CueCat links printed ads to Web, but skeptics are wary

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A new device called CueCat, made by DigitalConvergance and distributed for free at Radio Shack, makes it possible for computers users to scan printed ad barcodes whichh will direct them to relevant Web sites. Critics are worried that the data will used in turn by e-tailers to gather information on Web shoppers using the devices in violation of their privacy rights.

Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing, Advertising, Advertising and Related Services, Electronic components, not elsewhere classified, Display Control Mouses, Innovations, Product introduction, Equipment and supplies, Computer peripherals industry, Electronic commerce, E-commerce, Advertising services, Marketing industry, Mouse devices (Computers), Mice (Computer peripherals), DigitalConvergence.com, Mouse

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Digitally disenfranchised; Bell companies are blamed for the slow start of a fast Internet service

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Small Internet firms complain that the Bell companies use their local-loop carrier positions to their own advantage with regard to D.S.L., Digital Subscriber Line, the high-speed Internet service, essentially functioning as monopolies. Consumers complain that despite the advantages enjoyed by large phone firms, these firms are not necessarily providing better or more affordable D.S.L. service. Complaints to this effect have been lodged against Pacific Bell and BellSouth. In contrast, true competition does seem to exist between D.S.L. service and the high-speed Internet access offered by cable television firms via cable modems.

Telecommunications, Wired Telecommunications Carriers, Telephone Communication, Telephone Communications, Telephone communications, exc. radio, Thailand, Statistical Data Included, Analysis, Services, Internet service providers, Telecommunications services industry, Telecommunications industry, Digital Subscriber Line, DSL, DSL (Digital subscriber line), Influence, Telephone services, Statistics, AT&T Inc., Unfair competition (Commerce), Unfair competition, BellSouth Corp., BLS, SBC, Qwest Communications International Inc., Regional Bell Operating Companies, Monopolies, QWST, Verizon Communications Inc., VZ, Anet

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Seductive Electronic Gadgets Are Soon Forgotten

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A search on eBay for 'like new' or NIB (new in box) electronic gadgets revealed a list of 30,000 products disillusioned consumers were trying to unload. New York City psychoanalyst Dr. Julie Marcuse refers to the need and desire to collect the latest technological electronic innovation as a 'fantasy of empowerment' because consumers want to believe that the products will improve their lives.

Electrical & Electronic Equip, Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing, General services, On-Line Information Services, Marketing procedures, Videotex & Teletext, Household audio and video equipment, Consumer Electronics, Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing, Consumer Behavior, Psychological aspects, Purchasing, Marketing, Online services, Internet services, Cable television, Company marketing practices, eBay Inc., Cable television/data services, Electronic equipment and supplies, Electronic equipment, Power (Philosophy), Consumer behaviour

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