Disney+ is here, large and in charge
Consumers are in for a long couple of years with all the video streaming launches and changes about to unfold
The Mouse is officially in the house.
Say hello to Disney+, the new subscription video on-demand (SVOD) streaming service from the Walt DIsney Company. The service is making its debut Tuesday in the United States, Canada, and the Netherlands.
All in all, Disney+ will have at its fingertips close to 7,000 television episodes and 500 films. To kick-start the service, the company will lean heavily on five properties:
Star Wars: Included will be the first six films of the St...
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Facebook bug allows app to open users’ cameras while in use11/12/2019
The bug appears to affect devices running iOS 13
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Consumers increasingly skeptical that their data is being protected, survey finds11/12/2019
Study findings suggest that recent breaches have eroded confidence
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Report shows consumers are spending more with plastic instead of cash11/12/2019
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Astronomers voice concerns after SpaceX deploys 60 more Starlink satellites11/12/2019
Experts in the field say launching more satellites could disrupt their work
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Children with delayed speech found to have more frequent tantrums11/12/2019
Researchers say kids’ behavior is greatly affected when they’re slower to talk
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Apple may be heading toward subscription-based iPhone payment system11/1/2019
CEO Tim Cook says many consumers are interested in a recurring payment system
Avocados can boost consumers' health in serious ways11/1/2019
Researchers say the popular food can help fight obesity and prevent diabetes
Google warns users about two serious security vulnerabilities in Chrome11/1/2019
Users are urged to update their browser immediately
Shopify complaints mount from online retailers and consumers11/4/2019
Accusations of chargebacks, account closures, and fund seizures are leading to lawsuits
Bereaved consumers blindsided by newspapers’ high obituary prices11/6/2019
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November 12, 2019
GHNW recalls stir fry products11/12/2019
The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Model year 2019 Dodge Challengers and Chargers recalled11/12/2019
The front tire may contact the steering knuckle, causing tire damage
Simmons Prepared Foods recalls various poultry products11/12/2019
The products may be contaminated with extraneous materials
Airstream recalls model year 2019-2020 Atlas motorhomes11/12/2019
Some of the 12V circuits may have insufficient overcurrent protection
Padrino Foods recalls beef tamales11/12/2019
The products are labeled as beef and sirloin tamales but contain pork
November 11, 2019
CDC identifies Vitamin E acetate as likely cause of vaping illnesses11/11/2019
A majority of samples from EVALI patients contained the substance
NTSB documents cite software flaws in fatal 2018 self-driving car accident11/11/2019
The safety agency says the car couldn’t recognize the pedestrian because she wasn’t in a crosswalk
Password-sharing is in the crosshairs of Netflix, HBO, and others11/11/2019
Two-factor authentication and frequent password changes may soon be necessary
Amazon to open a new grocery store in 202011/11/2019
Job listings for ‘Amazon's first grocery store’ were posted on Monday
Eating late at night could lead to poorer heart health in women11/11/2019
Researchers are stressing the importance of being mindful when eating in the later evening hours
Trump says minimum vaping age will be raised to ‘21 or so’11/11/2019
Lawmakers are trying to figure out how to reduce teen use of the products
Heart attacks and other cardiovascular issues increase risk of cancer, study finds11/11/2019
Researchers say consumers can lower the risk by following a healthier lifestyle
Many patients resort to credit cards to pay medical bills, survey finds11/11/2019
A third of consumers with credit card debt pay medical bills with plastic
Does the new Apple Card discriminate against women?11/11/2019
The state of New York is investigating to determine if it does
Indian recalls Chief, Chieftain, Roadmaster and Springfield motorcycles11/11/2019
The gear position display may show the motorcycle is in neutral when it is actually in gear
Sumitomo recalls Falken ZIEX, Dunlop SP Sport and Goodyear Eagle tires11/11/2019
The tire tread can detach
Skylight recalls power adapters11/11/2019
The casing can break when plugged into an electrical outlet
Cay Thi Queentrees Food USA Recalls slow-cooked black chicken11/11/2019
Cay Thi Queentrees Food USA Recalls slow-cooked black chicken
Forest River recalls Sunseekers, Freelanders and Leprechauns11/11/2019
The seatbelt-unfastened warning light is slow to illuminate
November 8, 2019
Robocalls continue to inch higher despite the government’s efforts to shut them down11/8/2019
If October is any indication, the robocall flim-flam is not slowing down, not even a little
Lawsuit accuses Uber of driver wage theft11/8/2019
Drivers are demanding to be repaid for fees they claim were wrongly deducted from their fares
Juul ceases sales of mint-flavored pods11/8/2019
Researchers found recently that these products are particularly popular among teenagers
House plants don’t improve indoor air quality, experts find11/8/2019
Researchers say they can boost a space aesthetically, but there are no health benefits
Obesity is more likely in children who don’t have siblings11/8/2019
Researchers say healthy eating is more likely to go by the wayside when parents only have one kid
T-Mobile promises three new programs if Sprint merger happens11/8/2019
The carrier says it will offer a $15 per month plan and other new programs once the deal closes
Consumers expected to spend more — and ship more — this holiday season11/8/2019
The Postal Service has published this year’s holiday shipping deadlines
Sears says it will close another 96 stores to stay afloat11/8/2019
That will leave just 182 Sears and Kmart stores still operating
Gasoline prices tick higher in the last week11/8/2019
Supplies are tight, but consumers haven’t stopped hitting the road
Skacel Collection recalls FlipStix knitting needles11/8/2019
The shaft of the knitting needle can split or burst, posing a laceration hazard.
Mann Packing recalls veggies11/8/2019
The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Model year 2020 BMW X3 M40i and X4 M40i vehicles recalled11/8/2019
The vehicle may suffer a loss of steering control
Feds issue public health alert for raw pork sausage11/8/2019
The products contain sesame seed, an allergen not declared on the label
Honda recalls Accessory Rear Carriers for Monkey motorcycles11/8/2019
The carrier may fail when the carrying weight is below the stated limit.
November 7, 2019
Alaska and Starbucks team up on a new twist that offers passengers priority boarding11/7/2019
Airline perks now offer a new feature that’s coming into vogue
Are you paying for more wireless data than you’re using?11/7/2019
A new study says you probably are
Proper planning can help consumers avoid holiday weight gain11/7/2019
Practicing self-control and avoiding temptation can lead to success
Target reveals its Black Friday plans, along with a peek at the deals11/7/2019
The retailer has a Black Friday preview sale planned for this weekend
T-Mobile to launch nationwide 5G network next month11/7/2019
The carrier will initially offer two phones that work with the network
Tesla, Walmart settle lawsuit over solar panel fires11/7/2019
Walmart previously alleged that Tesla’s solar panels caused fires at seven of its stores
Airbnb says it will check all listings for accuracy to keep users safe11/7/2019
The initiative follows a recent shooting at a rental location in California
New Experian tool may increase consumers’ access to credit11/7/2019
Experian Lift is designed to help lenders more accurately measure creditworthiness
Occasional failures could make learning new things more effective11/7/2019
Researchers suggest failing is essential to understanding new information
Ducati recalls Hypermotard 950 and 950 SP motorcycles11/7/2019
The motorcycle may abruptly lose power and stall
King Arthur Flour updates flour recall11/7/2019
The products may be contaminated with E. coli 026
Dorel China America recalls Babidéal Storm Booster Car Seats11/7/2019
The label may not have the required safety warnings and instructions
Nestlé USA recalls ready-to-bake refrigerated cookie dough11/7/2019
The products may be contaminated with foreign material
BMW recalls 330i and Z4 vehicles11/7/2019
The counterbalance shaft could loosen
November 6, 2019
Bereaved consumers blindsided by newspapers’ high obituary prices11/6/2019
Many families are finding that mourning a loved one comes with a hefty price tag
Firefox browser bug allows hackers to scam consumers11/6/2019
Mozilla says a fix is currently being developed
AT&T settles claim that it throttled ‘unlimited’ data plans11/6/2019
The telecom company will pay $60 million to make refunds to customers
White House may exempt vape shops from e-cigarette flavor ban11/6/2019
Kellyanne Conway says the HHS ‘has jurisdiction over e-cigarettes but not over vaping and vape shops’
U.S. consumers will drop more than $150 billion on holiday travel, study finds11/6/2019
Consumers are being a little more judicial about travel spending than they have been in the past
Facebook says 100 app developers improperly retained access to user data11/6/2019
Under a change to the company’s Group API settings, software developers should have lost access to the data in question
CVS will close another 22 retail pharmacies in early 202011/6/2019
The move follows the closing of 46 stores earlier this year
Nearly 20 percent of children with food allergies could be sensitive to sesame11/6/2019
Researchers suggest parents use caution when introducing sesame into their kids’ diets
Consumers are increasingly being stressed by what they see in the news11/6/2019
Experts say next year’s presidential election is at the forefront of many consumers’ minds
Shopping mall traffic is growing in one area: the food court11/6/2019
A survey shows twice as many consumers went to the mall to eat in the last year
Porsche recalls vehicles with electrical issue11/6/2019
The instrument cluster may not provide a visual warning of worn brake pads
Wawona Frozen Food recalls frozen raspberries11/6/2019
The products may be contaminated with Hepatitis A
Polaris recalls model year 2015-2019 Slingshot motorcycles11/6/2019
The motorcycle could lose electrical power
H&T Seafood recalls Swai filets11/6/2019
The product was imported without undergoing USDA inspection
Chrysler recalls Ram 1500 and 1500 Classic Pickup trucks11/6/2019
Vaporized coolant may combust inside the intake manifold
November 5, 2019
Daylight Savings Time could have lasting impacts on consumers' health11/5/2019
Researchers say the body is affected in more ways than many realize
Health officials urge consumers to get vaccinated as flu season gets underway11/5/2019
Experts are unsure whether this flu season will be as severe as previous years
Laser pointers can trick smart speakers into following voice commands11/5/2019
A team of researchers have found a vulnerability in the microphones of many popular smart speakers
Concerns grow over the fate of the SNAP program11/5/2019
Of most concern are the ‘harmful effects’ the cutbacks would have on school children
Hackers are exploiting the BlueKeep security flaw on older Windows PCs11/5/2019
Security researchers urge those with unpatched Windows machines to apply a necessary update immediately
A diabetes drug could help consumers quit smoking11/5/2019
A study reveals yet another way existing treatment options can be beneficial in new ways
Bank of America will adopt $20 minimum wage a year early11/5/2019
The company says the higher pay will help it compete for good workers
Study finds homeowners are living in their homes longer11/5/2019
A brokerage firm reports that aging-in-place may be driving the trend
Microsoft gives the four-day work week a trial in Japan11/5/2019
The company said it boosted productivity and cut expenses
GM recalls vehicles with possible braking issue11/5/2019
The vehicle may pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash
Lannett recalls Ranitidine Syrup11/5/2019
The medication is contaminated with a probable cancer-causer
John Deere recalls compact utility tractors11/5/2019
Improperly torqued front cab support bolts can fail during a rollover
Golden Dragon Fortune Cookies recalls Chinese Almond Cookies11/5/2019
The product may contain milk, an allergen not declared on the label
Ford recalls model year 2019 Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators11/5/2019
The rear toe link could become disconnected, increasing the risk of a crash
November 4, 2019
Shopify complaints mount from online retailers and consumers11/4/2019
Accusations of chargebacks, account closures, and fund seizures are leading to lawsuits
Millennials are more willing to take on added debt during the holidays, study finds11/4/2019
Parents with kids, men, and consumers already in debt are also willing to go further into the red
NHTSA to investigate Tesla vehicle fires potentially connected to battery and software issues11/4/2019
Regulators are collecting information to see if the company is at fault
Deadly Salmonella outbreak reported in six states11/4/2019
Tainted ground beef may have killed at least one consumer
High-intensity workouts could boost memory for older consumers11/4/2019
It’s never too late to find activities that improve cognitive functioning
More shoppers are starting to prefer Walmart over Amazon11/4/2019
A new report suggests the ‘novelty’ of Amazon is fading
Routine blood work could detect breast cancer up to five years before symptoms11/4/2019
Researchers believe this would be a much simpler testing method than current practices
Supreme Court rules in favor of for-hire vehicle cap in New York City11/4/2019
Uber’s request to have the cap tossed has been rejected
Save A Lot customers can buy things on Amazon and pay with cash11/4/2019
The online retailer is trying to reach consumers who don’t have credit cards
Report finds very little anonymity on the internet11/4/2019
Most websites track your browsing habits
Model year 2019 Ford Edge vehicles recalled11/4/2019
The driver’s side seat belt assembly may not adequately restrain the occupant
North Bay Produce recalls fresh apples11/4/2019
The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
New Port Sales recalls All-Gloo Craft Glue11/4/2019
The packaging is not child-resistant as required by law
OSI Industries recalls ready-to-eat beef patties11/4/2019
The product may be contaminated with extraneous materials
Forest River recalls model year 2020 Shasta Oasis trailers11/4/2019
The axle may contact the chassis while the trailer is moving