Sennheiser sells off its consumer brand
Long-running German audio company Sennheiser today announced that it has found a buyer for its consumer brand. Swiss holding company Sonova — a giant in the hearing aid business — will be acquiring the brand in a deal expected to close by.....»»
Fisker"s few dealers remain upbeat about the struggling EV brand
Phil Harrison, dealer principal of Fisker Indianapolis, said one client traveled from Colorado to pick up his Ocean crossover. ‘The feedback from Ocean customers has been overwhelmingly positive,' he said......»»
Buick hopes design equates to sales boom
When the redesigned Enclave large crossover goes on sale this year, all four of the General Motors premium crossover brand's nameplates will have been introduced or updated within the last 18 months......»»
Leica just launched its third-gen smartphone
Leica has announced the Leitz Phone 3. This is the third-gen smartphone from the camera maker, but you probably won’t be able to buy it. The post Leica just launched its third-gen smartphone appeared first on Phandroid. Leica is a brand.....»»
"Branded access offers" dilute parent brand via perceived lack of consumer commitment: Study
Why buy when you can rent? From cars to high-end clothing, the short-term renting or sharing of consumer goods through "branded access offers" has become an increasingly popular alternative to the traditional ownership model. But such time-limited co.....»»
Apple will allow reuse of iPhone parts for repairs, with a notable catch
Announcement arrives as Colorado's Senate hears a bill banning parts pairing. (credit: Getty Images) Apple has always had a strong preference that only its own parts be used in repairs, but only if they're brand-new. Now.....»»
Elon Musk’s X botched an attempt to replace “twitter.com” links with “x.com”
Automatic text replacement let users spoof URLs ending in x, like netflix.com. Enlarge / An X sign at company headquarters in San Francisco. (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg) Elon Musk's clumsy brand shift from Twitter.....»»
GMC to reveal freshened Yukon SUV this year
General Motors' premium truck brand released a teaser image Thursday and said the Yukon will launch after the redesigned Acadia large crossover goes on sale this spring......»»
Survey tallies consumer attitudes toward lab-grown meat alternatives
Many consumers view conventional meats as both tastier and healthier than laboratory-grown alternatives, according to the March Consumer Food Insights Report......»»
Sony’s ULT Power Sound headphones and speakers go big on powerful bass
Sony has grouped its most popular headphones, Bluetooth speakers, and party speakers under a single brand: ULT......»»
Piracy Shield: Influential Consumer Union Attempts to Break AGCOM’s Silence
Telecoms regulator AGCOM has either downplayed, dismissed, or flat-out ignored even the most constructive criticism concerning the Piracy Shield system. How AGCOM will handle a demand for information filed by the National Consumers Union (UNC) remain.....»»
The House TikTok Ban Is an Empty Threat
There's no way that the House's attempted TikTok ban can withstand First Amendment scrutiny. Last month, the House of Representatives proudly voted to ban TikTok unless its corporate parent sells the app within six months. But propo.....»»
This website offers uncensored, unfiltered sexual health education
Parenting brand Frida launches its latest initiative, a website that shares uncensored, human tutorials for its popular products and skirts social media restrictions. The phrase, "There's a censorship problem in the United States," is a homing.....»»
VW aims for better quality, higher sales with updated 2024 ID4
Certain 2024 Volkswagen ID4 electric compact crossovers gained additional power and a new infotainment system as part of an update. Improving the ID4's quality has also been a focus for the brand......»»
A surprise phone just beat the Galaxy S24 Ultra in a big way
This scrappy Android phone brand just launched a new phone that defeats the Galaxy S24 Ultra's display in terms of brightness by a long margin......»»
VW aims for better quality, higher sales with the updated 2024 ID4
Certain 2024 Volkswagen ID4 electric compact crossovers gained additional power and a new infotainment system as part of an update. Improving the ID4's quality has also been a focus for the brand......»»
Sennheiser Momentum Sport earbuds take your temperature the easy way
The Sennheiser Momentum Sport squeezed a thermometer in the earbuds. The real question is whether you actually need that sort of stat in your daily workout......»»
Starting today, ISPs must display labels with price, speeds, and data caps
ISPs comply with FCC rule after protesting requirement to list all fees. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Smith Collection/Gado ) A sample consumer label for home Internet service. (credit: FCC) Starting today, home Inter.....»»
Apple Music leads HomePod streaming, but Spotify has an incredibly strong position
Apple Music emerges as the top choice for HomePod users — with Spotify also very strong on the platform.Is Amazon Music evidence of a monopoly?Recent research from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) has shed light on the competitive mus.....»»
Mandatory broadband ‘nutrition’ labels will reveal real speeds and hidden fees
Internet service providers (ISPs) now have to display broadband ‘nutrition’ labels, being upfront about the true costs, speeds, and data allowances offered, The rule was introduced in response to growing consumer complaints about hidden fees,.....»»
Nubia Flip pre-orders go global!
The Nubia Flip pre-orders have launched and if you’re looking for an affordable foldable, this could be it! The post Nubia Flip pre-orders go global! appeared first on Phandroid. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip series sells better than its lar.....»»