Posts Tagged ‘Technology’

Reuters – In hit TV crime drama show “C.S.I.: Crime Scene Investigation,” and its two spin-offs, the criminologists use the latest technology to solve grisly murders and other crimes.

AP – People you know have spent small fortunes on shiny new smart phones such as the iPhone 3GS, a BlackBerry or the Droid. But the devices still don’t have all the features they want.

PC World – Every year the Black Friday label entices tenacious consumers to embark on their shopping frenzy. Make it easy on yourself.

AFP – More than half of all people who buy flights, hotel rooms and hire cars online risk being left without compensation if companies fail under outdated law, the EU said Thursday.

AFP – More than half of all people who buy flights, hotel rooms and hire cars online risk being left without compensation if companies fail under outdated law, the EU said Thursday.

AFP – Huge red banners hang over Moscow’s Red Square and hundreds of Communist dignitaries are awaiting the annual May Day parade as the announcer’s booming voice, filled with pride, breaks the silence.

PC World – Meijer’s doorbuster deal this year is the Nintendo Wii, which the chain is offering (along with a $50 coupon toward your next Meijer purchase) for $200.

PC World – Everyone seems to be offering one of the two Nintendo DSi bundles–with either Brain Age or Mario–for $170 with some sort of gift card.

AP – Online retailers hope the convenience of the Web, plus discounts and deals, spur still-nervous shoppers to spend more online this holiday season — even as traditional retailers brace for mediocre sales.

PC World – Black Friday doorbusters are loss leaders designed to whip up consumerist lust and draw shoppers to stores. Retailers typically lose money on these giveaways, but hope that while you’re online or in store, you’ll grab a few high-markup items too.