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UK, Canada get iTunes movie purchases and rentals

UK, Canada get iTunes movie purchases and rentals Earlier this year Apple announced its much-anticipated movie rental service for US customers of the iTunes Store – complementing its direct movie sales business. But though success in this department has been a far cry from that of its digital music store, the video download market is still expanding… and so is the iTunes Store. Starting today, Apple iTunes movies rentals and purchases are also available for customers in both Canada and the UK.

PayPal Looks at Why Consumers Abandon Online Purchases

A survey conducted by PayPal and comScore revealed that unexpectedly high shipping fees are the number one reason consumers abandon online purchases. The study also found that many consumers abandon their purchases for payment-related reasons and due to online comparison shopping behavior. More than one in four indicated that they wanted to compare items at online and offline stores before making a purchase. However, more than one-third who abandon at checkout said they returned to the merchant's Web site at a later time to complete the transaction.

Avis Budget Group, Inc. Purchases a License under the Ronald A. Katz Technology Licensing, L.P. Patents

Avis Budget Group, Inc. Purchases a License under the Ronald A. Katz Technology Licensing, L.P. Patents

Avis Budget Group, Inc. Purchases a License under the Ronald A. Katz Technology Licensing, L.P. Patents

Avis Budget Group, Inc. Purchases a License under the Ronald A. Katz Technology Licensing, L.P. Patents

Avis Budget Group, Inc. Purchases a License under the Ronald A. Katz Technology Licensing, L.P. Patents

TMCNet: Avis Budget Group, Inc. Purchases a License under the Ronald A. Katz Technology Licensing, L.P. Patents

Amazon leads in number of March online DVD/video purchases

Amazon.com Inc. processed the largest number of online purchases in March of DVDs and videos, with a market share of 39%, Nielsen Online reports.

Alternative Construction Technologies Establishes e-Commerce Division Enabling Consumers to Target Purchases Compliant With Green Building Standards Such as LEED, FGBC & EnergyStar

Alternative Construction Technologies Establishes e-Commerce Division Enabling Consumers to Target Purchases Compliant With Green Building Standards Such as LEED, FGBC & EnergyStar

Alternative Construction Technologies Establishes e-Commerce Division Enabling Consumers to Target Purchases Compliant With Green Building Standards Such as LEED, FGBC & EnergyStar

Alternative Construction Technologies Establishes e-Commerce Division Enabling Consumers to Target Purchases Compliant With Green Building Standards Such as LEED, FGBC & EnergyStar

CafeGadgets offers 100% CASH BACK on all purchases made through its online store

New Delhi, May 26, 2008 - Cafegadgets.in, India’s leading online retailer of cutting edge gadgets and gizmos has announced an extremely exciting 100% Cash Back Offer on all purchases made through the site till June 15! This never-before kind of offer by CafeGadgets commemorates the completion of first year of its operations. This is yet another initiative by CafeGadgets to enhance its presence amongst the online retail companies in India and the first-of-its-kind by an IT products retailer.

PayPal Pay Later Now Available for eBay Purchases

SAN JOSE, Calif. – May 15, 2008 – PayPal Pay Later, a convenient and secure credit service, is now available for payments on eBay.com. Starting today, eBay buyers in the United States can take advantage of Pay Later`s financing offer of no payments for 90 days for qualifying purchases between $50 and $199.

PayPal Survey Reveals Consumers' Top Reasons for Abandoning Online Purchases

SAN JOSE, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- A survey conducted by PayPal and comScore revealed that unexpectedly high shipping fees are the number one reason consumers abandon online purchases. Checkout abandonment is a significant challenge for online merchants, with an estimated two out of every three consumers failing to pay for items they put in their shopping carts.

Online Shoppers Trust in the Internet for Home Furniture and Appliance Purchases

PriceGrabber.com(R) survey results reveal increase in consumers who rely on the Web as their primary research tool for major purchases

Online Shoppers Trust in the Internet for Home Furniture and Appliance Purchases

PriceGrabber.com(R) survey results reveal increase in consumers who rely on the Web as their primary research tool for major purchases

PayPal Pay Later Service Now Available for eBay Purchases

eBay's online payment service PayPal launched its Pay Later service on eBay.com yesterday. PayPal first launched the financing service for retail sites last year (http://www.auctionbytes.com/cab/abn/y07/m08/i02/s01). PayPal Pay Later now offers eBay buyers in the United States a financing offer of no payments for 90 days for qualifying purchases between $50 and $199.

The MacJury is called to order on the death of iTunes movie purchases, rentals

imageOn the latest edition of The MacJury, the jurors engage in a discussion of same-day-as-new DVD purchases from the iTunes Store, the market they’re going for, and who’s fault it is that there aren’t same-day-as-new rentals.

Majority of Security Software is Acquired Online

PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. - With 62% of purchases occurring on the Internet, the majority of security software products are being acquired online with over half of those online purchases being made directly through the manufacturer Web site, according to Security Software Topical Report,

Texas Tax Man May Cometh for Amazon

Texas residents may soon have to start paying sales tax on their Amazon.com purchases. The state's comptroller is investigating whether it should start collecting taxes on transactions with the online retailer. The Dallas Morning News informed the state office that Amazon has a fulfillment center in Dallas which, according to a Supreme Court ruling, allows Texas to tax purchases.

eBay Tests Shopper-Rewards Program

eBay is testing a new shopper rewards program. Once shoppers sign up for the program, they earn eBay Bucks on qualifying purchases from May 15 through August 14. Participants will then have 30 days to spend the "bucks" on eBay. Purchases in certain categories are excluded from the promotion, such as all categories in Motors except Parts & Accessories; Classifieds; Live Auctions; Giving Works; Real Estate; and Business & Industrial Capital Equipment.

Peapod to Offer Online Shoppers Personal Discounts

QUINCY, Mass. — Internet grocer Peapod, a division of Ahold USA here, announced this week that its shoppers will earn extra savings instantly on select purchases as the result of a partnership with Concept Shopping, Skokie, Ill. Concept Shopping’s Automatic Marketing program selects, delivers and awards personalized savings to Peapod customers based on their previous purchases. Shoppers will discover the extra savings as they prepare their orders. “Utilizing Concept Shopping’s unique ability to pre-select relevant, extra savings for shoppers is another example of how Peapod continues to use innovation to save its customers time and money,” said Andrew Parkinson, chief executive officer of Peapod, in a statement.

Economic Fears Hurting Consumer Electronics Sales?

With inflation a problem, and various economic fears worrying many Americans, it appears that consumer electronics sales may suffer. People who are worried about the economy are realizing that many consumer electronics purchases really are "nice to haves" rather than "need to haves." And, if they are making purchases, they're purchasing lower end models, with folks noting that they don't want to spend much above $200 on a single device. Good timing for Apple, which just released that $199 iPhone.

Borders Opens Online Store; Wont Out-Amazon Former Partner

imageAs Borders finally takes control of its online store from Amazon (NSDQ: AMZN), the books retailer has a lot of uncertainties ahead of it. AP provides an overview of Borders’ challenges: despite denials of hopes of “out-Amazoning” Amazon as an online retailer, Borders will have a tough time convincing book buyers to make their purchases on its site as opposed to its partner for seven years. Borders is placing a lot of emphasis on its “Magic Shelf,” which is designed to offer a simulacrum of being in a bookstore with “staff picks” and the usual online recommendations based on previous purchases.

Hoya Purchases Moore Microprocessor Patent(TM) Portfolio License

Alliacense announced that Hoya Corporation has purchased a Moore Microprocessor Patent(TM) (MMP) Portfolio license from The TPL Group. Hoya is a diversified manufacturer of Information Technology, Healthcare, and Lifestyle Refinement products.

Hoya Purchases Moore Microprocessor Patent(TM) Portfolio License

CARLSBAD, Calif., BUSINESS WIRE -- Patriot Scientific (OTCBB:PTSC) today announced that Hoya Corporation and The TPL Group, the company's partner who manages the marketing, licensing and defense of patents in the Moore Microprocessor Patent(TM) (MMP) Portfolio, have agreed to the terms of a patent license. Terms of the deal are not publicly available. Hoya is a diversified manufacturer of Information Technology, Healthcare, and Lifestyle Refinement products.

Hoya Purchases Moore Microprocessor Patent(TM) Portfolio License

ChipX Strengthens Video and Wireless ASIC Capability With Addition of 10-Bit, 210Msps Digital to Analog Converter (DAC) Family to IP Portfolio

Hoya Purchases Moore Microprocessor Patent(TM) Portfolio License

Patriot Scientific Announces Agreement with NuPOWER Semiconductor to License Power Management IP Portfolio


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