Well, it’s finally happened, after many years of false starts, empty promises, vague threats, and near ceaseless innuendo; on February 10, 2011, AT&T’s North American stranglehold on the world’s most coveted mobile communications device will at last be broken. On that date, Verizon Wireless will begin offering the iPhone. ...

The trend toward text messaging as a primary form of communication brings with it a number of challenges. Among them, the temptation to send and read text messages while driving. Decisive Magazine has found a proprietary anti-texting software for cell phones that deactivates the keyboard and eliminates the ability...

According to a study by American Express, the American family will spend $550 on back-to-school items this year, despite a consumer confidence in sharp decline. One explanation may be that many feel pressure to “keep up with the Joneses”. Shopping is dominated by clothing and shoes but retailers have reported a...

The recession is changing how consumers shop foods and perceive the brands that supply the groceries A new study from Deloitte shows a new more budget-conscious consumer is evolving in America. 92% of American households have modified their food shopping habits by turning to store brands, loyalty cards and coupons more than...

Amazon just announced a lower priced, updated Kindle e-reader which is slimmer, smaller in size and with a crisper display. The $139-device ($189 for a 3G version) is a direct response to iPad which has taken the world by storm and sold a whopping 3.3 million copies to date. The e-book market...