Japanese computer manufacturer Toshiba issued a recall of about 41,000 laptops after more than 100 reports of overheating and melting cases were filed by customers. There were also claims of minor injuries resulting from the alleged defects. The development highlights the difficulties of putting high-powered components into smaller spaces in tinier, lighter, and thinner laptops […]
Lawmakers in California have rejected a measure that would have been the first ban on plastic shopping bags to be implemented state-wide. The bill, sponsored by the Democrats, was defeated on a 14-21 vote on Tuesday. It has met stiff opposition from the plastic bag manufacturing industry, which released costly ads criticizing the bill as […]
A portion of some 160 tons of meat delivered to Walmart stores nationwide has been recalled because they were found to be contaminated with Listeria, a deadly bacteria. They were sourced from Zemco Industries of Buffalo, New York by Walmart for their deli sandwiches. “The problem was discovered as a result of a retail sample […]
Google and Like.com, a shopping web site, both announced Monday that the search company has bought Like.com, which uses visual search technology to allow customers shop online by looking at pictures of shoes, clothing, bags, or similar items. The details of the transaction were not disclosed. In statement via email, Google spokesperson Andrew Pederson said, […]
East India Company, considered the first multinational company during British colonial rule in India, is being re-launched as a luxury brand by it Indian owners. After a century of dormancy by the former trading giant, the intellectual property rights to the company was bought by Indian entrepreneur Sanjiy Mehta in 2005, with the goal of […]
Macy’s is set to launch on Tuesday pop legend Madonna and her daughter’s “Material Girl” line, in hopes of attracting young women to its stores for back-to-school shopping. The line is to be sold online and in 200 locations nationwide. Actress and singer Taylor Momsen, the face of “Material Girl”, will perform in a concert at […]
Online shopping giant Amazon, and social networking site Facebook, have formed an alliance to deliver a more social shopping experience for online customers. Shopping is considered by many as about socializing aside from just buying items. People usually talk to each other and seek advice before purchasing a product. That is not an easy thing […]
Most buyers of consumer electronics start their shopping online according to a new study. The consumer section of IR’s Trends and Data page shows that up to two-thirds of these shoppers prefer to research products on the web. However, the data also reveals that actual purchases are being bought online. The research study covered 1,200 […]
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