Recalls
National Safety Recall - Sept. 18
Some VWs and Audis could lost steering control.
Latest
Recalls
National Safety Recall - Sept. 17
Recalls include 195,000 heated blankets, 276,000 toddler toys and magnetic toys that have already sent two children to the hospital
AI/Privacy
AI may soon shop for your mortgage, credit card and insurance — but whose side will it be on?
AI shopping agents could eliminate much of the drudgery of comparing financial products — while quietly creating an extraordinarily powerful new middleman.
AI/Privacy
Before you let an AI agent spend your money: 7 permissions to check
AI agents will soon be offering to manage your financial affairs in sort of a "self-driving" mode. Is this a good idea?
Consumer Protection
FTC hits Amway with record $225 million settlement over deceptive earnings claims
It's the FTC's largest recovery against a multi-level marketing firm.
Consumer Protection
Amazon Prime refunds expand: Millions more customers could get up to $200
A federal court has approved additiional refunds in last year's $2.5 billion settlement.
Money
Fed raises interest rates: What it means for your credit cards, mortgage and savings
The Fed's higher interest rate arrives when households are already contending with renewed inflation and extremely expensive revolving debt.
AI/Privacy
Europe joins the AI slowdown movement as von der Leyen calls frontier labs to the table
AI is becoming a safety issue, not just a free speech issue.
National Safety Recalls - Sept. 16
Two serious health-related recalls today - one hospital-centered, the other a "performance enhancer."
Will AI data centers raise your electric bill? It may depend on where you live
* States are beginning to impose special rates, long-term contracts and exit penalties on massive data centers to prevent their costs from being shifted to households. * Oregon, Ohio, Virginia, Michigan and Georgia have adopted some of the clearest protections, while other states are still developing their rules. * Even strong state
Cars
FTC to car dealers: The advertised price has to be the real price
If a dealer advertises a car for $29,995, an ordinary customer should actually be able to buy it for $29,995, plus legitimate government charges.
Recalls
National Safety Recall, Sept. 15
Gas tanks and "immune boosters" lead the recall rundown.