The Morning After: Google’s cheaper $30 Chromecast with Google TV

Google has unveiled another streaming dongle. The Chromecast with Google TV (HD) device manages to offer a lot of the features from the $ 50 4K model at a significantly cheaper $ 30 price. Unlike the older $ 35 Chromecast, it comes with a remote control that eliminates the need for a smartphone, though you […]

The $25 billion railway that’s named after Queen Elizabeth II has cheaper fares and a flower memorial to mark the day of her funeral

In May 2022, Queen Elizabeth II marked the opening of London's Elizabeth line. TfL Alterations were made to London's Elizabeth line rail service on the day of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral. These included off-peak fares, an extra hour of service, and the creation of a flower memorial. Transport for London said it would announce a […]

California sues Amazon for preventing third-party sellers offering cheaper prices elsewhere

Amazon still can't avoid lawsuits over third-party prices. The New York Timesreports California has filed an antitrust lawsuit accusing Amazon of violating both the Cartwright Act and state competition law through its pricing rules. The internet giant is stifling competition by preventing sellers from offering lower prices on other sites, according to Attorney General Rob […]

Used cars are getting cheaper. Here’s a breakdown of how prices have moved from Scions to Jeeps.

A used car lot is shown Friday, June 10, 2022, in Salt Lake City. Rick Bowmer/AP Photo Pre-owned car prices sank 4% in August to the lowest since last September, according to Manheim data. Waning demand will make for "an absolute vortex of deflation" at used car lots, one expert tweeted. But while prices are […]

How crowdsourcing shipping through technology will make last mile delivery cheaper (AMZN)

The proliferation of e-commerce has transformed free shipping and same-day delivery from perks to table stakes — and retailers are paying the price. With daily parcel volumes surging and customers increasingly unlikely to foot the bill, companies have been tasked with finding new ways to offer speedy shipments without eating costs. BI Intelligence Among the […]

Report: Cheaper, disc-free Xbox One option coming next year

Psht, who needs ’em? (credit: Squirmelia) Microsoft is planning to release a disc-free version of the Xbox One as early as next spring, according to an unsourced report from author Brad Sams of Thurrott.com (who has been reliable with early Xbox-related information in the past). The report suggests the disc-free version of the system would […]

Christmas 2018: Is flying on Christmas Day cheaper than travelling on other days?

Christmas is a popular time to head off abroad and enjoy the holidays elsewhere. December holidays can mean enjoying winter sun away from the biting cold of the UK. But when is the best time to fly over the festive season? Many people end up paying much more than they should due to confusion over […]

Crowdsourced delivery explained: making same day shipping cheaper through local couriers

Retailers and their logistics partners have been pushed to meet growing customer demands for increasingly speedy shipping. And the steady rise of e-commerce has caused the daily volume of parcel shipments to skyrocket — two trends that, for the foreseeable future, are only going to continue. With fulfillment giants like Amazon constantly nipping at their […]

Mixed-gene French grapes may lead to cheaper, safer wine

French wineries have to use a lot of pesticide to keep their grapes healthy, and that’s both expensive and costly — a problem when some countries don’t have those problems. The country might just have a solution, though. Researchers at France’s Institute of Agronomical Research (INRA) recently received permission to grow four grape varieties that […]