Commerce

Broadband Tiers and Caps in the News Again

Seems a European study shows that most broadband users would not get very upset if broadband companies set tiers on speeds and total monthly traffic. I personally would be pissed if someone tried to impose a tiered service on me.…

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Todd Cochrane
Commerce

Have a camera phone scan a barcode?

Imagine using your cell phone to scan a barcode then getting a coupon to Amazon or product information or even competitive pricing. Stores are going to hate these phones. [Wired]

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Todd Cochrane
Commerce

AOL to offer movies on-line

It was the .99 cent MP3 now standby for the .99 cent movie. Seems a little hard to believe but heck if Blockbuster can rent DVD’s for $5.00 then it makes sense that someone could deliver in on-line for .99…

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Todd Cochrane
Commerce

Buying a new or used car prepare yourself!

The information in the referenced article came out 6 months ago but is the most detailed read I have found on tricks that car dealers and salesman play to get more money in their pocket and less in yours. This…

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Todd Cochrane
Commerce

Songwriter turn tables on Record Industry

In attempts to keep computer users from ripping CD’s to a MP3 CD’s have been released with 2 tracks of each song. One track that works in your CD player on your Stereo and a encrypted one that works in…

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Todd Cochrane
Commerce

Kodak to stop selling computers

Seems that Kodak who revolutionized and made picture taking affordable who has been selling cameras for generations is no longer going to manufacture cameras for-sale in the United States. Everyone is going digital and not looking back. [BBC]

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Todd Cochrane