Spectrum Threatens Former Customers In Renewal Shakedown
An anonymous reader writes: Spectrum has been sending former customers strange letters threatening to report them to the credit agencies unless they renew services, in attempt to win back their business. The letters say that "as a one-time courtesy,".....»»
Portugal seeks EU help as wildfire threatens UNESCO-listed forest
Portugal on Wednesday appealed to EU partners for assistance in fighting a wildfire on the Atlantic island of Madeira that has raged for a week and threatened a UNESCO-listed forest......»»
1 Thing We"re Talking About: MyKaarma, Sunbit integrate to bring customers flexible repair payment options
Service drive payment and communication platform myKaarma has integrated with Sunbit, a financial technology solution provider found at more than half of U.S. franchised dealerships......»»
A maximally entangled quantum state with a fixed spectrum does not exist in the presence of noise, mathematician claims
For more than 20 years, quantum researchers have wondered whether a quantum system can have maximum entanglement in the presence of noise. A mathematician from Spain recently answered the question: No......»»
Customers can now extend AppleCare+ coverage up to 45 days after expiration
It’s been a while since Apple has let its customers extend their AppleCare+ coverage for a short period after it has expired. However, the company is now extending this period to up to 45 days after the original coverage ends, giving users more tim.....»»
Trade-in talk on service drive is mostly not happening, survey shows
More than half of both mass-market and luxury customers said they were not asked whether they wanted to know their vehicle's trade-in value......»»
F&I tip: CarShield case a reminder to make sure customers understand service contracts
There's a lesson for dealerships in the $10 million CarShield settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, says Zeigler Auto Group COO Sam D'Arc: Make sure staff can explain what customers are buying......»»
Customers can now extend AppleCare+ up to 45 days after it expires
Apple has recently increased the number of days a customer can extend their AppleCare+ coverage to 45 days, up from the previous 30.AppleCare+ plans can now be extended up to 45 days after they expire in Australia, Austria, Canada, Denmark, Finland,.....»»
Ticketmaster SafeTix move was deliberately anticompetitive, says DOJ lawsuit
Ticketmaster SafeTix, a feature the company claimed was for fraud-prevention, was actually intended to make it harder for customers to buy their tickets from other resellers, according to an antitrust lawsuit. The complaint says this is proven by int.....»»
UAW threatens to strike Stellantis if it backtracks on reopening Ill. plant
The union says at least seven locals are prepared to file grievances against Stellantis if the automaker reneges on commitments it made in its 2023 labor agreement......»»
Aston Martin renews private-label captive finance deal with Chase Auto
Aston Martin will continue to use Chase Auto as the private-label lender behind the captive finance company Aston Martin Financial Services following a renewal of their partnership announced Aug. 13......»»
Own proactively detects and stores data changes in Salesforce
Own released Continuous Data Protection for Salesforce customers, further strengthening its product offering to include recovery and analysis capabilities. Own Continuous Data Protection provides a turn-key solution that delivers significant value to.....»»
Early Pixel 9 sales suggest that customers might prefer smaller screens
It seems that customers might actually want phones that are smaller, according to initial sales of the smaller Pixel 9 models. The post Early Pixel 9 sales suggest that customers might prefer smaller screens appeared first on Phandroid. It.....»»
Some Tesla customers complain they got dirty Cybertrucks
After reservation holders waited more than two years longer than promised, some Cybertrucks have been delivered with dirt, mud and spots on the stainless-steel body......»»
Apple offers all-time high $300 welcome bonus for new Apple Card signups
Apple is making a new offer to select iPhone users to apply for its Apple Card credit card, including the highest "welcome bonus" the company has yet offered.$300 welcome offer included in recent emails to select Apple customers.The offer is being ex.....»»
Sales folks just wanna have fun: Bob Rohrman Toyota snags customers with exciting promotions
The store's general manager credits the fun environment with helping retain employees......»»
Asbury vows "vigorous defense" against FTC complaint alleging consumer deception, discriminatory pricing
Asbury CEO David Hult: “We will not allow the FTC to coerce fines from us or subject us to onerous requirements that negatively impact the car-buying experience for our customers.".....»»
Dark Matter scores season two renewal on Apple TV+
One of 2024’s most popular Apple TV+ series, Dark Matter, has scored a season two renewal. The sci-fi thriller is bringing back showrunner and author Blake Crouch, plus stars Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly, to continue exploring the mysteries.....»»
FTC files administrative complaint against Asbury, alleges payment packing, discrimination in Texas
The Federal Trade Commission has filed an administrative complaint against Asbury Automotive Group, alleging payment packing, adding F&I products without consumer knowledge and charging Black and Latino customers more than white ones......»»
Smart sous vide cooker to start charging $2/month for 10-year-old companion app
“You’ve just lost a LONGTIME and very faithful customer." Enlarge (credit: Anova) Anova, a company that sells smart sous vide cookers, is getting backlash from customers after announcing that it will soon charge a su.....»»
Verizon opens smartphone protection enrollment with $0 deductible for screen repairs
If you missed the window to add protection for your iPhone or other smartphone, Verizon is offering customers a second chance through October 13. Verizon Mobile Protect features unlimited claims, a $0 deductible for screen and back glass repair, same.....»»