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Tag Archives: technology
Are BlackBerrys just for businesses now?
My mom, sister and brother-in-law all have BlackBerrys and love them. They have the basic features they need, a keyboard and look pretty cool, if I do say so myself. But recently, less and less people outside the business community … Continue reading
Posted in Ashley Wislock, Technology, TheStreet
Tagged Ashley Wislock, BlackBerry, Blackberrys, business, business phones, cell, cell phones, cells, mobile, mobile phones, niche, niche business, phone, phones, Research in Motion, RIM, tech, technology, The Street, TheStreet
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Target to stop selling Kindles
After an internal memo was leaked, Target has confirmed that it will stop selling Kindles soon, according to CNN. No end date was given and no specific reason was given – though CNN pointed out that Target recently began selling … Continue reading
Ringtones in the workplace
This weekend marked a bit of a milestone for me. Let’s call it, “When Ashley entered the adult working world, for real.” You see, ever since cell phones and cell phone ringtones became “cool,” I’ve done what every other young … Continue reading
Posted in Ashley Wislock, Office life, On the job, Technology
Tagged at work, call, cell, cell phone, cell phones, office, office life, on the job, phone, phones, professionalism, ring, ringtone, ringtones, tech, technology, work, working world
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More information about Comcast’s new “smart home” program
Last week, I had the opportunity to sit down with Comcast spokesman Bob Grove and talk about Comcast’s new “Xfinity Home” program, which manages a home’s security and can monitor your energy usage. As a follow-up, I recently spoke with … Continue reading
Posted in Ashley Wislock, Comcast, Real estate
Tagged business, Comcast, dogs, home, home security, home technology, mobile, mobile technology, pet, pets, real estate, reporting, security, security systems, smart home, smart homes, tech, technology, xfinity, xfinity home
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Apple’s reach could be bigger than you think
Apple – the maker of such iconic products such as the iPod, iPhone and Macbooks – now has products in 50 percent of American homes, according to a new Mashable survey. That’s huge. Very few companies have such deep reach, … Continue reading
Posted in Ashley Wislock, Technology, Your money
Tagged apple, apple products, brand, brand loyalty, branding, brands, CNN, ipad, iPhone, ipod, iTunes, Mashable, products, tech, tech products, technology, technology trends, trends
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What’s your favorite recent innovation?
It appears that Americans really love their instantly warmed foods – in a recent Consumer Reports survey asking people which recent innovation would be hardest to live without, the microwave took the top prize with 26 percent of the vote. … Continue reading
Things that will cost less in 2012
Think everything is going up in price these days? Well, think again. Some well-loved products are expected to drop in price headed into the new year, according to dealnews.com – whether it’s because people are spending less on non-essentials or … Continue reading
Posted in Ashley Wislock, Retail, Your money
Tagged 2012, 2012 forecasts, 2012 predictions, Amazon, Amazon.com, android tablets, car rental, cars, cost, costs, discounta, discounted, economy, home prices, iPad 2, Kindle, money, real estate, recession spending, retail, Saving, saving money, savings, spending, spending less, tablets, tech, technology, wine, your money
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Netflix Update: Qwikster split not happening
Netflix has reversed its controversial decision to split its company in two after customer concerns made company officials think twice about the decision. (Read about the reversal here).
Posted in Ashley Wislock, Technology
Tagged Ashley Wislock, blogging, consumers, customer feedback, customer service, DVD, movies, Netflix, Netflix changes, Netflix update, Qwikster, Reed Hastings, stock market, stocks, technology
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Website names the best online return policies
I don’t do a lot of online shopping. I have too many friends who have ordered things that weren’t what they were expecting or were not the right size to venture into the world of ecommerce too often. In fact, … Continue reading
Posted in Ashley Wislock, Consumer issues, Retail
Tagged Ashley Wislock, concumer issues, Costco, customer service, endless.com, FreeShipping.org, Kohl's, L.L. Been, Lands' End, Macy's, online shopping, online video, Overland, retail, returns, shipping, Shoebacca.com, technology, Toys R' Us, websites, Zappos.com
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