eBay

The Internet was supposed to make selling your old gadgets easier, but in some ways, it has only become a bigger pain over time. Who really wants to put a laptop on eBay these days, or deal with the flakes who make up craigslist? Sometimes, the amount you’re looking to recover from your used device might not Continue Reading →

Although eBay is best known for online auctions, the company is now testing the waters of same-day retail delivery with a service called eBay Now. The service has launched in beta for residents of San Francisco only. Through an iPhone app, users can order products from partnering retailers such as Macy’s, Target, and Best Buy, and Continue Reading →

Several major Internet companies, including Google, eBay, Amazon and Facebook, are joining forces to create a lobbying group that educates lawmakers about how the Internet affects their districts. According to Reuters, the group will be called the Internet Association, and it will officially launch in September 2012. The association will be based in Washington, D.C., Continue Reading →

Using The Cools for the first time is a lot like peeking into the closet of your favorite fashion icon. You’ll want one of everything. The Cools is an online shop for design-conscious consumers. Signing onto the platform takes a few steps since it’s a tailored experience. A series of quick multiple choice questions decides Continue Reading →

Microsoft Corp. agreed to buy corporate social-network operator Yammer Inc. for $1.2 billion in cash to help it woo businesses with Facebook-like tools that help employees collaborate in the workplace. San Francisco-based Yammer will become part of Microsoft’s Office division and the team will continue to report to current Yammer Chief Executive Officer David Sacks, Continue Reading →

This week, some 5,500 developers will converge in San Francisco for Google I/O and to listen to the search giant’s latest and greatest plans for Android, Chrome and other products. And, of course, to pick up the best schwag in the conference business. Tickets to the sold-out show — which buyers assume include at least Continue Reading →

Father’s Day just passed, which meant great celebrations, barbeques and great gifts. Many of us hunted for the best gifts for dad online looking for everything from gadgets to clothes.  Unfortunately, gift giving holidays like Father’s Day also tend to bring out fraudsters and online scammers. There are thousands of places to find great gifts Continue Reading →

Apple has exhausted supplies of its new $2,200 MacBook Pro that sports a high-resolution “Retina” screen, with the company’s online store reporting a wait of three to four weeks by Tuesday’s end. Not surprisingly, someone is trying to cash in by listing the hard-to-find computer on eBay for $1,000 over list. The 15-in. notebook — Continue Reading →

Interactive TV services and advertising solutions company TiVo this morning announced that it has partnered with eBay company PayPal to enable TiVo users to connect to the latter’s digital payments service to purchase products featured in interactive advertisements with a few clicks of the remote. TiVo says it will be working with advertisers and agencies to Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/120315_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] So, you want to get the New iPad, but you just don’t know what to do with your old iPad … how about trading it in?  Apple has amended its Reuse and Recycling program to include the iPad. Depending upon the model, age and condition of your Continue Reading →