How product tracking apps and websites help consumers secure popular holiday gifts

Share
CBS News
Published at : 17 Dec 2021
1754 views
34

Trying to find the most popular electronics, toys and gifts is proving to be a challenge for some this holiday season. As a result, many people are turning to so-called product trackers that alert people when items are back in stock at retailers. CBS News Moneywatch reporter Irina Ivanova joins CBSN's Lana Zak to explain.

CBSN is CBS News’ 24/7 digital streaming news service featuring live, anchored coverage available for free across all platforms. Launched in November 2014, the service is a premier destination for breaking news and original storytelling from the deep bench of CBS News correspondents and reporters. CBSN features the top stories of the day as well as deep dives into key issues facing the nation and the world. CBSN has also expanded to launch local news streaming services in major markets across the country. CBSN is currently available on CBSNews.com and the CBS News app across more than 20 platforms, as well as the Paramount+ subscription service.

Subscribe to the CBS News YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/cbsnews​
Watch CBSN live: http://cbsn.ws/1PlLpZ7c​
Download the CBS News app: http://cbsn.ws/1Xb1WC8​
Follow CBS News on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbsnews/​
Like CBS News on Facebook: http://facebook.com/cbsnews​
Follow CBS News on Twitter: http://twitter.com/cbsnews​
Subscribe to our newsletters: http://cbsn.ws/1RqHw7T​
Try Paramount+ free: https://bit.ly/2OiW1kZ

For video licensing inquiries, contact: licensing@veritone.com
moneywatchPlaystation 5Nintendo Switch

Typhoon brings treasures, a variety of pearl oysters and delicious seafood

Typhoon brings treasures, a variety of pearl oysters and delicious seafood

Stay on Top of Your Finances with Simplifi by Quicken

Stay on Top of Your Finances with Simplifi by Quicken

The Stock Market Is Deflating (Why It May Continue)

The Stock Market Is Deflating (Why It May Continue)

Canopy

Canopy

As Can Be

As Can Be

Ariana Grande - Side To Side feat. Nicki Minaj (American Music Awards 2016)

Ariana Grande - Side To Side feat. Nicki Minaj (American Music Awards 2016)

Markets sell off over fears of omicron's impact on global economy

Markets sell off over fears of omicron's impact on global economy

Facts Over Feelings -- Why The First Offer is Typically The Best Offer When Selling Your Home

Facts Over Feelings -- Why The First Offer is Typically The Best Offer When Selling Your Home

DAS ist Pokémon... - Alle gegen Present - vs. La Pomme - [07]

DAS ist Pokémon... - Alle gegen Present - vs. La Pomme - [07]

Reasons You May Want To Get A EZ-Pass

Reasons You May Want To Get A EZ-Pass

Jamaican Men Try Other Jamaican Men's Jerk Chicken

Jamaican Men Try Other Jamaican Men's Jerk Chicken

Chief Onyeze Nwa Amobi - One One B (Official Video)

Chief Onyeze Nwa Amobi - One One B (Official Video)

Long-range moving vehicle surveillance mission | Tracking of an object through obstacles | USG-400

Long-range moving vehicle surveillance mission | Tracking of an object through obstacles | USG-400

The AFC's biggest threat is the Bills and Patriots | Speak For Yourself

The AFC's biggest threat is the Bills and Patriots | Speak For Yourself

Henri Werner, Salvo - Enough For You (Lyrics) [7clouds Release]

Henri Werner, Salvo - Enough For You (Lyrics) [7clouds Release]

REACTING TO THE *WORST RELATIONSHIP ADVICE* YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN | we got triggered lol

REACTING TO THE *WORST RELATIONSHIP ADVICE* YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN | we got triggered lol

The *RANDOM* CHAPTER 3 BOSS Challenge! (Fortnite)

The *RANDOM* CHAPTER 3 BOSS Challenge! (Fortnite)

BEAUTY HACKS TO BECOME POPULAR AT SCHOOL! || Funny Girly DIYs & Makeup Tutorials by 123 GO!

BEAUTY HACKS TO BECOME POPULAR AT SCHOOL! || Funny Girly DIYs & Makeup Tutorials by 123 GO!

LIFE IS PARTLY WHAT WE MAKE IT, AND PARTLY WHAT IT IS MADE BY THE FRIENDS WE CHOOSE..

LIFE IS PARTLY WHAT WE MAKE IT, AND PARTLY WHAT IT IS MADE BY THE FRIENDS WE CHOOSE..

Blunders 202 - Report Card 2021: Fail, Repeat The Year!

Blunders 202 - Report Card 2021: Fail, Repeat The Year!

TORMENTED SOULS - Boney Plays 2021

TORMENTED SOULS - Boney Plays 2021

TO BE SAFE - Eleni & Souzana Vougioukli / Ελένη & Σουζάνα Βουγιουκλή

TO BE SAFE - Eleni & Souzana Vougioukli / Ελένη & Σουζάνα Βουγιουκλή

French Montana ft. Fabolous - Didn't Get Far (Official Audio) ft. Fabolous

French Montana ft. Fabolous - Didn't Get Far (Official Audio) ft. Fabolous

ARCHIELUXURY OG LIVE - Wednesday Funday 29 December 2021

ARCHIELUXURY OG LIVE - Wednesday Funday 29 December 2021

The Life of a Bathroom

The Life of a Bathroom

ZOMG Doggy To EXCLUSIVE Challenge In Pet Simulator X

ZOMG Doggy To EXCLUSIVE Challenge In Pet Simulator X

DIY Decor I Like - 9 Projects To Think About

DIY Decor I Like - 9 Projects To Think About

IT'S BY GOD'S GRACE | A Blessed Prayer To Start Your Day

IT'S BY GOD'S GRACE | A Blessed Prayer To Start Your Day

BREAKING NEWS! REVEALING HOW DAMASCUS WILL BECOME A RUINOUS HEAP CONNECTED TO ISRAEL IN ISAIAH 17!

BREAKING NEWS! REVEALING HOW DAMASCUS WILL BECOME A RUINOUS HEAP CONNECTED TO ISRAEL IN ISAIAH 17!

Outsized feat. A Pale Moon - We Move As One

Outsized feat. A Pale Moon - We Move As One

DEBATE: Can Anthony Joshua Be CHAMP Again?

DEBATE: Can Anthony Joshua Be CHAMP Again?

Ichigo says Rangiku’s not a lightweight

Ichigo says Rangiku’s not a lightweight

Ne Choisissez pas la Mauvaise Porte Challenge !!!

Ne Choisissez pas la Mauvaise Porte Challenge !!!

Αν Της Αρέσεις Κινήσου Αποφασιστικά | Men of Style

Αν Της Αρέσεις Κινήσου Αποφασιστικά | Men of Style

30 Badass edit audios that define powerful ✨✨✨✨

30 Badass edit audios that define powerful ✨✨✨✨

How do digital cameras work? | James May Q&A | Head Squeeze

How do digital cameras work? | James May Q&A | Head Squeeze

Vintage Pulley System Restoration.

Vintage Pulley System Restoration.

PICNIC TO GREAT PLACE IN WORMERVEER - HOLLAND

PICNIC TO GREAT PLACE IN WORMERVEER - HOLLAND

Lazy edit 😩...Nice audio though 🤔

Lazy edit 😩...Nice audio though 🤔

✂️MESSI with STUPID HAIR!✂️

✂️MESSI with STUPID HAIR!✂️

'Just Be Friends' sing by Yuu Asakawa at VOCALOID GENERATION5

'Just Be Friends' sing by Yuu Asakawa at VOCALOID GENERATION5

RICH Pregnant VS BROKE Pregnant - 15 Funny Pregnancy Situations | Relatable by La La Life Emoji

RICH Pregnant VS BROKE Pregnant - 15 Funny Pregnancy Situations | Relatable by La La Life Emoji

Top 10 Companies That Changed Their Name

Top 10 Companies That Changed Their Name

A Spectre Quickens Its Pace And Elongates Its Esophagus

A Spectre Quickens Its Pace And Elongates Its Esophagus

Groove Armada - At the River

Groove Armada - At the River

Kristen Stewart Reflects on "Twilight" & Robert Pattinson Romance | E! News

Kristen Stewart Reflects on "Twilight" & Robert Pattinson Romance | E! News

It Really Isn't Garbage

It Really Isn't Garbage

TRY NOT TO LAUGH | BEST MEME EDITION V30 | YLYL

TRY NOT TO LAUGH | BEST MEME EDITION V30 | YLYL

Acoustic Treatment: Treating a room with Windows and Doors

Acoustic Treatment: Treating a room with Windows and Doors