More Americans shopped on their phones on Christmas
Most stores were closed but Americans still managed to shop on Christmas Day—increasingly on their smartphones.
Business
Dec 27, 2013
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Kiwi kids who read for pleasure will do well in other ways, and it's everyone's responsibility to encourage them
Summer's here and the school holidays are coming. For many parents, of course, it's all a bit academic—pandemic lockdowns and other disruptions have blurred the line between home and school, with no guarantee things will ...
Education
Dec 2, 2021
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Holiday shopping? Bring these four money-saving apps with you
If you're looking to save a few bucks at the mall while holiday shopping, charge up the smartphone and bring these apps with you. The four apps, which I've been using all year, can help find you coupons, compare prices or ...
Software
Nov 23, 2016
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Tightwads and spendthrifts: A Black Friday tradition
Every year about this time, on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving that traditionally begins the holiday shopping season, early-morning consumers stand in long lines eager to purchase some sought after prize. From the ...
Social Sciences
Nov 17, 2010
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Apple extends gains in surging tablet market: survey
Apple extended its dominance in the sizzling tablet computer market in the second quarter of 2012, with the iPad grabbing 68 percent of global sales, a survey showed Thursday.
Consumer & Gadgets
Aug 2, 2012
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Amazon shares slip on revenue miss, profit outlook
(AP) -- Amazon.com's results for the holiday shopping season highlight the inherent tension between retailers and consumers: What's good for one isn't necessarily good for the other.
Business
Jan 27, 2011
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Amazon says Kindle sales doubled in key period
Amazon said Tuesday that sales of its Kindle tablets and e-readers have more than doubled over the key weekend launching the holiday season, but provided no specific sales figures.
Consumer & Gadgets
Nov 27, 2012
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Wacky gifts for the tech-savvy person who has everything
The latest technology can make for an easy holiday gift, but when it comes to the ultra-tech-savvy people in your life, finding a cool gadget they don't already own can be tough.
Consumer & Gadgets
Nov 30, 2016
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Basking sharks travel in extended families with their own 'gourmet maps' of feeding spots, genetic tagging reveals
Picture the scene. Swimming off Scotland's west coast during a summer holiday you notice a large dark shark nearly 10 meters long headed towards you. A prominent triangular dorsal fin cuts the surface, the powerful rhythmically ...
Plants & Animals
Jan 4, 2021
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Shop before you sign a data contract for a netbook
Netbooks with built-in 3G wireless Internet access are all the rage this holiday season. But before you sign on the dotted line at your local AT&T or Verizon Wireless store and commit yourself to a two-year contract, consider ...
Consumer & Gadgets
Dec 4, 2009
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