's why we put all the latest biz-buzz from the internet into one place, the Rumor Roundup!

The buzz around 4K TV has tapered off, but a new "hot" technology has emerged for consumers to consider — curved TVs. But despite all the fuss and flashy announcements, is there really a point to the curve?

If you read our site, you're probably more of a "tech person" than most people, but there's still a chance that you may have missed the news: Apple has announced two new iPhones. So why are some stores still charging a full $200 for the old one?

Since Apple has introduced the iPhone 5C and the iPhone 5S, our deal experts thought they'd take a moment to briefly talk about the wow-worthy features (if any) of these latest handsets.

Apple's new flagship smartphone, the iPhone 5S, made its debut today, but for the first time in the company's history, there was more than one smartphone announcement. Thus, shoppers looking for a new smartphone may be wondering which model is right for them; is the iPhone 5S worth the $100 premium, or can the iPhone 5C satisfy even power users? We compared both phones to find out.

Tiered loyalty programs, in which there are various levels of membership depending on how much a shopper spends, are all the rage amongst retailers. And while they offer some truly great perks, they could potentially be a costly endeavor for most consumers.

Did you know that you can save between 20% and 50% on a suit when you buy it online? Such a discount may be tempting enough to most shoppers, but before you opt into a BOGO suit sale, there are some things you need to know about buying suits online.

The hotly-anticipated e-commerce home for H&M took almost two years to arrive, and now it looks like shoppers may have to do even more waiting — to the tune of 2-week delivery times for their orders. Combined with some site design hiccups and unfavorable return policies, there may be reason to skip HM.com and just shop in-store at H&M instead.

The summer blockbuster season has come to an end, and while there were some notable success stories, there were also a handful of box office bombs that laid waste to Hollywood studio budgets — namely, Disney's The Lone Ranger. We decided to look at some other costly cinematic failures that put the tin in Tinsel Town, and make our own blown budgets seem trivial.

Are you tired of reading rumors about the latest technology? Sick of hearing insane hearsay about Apple, Benedict Cumberbatch, Virtual Reality, and more? Well, neither are we! Hooray! That's why we put all the latest biz-buzz from the internet into one place, the Rumor Roundup!

Sick of hearing about Miley Cyrus' demise? Rather stay informed with news that might save you time and money? Here then is our consumer news roundup! Inside: One man uses Promoted Tweets as a platform to solve his grievances with British Airways.

Amazon unveiled its Kindle Matchbook service this week, which will allow shoppers to download eBook copies of hard copy books they already own, either for a small fee or for completely free. It'll even retroactively apply to books that were purchased as far back as 1995 — when Amazon first started selling books.

Amazon announced its new Kindle Paperwhite eBook Reader yesterday, which offers improved performance in many ways. But given the fact that many resellers still currently have the original model in-stock, could it be that we will finally see a deal on the Paperwhite?

Whole Foods generally takes the (gluten-free and locally sourced) cake for pricey organics. But now, in order to appeal to more than just the average wealthy foodie, the grocer is holding flash sales and offering "buy one, get one" deals to draw in customers and make eating healthy more economical.

The self-help book market is a billion dollar industry, so why can you get so many of them for free on Amazon? No matter the answer, we've put together a hilarious selection of free self-help books that purport to help you help yourself in unique ways!