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What to Know About Sony’s $7.85 Million PlayStation Settlement
Are you eligible for a payout? Probably, but it might take a while and will likely be pretty small.…
Major city bans ads for meat, fossil fuels in sweeping crackdown critics call overreach
Amsterdam has reportedly banned public ads for meat and fossil fuels, removing burger, airline, and gas-powered car promotions from city billboards.…
State Farm in crisis mode as watchdog threatens biggest ever penalty over wildfires
California is now seeking millions of dollars in penalties from the insurance giant after an investigation made shocking findings.…
Spirit Airlines chaos could be big loss for budget travelers as they fight for answers
Spirit Airlines' abrupt shutdown sparks debate among experts and travelers over whether U.S. airfares will rise without the ultra-low-cost carrier.…
Restaurants and Retail Stores Have Had Enough of Micro-looting
It has been less than two weeks since Maoist shock collar enthusiast Hasan Piker and New Yorker writer Jia Tolentino discussed their views on micro-looting with the NY Times titled…
Mehek Cooke Warns Ideological Decisions Are Hurting American Consumers
Mehek Cooke, senior national security and legal analyst at The Daily Signal, warned that the shutdown of Spirit Airlines exposes a broader failure by the Biden administration and D…
Ex-iRobot CEO Colin Angle launches Familiar Machines & Magic and unveils Familiar, a dog-like, "emotionally intelligent" robot that reacts to owner's feelings (Christopher Mims/Wall Street Journal)
Christopher Mims / Wall Street Journal : Ex-iRobot CEO Colin Angle launches Familiar Machines & Magic and unveils Familiar, a dog-like, “emotionally intelligent” robot that reacts …
Kalshi blocks minors from prediction markets, following suit with senators
Prediction market platform Kalshi is rolling out new safeguards to prevent minors from trading as political and regulatory pressure on the fast-growing industry intensifies. Predic…
Hisense aggressively cuts the price of its RGB LED TV on release day
The Hisense UR9 - the first RGB LED TV to be released this year - is now available for much less than originally revealed. The 65-inch UR9 is now $1,999, while the 75-inch model is…
Authorities warn parents about dangerous TikTok challenge with popular children’s toy that causes ‘traumatizing’ burns
A 10-year-old UK girl named Bella had to be hospitalized after a TikTok squishy toy stunt literally blew up in her face, leaving her with "traumatizing" burns.…
Gen Z turns on classic snacks, forcing major grocery shake-up: 'They don't trust them'
Younger consumers are driving snack trends toward simpler ingredients, transparency and smaller pack sizes amid inflation concerns and a hunger for "functional" snacks.…
A Federal Worker Was Fired for Filming DOGE. Now She’s Running for Congress
Alexis Goldstein, a former Consumer Financial Protection Bureau employee, was fired this year for recording DOGE’s incursion into the agency.…
Which Is the Most Trusted Internet Service Provider? Vote for Your Top Pick
We want to know which ISP you trust. Take our short survey to help us crown a winner.…
How High-Tech Is Your Place? Rate Your Smart Home Devices (Including Your Robot Vac) Today
We want to hear about all the digital platforms and devices designed to make your home life easier. Complete the survey for a chance to win $250.…
Food delivery apps would be barred from hiding fees, surveillance pricing under new federal bill
Food delivery apps would be required to provide users with all fees up front and be barred from surveillance pricing under a new bill championed by Rep. Dan Goldman.…
These reusable digital Polaroids are a clever way to cover a fridge in memories
I love when my friends have their fridges covered in Polaroids. It’s often a visual crash course of what’s been going on in their lives chronicling recent adventures, get-togethers…
The Only Thing Worse Than Spirit Airlines
… is a world without Spirit Airlines.…
FDA Issues Nut Allergy Warning Over Undeclared Cashews and Pistachios
The product's label was incorrect, failing to list cashews, pistachios and cherries among the ingredients.…
Motorola Razr+ 2026 vs. Razr Ultra: Is the $400 price gap actually worth it, and which one to pick?
Both phones flip the same way, look nearly identical, and run the same software. So where exactly does Motorola's $400 premium actually go?…
The Fitbit-for-your-brain era could be closer than we think
The next big wearable trend may not count steps or calories at all—it may try to score your focus, fatigue, and readiness.…
Rate the Security Cameras, Video Doorbells, and Smart Locks That Keep Your Home Safe
Do you have a modern security setup at your residence? If so, take our survey on the tech you use for a chance to win $250.…
Maryland becomes the first US state to ban surveillance pricing in grocery stores, as other states including CO, CA, MA, IL, and NJ consider similar bills (Sanya Mansoor/The Guardian)
Sanya Mansoor / The Guardian : Maryland becomes the first US state to ban surveillance pricing in grocery stores, as other states including CO, CA, MA, IL, and NJ consider similar …
Why I own 4 different pairs of headphones, and how I effectively use each one
While a true 'all-in-one' pair of headphones may not exist for every user, these four come pretty close.…
AI, Intimacy, and the Data You Never Meant to Share
AI is quietly entering the bedroom — and taking notes. A look at connected pleasure devices, biometric data, and the privacy questions nobody is asking.…
"Despite the name, they lack nuance" I've got a hearing impairment, so I tried the high-tech Nuance Audio smart glasses to see if they really can help me hear better without the hassle of a hearing aid
Can smart glasses help you hear better? As a hearing-impaired person, I wore the Nuance Audio high-tech smart specs to find out if they work.…
Coway Airmega Mighty2 Review: The Sequel Is Better Than the Original
Coway's most popular air purifier gets an upgrade in looks and purification strength, though I wish it had wheels and an app.…
Microsoft's CEO promised the world to consumers in a speech about fixing Windows 11 — but one thing Satya Nadella said worries me
Satya Nadella talking about consumers in relation to Windows 11 is mostly reassuring, with a notable exception.…
AT&T Just Reshuffled Its Unlimited Lineup. Here's What You're Getting (and Paying)
AT&T's 2.0 plans are mostly an upgrade, but the new flagship overshoots on both price and features.…
This $25,000 Robot Looks Like a Mini Star Wars AT-ST video
The $25,000 Tron 1 from LimX Dynamics looks like a mini AT-ST from Star Wars: here's what it actually can do.…
Google Pixel 10A vs. Samsung Galaxy A57: Which Midranger Should You Buy?
One is eerily similar to its predecessor, while the other is $50 more expensive than before.…
This $25,000 Robot Looks Right Out of Star Wars
The Tron 1 from LimX Dynamics looks like a mini AT-ST from Star Wars. Here's what it can do.…
Jerry Seinfeld Drops a Truth Bomb About Electric Cars
What’s the deal with electric cars? Am I right?…
How weddings got (even more) expensive
I have been a bridesmaid six times. I’ve traveled across the country and outside of it to see my friends get married. I’ve planned bachelorette parties in New Orleans and gone to b…
Apple discontinues cheaper Mac Mini, now $799
Amid global RAM shortages and supply chain constraints, Apple bumped its cheapest Mac Mini option.…
Berkshire Hathaway profit rises despite consumer stress, cash sets record - Reuters
Berkshire Hathaway profit rises despite consumer stress, cash sets record Reuters…
Elizabeth Warren Gets Wrecked by Community Notes for Trying to Spin Spirit Airlines Comments
My colleague Ward Clark reported earlier on Saturday on how Spirit Airlines had finally gone under, after being in financial trouble for years.…
Musely secures $360M from General Catalyst without giving up equity
The DTC skin, hair, and menopause care brand will use the non-dilutive capital to super-charge customer acquisition.…
Apple AirPods Max 2 Review: The Best Over-Ears for iOS
If you're an iPhone user, the Apple AirPods Max 2 are still the best over-ear headphones you can buy.…
Tesla owner won $10k in court for Tesla's FSD lies. Tesla is still fighting him
Ben Gawiser paid $10,000 for FSD in 2021. He sued Tesla for his money back 5 years later, and won. Tesla is trying to delay paying him back.…
Trump Phone Looks Different, Has No Launch Date and Isn't Made in America
The phone is reportedly inching closer to launch by getting another certification for operation on carrier networks.…
“The more experienced listeners are, the less bass-heavy they want the sound”: JBL is changing the way its flagship headphones sound, and I've heard the difference — here’s how I rate it
The JBL Tour One M3 just got a major update with a new sound at the fore — I spoke with JBL about the changes, and heard them for myself.…
Turtlebox Ranger Bluetooth Speaker Review: Quality Sound With a Magnetic Personality
For audio enjoyment in the great outdoors, this compact speaker is tough to beat.…
The Nacon RIG R8 Spectre Pro HS proves that headsets can still be great value in 2026
A wireless, base station model with similarities to Nacon’s existing R5 that impresses with tight, distinctive, low-distortion audio.…
Amazon Is Using AI Podcast Hosts to Sell Adult Diapers and Fake Dog Poop
Amazon says the AI hosts can take a question, deliver an answer in real time, and then pick back up where they left off, enabling customers to move from listening to participating.…
Redditor gambles $20 on a 4TB Temu external HDD — receives a microSD card reader hot-glued inside a plastic box
A Reddit user tried their luck with a $20 4TB external HDD, and, to no surprise, they received a microSD card strapped inside a card reader and hot-glued to the back of the plastic…
Have You Built or Upgraded a PC? Rate Your Top Peripherals and Components to Win Big
We want to hear your thoughts on monitors, keyboards, mice, cases, CPUs, internal storage, and graphics cards. Take our survey to help determine our Readers' Choice awards.…
Spirit Airlines goes out of business after 34 years
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Spirit Airlines, an impish upstart that shook the industry with its irreverent ads and deep discount fares, announced Saturday that it has gone out of busin…
Consumer commission imposes ₹7-lakh penalty on private hospital, surgeon for medical negligence
Puducherry Consumer Commission fines a private hospital and surgeon ₹7 lakh for medical negligence in a botched surgery case.…
Map Reveals States Where Mortgage Debt Rising Fastest
A recent report ranked all 50 states using data from mid-2025.…
From CFPB Block to Bankruptcy: How Democrats, Biden Regulators Grounded Spirit Airlines
For some time now, people of modest means have enjoyed being able to travel cross-country to visit friends and family, or just to take a vacation somewhere new, thanks to the sever…
A surprising sunscreen booster may be hiding at your favorite bar
Something exciting is brewing in the skincare world.…
What will a Spirit Airlines shutdown mean for travelers?
Have tickets to fly on Spirit? Here's what to know about refunds and alternative flights as the budget airline ceases operations.…
JetBlue lawsuit raises airline pricing questions
A proposed class action lawsuit claims JetBlue used tracking tools to monitor browsing activity and adjust flight prices without customer consent.…
Spirit Airlines Shutdown: Your Rights And What To Do If Flights Canceled
All flights with the budget carrier are canceled, meaning customers need to book alternative travel.…
Ranjan Roy: OpenAI's billion-user goal remains unmet, consumer sentiment towards AI is extremely negative, and crypto app growth is slowing in a saturated market | Big Technology - Crypto Briefing
Ranjan Roy: OpenAI's billion-user goal remains unmet, consumer sentiment towards AI is extremely negative, and crypto app growth is slowing in a saturated market | Big Technology C…
TVs Are Getting Uncomfortably Bright, and This is Why
In this CNET Labs exclusive, I look at why the overall brightness of TVs I've measured has increased over the past few years.…
List of Stores Closing in May
Department stores, mall staples and specialty chains are among those trimming their footprints.…
‘There is real danger’: landline phone users voice fears over digital switchover
Rural dwellers reveal failings in backup plans, as campaigners call for deadline to be extended from 2027 to 2030 “Every time there is a power failure I lose all means of communica…
Girls Are in Crisis. Alarmism Won’t Help.
A highly anticipated book about young women and consumer culture offers little besides vapid hand-wringing.…
Mac mini pricing shifts, $599 config disappears from Apple store
Apple has quietly pushed the Mac mini entry price higher, as the once-standard $599 base model is no longer available on its U.S. online store. M4 Mac mini As of May 1, the $599 Ma…