NY Times plans for online fees

February 22, 2010


The news source’s executives recently discussed plans to charge fees for its website.
New York (WiredPRNews.com) – Executives of the popular news publication The New York Times recently discussed plans for charging fees to online readers. As reported by AFP, the executive expressed the belief that the addition of fees next year would not have a […]

Social media financial pitfalls

January 29, 2010


Some suggest social media can have a negative impact on one’s finances if managed poorly.
U.S. (WiredPRNews.com) – Social media is known to be a powerful tool for convenient social interaction with mass groups of people; however some say that poor management of online socializing habits can have a negative impact on users financially. As reported […]

Facebook maintains user loyalty

January 27, 2010


The website is shown to become an integral part of the daily life of many users.
Los Angeles (WiredPRNews.com) – Facebook has reportedly become such a dominant force in the world of social networking sites, that many users remain loyal to it despite the presence of popular competing sites like MySpace and Twitter. As reported […]

Haiti donors cautioned about online scams

January 19, 2010


As donations for the country after a massive earthquake pour in, givers are being warned about potential scams online.
U.S. (WiredPRNews.com) – As individuals continue to give to causes that support relief efforts in Haiti, following an earthquake that has possibly lead to an estimated 200,000 deaths, donors are told to be cautious about possible scams. […]

Kodak camera components for socializing

January 14, 2010


New cameras by the company feature components that make it easier to share photos on social networking websites.
Las Vegas, Nevada (WiredPRNews.com) – Kodak has made some of its latest cameras equipped with components that facilitate easier engagement in photo sharing on online social networking websites such as Facebook. As reported by PCWorld, the Kodak Slice […]

Lego maker seeks expansion into online world

January 11, 2010


The toymaker is set to release a multiplayer game online.
Las Vegas (WiredPRNews.com) – The toymaker renowned for its building block creation for kids is seeking to expand its empire online. As reported by AFP, Lego is set to release a multiplayer game online called Lego Universe.
Chris Sherland with Colorado-based game development company NetDevil, which developed […]

Virtual goods market heating up

January 11, 2010


The market for virtual goods is seeing significant growth.
U.S. (WiredPRNews.com) – The market for virtual goods is seeing significant growth. As reported by PCWorld, social networking and other online activities have sparked growth in goods and services usable only in the online world with gaming, gambling, and other web based activities.
The increase in popularity of […]

Anti-social network helps users end their online connections

December 14, 2009


A new website aims to help social networking website users commit virtual suicide.
Paris, France (WiredPRNews.com) – A new website seeks to help social networking website users meet their online demise with online ritual suicide. As reported by AFP, Seppukoo.com promotes the disconnect of people from virtual networks such as Facebook with an online version of […]

Wal-Mart ads caskets and urns to online product offerings

October 29, 2009


The retail giant has begun selling caskets and urns online.
Bentonville, Arkansas (WiredPRNews.com) – Wal-Mart is now offering caskets and urns for sale online. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the move may provide increased competition for funeral homes, which typically sell their caskets for significantly higher than Wal-Mart’s current price offerings.
R. Brian Burkhardt, funeral […]

Warnings issued over swine flu scams

October 23, 2009


The FDA has warned consumers to be cautious of swine flu scams online.
U.S. (WiredPRNews.com) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning over a number of swine flu scams that have surfaced online. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), officials recently stated that more than 140 bogus products have been […]

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