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• Considering cutting your paid TV service? It’s not as scary as you think

  Considering cutting cable or satellite TV service to save some cash? It may not be as bad as you think. Times are tough and paying for premium TV content - even if shows are broadcast in high-definition - is a luxury for many households these days. Frankly, many people are working even harder at their jobs and [...]
  From Consumer Talk at Fetched: February 08, 2010, 12:21am in Business

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• Want to know whether Apple will release a tablet device on Wednesday?

  The million-dollar tech question of the moment is "Will Apple unveil a tablet device on Wednesday"?The bets are the maker of iPods and iPhone will at least announce the new device. It will cost between $500 and $2,000, have a 7-inch or 10-inch screen and will be the greatest gadget [...]
  From Consumer Talk at Fetched: February 08, 2010, 12:21am in Business

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• AT&T customers can watch MTV Haiti telethon tonight on mobile, PC or TV

  AT&T customers can catch MTV's “Hope for Haiti Now” telethon tonight at 8 p.m. on their TV, PC or wireless phone. Gotta love technology.  How to watch:  U-verse TV: Airing on numerous channels, including MTV, ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and others. Following the event, 18 performances from the “Hope for Haiti Now” [...]
  From Consumer Talk at Fetched: February 08, 2010, 12:21am in Business

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• New Text4Baby program helps expectant and new moms with free tips, help

  A nationwide effort by health experts and major telecom carriers leads to some unexpected - and free - help for expectant mothers and families with weekly tips to support healthy pregnancies and babies via text messaging.  It's called text4baby, and it's now available at no charge to expectant mothers across [...]
  From Consumer Talk at Fetched: February 08, 2010, 12:21am in Business

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• Seven must-have Super Bowl apps

  WhoDatApp This application has stats of the New Orleans Saints throughout the NFL season, schedules, twitter updates, updated rosters and even listen to past game coverage. Cost: $1.99 on iTunes. Alas, there are similar apps with stats on iTunes for the Colts, Dolphins, Cowboys. There are even Colts NFL player Tweets [...]
  From Consumer Talk at Fetched: February 08, 2010, 12:21am in Business

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• Pay more for e-Books? Amazon gives in to higher prices for new releases

  I winced when Apple unveiled the iPad along with news that it would charge up to $15 for e-Books. Time to wince again as Amazon says it will also charge up to the same price for new releases, giving into demands from a major publisher.Up until the iPad announcement, new [...]
  From Consumer Talk at Fetched: February 08, 2010, 12:21am in Business

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• Sick and tired of annoying hidden or extra fees? Share your worst story

  These days consumers are ultra conscious about cost, so many retailers are responding by keeping prices as low as possible - and then tacking on extra fees that ruin the low-price deal.Make sure you keep a close eye on all receipts, statements and contracts. It's the best way to avoid [...]
  From Consumer Talk at Fetched: February 08, 2010, 12:21am in Business

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• eBay increases fees for occasional sellers, gives break to heavy sellers

  Selling your old TV or digital camera on eBay just got more expensive, or at least it will soon if you're a casual seller. eBay's bottom line has been compromised by competitors like Craigslist an Amazon, and the financial pain is being passed on to some consumers. eBay has crafted a new' [...]
  From Consumer Talk at Fetched: February 08, 2010, 12:21am in Business

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• Want a peek at the new Apple Tablet? It’s called iPad, price starts at $499

  Update: Apple's new tablet computer is called the iPad and Steve Jobs calls it "an exploded iPhone." But it doesn't make phone calls? That's because Apple wants you to still buy and rely on the iPhone. Matching tech accessories. Still, the iPad boasts some impressive specs but will cost a pretty penny.' [...]
  From Consumer Talk at Fetched: February 08, 2010, 12:21am in Business

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• Wells Fargo, Chase Bank offer free text banking features, just need a cell phone

  Banking by texts, you had to know it was coming, and Wells Fargo and Chase Bank are among first major banks to bring it to customers in South Florida and across the nation. But see below and you'll see Chase Bank offers a text banking program too. Wells Fargo recently announced' [...]
  From Consumer Talk at Fetched: February 08, 2010, 12:20am in Business

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