Carrier exclusivity is hostile to consumers and needs to go away
With OnePlus releasing the Nord N20 5G exclusively on T-Mobile on April 28, the practice of mobile exclusivity is still alive and well and needs to die......»»
Used EVs could be answer for consumers seeking affordability
The depressed values of used electric vehicles present an attractive solution to cost-conscious consumers seeking transportation, business leaders said at the 2024 Auto Finance Summit......»»
VW says it will have enough ID Buzz electric minivans for the world
U.S. consumers seem eager for the emission-free reinvention of a hippie icon, but it's unclear how many will be available......»»
Why plug-in hybrids are failing to win over EV-hesitant consumers
Automakers' hopes of easing the EV transition with plug-in hybrids may be falling short, according to a J.D. Power report......»»
AI data collection under fire
A recent Cohesity report found that consumers are highly concerned about the information companies collect from them – especially when it`s used for artificial intelligence – with consumers prepared to punish companies by switching provid.....»»
The PC comeback is about to kick into high gear
A report from the CTA reveals that a whopping 86% of consumers are planning to buy a laptop or a desktop PC as a gift this year......»»
F&I data: Fed LIFE Survey finds consumers more challenged by bills
Americans this summer were having a harder time paying bills and feeling greater concern about making ends meet compared with a year earlier, according to the July 2024 edition of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia's Labor, Income, Finances, an.....»»
Acting ethically is no longer enough: Brands need to "care" about consumers
In an era where consumers expect more from brands, merely adhering to ethical guidelines is no longer sufficient, according to new research by the University of Portsmouth......»»
This 37% off Dell Inspiron 15 is the laptop upgrade you’ve been waiting for
Dell Laptops offer a number of traps for everyday consumers like you and me. It’s easy to feel stuck using the same crappy work machine for years, since you can’t easily upgrade the one you own, and it feels like a new device that actuall.....»»
Amazon rainforest near tipping point partly driven by UK consumers, WWF says
The Amazon rainforest could be reaching an irreversible tipping point beyond which it will decline until "we're just left with scrub," conservationists have warned......»»
Consumers have trust issues regarding how AI collects their data
Consumers worldwide are highly concerned about the information companies collect from them – especially when it’s used for AI, according to Cohesity. The majority of respondents (73% in the UK, 81% in the US and 82% in Australia) criticiz.....»»
Microplastic-free carrier system for pesticides shows potential for sustainable agriculture
Researchers from the University of Twente (Netherlands) and Bayreuth (Germany) have developed microplastic-free encapsulation for crop protection agents. They recently published their findings in Advanced Materials.....»»
Local craft beer consumers lose loyalty when their favorite brands are acquired, finds study
Local craft beer consumers don't seem to like it when their favorite brands are acquired, showing displeasure through spending habits, according to a new study on brand loyalty and craft beers......»»
VIP Automotive Group, Stellantis dealership face sexual harassment allegations in EEOC lawsuit
Male employees at the Hempstead, N.Y., dealership allegedly harassed female colleagues, creating a hostile work environment, according to the lawsuit......»»
Customer sues Ill. Napleton store, alleges unauthorized credit check
Arlington Heights CDJR shopper's lawsuit seeks class-action status for other consumers who allegedly also saw unwanted "hard" credit pulls by the Napleton Group......»»
Research reveals how media coverage helped successfully mitigate forest fires in the Brazilian Amazon
A new study from the University of California San Diego's School of Global Policy and Strategy reveals that public outcry can lead to significant environmental action, even when public administrations are openly hostile to environmental priorities......»»
Do customers perceive AI-written communications as less authentic?
From Nike and Google to Coca-Cola and McDonald's, major brands are incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into their advertising campaigns. But how do consumers feel about robots generating emotionally charged marketing content? That's the questi.....»»
Windows 11 24H2, the biggest update in two years, starts rolling out today
Windows 11's third annual update includes a subtle under-the-hood overhaul. Microsoft will begin rolling this year's annual Windows 11 update out to consumers starting today, the.....»»
How to SIM unlock the iPhone 16 Plus for FREE!
If you hate having your SIM locked to your carrier, then we’ll show you how to SIM unlock your iPhone 16 Plus for free! The post How to SIM unlock the iPhone 16 Plus for FREE! appeared first on Phandroid. The iPhone 16 Plus is one of the.....»»
What bots mean for businesses and consumers
Simple bots have existed since the early to mid-2000s when organizations had no means to protect themselves or their website’s users from them. Yet today, despite having tools to protect against these simple bots, two in three organizations have ma.....»»
Windows 11 24H2, the biggest update in two years, starts rolling out today
Windows 11's third annual update includes a subtle under-the-hood overhaul. Enlarge (credit: Microsoft) Microsoft will begin rolling this year's annual Windows 11 update out to consumers starting today, the company annou.....»»