Review: New Slingbox a nice device for a passing era
When Sling debuted the first Slingbox back in 2004, “place-shifting” was revolutionary.These days, though, the place-shifting revolution — watching TV just about anywhere — has long passed it by....
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A look at Sling’s Slingbox 500:• Troy Wolverton rating: 7.0 (out of 10).• Likes: Excellent video quality, ability to watch programs unavailable through online services; offers online access to all...
View ArticleA look at different iPod types
The introduction of the iPod in 2001 was a turning point for Apple and the music industry.From 2001 to 2007, iPod sales were brisk, and Apple was making a ton of money from iPod and music sales. But...
View ArticleSummit County to offer loan program for businesses
Summit County is launching its first revolving loan fund for businesses.The program, expected to begin early next year with $400,000, will offer loans for everything from start-up capital to physical...
View ArticleFamily carrying on legacy of owner’s West Akron diner that served President...
Customers at Ann’s Place always have supported the family-owned diner on South Hawkins Avenue.The loyal following that has lasted more than 30 years has grown since the triumph — and tragedy — that...
View ArticleOhio gas prices continue to drop
COLUMBUS: Ohio motorists are continuing to see gas prices inch downward.The average price for a gallon of regular gas in the state was $3.32 in Monday’s survey from auto club AAA, the Oil Price...
View ArticleBusiness news briefs — Nov. 5
LOCAL BUSINESSSignet completes dealSignet Jewelers Ltd., the parent company of Sterling Jewelers Inc. of Akron, has completed its $57 million acquisition of Ultra Stores Inc. of Chicago.Signet said in...
View ArticleStocks gain in advance of Election Day
NEW YORK: Stocks posted gains Monday as Americans prepared to vote today in the presidential election.Apple Inc. rose 1 percent as it sold 3 million units of its iPad mini and fourth-generation iPad...
View ArticleApple’s share of tablet market slips as Amazon, Samsung gain
Apple Inc.’s share of the tablet market slipped to about 50 percent in the third quarter from about 66 percent in the prior three-month period as demand surged for competing products from Amazon.com...
View ArticleToyota’s success with Prius shows Japanese operations can be profitable
Toyota on Monday raised its profit forecast after earnings from Japan last quarter jumped to a four-year high of $1.8 billion. That was 46 percent higher than the average estimate of five analysts...
View ArticleTime Warner Cable misses profit estimates on customer losses
Time Warner Cable Inc., the second-largest cable-television operator, reported Monday third-quarter earnings that trailed estimates after losing more video subscribers than analysts projected.The...
View ArticleAkron General offers free Medicare counseling to community
Akron General has forged a partnership to help local seniors pick the best available Medicare plan that includes the hospital in its network.The health system recently started promoting a program...
View ArticleU.S. employers post fewest jobs in 5 months
WASHINGTON: U.S. employers posted fewer job openings in September after advertising more in August than first estimated. The report suggests hiring will likely remain modest in the coming months.The...
View ArticleDoes It Work? Let us know
The “Does It Work?” team — food writer Lisa Abraham, home writer Mary Beth Breckenridge and consumer writer Betty Lin-Fisher — is getting ready for another round of product reviews, to be published...
View ArticleBusiness news briefs -- Nov. 6
LOCAL BUSINESSB&W unit gets contractBabcock & Wilcox Co.’s Power Generation Group Inc. in Barberton has been awarded a contract worth more than $60 million to design and supply a coal-fired...
View ArticleStocks rise as investors wait for a winner
NEW YORK: Major stock market indexes climbed Tuesday as investors waited for the finish of a closely fought U.S. presidential election.“We’re on pins and needles,” said Phil Orlando, chief equity...
View ArticleCVS Caremark third-quarter profit up 16 percent as sales rise
WOONSOCKET, R.I.: CVS Caremark Corp. said Tuesday that its third-quarter earnings climbed 16 percent. The drugstore operator and pharmacy benefits manager, which has Akron stores, posted revenue...
View ArticleFashion Bug stores to close by early 2013; store in Canton by end of November
Fashion Bug stores across the country will be closing by January, including 12 in the Akron area, as the longtime retailer winds down.Charming Shoppes, which operates Lane Bryant and Catherine’s, was...
View ArticleTwo entrepreneurship programs scheduled
Two entrepreneur programs will offer networking opportunities and speakers during the month.The Greater Akron Chamber and the Entrepreneur Organization of Cleveland will host a social event from 5:30...
View ArticleNissan profit rises 8 percent, cuts forecasts
TOKYO: Nissan’s quarterly profit rose nearly 8 percent, but the Japanese automaker lowered its full-year forecasts Tuesday because of a sales slump in China and weakness in Europe.Nissan reported a...
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