Gen Z is turning subscriptions into short-term rentals for shows, movies, and games
Streaming loyalty is dead and this age cohort killed it
Most plug-in hybrid drivers don't charge their cars, undermining the benefits
The biggest problem with plug-in hybrids isn't the technology
FTC sues AI chatbot startup Pearl over alleged deceptive billing practices
AI search tool Pearl draws FTC fire for "dark pattern" tactics
AI hardware demand could push consumer tech prices up 20% in 2026
AI's appetite for chips is squeezing the market
Senators probe whether AI data centers are driving up electricity costs
Warren, Van Hollen, and Blumenthal question whether tech companies are shifting grid costs to local communities
Uber sued by FTC and states over deceptive billing and cancellation practices
FTC and 21 states accuse the company of violating federal and state consumer protection laws
Enthusiasm for electric vehicles wanes among US buyers, despite new choices
Charging worries and high costs dampen EV appeal
Walmart prepares for a future where AI agents do the shopping
Retailers are racing to adapt as AI changes shopping habits
Amazon faces class action for covert geolocation tracking through third-party mobile apps
Lawsuit claims Amazon Ads SDK harvested sensitive user data without consent
The energy industry is using a "net-zero hero" narrative shifting blame to consumers
The energy sector uses over a third of the world's fuel supply
Study finds that including "AI" in product descriptions makes them less appealing to consumers
When indifference turns into active dislike
Facepalm: Companies love to shoehorn the term AI into their product descriptions, even if doing so seems weird or, at times, just stupid. They believe the inclusion of the initialism will appeal to consumers who want the latest cutting-edge tech. The reality, though, is that many people are put off when a product reveals its AI smarts.
Video game industry headed for a 10-percent slump in consumer spending
Lack of new hardware, blockbusting games, and inflation puts the pinch on retailers and game makers
Consumer tech spending resilient amid economic uncertainty, new survey reveals
More people would give up streaming services before tech purchases
Australian courts fine LG $110,000 for misleading consumers about burn-in
Australia will require LG TVs to last longer and be more reliable
