Katherine Rosman writes: "Only in the world of infomercials could Popsicle sticks and Velcro build an empire." It seems that one bright glow in the retail gloom is "As seen on TV products" such as ...

What would it feel like to check your bank balance and find a pile of money you didn't know you had? Stop wasting money on ...

"GMA" technology contributor Becky Worley grades summer infomercial products. Aug 14, 2009 — -- "GMA" technology contributor Becky Worley is back with the low-down on more of those "as seen on TV ...

LOS ANGELES Ever hear of the Ab Circle Pro, the Slap Chop or the Snuggie? Chances are you bought one of these /*As Seen On TV products*/ and are now wondering why you did. There are infomercials for ...

Some products look good on television, but how do they do when we try them? March 12, 2010 — -- They look great on television. They say they will make your life easier. But how well do they work ...

Washboard abs, stain-free carpets, and the ability to dice a tomato with a playing card: Do these promises sound familiar? These are just a few of the claims made by some of the world’s most ...

For every genuinely useful and fully realized infomercial product, there are plenty more that the inventor clearly did not think all the way through, and the purpose is laughably embarrassing. The ...

The Windshield Wonder, the PedEgg, and the GoDuster are just a few of the products A. J. Khubani has marketed into household brands with relentless TV ads. Khubani is the chief executive of Telebrands ...

You've seen commercials advertising amazing products, usually on late night TV that seem absolutely incredible. But do the products work? Consumer Reports has put some of the most popular items to the ...

The original version of this story was published on National Law Journal The Federal Trade Commission is cracking down on health products sold through infomercials, alleging that fraudulent claims are ...

For every genuinely useful and fully realized infomercial product, there are plenty more that the inventor clearly did not think all the way through, and the purpose is laughably embarrassing. The ...