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iPhone Black Friday Apps

Shopping Apps Helping Take The Frustration Out Of Holidays

More people are shopping with a smartphone this holiday season than ever before and there are plenty of new apps that can save time and money.

CBS Miami–2013/11/29

(Source: AP)

Safety Alert: Annual Trouble In Toyland Report

The holiday season is here, and the shopping for many has begun, but it’s important to keep in mind that not all toys are created equally–and some may actually be on the “Trouble in Toyland” report–toy’s considered unsafe for children.

2013/11/26

Dashboard of a vehicle being hacked. (Source: CBS4)

High-Tech Features Can Make Your Car A Target For Hackers

High-tech features like crash avoidance systems and auto-assisted parking are convenient options for anybody in the market for a new car, but they are also leading to a new series of concerns.

CBS4–2013/11/25

(Source: CBS4)

Signs Point To Weak Holiday Shopping Season

Retailers typically look forward to the holiday season as a time for major profits. But this year, retailers could be singing the blues by the time the Christmas holiday shopping season concludes.

CBS Miami–2013/11/19

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Florida Retailers Predict Boost In Holiday Shopping

Whether you’re ready or not, the holidays are near. Maybe you’ve started shopping, or maybe you haven’t, but retailers are predicting a boost in shopping during the upcoming holiday season.

2013/11/16

Sony's New Game Unit, Playstation 4 Goes On Sale

PlayStation 4 Hits Store Shelves Friday

With Sony’s PlayStation 4 hitting shelves Friday, and Microsoft’s Xbox One release next week, the two gaming systems are sure to compete for holiday shoppers’ dollars in the upcoming weeks.

2013/11/15

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Black Friday At Walmart Starts Thanksgiving Night

Holiday shoppers have another reason to eat early on Thanksgiving. Walmart is the latest major retailer to announce an even earlier launch to annual Black Friday weekend sales — beginning at dinnertime Thanksgiving evening.

CBS Miami–2013/11/12

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Target To Open Earlier On Turkey Day

Black Friday shoppers in South Florida and the rest of the nation will be able to shop at Target on Thanksgiving. The retailer is the latest to announce its opening earlier on turkey day this year.

CBS Miami–2013/11/11

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Amazon Rolling Out Sunday Deliveries

Once blamed for the death of the mail, the internet may bring a few much needed dollars to the U.S. Postal Service. Amazon announced Monday that it will use the Post Office’s resources to deliver packages on Sundays.

2013/11/11

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently tested all of the newest and current child safety seats on the market to see which offered the best protection.  Of the 31 booster seats tested for fit, 19 received the agency’s highest rating. (Source: IIHS)

Safety Agency Tests Booster Seats

Choosing a booster seat to keep their children safe can be a confusing and daunting task for parents. But help is mouse click away.

2013/11/07

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AAA’s Safest Cars For Teens

Safety, style and reliability make this list of cars top picks by AAA Car Buying experts.

(Photo credit: STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images)

Hot Holiday Toys 2011

Here’s a look at the top 10 holiday toys. Toys on this list were featured by popular stores like Toys “R” Us, Amazon.com and Target.

Lufthansa's Airbus A-380, the world's largest airplane, taxis in after landing for the first time at MIA on Friday, June 10, 2011. (CBS4)

World’s Largest Passenger Plane Arrives At MIA

The largest passenger airliner in the world is coming to Miami. Lufthansa has announced that it will be the first airline to offer scheduled Airbus A380 service to Miami with daily flights between Frankfurt and Miami beginning June 10, 2011.

Airport body scans are seen by agents in a separate room, who do not see passengers’ faces. (credit: Michael Nagle/Getty Images)

What Not To Wear In The TSA Security Line

Everyone bundled up, ready to go for an airplane ride to Grandma’s house? You might want to double check your family before you get in line at the airport. With 42.2 million Americans projected to take to the skies for Thanksgiving, the public outcry over intrusive body scans and invasive pat downs by the TSA could make the security line even more long and frustrating. Want to avoid setting off the security alarms and a TSA pat down? Just look over your traveling clothes one more time.

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