PITTSBURGH -- Zippo Manufacturing, the northwestern Pennsylvania company that makes metal-cased cigarette lighters whose lids are known for their distinctive "click," is on schedule to produce its 500 ...

Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a twist for CNET. When not wallowing in weird gear and iPad apps for cats, she can be found tinkering with her 1956 DeSoto. The MGM ...

Building a brand that stands for something is challenging–it takes time and most importantly, authenticity. Almost all companies hope to impart a positive emotion or gain immediate recognition upon ...

I've got me a Zippo lighter and it's oh so plain. I was hoping to etch a logo on there, but I want to do it on the cheap. Has anyone done anything like this?<BR><BR>Paint would surely rub off with my ...

Zippo lighters have retained their retro cool even as the tiny northwestern Pennsylvania company that makes them gets ready to celebrate its 80th anniversary and 500 millionth lighter next year. But ...