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June 16, 2018 Amazon’s Alexa is now at home in new subdivisions, hotels
Armida Rosales and her husband, Arnold, had not thought much about voice-activated technology in their new Maple Valley home, but Amazon’s Alexa was included and the family likes the convenience. Rosales is seen in an Echo “Spot” camera. (Greg Gilbert/The Seattle Times) Amazon is working with homebuilders and hoteliers to make its smart speaker and […]
HOME & GARDEN June 16, 2018 For $2.75M, a historic Prospect Lefferts Gardens home with a refreshing revamp
Photos courtesy Warburg. Prospect Lefferts Gardens is no stranger to beautiful historic townhouses and this 120-year-old home, asking $2.75 million, is no different. The house dates back to 1898 and was designed by architect William Miller, but a full renovation has blended modern convenience with its historic charm. Spanning 3,800 square feet, the single-family abode offers five […]
HOME & GARDEN June 16, 2018 Japanese men no longer calling all the shots at home
A Family enjoy cherry blossoms in Toyokawa, Japan CREDIT: GETTY Women are increasingly calling the shots in Japanese households, with the influence of husbands – not long ago the undisputed master of the home – in sharp decline. The latest edition of study conducted every decade by the Hakuhodo Institute of Life and Living shows that more […]
NEWS June 13, 2018 Apple, Citibank Partner to Offer Up to Rs. 10,000 Cashback on MacBooks, iPads, and More
HIGHLIGHTS Cashback of Rs. 10,000 is applicable on all MacBook variants The offer runs from June 11-July 31 It is only valid via offline Apple retailers in India Apple India has partnered with Citibank to offer cashback on its products in the iPad, Apple Watch, Apple Pencil, and MacBook range. The partnership will entail a cashback of up to Rs. 10,000 and will […]
COMPUTERS June 13, 2018 Konica Minolta Expands Printer Lineup in India With AccurioPress C3080 Launch
Expanding its production printer portfolio in India, Japan-based imaging and networking technology company Konica Minolta on Monday launched its new printer line-up named AccurioPress C3080 at the Print Expo 2018 here. The mid-production digital printer series will come with support for auto-duplex banner printing up to 762-mm, print speeds of 81 pages per minute (ppm) and 45ppm in monochrome […]
COMPUTERS June 13, 2018 Lenovo Legion Series Gaming Laptops, Desktops Refreshed at E3 2018
HIGHLIGHTS Lenovo Legion series added new models at E3 2018 It includes Legion Y730, Legion Y530, and Legion Y7000 notebooks The new range has a dual-channel thermal system Lenovo at E3 2018 unveiled a new range of its Legion gaming PCs. The new range includes the Legion Y730, Legion Y530, and Legion Y7000 notebooks as well […]
COUPONS June 11, 2018 Savvy Shopper: Get A-J ads, coupons and online deals
This Sunday’s highlights feature great bargains (including 2 freebies!) from ads and coupons in the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal that can be accessed at the provided links in our online article and on our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/LubbockSavvyShopper or log on to Facebook and enter “Lubbock Savvy Shopper” in the search tool). To make things even easier, “Like” […]
COUPONS June 11, 2018 Shoppers will go in-store if they have loyalty points and coupons on their phones, says study…
Untapped marketing resource: loyalty points and coupons in m-wallets could drive footfall A quarter of European shoppers would be more likely to use coupons in a store if they could store them on their mobile phone, showing that mobile wallets could be a way to help boost in-store footfall. So suggests a study by […]
COUPONS June 11, 2018 Coupon Cutting Mom: This week’s coupons offer personal-care bargains
Combining coupons with sales maximizes savings. THINKSTOCK Whether you need to refresh your lipstick or stock up on deodorant and detergent, this week’s deals and coupon matchups on personal-care products have you covered. Don’t miss out on two freebies on toothpaste and lipstick at your local CVS. Plus, check out all these great coupons in […]
CLOTHING June 5, 2018 The Sexist History Of No Pockets In Women’s Clothing
An historical reenactment of medieval bags. Photo: DEA / C. BALOSSINI / Getty When shopping for women’s jeans, how many times have you found yourself disappointed with the pockets of the garment? They are either fake or too small to serve the purpose of being a pocket. As women, we all are also familiar with […]
CLOTHING June 5, 2018 Clothing Drive Supports Foster Children with Burleigh County Social Services
Two local organizations came together to help restock the Burleigh County Social Services closet. The donations provide foster families with much needed clothing to support these children. ‘Share the Love’ and ‘FIND’ partnered to place clothing bins at New Song Church. They are collecting clothing and pajamas in sizes that will fit children, from sizes for […]
June 5, 2018 Overflowing clothing donations in Madison
MADISON Ala. — Seeing donation bins for clothes or other used goods outside of stores is commonplace, but a viewer recently contacted us about one location where the donations are piling up. The bins are part of a free recycling service that lets users get rid of their unwanted clothes. But some are asking what […]
