Thursday, June 28, 2007
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Often Asked Questions About the Apple iPhone
The NY Times' David Pogue answers common questions about Apple's new and expensive iPhone. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.T-Mobile to Allow Minutes-Free Calls from Home
Wi-fi meets cellphone service in a new offering from T-Mobile. Using special wi-fi enabled phones, T-Mobile customers will be able to make free calls from home and other hotspots without using up their monthly allowance of cell minutes. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Judge Loses $54-mil Lost Pants Suit
Serves him right. That money-grubbing administrative law judge who sued his neighborhood drycleaner for $54 million after they lost his pants, will get nothing for trouble according to a case decision handed down yesterday. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Monday, June 25, 2007
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Many U-Haul Trucks Old, Safety Questioned
If you are moving on your own this summer, better read this article about moving truck safety issues found with U-Haul trucks. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Saturday, June 23, 2007
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Makers Must Test Vitamin & Supplement Ingredients
The FDA is phasing in a new rule that will require vitamin and dietary supplement makers to test all the ingredients in their products (for both safety and to ensure they meet the levels promised on the label). For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Comparison Chart of Cellphone Plans & Prices
If it is time to switch cell plans or companies, take a look at this chart from the Washington Post for some basic comparison information. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.AT&T Quietly Offers $10 DSL Monthly Plan
Shoosh. If you are in certain states, you can get Internet service from AT&T for just $10 a month. It is 768K DSL service. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Monday, June 18, 2007
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Email Coming to Cellphones Cheaply
You may not have to buy an expensive data plan for your cellphone in order to receive email. Several new services help you do it on the cheap. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Sunday, June 17, 2007
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Are Your Finances on Track for Retirement?
Most people don't spend the time to really calculate how much money they will need in their retirement (and if they did, they would learn they need to change their plan). Here is advice on helping to plan properly for retirement. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Saturday, June 16, 2007
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Turn Your Cellphone into a City Guide
If you are traveling this summer, wouldn't it be nice to be able to find cheap gasoline in that city, or a particular type of restaurant near where you are? That is now possible with software for your phone. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Friday, June 15, 2007
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Credit Cards That Give Cash Back at the Pump
Is your credit card giving you a cash rebate everytime you buy gasoline? If not, check out these cards. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Fake Colgate Toothpaste May be Hazardous
Some dollar stores have been found to carry counterfeit Colgate toothpaste containing a poisonous chemical usually found in anti-freeze. Look for incorrect word spelling on the box. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Kellogg's to Stop Kids' Ads for Too Sugary Cereal
If a cereal product they make doesn't meet certain nutritional criteria, Kellogg's said it will stop advertising it to kids. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Paying Electronically is Not Problem Free
Just because you pay your bills online, doesn't mean they actually get paid electronically. Sometimes the bill is actually paid the old fashioned way -- by check, sent by snail mail. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Monday, June 11, 2007
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Google Accused of Privacy Violations
A new report suggests that Google doesn't care much for its users when it comes to privacy. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Saturday, June 09, 2007
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Beware Fake Microsoft Security Alert
It looks like a security update email for Microsoft Windows Explorer, but it is a fake. Following the email's instructions will result in malicious software being installed on your computer. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Consumer Reports Tests Sunscreens
Which two sunblocks topped Consumer Reports' latest tests? Here's the scoop. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.NY Adopts Law to Protect Online Buyers
Online sellers must follow a set a rules similar to mail order companies when dealing with NY state consumers under a just implemented law. They have to post a refund policy, keep records of complaints, and not accept orders for merchandise that can't shipped within 30 days. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Some iTunes Music Embedded with Your ID
Some music you download from iTunes doesn't have restrictions on the types of music players on which it will work. This may encourage people to illegally share the songs with others. Have no fear, Apple appears to be embedding your username and email address in each song, so if you upload it to a music sharing site, they will know who to sue! For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Monday, June 04, 2007
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Beware Buying a Soon-To-Be Obsolete TV
In February 2009, your old-fashioned TV will stop working unless you have a digital set-top box or other device to convert digital signals back to analog. Even some sets still on the market will be virtually useless in less than two years without some type of adapter. Most consumers are still unaware of this analog to digital switchover. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Sunday, June 03, 2007
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Little Tweaks Can Improve Your Finances
The Wall Street Journal offers tips on little money moves you can make to substantially improve your finances. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Saturday, June 02, 2007
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Do Non-stick Pans Emit Harmful Gases?
Consumer Reports tested both new and used non-stick pans to see if overheating them causes them to be come dangerous. Watch video on the right. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
