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......»»
J.D. Power sale contemplated by parent company for $8 billion, report says
J.D. Power, with its numerous annual reports such as the Initial Quality Study, is one of the most trusted names in the auto industry among manufacturers and consumers......»»
Tech Still Isn’t Doing Enough to Care for the Environment
Priscilla Chomba-Kinywa, CTO of Greenpeace, says technology firms must shape up—and consumers and business clients should walk away if they don’t......»»
Fraudsters have found creative ways to scam some businesses
70% of businesses report that fraud losses have increased in recent years and over half of consumers feel they’re more of a fraud target than a year ago, according to Experian. To thwart fraudulent activity in 2024, businesses need to deploy more s.....»»
How to unlock a phone on every carrier in 2024
Want to break your smartphone out of carrier jail? Here's a guide on how to unlock your phone so you can change carriers or use it while traveling abroad......»»
Why prices are so high—8 ways retail pricing algorithms gouge consumers
The just-released report of the inquiry into price gouging and unfair pricing conducted by Allan Fels for the Australian Council of Trades Unions does more than identify the likely offenders......»»
State laws governing debt collection lawsuits vary widely and most still offer little protection to consumers
While most states have laws that specifically govern debt collection lawsuits, the laws vary widely and few offer protections for consumers, according to new data released today by the Center for Public Health Law Research at Temple University Beasle.....»»
How to check if your iPhone has 5G Standalone turned on and is working
Included with iOS is the capability for iPhone to use T-Mobile’s 5G Standalone coverage in the US (in addition to other carriers globally). The option can offer speeds as fast speeds 3 Gbps using the power of carrier aggregation. Here’s how to.....»»
SPNS2 found to be directly exporting S1P for signaling, can be inhibited
When an enemy invades, defenders are ferried to the site to neutralize the marauders. In the human body, a protein carrier called SPNS2 transports S1P molecules from endothelial cells to rally immune cell response in infected organs and tissues......»»
Mitek MiControl empowers financial institutions to detect check fraud
Mitek introduced MiControl, a comprehensive fraud management console that works with Mitek’s Check Fraud Defender. MiControl detects check fraud, reduces losses and further increases consumers’ online security. With its advanced visualizations an.....»»
"Boycott Tesla" ads aired during the Super Bowl emphasize self-driving dangers
A new series of Super Bowl ads urge consumers to "Boycott Tesla" over self-driving concerns. If you were watching this year's Super Bowl in California, Delaware, Michigan, or Washington D.C., you may have noticed a series of ads about Tesla.No,.....»»
New year brought increased consumer interest in food and nutrition resolutions
Food or nutrition-related New Year's resolutions were more popular among consumers going into 2024 compared to last year, according to the January Consumer Food Insights Report. This year 25% of consumers responded "yes" when asked if they had any fo.....»»
Ford sees "colossal" competitive threat in low-cost Chinese EVs
Ford is recalibrating its EV strategy as mainstream U.S. consumers balk at the high price of battery-powered models and the spotty charging infrastructure......»»
Jeff Wyler Automotive notifies consumers of data breach involving personal information
An unauthorized third party hacked into Jeff Wyler Automotive Family's computer systems and potentially accessed personal consumer information, the auto retail group said Tuesday......»»
Power of nostalgia: Vintage typography can build emotional connections, influence attitudes, boost willingness to pay
Researchers from University of Newcastle–Australia have published a new Journal of Marketing study that examines how brands can use references to the past via vintage typography to establish emotional bonds with today's consumers......»»
A third of consumers report extremely limited experience with EVs, Consumer Reports survey finds
Willingness to purchase an electric vehicle increases with experience, Consumer Reports says, but a third of consumers the group surveyed said their EV exposure is extremely limited......»»
How to SIM unlock the Samsung Galaxy S24+ for FREE
If you hate having your SIM locked to your carrier, then this guide will show you how to SIM unlock your Samsung Galaxy S24+ for free! The post How to SIM unlock the Samsung Galaxy S24+ for FREE appeared first on Phandroid. The Samsung Gal.....»»
How AI is revolutionizing identity fraud
Nearly half of businesses reported a growth in synthetic identity fraud, while biometric spoofs and counterfeit ID fraud attempts also increased, according to AuthenticID. Consumers and businesses alike are facing new challenges in today’s digital.....»»
Joe Rogan show returns to Apple Podcasts
Over 2,000 episodes of "The Joe Rogan Experience" are now available on Apple Podcasts as star ends exclusivity deal with Spotify."The Joe Rogan Experience" show, and its archive, is back on Apple PodcastsSpotify reportedly paid Joe Rogan $200 million.....»»
Air Fryer Statistics 2024 By Revenue, Types, Category-Wise and Consumers
Introduction Air Fryer Statistics: The world is evolving with […] Introduction Air Fryer Statistics: The world is evolving with advanced technology, which has made everyday life easier for billions of people as it allows them to compl.....»»
Why Danish consumers keep their electricity company, even though they can save money by switching
Most people keep their electricity supplier, even though it's fast and easy to switch to a cheaper competitor. Now an economist has unraveled what's holding people back—and what could ensure cheaper electricity contracts for Danes......»»