Apple NameDrop: Why police agencies are issuing warnings after iOS17 update

What is Apple's NameDrop feature in iOS17 update, and why are police agencies issuing warnings about it? How do you turn NameDrop on or off?

Cyber Monday continues to be the year's biggest online shopping day

Even though e-commerce is now part and parcel of our everyday lives, Cyber Monday continues to be the biggest online shopping day of the year.

Honda recalls more than 300K vehicles over missing seat belt piece

Honda says the pretensioners — which tighten seat belts in place upon impact — may be missing a rivet. This means passengers may not be properly restrained in a crash.

Steve Noviello's 2023 Holiday Gift Guide

FOX 4 Consumer reporter Steve Noviello gets more than 1,000 product pitches each year. He shares the greatest gifts of the season in this 2023 Holiday Gift Guide.

Retro reimagined gift ideas

Playtime is twice as fun when their toys are your favorites reimagined.

How to help older people in your life avoid scams this holiday season

Last year, consumers lost $8.8 billion to scammers, and the Federal Trade Commission says older adults lost the most money compared to other age groups.

Hot holiday toy gifts ideas

Toys so awesome they're sure to be on everyone's list!

Gift ideas for screen-free fun

Get the kids away from screens with these great gifts!

Shopping on Black Friday isn't what it used to be

Holiday shopping got underway before dawn at some stores in North Texas Friday morning. But shopping on the day after Thanksgiving isn’t what it used to be.

Save Me Steve: Pets and holiday leftovers
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Thanksgiving Day is done but many of us will continue to enjoy the holiday with leftovers from dinner. Some of those foods can be dangerous or even deadly for dogs and cats. Consumer reporter Steve Noviello has a warning about what not to feed your pets.

The rise and fall of Black Friday

“There was always that guy, that person who would be there with his lawn chair in front of the Best Buy, you know, three days early, a week early, to get that super cheap big-screen TV."

More Americans are using 'buy now, pay later' payment plans for the holidays

Consumers are expected to use “buy now, pay later” payment plans heavily this holiday season, a forecast that bodes well for retailers but that has credit experts again sounding alarm bells.

Porch pirates: What you need to know this holiday season

A recent report said three out of four Americans had a package swiped in the past 12 months, equating to over 119 million stolen packages.

US electric vehicle sales to hit record this year, but still lag behind China and Germany

Electric vehicle sales are expected to hit a record 9% of all passenger vehicles in the U.S. this year, according to Atlas Public Policy. That will be up from 7.3% of new car sales in 2022.

Retailers ready to kick off unofficial start of the holiday season just as shoppers pull back

With Black Friday looming, the nation’s largest retail trade group expects shoppers will spend more this year than last year, but their pace will slow given all the economic uncertainty.