Target recently stated that any of its approximate 40 million customers that were affected by the criminal hack involving their credit card/debit card accounts are clear of any fraud liability. The company said there was no clue that the personal identification numbers (used to make ATM cash withdrawals) were affected by the fraud as well […]
Amazon, the largest Internet retailer in the world, is currently testing unmanned drones in an effort to deliver products within 30 minutes after customers place their orders. According to Jeff Bezos, Amazon’s chief executive, said the company will use Octocopters to deliver packages with a weight of 2.3kg or less the same day the customers […]
A fifth expansion of Blizzard’s popular World of WarCraft online game is being released. Known as Warlords of Draenor, the game will get a new world that allows players to create settlements and immediately increase a character’s level. Blizzard’s announcement comes on the heels of WoW’s players’ number hitting a five-year slump and the company […]
Amazon.com Inc., a giant Internet retailer, is increasing the heat on its rivals this buying season, and under a deal made with the United States Postal Service, will have packages delivered on Sundays. Beginning this week, Amazon shoppers in both areas will get their packages on Sunday at no additional charges. There is a plan […]
On Tuesday New Jersey voters will go to the polls to vote on a minimum wage increase to $8.25 per hour. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is adamantly opposed to the hike as are half of the businesses in the state. The proposal on the voting ballot would also amend the state’s constitution and link […]
Three Foster Farms’ poultry plants are still in operation despite the demands from consumer advocate groups and lawmakers to shut down after more than 300 people in 20 states have fallen sick due to tainted chicken meat. The Livingston and Fresno Foster Farms’ plants are staying open after the company put into place several new […]
Craft brewers in America could soon be feeling the pinch the federal government shutdown is having on many sectors. And, the reason is that the shutdown and closed the United States Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), which is one part of the Treasure Department, and is accountable for approving any new labels, […]
It was announced on Friday by Luxembourg’s data protection commissioner that Microsoft-owned Skype is being investigated related to complaints that it turned over user information to the United States National Security Agency (NSA) PRISM program. The Skype users involved in the complaints are Luxembourg-based. The data protection commissioner is part of Luxembourg’s Data Protection Authority […]
Burger King is looking to get rid of its unhealthy fast food image by adding to its menu low-fat, low-calorie French fries to assist those health-conscious consumers. Burger King, which is the world’s second-largest hamburger restaurant chain and based in Miami, is introducing Satisfries – a value-size serving will have 190 calories, eight grams of […]
Free layaway is coming back to Wal-Mart stores for this holiday season. According to the Bentonville retailer’s website, free layaway would start on Sept. 13 and run through Dec. 13. The previous $5 fee people were charged to open their layaway accounts is gone but the $10 cancellation fee is returning. Facebook fans of the […]