“Groupon is giving away stuff for free now,” a story in the Chicago Tribune begins. Well, no. There’s nothing free, or particularly special, to be had at the new “Freebies” section launched at the daily deal giant’s site.
Emojis, Exploding Coupons Could be Snapchat’s Future
The photo messaging service Snapchat has suddenly become the hottest app in the tech world. The two-year-old startup was offered a reported $3 billion cash buyout from Facebook last week, but turned it down. People were shocked
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How the Banks Are Winning Now
For the first time, a report quantifies what we’re up against in the effort to equip ordinary people with the ability to deal with banks.
Walmart, Other Retailers Agree to Tougher Safety Standards in Bangladesh
One group represents mostly American companies, including Walmart, and the other represents European companies like H&M.
Some People Are ALREADY Camping Out For Black Friday Sales
Shoppers were pitching camp Monday at a Best Buy in Ohio.
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Why Healthcare in America Is So Expensive
America spends 19% of its gross domestic product on healthcare. The rest of the developed world spends around 11% to 12% and countries like Singapore, which have high quality care, spend around just 5%. The question for so many …
The Big Lie About Shopping on Thanksgiving and Black Friday
Recently released consumer surveys give the impression that roughly half of shoppers will be hitting the malls on Black Friday, and over one-third of Americans will be out at stores on Thanksgiving. Absurd.
The Bad News About $3 Gas
Gas prices had been on the decline so steadily through the fall that it appeared like drivers would be enjoying a Christmas miracle in the form of $3 gasoline by year’s end. Lately, however, it’s looking like this miracle has no …
Verizon, AT&T Challenged on NSA Spying
Shareholders urge the telecom giants to be more transparent about U.S. data demands
Photos Of Your Food? Check In on Foursquare? Not at This Restaurant
Restaurant in Israel offers half-price meals to diners who turn off phones
Costco Apologizes for Labeling Bibles as Fiction
A California pastor tweeted a picture of the label to his congregation
New Google Debit Card Draws Funds from Your Virtual Wallet
Introducing the Google Wallet Card