The science of gift wrapping explains why sloppy is better
They say appearances can be deceiving. In the case of gift giving, they might be right.
They say appearances can be deceiving. In the case of gift giving, they might be right.
Economics & Business
Dec 17, 2019
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As millions of people begin their holiday shopping, they'll come across many familiar tricks online. In some cases, sites will hype limited-time deals with a countdown clock, warn you that the product you're looking at is ...
Economics & Business
Nov 29, 2019
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It started as a simple sales promotion, but Amazon's Prime Day has now morphed into a major phenomenon joined by scores of retailers jockeying with the US colossus for a bigger slice of the e-commerce pie.
Business
Jul 13, 2019
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Airbnb has successfully fended off Brussels regulators in time for the summer holidays by agreeing to change how it presents rental prices to consumers, the EU said on Wednesday.
Business
Jul 11, 2019
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Game console makers Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo have joined forces in opposing expanded tariffs on China, saying the plan would make their products unaffordable for the coming holiday season.
Business
Jun 27, 2019
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Nintendo said Thursday its net profit jumped nearly a quarter for the nine months to December, riding out the crucial holiday season thanks to blockbuster game titles for its popular Switch console.
Business
Jan 31, 2019
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Holiday shopping reports released Thursday underscored anew the challenges US retailers face in the Amazon era—even if consumers are willing to open their wallets to spend.
Business
Jan 11, 2019
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Apple has an iPhone upgrade problem. That much is very clear after Wednesday afternoon's investor note from CEO Tim Cook in which the company lowered its expected revenue to $84 billion from its initial projections of between ...
Consumer & Gadgets
Jan 8, 2019
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Just in time for the holidays, Apple added a new gifting option that will allow you to give the gift of in-app purchases to your friends and family.
Consumer & Gadgets
Dec 24, 2018
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The holiday season can be a time of excess, but low- or no-calorie sweeteners could help merry-makers stay trim. Stevia is a zero-calorie sweetener that is sometimes called "natural" because it is extracted from the leaves ...
Biotechnology
Dec 19, 2018
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