What the Tech: How to find extra money for Christmas season
If the Christmas shopping season puts a strain on your bank account, here’s a way to find some extra money.
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Annual Holiday House in Selma wraps up Saturday
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The 45th Annual Holiday House in Selma — provides unique Christmas gift items — that can’t be found anywhere else. Held each year — during the first two weeks in December — Holiday House provides a Christmas shopping experience — like no other. This year features rare vintage and hand-crafted items — from over 40…
Locally-owned shops eager to see shoppers on “Small Business Saturday”
Gov. Kay Ivey has proclaimed Saturday, November 25, as “Small Business Saturday.”
Black Friday brings crowds to stores, searching for bargains
Black Friday had shoppers out early in Montgomery and elsewhere, as they hoped to find bargains that would only last for one day.
Retailers are ready to kick off Black Friday just as shoppers pull back on spending
The Christmas shopping season arrives with consumers coming under more pressure from dwindling savings, increased credit card debt and stubborn inflation.
What the Tech? Beware of the Dangers of Shopping Online
Cybercriminals are big fans of holiday shopping, particularly when people shop with their smartphones and away from their home internet.
What the Tech? How to Keep Alexa from Spoiling Your Christmas Surprises
If you’re not careful, Alexa can spill the beans on what you’ve bought your loved ones for Christmas.
What the Tech? Should You Shop Now for Electronics Because of the Chip Shortage?
A worldwide computer chip shortage combined with major shipping delays means many Christmas shoppers won’t be able to find the items they’re looking for and have them delivered before December 25.
What the Tech? See Our Collection of the Best Gadget Gifts of 2020
If you are still shopping for Christmas, our What the Tech consumer technology reporter Jamey Tucker has expert advice on shopping for gadget gifts. Even someone who usually doesn’t like technology will find something useful in this list. Jamey brings you his What the Tech stories on Alabama News Network at 5 & 5:30 p.m. weekdays. We also air his…
What the Tech? How to Stay Safe from Hackers When You Shop Online
This is an unprecedented holiday shopping season. With many retailers either closed or significantly cut back on Black Friday sales, shoppers are swarming the virtual stores looking for great deals on their computers or smartphones. There are lots of deals to be had this year and most Black Friday sales started a week or more ago. A recent survey by…
