Verizon Defends Cancellation Fees

The largest U.S. carrier said doubling its early termination fee was necessary to reduce consumers' costs for sophisticated devices like the Storm 2 or Motorola Droid.

Dec 21st, 2009

InformationWeek

In a response to a probe by the Federal Communications Commission, Verizon Wireless said its raised early termination fees are necessary to get advanced devices like smartphones to consumers at reasonable prices.

Toro Snowthrower Recalled Over Amputation Risk

The augers can fail to turn off.

Gunpowder Plant Owner Denied Early Release

The company owner was prosecuted for ignoring safety measures and improperly training his staff.

Walmart to Invest $14B in Automation, Supply Chain

An expanded e-commerce assortment will reduce both shipping time and costs.

Bigger, Faster and with Lasers … Maybe

Here are some things you might not know about the President’s two new planes.

Co-Worker Fatally Stabbed at Iowa Pork Plant

Police arrested a 26-year-old suspect who was familiar with the victim.

McLaren Artura Supercar Debuts as Plug-in Hybrid

And the price tag might surprise you.

Beekeeping Supplier Fined $264K Over Finger Amputation, Hazards

The amputation wasn’t the only serious injury to occur at the company — just the first to be reported.

Mystery Man on Jetpack Might Be Mannequin Drone

The jetpack-clad individual first generated concern by flying far too close to incoming jets above LAX.

Adidas Is Selling Reebok

It's just not working out anymore.

Volkswagen a ‘Victim’ in EV Battery Spat

A dispute with a battery supplier is complicating VW's electrification plans.

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Chip Plant to Restart After Earthquake

But even the short shutdown will be enough to disrupt supply.

Straight Outta Russia: .50-Cal-Proof Armor and a ‘Hipster’ Shotgun

These developments out of Moscow are almost too crazy to believe.