What consumers mean when they say your products are authentic
Researchers from University of Southern California, Bocconi University, and Vrije Universitei Amsterdam published a new paper in the Journal of Marketing that explains the six types of judgements consumers make when determining a product's authentici.....»»
Research explores ways to mitigate the environmental toxicity of ubiquitous silver nanoparticles
Silver has long been used to thwart the spread of illness and in recent years silver nanoparticles have been incorporated into products ranging from sanitizers, odor-resistant clothes and washing machines to makeup, food packaging and sports equipmen.....»»
Security Bite: Apple updates Platform Security guide with first-ever details on App Store security, BlastDoor, more
Apple this week updated its Platform Security guide, which contains in-depth technical information on security features implemented in its products. First released in 2015, the latest update adds six new topics, including first-ever details on BlastD.....»»
New infosec products of the week: May 10, 2024
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Abnormal Security, AuditBoard, Cranium, Datadog, Eclypsium, ExtraHop, Forcepoint, SentinelOne, Splunk, Sumo Logic, and Trellix. AuditBoard enhances InfoSec S.....»»
iPad, iPad Air, iPad Pro buyer"s guide May 2024: which iPad to buy for any budget
Apple's iPad lineup is now radically different than it was at this time in 2023. Here's how to choose the best tablet to buy for your budget.Apple has an iPad for many different budgets.Across all of Apple's product ranges it offers products over a v.....»»
Big Three carriers pay $10M to settle claims of false “unlimited” advertising
States obtain settlement, but it's unclear whether consumers will get refunds. Enlarge (credit: Verizon) T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T will pay a combined $10.2 million in a settlement with US states that alleged the carri.....»»
Automakers hedge their bets with plug-in hybrids as EV sales slow
Originally regarded as stopgap solutions, hybrids are in it for the long haul. Enlarge (credit: Honda) Global carmakers are stepping up their investment in hybrid technologies as consumers’ growing wariness over fully.....»»
Natural biosurfactants: The future of eco-friendly meat preservation
A recent study has unveiled the potential of biosurfactants—natural compounds produced by microbes—to dramatically improve the preservation of meat products. This innovative approach could replace synthetic chemicals, enhancing food safety and qu.....»»
Report: There are no good or bad oil crops, only good and bad practices
When shopping, have you considered the social and environmental impacts of your vegetable oil purchases? Most products offer limited information on these effects. Labels like "No Palm Oil"—linked to environmental damage and threats to orangutans—.....»»
Apple’s plastic-free packaging means pack-in logo stickers are going away
Pack-in Apple stickers go back at least as far as 1977’s Apple II. Enlarge / Many different Apple stickers from many different products and eras. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) As a noted sticker enthusiast, I’m alway.....»»
t:connect iOS app for insulin pump could kill users, says FDA
Version 2.7 of the t:connect iOS app – which is used to control delivery of insulin by the t:slim X2 pump – has been urgently recalled by the FDA. The FDA issued a Class I recall, which is reserved for products likely to cause “serious adver.....»»
Affordability to affect new-vehicle purchases, study says
An Urban Science and Harris Poll study found 55 percent of consumers said they're likely to change their vehicle purchase or lease plans due to economic concerns in the near future, lower than dealers' expectations......»»
Consumers report significant rise in diet satisfaction since January
The share of consumers who indicated they are either "rather happy" or "very happy" with their diets rose from 81% in January 2024 to 87% last month, according to the April 2024 Consumer Food Insights Report. This surprising finding follows extensive.....»»
Plug-in EVs, traditional hybrids share similar slice of retail market in different areas, Urban Science says
Public charging infrastructure must be available in the right locations before most consumers will consider an EV, Urban Science said......»»
Apple profits surge as consumers choose pricier iPhone storage options
Amidst plateauing iPhone sales, Apple's enhanced storage upgrade options have emerged as a significant profit driver.Apple profits surge as consumers choose pricier iPhone storage optionsApple has long leveraged the strategy of encouraging iPhone use.....»»
New 13-inch iPad Air will eat into iPad Pro sales
A new report predicts that sales of the new iPad Pro will be affected both by its higher price than before, and by the appeal for consumers of the lower-cost 13-inch iPad Air.New iPad Pro (source: Apple)Trendforce has previously and rather obviously.....»»
In Tesla Autopilot probe, U.S. prosecutors focus on securities, wire fraud
U.S. prosecutors are examining whether Tesla committed securities or wire fraud by misleading investors and consumers about its electric vehicles’ self-driving capabilities, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters. .....»»
New iPads, Pencil, Keyboard – Report card on the latest products
Yesterday’s Let Loose event announced new iPads, Apple Pencil, Magic Keyboard – plus a few surprises, some pleasant, some not. There were no major surprises to the actual iPad announcements, as they were very much in line with what we’d been.....»»
Atoto S8 Pro Wireless CarPlay receiver review: great, but fragile aftermarket solution
The Atoto S8 Pro is an aftermarket infotainment system with wireless CarPlay, GPS tracking, and a pile of other features in a design with a serious weak point.Atoto S8 Pro Wireless CarPlay receiver review: a big display for CarPlaySometimes, products.....»»
Prime Video subs will soon see ads for Amazon products when they hit pause
Amazon is adding three types of shoppable ads to Prime Video's ad tier. Enlarge / A scene from the Prime Video original series Fallout. (credit: Prime Video/YouTube) Amazon Prime Video subscribers will see new types of a.....»»
Why legal changes aimed at preventing frivolous litigation motivate firms to avoid recalling products
Researchers from University of Adelaide and University of Danang have published a new Journal of Marketing study that examines Universal Demand laws and the unintended consequence of firms becoming less likely to recall products......»»