Against all odds, you’ve got some extra cash on hand that you’re able to use to invest in a gadget, computer, or other snazzy new piece of hardware. Unfortunately, thanks to the unscrupulous technobabble employed by marketers, similar feature sets, and the constantly shifting topography of the technological landscape, shopping for the piece of hardware that’s best suited to your needs can be a nightmare[......]
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By Tim Conneally , Betanews Early in December, the Federal Communications Commission sent an inquiry to network provider Verizon, asking why the company doubled its Early Termination Fees in November and whether customers were properly notified and informed. Additionally, the Commission addressed the controversial $1.99 mobile Web connection fee, some claim is a dishonest method of obtaining service charges from customers for their accidental keystrokes. Verizon's response was originally due at the end of today's business day, but the carrier asked for more time. [......]
By Carmi Levy , Betanews December never fails to make me cringe. [......]
