I stopped using a smart plug with these 5 common household devices - here's why

While smart plugs are very convenient, here are some electronics you should never plug into them - even if they sound smart ...

Air conditioning battery program for renters could help cities manage grid stress during heat waves

A renter-friendly pilot program in New York City is aiming to reduce strain on the power grid while helping customers with ...

The 8 Best Space Heaters to Keep the Chill Out of Your Home and Office

Warm up your living room or home office this winter, and maybe save a few bucks on your electric bill while you’re at it.
WESH

Scams use AI tech to trick you | Consumer Reports

It seems like AI technology is getting better by the day. Scammers know that and are determined to pull a fast one. Whether it’s a bogus call from your bank, a fake email from the IRS, or a phony job ...
FiercePharma

Daiichi Sankyo plots $1.5B consumer health unit sale to Suntory

With Daiichi Sankyo’s priorities increasingly tied to its innovative medicines—and its oncology portfolio in particular—the Tokyo-based drugmaker is following in the footsteps of several of its peers ...
The New York Times

How Older Adults Are Using V.R. to Counter Social Isolation

New tools tailored for use in senior living communities allow for shared experiences and social bonding. Credit...Morgan Lieberman for The New York Times Supported by By Charley Locke On a sunny ...
WTVF

Consumer Reports experts take a look at the way scammers are using AI to trick you

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — It seems like AI technology is getting better by the day. Scammers know that and are determined to pull a fast one. Whether it’s a bogus call from your bank, a fake email ...
WMUR

Consumer Reports explains how to save money using digital coupons

TO MAXIMIZE YOUR SUPERMARKET SAVINGS. COUPONS HAVE BEEN PART OF GROCERY SHOPPING FOR GENERATIONS, BUT TODAY THE SAVINGS ARE OFTEN DIGITAL LOADED IN THE STORE’S APP, WHICH YOU CAN SOMETIMES COMBINE ...
NBC 7 San Diego

County Supervisors OK new Consumer Protection Unit despite pushback from DA

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 Tuesday to create a Consumer Fairness and Public Protection unit to crack down on junk fees, scams and predatory financial practices. The vote ...
Times of San Diego

Lawson-Remer proposes consumer protection unit to crack down on junk fees, scams

San Diego County Board Chair Terra Lawson-Remer Tuesday revealed her plan to create a county Consumer Fairness and Public Protection unit to crack down on junk fees, scams and predatory financial ...
Business Wire

Gartner Marketing Survey Finds 50% of Consumers Prefer Brands That Avoid Using GenAI in Consumer-Facing Content

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Half of U.S. consumers (50%) say they would prefer to give their business to brands that do not use GenAI, according to a survey by Gartner, Inc., a business and ...
Morningstar

Gartner Marketing Survey Finds 50% of Consumers Prefer Brands That Avoid Using GenAI in Consumer-Facing Content

Half of U.S. consumers (50%) say they would prefer to give their business to brands that do not use GenAI, according to a survey by Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights company. In this ...