Gadget Lust Reloaded: MoGo Talk Bluetooth Headset

On September 17, 2009

Gadget Lust Reloaded: MoGo Talk Bluetooth Headset

Remember the MoGo Talk Bluetooth Headset from a couple months ago? We went a little ga-ga over the way it rides shotgun -- make that piggyback -- on your BlackBerry or iPhone. (Well, I did, anyway -- Dave only goes ga-ga for Lady Gaga. Weird, I know.) Gizmodo was lucky enough to get some hands-on -- make that ears-on -- time with the iPhone version of the MoGo Talk, and found it to be a "surprisingly good" performer. But they took issue with its inability to charge while docked. It's a pretty brief review, but it'll have to tide you over until we can post one of our own (which we hope will be soon -- where's our unit, Newton...
On September 17, 2009

Outrage over Baucus’ Individual Health Insurance Mandate

I've never bought many of the arguments against healthcare reform which rely on an irrational fear of the Big Bad Government, since the feds already "run" healthcare in many ways. Nonetheless, over the last few months we've all heard about "death panels" and "rationed care" (it is already rationed in America -- by wealth) and a "Washington takeover" and an exploding deficit. The message is clear from conservatives: Don't jam Uncle Sam into the "Doctor-Patient relationship." So why no real outrage, until now, from the Right over an individual health insurance mandate? It's a key part of Senator Max Baucus' new plan but it's an old idea with some support from the GOP's establishment (Exhibit A: Massachusetts' "RomneyCare";. Exhibit B:...
On September 17, 2009

Activists Take On ‘Smart Choices’ Nutrition Label

Change.org is organizing a letter writing campaign against the Smart Choices front-of-package nutrition label program, which recently caught flak for its designation of Froot Loops as a healthy option. Even the Food and Drug Administration has expressed skepticism about the program. Kellogg's, PepsiCo and ConAgra were all involved with Smart Choices, but Change.org isn't bothering to deal with them directly. Instead, it's focusing its attention on the medical experts who collaborated in developing the label criteria. The reality is that the food industry is using the Smart Choices program to deceive parents and other shoppers into buying the very food that has led to a costly epidemic of diabetes and obesity -- and researchers like [Smart Choices board president] Dr....
On September 17, 2009

Founders’ Lawsuit Shakes Up Skype Sell-Off

A company owned by the founders of Skype has filed a copyright infringement suit against the Internet phone service and parent eBay -- an action that could crimp eBay's plans to sell Skype for about $2 billion to a group of private investors. Joltid, owned by Skype founders Janus Friis and Niklas Zennstrom, filed the suit in the U.S. District Court of Northern California.
On September 17, 2009

Poundland CEO Extolls the Virtue of Value

Poundland, the single-price mixed merchandise retailer has stepped up its Christmas preparations by announcing an expansion of its Christmas range. I spoke to Poundland CEO Jim McCarthy (left) about what this move says about consumer buying habits into the festive season and the longer-term implications into 2010. BNET: How will Poundland's offer be changed by the expanded lines? Jim McCarthy: We've retained the most popular lines from last Christmas. The most notable new lines are Christmas novelties, such as gift bags. We think the new lines reflect the changes in consumer fashions and focus on bringing additional value to the proposition. We know customers are all seeking value this Christmas. BNET: Do you think the customer demographic for your stores has...
On September 17, 2009

Two Seconds Declared “Threshold” For Page Responses

Unless you know of an easy way to dose everyone in America with Ritalin, it may be time to take a close look at how quickly your website loads.  A new study has indicated that consumers are very impatient and more ready than ever to abandon eCommerce sites.

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On September 17, 2009

Oracle Shares Cool Off on Disappointing Q1 Sales

Shares of Oracle slipped in premarket activity Thursday after the information technology company reported sales fell below analyst expectations in the latest quarter, showing that businesses are still reluctant to buy new software. The stock slid 68 cents, or 3 percent, to $21.45 ahead of the opening bell, edging back from their 52-week high of $22.95 hit last week.
On September 17, 2009

The Complete Newbie’s Guide to Marketing

Think it’s the lack of advanced techniques that’s been holding you back? Think your blog isn’t finding readers because you don’t have the coolest plugins? Or that your sales page doesn’t convert because you couldn’t afford the 1,999 Secrets of Ninja Marketing Masters product that got released last month? Think the secret to successful marketing and running [...]
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