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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.
Consumer
Amazon CEO Jassy Says AI Will Reduce Its Corporate Workforce in Next Few Years
"We will need fewer people doing some of the jobs that are being done today."
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This undated photo provided by U.S. CPSC shows an Anker PowerCore 10000 power bank.
Consumer
More Than 1 Million Power Banks Recalled After Some Consumers Report Fires
Reports include two minor burn injuries and 11 reports of property damage.
June 13, 2025
Apple CEO Tim Cook waves to attendees during an event on the Apple campus in Cupertino, Calif., Monday, June 9, 2025.
Consumer
Apple Unveils iOS 26, New 'Liquid Glass' Design
Apple highlighted plans for more AI tools designed to simplify people's lives.
June 10, 2025
The Apple logo is displayed at an Apple store, Jan. 3, 2019.
Consumer
Apple Heads Into Annual Showcase Reeling From AI Missteps, Tech Upheaval, Trump's Trade War
Tech giant's survival strategy: Reimagining AI and overcoming global challenges.
June 9, 2025
Midea's fridges are seen at an electronic shop in Beijing on Nov. 15, 2021.
Consumer
Midea Recalling 1.7 Million Air Conditioners Due to Mold Concern
There’s been at least 152 reports of mold in the air conditioners.
June 6, 2025
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Consumer
Cell Phone Maker Hopes to Reclaim 1,000 Overseas Jobs with $100M Factory
The investment includes retrofitting its existing 60,000-square-foot facility.
June 5, 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
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
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
A Costco warehouse in Sheridan, Colo., Jan. 23, 2025.
U.S. Consumer Confidence Plummets
February 25, 2025
A Starbucks Coffee sign in Houston, Jan. 16, 2025.
Starbucks Lays Off 1,100 Corporate Employees
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.
Huawei's Tri-Foldable Phone Hits Global Markets in Show of Defiance Amid U.S. Curbs
February 18, 2025
Quaker Oats sign in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, June 8, 2021.
Quaker Recalls 10,000 Boxes of Pancake Mix
February 14, 2025
An empty shelf of free range eggs is seen at a Safeway, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Seattle.
U.S. Inflation Worsened Last Month
February 12, 2025
A screenshot taken from LG's instructional video regarding the Control Lock/Lock Out feature.
LG Recalls 500,000 Electric Ranges Involved in Over 28 Fires
February 7, 2025
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May 1, 2025
The AC Future AI Transformable Home.
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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.
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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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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
Apple AirPods Pro 2s.
Consumer
Apple AirPods Pro's New Hearing Aid Feature Could Help People Face a Problem They'd Rather Ignore
One in eight Americans over the age of twelve have hearing loss in both ears.
October 29, 2024
Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler wears custom Nike Air Jordan cleats in the dugout during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Sept. 5, 2024, in Atlanta.
Consumer
Nike Slumps as Demand Slows
Analysts have said the company has lost its focus on coming up with cool products.
October 2, 2024
Longshoremen strike at midnight at Bayport Terminal, Houston, Oct. 1, 2024.
Consumer
U.S. Could See Shortages, Higher Prices if Dockworkers Strike Drags on
The strike could last weeks — or months.
October 2, 2024
A toothpaste-based transistor is the latest innovation from the research team at the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia in Milan.
Consumer
Researchers Made an Edible Toothpaste-Based Transistor
The toothpaste is designed to monitor health conditions from within the body.
September 27, 2024
Entrance of the Boar's Head processing plant tied to a deadly food poisoning outbreak, Jarratt, Va., Aug. 29, 2024.
Consumer
Tenth Death Reported in Boar's Head Deli Meat Listeria Outbreak
At least 59 people in 19 states have been sickened by the bacteria.
September 26, 2024
This photo provided by the Consumer Product Safety Commission shows a Lucid Platform Bed with an upholstered square tufted headboard that is being recalled across the U.S. and Canada.
Consumer
Nearly 138,000 Beds Recalled After Reports of Breaking, Collapsing During Use
There have been 245 reports of "bed failures."
September 20, 2024