Gas prices plummet amid OPEC feud, COVID-19 — and the cheaper fuel will likely last months, AAA says
Motorists are benefiting at the gas pump in the midst of an OPEC disagreement and growing concerns over the novel coronavirus.
Motorists are benefiting at the gas pump in the midst of an OPEC disagreement and growing concerns over the novel coronavirus.
Airlines widen the middle seat but it could cost you
Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Air New Zealand, and Korean Air have been experimenting with adding an extra inch to widen the middle seat on planes.
Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Air New Zealand, and Korean Air have been experimenting with adding an extra inch to widen the middle seat on planes.
Coronavirus fears send Bay Area shoppers into panic mode
Many customers are seeing a common sight at some Bay Area stores—empty shelves. This, as people stock up in an apparent attempt to stem the widening Coronavirus outbreak.
Many customers are seeing a common sight at some Bay Area stores—empty shelves. This, as people stock up in an apparent attempt to stem the widening Coronavirus outbreak.
Apple to pay up to $500M over battery-related phone slowdown
IPhone owners could get $25 from Apple after the company agreed to pay up to $500 million to settle claims over intentionally slowing down older phones to preserve older batteries.
IPhone owners could get $25 from Apple after the company agreed to pay up to $500 million to settle claims over intentionally slowing down older phones to preserve older batteries.
Coronavirus fallout: Restaurants say cancellations are high
They say after Mayor London Breed’s declaration Tuesday, they’ve experienced an unusually high number of cancellations.
They say after Mayor London Breed’s declaration Tuesday, they’ve experienced an unusually high number of cancellations.
Baby Yoda toys among the 'it' products from annual American International Toy Fair
New Baby Yoda toy emerging as one of the "it" items from the annual American International Toy Fair wrapping up in New York on Tuesday.
New Baby Yoda toy emerging as one of the "it" items from the annual American International Toy Fair wrapping up in New York on Tuesday.
Costco may soon require membership to shop at food court: report
The open-to-all Costco food court ends here.
The open-to-all Costco food court ends here.
Contigo water bottles sold at Walmart, Target again recalled over choking hazard
Contigo has reissued its recall of 5.7 million children’s water bottles due to the replacement lid provided in the first recall presenting a choking hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said.
Contigo has reissued its recall of 5.7 million children’s water bottles due to the replacement lid provided in the first recall presenting a choking hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said.
Generic store brands are just as good as brand name products, surveys say
Shoppers looking for ways to save a few bucks may wonder if going generic means compromising quality or taste. Several consumer and data firms say no.
Shoppers looking for ways to save a few bucks may wonder if going generic means compromising quality or taste. Several consumer and data firms say no.
Target ad featuring child in wheelchair stops toddler in his tracks seeing boy 'like him'
Oliver Garza-Pena became captivated after noticing an advertisement featuring a boy in a wheelchair just like him.
Oliver Garza-Pena became captivated after noticing an advertisement featuring a boy in a wheelchair just like him.
A $250K grand piano and 10 other ridiculously expensive things you can buy from Costco
If you have a Costco membership and a lot of cash burning a hole in your wallet, you might be interested in these bonkers goods and services.
If you have a Costco membership and a lot of cash burning a hole in your wallet, you might be interested in these bonkers goods and services.
Disney World raises prices on annual passes
Some annual passes are seeing an increase of $20.
Some annual passes are seeing an increase of $20.
California company to sell China-designed SUVs in U.S.
A Southern California company on Monday announced it will build and sell Chinese-designed automobiles in the U.S. at the end of next year or early in 2022.
A Southern California company on Monday announced it will build and sell Chinese-designed automobiles in the U.S. at the end of next year or early in 2022.
Chinese military stole masses of Americans' data, US says
Four members of the Chinese military have been charged with breaking into the networks of the Equifax credit reporting agency and stealing the personal information of tens of millions of Americans, the Justice Department said Monday, blaming Beijing for one of the largest hacks in history to target consumer data.
Four members of the Chinese military have been charged with breaking into the networks of the Equifax credit reporting agency and stealing the personal information of tens of millions of Americans, the Justice Department said Monday, blaming Beijing for one of the largest hacks in history to target consumer data.
Unique Illinois privacy law leads to $550M Facebook settlement of a class-action lawsuit
Privacy advocates hail Illinois' strict biometric privacy law as the nation's strongest form of protection in the commercial use of such data, and it has survived ongoing efforts by the tech industry and other businesses to weaken it.
Privacy advocates hail Illinois' strict biometric privacy law as the nation's strongest form of protection in the commercial use of such data, and it has survived ongoing efforts by the tech industry and other businesses to weaken it.
14,000 infant carriers sold at Target, Amazon recalled due to fall hazard
Officials said the buckles on the carriers can break, causing baby to possibly fall out.
Officials said the buckles on the carriers can break, causing baby to possibly fall out.
Maine shoe store offers 'pay what you can' rack for customers in need
A shoe store in Maine is hoping to help customers facing hard times by offering a shoe rack in which people can pay whatever amount they choose.
A shoe store in Maine is hoping to help customers facing hard times by offering a shoe rack in which people can pay whatever amount they choose.
Macy’s closing more than 100 stores
Macy's - another mall staple - will close 125 department stores over the next three years.
Macy's - another mall staple - will close 125 department stores over the next three years.
U.S. states join global push to ban animal-tested cosmetics
A growing number of U.S. states are considering banning the sale or import of cosmetics that have been tested on animals.
A growing number of U.S. states are considering banning the sale or import of cosmetics that have been tested on animals.
FDA sends hand sanitizer brand Purell strict warning
Federal health officials are calling on GoJo, the maker of Purell products, to stop making claims that its hand sanitizer is effective at eliminating diseases.
Federal health officials are calling on GoJo, the maker of Purell products, to stop making claims that its hand sanitizer is effective at eliminating diseases.