In today’s world, most travelers jump on an airplane because they need to get someplace -- not because they relish the experience -- and the airline indust..
On the heels of a recent Wall Street Journal investigation which found that Amazon had more than 4,000 listings for items that had been declared unsafe by..
Google has pulled an app called CamScanner from its Play store after finding that it had been injected with malware. The app, which creates PDFs, had b..
Electric scooters, or e-scooters, have increased in popularity because they’re a fast and easy way for consumers to get around town at a reduced cost. But..
Scammers who call their victims at random never know who they’re going to get on the other end of the line as they try to scare their victims into giving u..
The online service portals for hundreds of dental offices were hit with a ransomware attack earlier this week. The attack left many providers without a way..
A published report claims the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating Juul, the manufacturer of a popular e-cigarette product, to determine whether..
To help reduce the risk of heart disease, many medical professionals suggest that their patients follow particular diets. But a new study conducted by rese..
In spite of continued strong fuel demand, consumers hitting the road over the Labor Day weekend can expect to find the lowest gasoline prices in three year..
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling one model year 2019 S450.The A, B, and C pillar covers may have been improperly installed, possibly affecting th..
Apple says it will now provide independent repair shops -- even small ones -- with parts, tools, training, and diagnostics to service out-of-warranty Apple..
New car shoppers who like to look for deals over the Labor Day weekend may have their work cut out for them. The deals may not be much better than they cou..
Tesla is branching out into car insurance, insuring the cars that it produces and sells. The company says it will be able to offer “competitively price..
In a move intended to cut down on plastic waste, Marriott International has announced that it will no longer be stocking its rooms with travel-sized toilet..
Juul Labs, which has been accused of fueling the teen vaping epidemic through its marketing campaign, has announced a new POS age-verification system that..
If you see a suspicious email that appears to be the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) over the next few weeks, leave it alone.At a recent Security Summit..
Intermittent fasting has become popular among consumers as a way to maintain a healthy weight. Now, experts say a variation of the dieting plan could provi..
In an effort to discover why consumers are throwing away food, researchers from Ohio State University set out to uncover trends among food waste habits...
Imperva, one of the biggest firewall services providers in the industry, informed its customers on Tuesday that it suffered a data breach. The cybersec..
Toyota is recalling 135,000 model year 2003-2008 Corollas and model year 2005-2008 Matrix vehicles.The front passenger airbag in these vehicles was rep..
It isn’t just the price of homes that is going up -- rents are getting more expensive too, creating hardships for people just beginning a career.If tha..
United Airlines has announced that it will no longer bar members of its MileagePlus program from using their frequent flyer miles after 18 months of accoun..
Apple’s recently uncovered practice of letting contractors listen to Siri voice recordings generated privacy concerns among users earlier this month. Now,..
Following up on its efforts to make political ads process more transparent, the social media monolith is clamping down on which political ads see the light..
It’s not uncommon for consumers to spend a good part of their day checking their social media accounts. Researchers from Lancaster University say that spen..
While most consumers associate burnout with their jobs, a new study is shedding light on how it can also affect parents and their children.Researchers..
Federal officials have filed an indictment against former Google and Uber executive Anthony Levandowski, accusing him of stealing confidential files when h..
Another for-profit college group has agreed to a settlement after facing charges from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).The agency reports Career Educ..
On the heels of a judge’s award of $572 million to the state of Oklahoma from Johnson & Johnson, there could be a move by other opioid makers to seek a set..
Happy Plugs of New York is recalling about 9,400 Happy Plugs Bluetooth Wireless II Headphones sold in the U.S. and Canada.The micro-USB charging cable..
Olympia Meats of Portland, Ore., is recalling approximately 198 pounds of ready-to-eat pork sausage.The product contains pistachios, an allergen not de..
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 26,584 model year 2018-2019 C300s, C300 4MATICs, and C43 AMG 4MATICs.The mounting bracket for the 12-volt batter..
Verizon has announced that it will turn on spam call filtering by default, starting with eligible Android phones. Previously, only consumers who had opted..
Facebook announced on Tuesday that it has teamed up with HackerOne on abug bounty program for its Libra cryptocurrency project, which is still in developme..
Reports surfaced on Tuesday that Apple has paused the rollout of technology that would allow people to send text messages to other iPhones (not other platf..
It can be difficult for many consumers to keep a sunny disposition on a daily basis, but a new study conducted by researchers from the Boston University Sc..
Apple has released an iOS update which features a fix for a vulnerability that opened devices to jailbreaks. Last week, security researcher Pwn20wnd fo..
The recent introduction of the Apple Card drives home a point: just about everyone is now getting into the rewards credit card game.With so much compet..
Consumers have increased their credit card spending throughout 2019, and the latest data suggests they’re letting those credit card balances get bigger --..
A judge in Oklahoma has ruled in favor of the state and against Johnson & Johnson, finding that the drugmaker bears responsibility in part for Oklahoma’s o..
A new study conducted by researchers from Aarhus University found that consumers are more likely to develop depression if they carry excess body fat -- eve..
BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling 173 model year 2020 BMW 745e xDrives.A software error in the electronic control unit (ECU) may disable the audi..
BRP U.S. of Sturtevant, Wis., is recalling about 2,900 model year 2019 Ski-Doo snowmobiles equipped with an 850 E-TEC engine.The vehicle can have a lea..
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 3,435 model year 2018-2019 GLA250s and GLA250 4MATICs.The left anchor plate of the rear middle seatbelt may be l..
Amazon has come forward saying Tesla’s solar panels caught fire on one of its buildings last year. The news comes just a few days after Walmart sued Tesla,..
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced that it has recorded the first death believed to be linked to vaping. Nationwide, ne..
KFC announced on Monday that it is partnering with Beyond Meat to test plant-based fried "chicken.” Beyond Fried Chicken will be available at one KFC r..
After many communities were plagued with the effects of the measles outbreaks earlier this year, vaccines are at the forefront of many consumers’ minds. No..
The next time you’re bargain shopping at Dollar General, Dollar Tree, or Family Dollar, you might want to pay a little more attention to see if a product’s..
The Walt Disney Company and Target have announced a new collaboration that will result in new Disney stores being developed inside 25 Target stores in Octo..
President Trump is ratcheting up the pressure in the ongoing trade war with China, increasing tariffs on Chinese imports in retaliation for China’s latest..
Learning about healthy eating, especially in school, has been proven to help kids make healthier food choices, but a new study has shown how going beyond t..
New and existing home sales went in opposite directions last month, but a closer examination reveals what they had in common. Many homes -- both new and ex..
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 17,755 model year 2020 GLE350s, GLE350 4MATICs, and GLE450 4MATICs.The air conditioner drain hoses may have been..
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 679,027 model year 2015-2019 GTIs, model year 2015-2016 & 2018-2019 Golfs, model year 2012-2019 Beetles & Beetle C..
On Friday, China announced a new round of tariffs on $75 billion worth of U.S. goods. The move comes amid an ongoing trade war between the two nations and..
Thousands of items allowed to be listed on Amazon’s marketplace did not receive passing safety marks from federal regulators, according to an investigation..
With many consumers concerned about the safety and security of their medical records, researchers at the University of California -- San Diego conducted a..
Fifty-one state attorneys general and 12 of the biggest telephone companies in the U.S. are banding together to utilize technology that can identify and bl..
Many children beg their parents for a pet to add to the family, and a new study conducted by researchers from the Mayo Clinic could help make that decision..
Google has proposed a new set of standards, called the “Privacy Sandbox,” that would strike a balance between protecting consumers’ privacy and allowing ad..
It’s long been an article of faith in real estate circles that adding a swimming pool to your home does little to raise its value. But a new study from Len..
An investigation by the Chicago Tribune found the iPhone 7, set to full power, reportedly emits more RF radiation than allowed by the Federal Communication..
The price of gasoline continues to fall, and AAA predicts that we aren’t even close to the bottom. The organization has stated that prices could fall an av..
Agropur Cooperative is recalling Iceberg and Originale Augustin brands of ice cream sandwiches.The products may contain fine metal particles.There..
Reuven International is recalling Reuven International brand Natural Proportion Cooked Chicken Meat (Diced) and Sysco brand Natural Proportions Cooked Shre..
Though once believed to help consumers quit smoking, recent research suggests that e-cigarettes can harm consumers’ overall health and well-being in much t..
America has all sorts of “national” days. To go along with all our traditional days, consumers are fed topical days in the hope that celebrating may equate..
Two of the three iPhones Apple is expected to debut next month will be “Pro” phones, featuring an emphasis on the device’s camera performance, according to..
A MoviePass database that was left unsecured may have exposed the credit card and customer card information of nearly 60,000 of the movie subscription serv..
A new study conducted by researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital has found positive health benefits in newborns when expectant mothers drink pomegran..
The Apple Card began open enrollment this week, with the tech giant urging its iPhone customers to begin applying for the new credit card.But while the..
Waymo is breaking with tradition and releasing a large amount of data about its progress in developing autonomous vehicles, which may be interpreted as a s..
Google has given its Play Store a new look in an effort to “improve the overall store experience.” In a blog post, Google said it has moved the navigat..
The sputtering real estate market showed new signs of life in July as sales of existing homes rose 2.5 percent from the month before. Year-over-year sales..
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 128 model year 2020 GLE350 4MATICs and GLE450 4MATICs.The connection between the fuel filler pipe and the fuel t..
A new survey of 2019 college students found that 10 percent have the mistaken belief that credit card charges don’t have to be repaid -- that they are, in..
YouTube is considering putting an end to its practice of allowing “targeted” ads on videos that are more likely to be viewed by children, Bloomberg reports..
With measles outbreaks running rampant across the country earlier this year, a new study conducted by researchers from the University of Pittsburgh found a..
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced that it’s looking into a possible link between severe lung diseases and e-cigarette use..
How bad can data breaches get? Let us count the ways…RiskSecurity, a company that makes its living off vulnerability intelligence, breach data, and ris..
Tesla, which has been trying to relaunch its solar panel business, is now being sued by Walmart over allegations that the company’s solar panels caught fir..
Summer is nearly over, and if you have yet to take any vacation time this year, you probably aren’t the only one in your office who hasn’t.The U.S. Tra..
The Apple Card, the company’s entry into the credit card market, is now open for all iPhone users. Over the last 10 days, it has only been available to sel..
Staying up-to-date on doctor’s appointments can be critical to consumers’ overall well-being, but the price tag that can come with those visits may make it..
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 457 model year 2018 SL65 AMGs, model year 2019 SL63 AMGs and model year 2018-2019 SL450s and SL550s.The front pa..
Tip Top Poultry of Rockmart, Ga., is recalling approximately 135,810 pounds of fully-cooked diced chicken.The product may be contaminated with Listeria..
Gaia Garden Herbals is recalling Gaia Garden Herbal Dispensary brand Gaia Balancing Tea.The product may be contaminated with Salmonella.There have..
The big squeeze on Big Tech continues.A contingent of state attorneys general is perched to launch a joint antitrust investigation into Big Tech. In th..
Wireless providers are pretty upfront about it. They tell customers they may slow their data flow when networks get congested. But a new academic study say..
A new study has revealed a creative way for older consumers to stay mentally sharp: online games. According to researchers from the University of Calif..
A new study conducted by researchers from the American Heart Association found that consumers who suffer with insomnia could also be at greater risk for mo..
Mercedes-Benz may be the next automaker to agree to meet California’s tougher auto emissions standards, the New York Times reports. In July, California..
A panel created in the wake of the two deadly Boeing 737 MAX crashes is expected to recommend that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) change the way..
Spotify has announced that it will be launching a new Premium Family plan with parental controls -- a feature it says has been “long-requested” on communit..
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has named Robert G. Cameron as the Bureau’s private student loan ombudsman, which means he is charged with..
Politicians are sometimes quick to criticize Amazon, claiming the retail giant pays little in the way of federal taxes.Thanks to a federal court ruling..
Polish Trade Center is recalling Ryki brand Gouda Cheese Slices.The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.There have been no repo..
Texas Tripe is recalling 35 lots for each of 23 varieties of raw pet food.The products may be contaminated with Salmonella and/or Listeria monocytogene..
The United States government has granted Huawei a 90-day extension to maintain existing telecommunications networks and provide software updates to Huawei..
Following up on the release of its Password Checkup extension for Chrome, Google reports there’s some good news and some bad.The good news is that, sin..
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of British Columbia found that many new investors aren’t picking a wide array of stocks, which can..
Target is introducing a new flagship food brand, dubbed Good & Gather, to all of its locations on September 15. The retailer says the products comprisi..
Mastercard, one of the “big four” credit card issuers, is sticking its toe in the cryptocurrency waters.In a recruiting post last week, the company sai..
In a series of tweets over the weekend, Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that his company is relaunching its solar power program and giving consumers the abil..
Volkswagen got caught cooking the books on its diesel emissions. Since then, the company has paid millions of dollars in fines and announced a major electr..
In an effort to help kids better control their asthma, researchers found a new way for young asthma sufferers to go about their medication regimen. Whi..
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved final orders settling charges with five companies that it said violated provisions of the Consumer Review F..
Dog Goods USA is recalling Chef Toby Pig Ears Treats.The Food and Drug Administration , the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and State partne..
Rosemount Sales and Marketing is recalling Rosemount brand cooked diced chicken meat.The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.Th..
A group of LGBTQ creators have filed a lawsuit accusing YouTube and its parent company, Google, of discriminating against them by limiting the reach of the..
J.C. Penney, which has been forced to close many of its stores due to disappointing sales in recent years, reported smaller losses in the second quarter, a..
The Bluetooth SIG, the organization that sets standards for Bluetooth communication technology, has issued a security advisory about a critical vulnerabili..
Facebook woke up to another federal lawsuit on Thursday -- the fourth filed against the company so far this month. This go-around, a group of the social me..
Sleep apnea is a common condition that affects consumers’ airways while they sleep at night. While the condition is problematic in its own right, a new stu..
A study by Student Loan Hero shows students are taking out fewer loans to pay for their college education. But that doesn’t mean they’ve taken jobs to pay..
Cigarette smokers are probably aware of the health risks associated with smoking, but to drive home the point the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) propos..
The scope of bullying has increased tremendously with the inception of the internet and social media. In a new study, researchers have found that the taunt..
The price of gasoline continues to fall across most the the U.S. as growing supplies create more competition.The AAA Fuel Gauge Survey shows the nation..
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling 680 model year 2019 Camrys.The Occupant Classification System (OCS) may have been improperly cali..
Tyson Foods of Pine Bluff, Ark., is recalling approximately 39,078 pounds of Weaver brand frozen chicken patties that may be contaminated with extraneous m..
A bug has been detected in British Airways e-ticketing system which could expose a passenger’s personal data.Researchers at Wandera, a mobile security..
Amazon has announced that it will soon launch a program that will send unsold products from third-party sellers to charities instead of the dump. Under..
The Vapor Technology Association, an industry group representing 800 vaping companies, has filed a lawsuit seeking to delay the FDA’s upcoming review of e-..
A new study could have consumers thinking twice before connecting to guest networks at their next concert or sporting event. According to experts from..
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Southern California could have older consumers keeping a tighter eye on their finances.The..
About 700,000 guests of Choice Hotels -- which is the parent company of chains such as Clarion, EconoLodge, Comfort Inn, and Quality Inn -- may have had th..
Wall Street appears convinced the sky is falling. Consumers are singing “Happy Days Are Here Again.” The two groups have very different outlooks on the U.S..
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has banned certain Apple MacBook Pros from commercial aircraft, branding them a potential fire hazard.The dec..
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reports that home mortgage applications surged 21.7 percent last week from the week before. Refinancing made up a la..
Northfork Bison Distributions is recalling ground bison that may be contaminated with E. coli O121 and O103.While there have been no reported illnesses..
Associated Grocers is recalling Celebrate brand frozen profiteroles and eclairs that may be contaminated with Salmonella.Canada's Public Health Agency..
Ford Motor Company is recalling 108,000 model year 2015 Ford Fusions and Lincoln MKZs.Increased temperatures generated during deployment of the driver..
The days of flying through an airport to catch a flight are long gone. Since 9/11, travelers have had to slow their roll and endure the sloth-like TSA pre-..
Facebook has paid hundreds of its contractors to transcribe users’ messages, according to a Bloomberg report. Sources familiar with the matter, who opt..
On Wednesday, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai made his approval of the T-Mobile/Sprint merger official. Although critics have..
Air pollution and climate change have gotten no shortage of headlines recently, and now researchers from the University of Washington have explored how the..
AT&T; and T-Mobile have announced that they will be authenticating calls between their customers in an effort to combat spam calls. Under the new plan,..
A new study has explored the relationship between migraine diagnoses and dementia. Researchers found that the two could be very closely linked, particularl..
The bond market is flashing a recession warning, as the yield on the 10-year Treasury bond has fallen below the interest paid on the government’s two-year..
CBS and Viacom, two entertainment companies that once were one company, are joining forces once again. The two entertainment companies have announced an al..
Quicken Loans, which gauges home values based on appraisal data, reports that the average home value increased 0.6 percent in July, rising at a 4.75 percen..
Delta Pacific Seafood is recalling Western Family brand Original Wild Sockeye Smoked Salmon Nuggets.The product may be contaminated with Listeria monoc..
Google has agreed to pay Pixel owners who experienced problems with their phone’s microphone up to $500 each. The lawsuit, which originated in 2017, al..
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is currently investigating California-based real estate title insurance company First American, according..
Google’s job search service could be the target of an antitrust investigation from the European Union (EU). In a letter to EU competition commissioner..
Apple is taking a major step toward improving its internal security by paying hackers as much as $1.5 million to find flaws in its own devices and software..
They’re definitely not the cheapest or easiest colleges to gain acceptance, but MONEY.com has issued its annual list of the best values in a college educat..
Two U.S. Senators have called on Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos to shed more light on the company’s “Amazon’s Choice” badge program. In particular, the lawmakers wa..
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Connecticut discovered that walnuts, in addition to providing several other health benefits, co..
A new study conducted by researchers from the University Health Network found that a high-fat diet can lead to insulin resistance, which can be a precursor..
Inflation picked up its pace in July but is still relatively low, according to the latest report from the Labor Department.The Consumer Price Index (CP..
Mountain Rose Herbs (MRH) of Eugene, Ore., is recalling all sizes ranging from 4-oz. to 50-lbs. of its Fennel Seed Whole.The product may be contaminate..
Agropur Cooperative is recalling Idéale brand, Iceberg Premium brand and Originale Augustin brand ice cream and frozen yogurt.The products may contain..
BMW of North America is recalling 20 model year 2018-2019 X3 sDrive30i, xDrive30i & M40i, and model year 2019 X4 xDrive30i and M40i vehicles.The front..
Polish Trade Center Ltd. is recalling Ryki brand Rycki Edam Cheese Slices.The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.There have b..
Braun Corporation is recalling 595 model year 2017-2020 Toyota Siennas.The steering shaft extensions may have been improperly manufactured, possibly ca..
A Tesla Model 3 on Autopilot caught fire and exploded over the weekend after colliding with a tow truck in Moscow. The car was being driven by Russian..
Nike launched a subscription service for kids called Nike Adventure Club on Monday. The service aims to give parents an alternative means of navigating the..
Security researchers at Check Point Software Technologies have discovered a security vulnerability on Canon digital cameras. In a report issued Monday, res..
Windows 10 users are facing another critical warning -- one which could potentially impact millions of users.As part of a presentation at hacker clamba..
A new survey finds young borrowers are paying more than 20 percent of their take-home pay to service their student loan debt, which exceeds $1.5 trillion d..
The rewards credit card landscape continues to get more competitive, with lenders not only introducing new cards with lucrative benefits but updating curre..
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has encountered another roadblock in its effort to speed the rollout of 5G wireless service.A federal court..
Researchers from the European Society of Cardiology have found that having greater access to fast food could have a direct impact on consumers’ health...
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Copenhagen is urging type 2 diabetics to rethink their diets in order to better regulate their..
Dole Fresh Vegetables is recalling a limited number of cases of baby spinach.The product may be contaminated with Salmonella.No illnesses have been..
American Honda Motor Co. is recalling 134 model year 2019 CR-Vs.The joint weld between the fuel tank and the vapor return line may have been insufficie..
Getting through the day without caffeine can be difficult for many consumers, but researchers from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center are now warning aga..
Though August is just heating up, back-to-school season is right around the corner. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) wants parents to b..
Uber continues to extend its influence to all walks of life -- rideshare, e-bikes, even air transportation. On Friday, the company confirmed that it’s beta..
A class action lawsuit targeting Facebook’s collection of biometric data has cleared its latest hurdle in court. On Thursday, the United States Court o..
Tesla has had its share of headaches in recent months and here’s another one: a Tesla owner has filed a lawsuit claiming the company used a software update..
The Apple Card, Apple’s branded credit card announced earlier this year, began to roll out this week. Some iPhone owners were able to apply for the car..
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has sent warning letters to four companies to demand that they stop selling certain flavored e-cigarette and ho..
Are you already tired of seeing political posts and tirades on your social media feed? If so, you’re certainly not alone. A recent survey conducted by..
A steep drop in world oil prices is putting downward pressure on gasoline prices, giving motorists cheaper fuel prices as the summer driving season winds d..
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling 6,925 model year 2019 Lexus LS500, LC500, ES300h, UX250h, LS500h, Toyota Prius, RAV4 HV, model year 2..
“Shh” seems to be the operative word these days at Big Tech. Earlier this year, ConsumerAffairs reported on Amazon employees eavesdropping on consumer’s in..
General Motors (GM) has won a victory in federal court, where a judge narrowed claims concerning faulty ignition switches on some models. Consumers in thre..
Does the idea of shopping locally appeal to you as a consumer? If it does, then you may be paying more for your products without even realizing it.A re..
Two U.S. senators have sent a letter to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg over what they say is a disturbing privacy issue related to its Messenger Kids app...
A new study has found that consumers’ commuting routes could be affecting their weight. According to the researchers, when consumers pass fast-food res..
Getting enough sleep is crucial for consumers of all ages, though it can be difficult for many people to fall asleep and stay asleep. Now, researchers..
Getting a vehicle report from a company like Carfax before buying a used car has become more common. These reports are not infallible, but they can alert p..
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has settled with an email management company that allegedly deceived consumers about what information it accessed and us..
The Federal Reserve reports that consumer borrowing rose in June, but at the slowest rate in months. The reason for the slowdown can be attributed to consu..
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 1,957 of the following vehicles: Model year 2019 C300 Cabrios, C300A Cabrio 4MATICs, C300 Coupes, C300 Coupe 4..
BRP U.S. of Sturtevant, Wis., is expanding its earlier recall of model year 2017 Ski Doo MXZ, Summit and Renegade snowmobiles and model year 2018 MXZ and R..
BMW of North America is recalling five model year 2019 X5 xDrive50i and X7 xDrive40i vehicles.The left side wheel bolts may have been insufficiently ti..
Ford Motor Company is recalling about 14,000 model year 2020 Ford Explorers and Lincoln Aviators.Federal law requires the manual park release cover be..
Have you purchased anything at CafePress? T-shirt, coffee mug, flip-flops? If you have, you could be one of the 23 million CafePress consumers who had thei..
FedEx has announced that it is severing ties with Amazon and will no longer be using its fleet of delivery trucks to ship the company’s packages to consume..
It’s a storyline that consumers have become all too used to over the past few years: Sears and Kmart are closing more store locations. After being snat..
A new study revealed that consuming too much red meat could increase the risk of developing breast cancer, though swapping red meat for poultry could help..
A new study conducted by researchers from the American Heart Association revealed the health benefits of consumers switching to more plant-based diets. Acc..
Marriott’s recent data breach has proved quite costly. The company says it has booked a $126 million charge to pay for its massive data breach that was rev..
If you’ve cancelled your cable TV subscription and are relying on video streaming services for your entertainment, you are no longer just a trend-setter. Y..
Cord-cutters rejoice! Another new streaming service bundle has been announced that will deliver sports, TV shows, movies, and children’s content.Disney..
Subway is the latest fast food chain to offer a plant-based “meat,” partnering with Beyond Meat to introduce a meatless meatball sub.The move follows B..
Audi is recalling 144,092 model year 2018 S5 Cabriolets, S5 Sportbacks, S5 Coupes, S4 Sedans, A5 Cabriolets, A5 Sportbacsk & A5 Coupes, and model year 2017..
Toyota is recalling about 18,000 model year 2019 RAV4s and RAV4 hybrids.There is a possibility that a damaged connector in the back-up camera system's..
Hyundai Motor America is recalling 8,059 model year 2018 Genesis G80s and model year 2017-2018 Genesis G90s equipped with 3.3 liter turbocharged engines...
The July robocall report has hit the stands, and just when we thought we were out of the woods thanks to three consecutive months of fewer calls, that tren..
Three major opioid companies have proposed paying a $10 billion settlement over claims that they played a part in fueling the U.S. opioid epidemic, accordi..
Following reports that its employee base is primarily made up of independent and temporary contractors, Google has been taken to task by a group of senator..
Consumer goods can be recalled for any number of reasons, but the process is primarily used to protect people from potentially harmful products. Now, a..
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Cambridge found that parents’ prenatal stressors and emotions can indicate how children will be..
Wall Street suffered its worst single day of the year on Monday as concerns about deteriorating trade conditions produced a wave of selling.President T..
Over 12,000 consumers who were deceived into paying for unnecessary tech support services will finally be receiving refund checks from the Federal Trade Co..
It turns out that high-end retailers aren’t immune to the retail apocalypse. Barneys New York has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and announced..
Consumers hoping to buy their first home, or perhaps move up, have been plagued by numerous headwinds over the last year, but those winds may be shifting...
Confidence/romance fraud -- also known as “catfishing” -- continues to rise, with more than 18,000 people claiming they were hit by the love bug to the tun..
Attorneys general from 13 states have filed a lawsuit to block the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) final rule that reduces..
Many companies that produce e-scooters are quick to point to the environmental benefits of using them for transportation, but a recent study suggests that..
A new study has revealed the very different ways exposure to the Zika virus as an infant can manifest by the time the children become toddlers. In a te..
A new study conducted by researchers from University College London found that seniors can help reduce their risk of dementia by staying socially active...
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted new regulations that ban caller ID spoofing of text messages and phone calls originating outside th..
Google has become the latest company to promise that it will be improving its sustainability efforts in the coming years. In a blog post on Monday, the..
CVS Pharmacy announced on Monday that it is jumping on the home delivery bandwagon with the nationwide rollout of its CarePass program.Touted as a loya..
A growing number of economists worry that a recession could be ahead, but the job market has yet to suggest it.Last week’s July employment report shows..
Williams Foods is recalling the following two varieties of taco seasonings: Item number Product Name Package Size Product UP..
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 27,822 model year 2015-2016 Tiguans and CCs.The airbag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective powe..
In the wake of Capital One’s recent data breach, ConsumerAffairs sees a lot of questions swirling around -- was I affected, what did they get, what should..
With autonomous vehicles at the forefront of many consumers’ minds, a new study conducted by researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology explored..
Verizon on Friday unveiled four new plans that will take the place of its current Go, Above, and Beyond unlimited plans. The four new plans -- the entr..
Apple has temporarily pulled the plug on a program that let its employees listen to Siri voice recordings. The practice was called “grading,” and it was in..
The price of new cars keeps going up, but fortunately for consumers, financing costs are coming down.Automotive publisher Edmunds reports that the aver..
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has voted to require internet service providers (ISPs) to better map their coverage areas so gaps in broadband..
In a new study, researchers deconstructed the struggles many nations are facing in trying to gain ground when it comes to meeting the tenants of the Paris..
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved direct-to-consumer sales of the Impossible Burger. Starting September 4, Impossible Foods’ meatless pat..
Gasoline prices drifted lower during the week for the final stretch of the vacation and summer driving seasons.The AAA Fuel Gauge Survey shows the aver..
Dorel Juvenile Group USA of Foxboro, Mass., is recalling about 24,000 Eddie Bauer Slumber and Soothe Rock Bassinets; Disney Baby Doze and Dream Bassinets...
Lennox Intl of Edison N.J., is recalling Natural Pig Ears that may be contaminated with Salmonella.The firm says it is aware of two cases in which pig..
Earlier this week, customers affected by the Equifax data breach of 2017 were promised either a $125 check or free credit monitoring courtesy of Experian...
The Federal Reserve has cut its key interest rate a quarter of a point but suggested it isn’t part of a cycle of lower rates.Wall Street fully expected..
Amazon will soon introduce new package guidelines for sellers as part of a larger effort to curb its environmental impact and maximize efficiency. Star..
Last week, the $26.5 billion merger of T-Mobile and Sprint gained approval from the Department of Justice. However, the deal -- which hasn’t yet closed --..
Here a breach, there a breach, everywhere a breach -- or so it seems. Word comes from the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) that textbook publisher Pearson’s d..
Findings from a new study conducted by researchers from Northwestern University suggest that consumers are being negatively affected by the high amount of..
While countless efforts are being made by consumers to reduce their carbon footprints, a new study conducted by researchers from the University of New Hamp..
Hyundai said it will install rear seat reminder systems as standard equipment on most new models by 2022, a move aimed at preventing children from being ac..
If you drive either a Dodge Charger HEMI or a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, you’d better keep a close eye on it. Both models top the Highway Loss Data Ins..
Spansive of San Bruno, Calif., is recalling about 950 Spansive Source wireless, multi-phone chargers.Metallic accessories attached to phones placed on..
BMW of North America is recalling 115 model year 2020 750i xDrives, model year 2019 M850i xDrive Coupes, M850i xDrive Convertibles, X5 xDrive50is, X7 xDriv..
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