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Samsung Electronics Acquires Xealth
The deal could help link Samsung's wearable tech with clinical decision making.
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People purchase air conditioners at a shop on a hot summer day in Srinagar, Indian-controlled Kashmir, June 24, 2025.
Consumer
India Wants Air Conditioners to Be Made With Milder Temperature Settings to Save Energy
Officials hope the small change will create massive energy savings.
July 14, 2025
This image provided by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission shows Walmart’s “Ozark Trail 64 oz Stainless Steel Insulated Water Bottles,” which Walmart is recalling on Friday, July 11, 2025, because the lid can “forcefully eject” and unexpectedly strike consumers.
Consumer
Walmart Recalls 850,000 Water Bottles After Two Consumers Suffer Vision Loss from Ejecting Lids
The recalled models have been sold at the chain's stores across the country since 2017.
July 11, 2025
The new Galaxy Z Flip 7 is displayed during a Samsung preview event in New York, Monday, July 7, 2025.
Consumer
Samsung Unveils its New Line of Foldable Devices
The company also announced an expanded partnership with Google.
July 9, 2025
In this June 26, 2018, file photo the General Electric logo appears above a trading post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.
Consumer
GE Appliances Moves Washing Machine Production from China to Kentucky with $490M Investment
The production moves looks to create about 800 new jobs.
June 27, 2025
HS790 Drone.
Consumer
Holy Stone Unveils High-Performance Folding GPS Drone
The drone features a professional-grade camera, capturing in 6K and 4K.
June 26, 2025
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An adult New World screwworm fly at rest in an undated photo.
Feds Plan 'Fly Factory' to Combat Flesh-Eating Cattle Parasite
June 19, 2025
Andy Jassy, Amazon president and CEO, attends the premiere of 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' at The Culver Studios on Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, in Culver City, Calif parts of its business, shuttering stores and slashing 29,000 jobs in an effort to reduce costs.
Amazon CEO Jassy Says AI Will Reduce Its Corporate Workforce in Next Few Years
June 18, 2025
Donald Trump Jr. participates in the announcement of Trump Mobile, in New York's Trump Tower, Monday, June 16, 2025.
Trump Family's Plan to Sell 'Made in USA' Phones Raises Ethical Concerns
June 16, 2025
This undated photo provided by U.S. CPSC shows an Anker PowerCore 10000 power bank.
More Than 1 Million Power Banks Recalled After Some Consumers Report Fires
June 13, 2025
Apple CEO Tim Cook waves to attendees during an event on the Apple campus in Cupertino, Calif., Monday, June 9, 2025.
Apple Unveils iOS 26, New 'Liquid Glass' Design
June 10, 2025
The Apple logo is displayed at an Apple store, Jan. 3, 2019.
Apple Heads Into Annual Showcase Reeling From AI Missteps, Tech Upheaval, Trump's Trade War
June 9, 2025
Midea's fridges are seen at an electronic shop in Beijing on Nov. 15, 2021.
Midea Recalling 1.7 Million Air Conditioners Due to Mold Concern
June 6, 2025
Electronics
Cell Phone Maker Hopes to Reclaim 1,000 Overseas Jobs with $100M Factory
June 5, 2025
People visit an Apple store promoting its iPhone 16 at an outdoor shopping mall in Beijing, Sunday, May 11, 2025.
Apple Has Had Few Incentives in the Past to Start Making iPhones in U.S.
May 23, 2025
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Google to Pay Texas $1.4B to Settle Claims the Company Collected Users' Data Without Permission
May 12, 2025
Chicken produced with 1125-fiber HFB.
Bite-Sized Chicken Grown in the Lab
April 18, 2025
Recalled Casely wireless portable power bank (back of pod).
Over 400,000 Portable Chargers Recalled After Reported Burn Injuries
April 18, 2025
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Power Supply System Manufacturer Revives Fabled Product Line
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Power Supply System Manufacturer Revives Fabled Product Line
Dan Klasel couldn’t cope with the discontinuation of a line of mobile power supply systems, so he bought it.
July 8, 2025
A Starbucks Coffee sign in Houston, Jan. 16, 2025.
Consumer
Starbucks Lays Off 1,100 Corporate Employees
The coffeehouse chain is also eliminating several hundred open and unfilled positions.
February 24, 2025
Visitors take pictures in-front of a giant billboard display of Huawei's industry's first tri-foldable phone during the opening of its global sales in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025.
Consumer
Huawei's Tri-Foldable Phone Hits Global Markets in Show of Defiance Amid U.S. Curbs
The company says it's the thinnest foldable phone.
February 18, 2025
Quaker Oats sign in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, June 8, 2021.
Consumer
Quaker Recalls 10,000 Boxes of Pancake Mix
The mix contains milk that was not declared on its label.
February 14, 2025
An empty shelf of free range eggs is seen at a Safeway, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Seattle.
Consumer
U.S. Inflation Worsened Last Month
The consumer price index increased 3% in January from a year ago.
February 12, 2025
A screenshot taken from LG's instructional video regarding the Control Lock/Lock Out feature.
Consumer
LG Recalls 500,000 Electric Ranges Involved in Over 28 Fires
The fires have resulted in extensive property damage, minor injuries and pet deaths.
February 7, 2025
WSU scientists used different lab equipment, like this one that evaluates texture, to measure the impact of using different ratios of whole wheat flours in pancakes.
Consumer
Using Science to Make Healthier and Tastier Pancakes
“Generally, pancakes are made with refined flours, contributing to empty calories.”
February 5, 2025
The AC Future AI Transformable Home.
Consumer
AC Future Unveils Final Design of AI-Transformable Home
AC Future brings a sustainable living platform to life through engineering and fabrication.
December 17, 2024
In this April 29, 2018, file photo, a drone operator helps to retrieve a drone after photographing over Hart Island in New York.
Consumer
Drone Operators Worry Mystery Sightings Will Lead to New Restrictions
The FAA continues to issue bans and no-fly zone rulings.
December 13, 2024
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Consumer
Stanley Recalls 2.6 Million Mugs
The lids can shrink, posing a burn hazard.
December 12, 2024
This photo provided by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission shows “Temp-tations Oven Gloves” recalled by video and e-commerce retailer QVC, because they fail to provide sufficient heat protection.
Consumer
More Than 1 Million Oven Gloves Are Being Recalled
QVC has received nearly 100 reports of minor burns.
December 9, 2024
Visin's Heated Helmet Visor.
Consumer
Visin Brings NASA-Grade Technology to Motorcyclists with Heated Helmet Visors
The insert can be fitted to any helmet.
November 22, 2024
Toyota’s Ultimate Tailgate Tundra.
Consumer
Toyota Unveils Tailgate Tundra with 5 TVs at Sema Show
The company's NFL partnership inspired the vehicle.
November 5, 2024
Baseball fans watch a spring training exhibition baseball game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Baltimore Orioles in Bradenton, Fla., March 22, 2021.
Consumer
7 Steps to Forecasting Your Cash Flow Needs in Retirement
Don't forget to add a fudge factor.
November 4, 2024
People gather near a display of iPhone 16's at the Apple Store on 5th Ave. in New York on September 20, 2024.
Consumer
Apple Sells $46 Billion Worth of iPhones as AI Helps End Slump
The sales reversed two consecutive year-over-year declines.
November 1, 2024