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10 Apps and Sites That Will Save You Money
Too many online services claiming to save you money just end up costing you precious time without much in return. Here are 10 free websites and apps that will help you keep more dollars in your wallet.
Amazon’s iPhone App Uses Image Recognition to “See” Real-World Products You Want to Buy
Among the many things that make Amazon one of the most successful merchants in the history of merchandising is the zeal with which it removes every possible obstacle that might stand in the way of you buying something.
The 5 Worst Tech Purchases
Arm yourself with the knowledge to avoid tech duds the next time a salesperson pushes a receipt-padding purchase — you’ll know when to walk away.
6 Ways to Keep Santa’s Secrets Safe in a Digital World
Follow these simple steps to keep your gifts a surprise.
The 5 Best Sites for One-Stop Online Shopping
Here are five excellent sites that let you consolidate your virtual shopping trips by bringing different items—and even different stores—together in a single place.
4 Price Trackers That Can Save You a Fortune
Here are four great price tracking apps, websites and services that can help you figure out the best times to buy.
Holiday Gadget Buying Will Be More Confusing Than Ever: Three Tips to Make Shopping Easier
I have three guidelines to suggest as you tackle the holiday tech buying season in search of the perfect laptop or tablet.
Facebook Preps PayPal-like Mobile Payment Feature
Facebook has confirmed to All Things D that it’s testing a “product that would allow online shoppers to make purchases on mobile apps using their Facebook login information.” It’s “expected to launch in the next month or so,” with JackThreads as a pilot partner.
Facebook Testing Out PayPal Competitor to Simplify Mobile Checkout [All Things D]
South by Southwest (SXSW): Commerce Goes Local, Social and Mobile
As usual, I've been spending most of my South by Southwest Interactive conference hanging out and chatting with interesting people. On Sunday afternoon, I did so with Chi-Hua Chien, a partner at venture-capital firm Kleiner,
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SlickDeals Front Page Now Lets You Hide the Pants
Slickdeals.net had a minor problem: Although it’s a useful site for finding discounts on electronics, clothes, home goods and other products, most users never ventured past the front page. So a redesign for the site, which …
Karma: A Fresh Take on Gift Giving
If the venerable concept of mail-order gift catalogs hadn’t been invented until just now, it might look a lot like Karma. This app for iOS and Android, from a startup of the same name, is focused on helping busy people find and …