Persons
using the Medicare prescription drug benefit need to be careful
shoppers when renewing their plan for next year. A new report says seven
of the 10 most popular plans will be hit with double-digit premium
hikes in 2013. But there are savings with a number of plans that use a
preferred provider network that narrows your choice of pharmacies. Source Link
Google
says it will be leading iPhone 5 owners to a better map program for
their new smart phone. Apple dropped Google Maps in favor of its own map
program that’s getting bad reviews for inaccuracy. Google has plans to offer a stand-alone Google
Maps app for iPhone users by the end of the year. Source Link
Want
to channel your inner barista and skip the trip to Starbucks for that
next latte? The company is marketing a home espresso maker to get that
Starbuck’s taste without the wait in line. The machine uses single
serving pods that combine coffee and milk, but don’t expect to save much
more than time. Prices for the Starbucks espresso maker will range from
$200 to $400. Source Link
