Every new gadget comes with an early-adopter tax. Most years, you pay it in patience rather than dollars. Apple (AAPL) buyers know the routine. A new iPhone lands in September, a few bugs surface in the first two weeks, and a point-one software update cleans up most of them by October. I’ve watched that cycle
Verizon has hit an unexpected snag in its plan to discontinue traditional copper landline phone service in portions of nine states. In August, the carrier submitted an application to the Federal Communications Commission seeking approval of this plan that affects states such as Arizona, South Carolina, and New Jersey. Verizon said that the billions of
Shoppers may want to check their refrigerators and freezers after more than 167,000 pounds of raw meat products were recalled nationwide. Star Meat Delivery Inc. is recalling approximately 167,639 pounds of raw pork, beef, and goat products that were produced without federal inspection. They also carry labels with a false U.S. Department of Agriculture inspection
With many of an airline’s business passengers also regularly traveling with their competitors from around the world, the food served aboard is often the main way for a carrier to stand out and be remembered for offering a luxury experience. As the airline is for some also the first introduction to anew country, the in-flight
Verizon has quietly introduced a new phone plan that directly competes with a low-priced offering that T-Mobile recently launched. As Americans look for ways to cut their monthly expenses, T-Mobile rolled out its Super Essentials Saver wireless plan in August, exclusively for Walmart customers. The plan is $25 per line per month (with the autopay
Shoppers in several states are being urged to check their spice cabinets after a product was recalled due to elevated lead levels. Galil Importing Corp is recalling Lior Cinnamon Ground Seasoning because the product may contain elevated levels of lead, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recalled cinnamon was distributed to
Walmart and Target are stepping up their competition in one of retail’s fastest-changing categories: beauty. Both retailers have been expanding their beauty assortments, bringing in higher-priced brands and investing in store experiences designed to make them destinations for shoppers who want more than everyday essentials. The moves come as the traditional lines separating mass-market and
A block of cheese can sit in the refrigerator for weeks, sometimes forgotten, but usually an everyday staple in a house with children. And once the original packaging is removed, it can be difficult to remember exactly when or where it was purchased. It is now relevant, with a new nationwide cheese recall linked to
When Kroger removed Red Bull from all of its grocery stores and gas stations, that seemed like an isolated dispute over price with one brand. Even when the grocery chain pulled another brand, Boar’s Head, from about 200 locations, it still seemed like a small issue. In those stores, however, a sign appeared, which explained
A major fast-fashion retailer continues to reshape its store network, closing locations in markets around the world while eliminating the physical presence of an entire brand. The retailer has already reduced its store count compared with a year ago, and its latest plans call for even more locations to close in 2026. For some shoppers,