Sizzling summer vacation gear you probably need
You can make the season sizzle with the hottest products for summer fun. From a better breeze to a better boost, consumer reporter Steve Noviello has a look at some summer must-haves.
You can make the season sizzle with the hottest products for summer fun. From a better breeze to a better boost, consumer reporter Steve Noviello has a look at some summer must-haves.
Save Me Steve: Summer Vacation Gear
You can make the season sizzle with the hottest products for summer fun. From a better breeze to a better boost, consumer reporter Steve Noviello has a look at some summer must-haves.
You can make the season sizzle with the hottest products for summer fun. From a better breeze to a better boost, consumer reporter Steve Noviello has a look at some summer must-haves.
iOS 16: What you should know ahead of major software update for Apple devices
In a matter of months, many iPhone users will get to download the latest version of iOS, and Apple is introducing some new changes. Here's what you should know about iOS 16, as well as how to download it before its official release date.
In a matter of months, many iPhone users will get to download the latest version of iOS, and Apple is introducing some new changes. Here's what you should know about iOS 16, as well as how to download it before its official release date.
Netflix expanding password-sharing crackdown with new test
The feature will roll out for testing in Argentina, the Dominican Republic, Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala on Aug. 22.
The feature will roll out for testing in Argentina, the Dominican Republic, Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala on Aug. 22.
The Cookie Bros turn idea into sweet summer cash
You can stay away from your own hot kitchen this summer because The Cookie Bros have you covered. The 7 and 9-year-old brothers from Duncanville are making the most of their summer by launching their own business. But as consumer reporter Steve Noviello reports, there's nothing elementary about it.
You can stay away from your own hot kitchen this summer because The Cookie Bros have you covered. The 7 and 9-year-old brothers from Duncanville are making the most of their summer by launching their own business. But as consumer reporter Steve Noviello reports, there's nothing elementary about it.
Toys ‘R’ Us makes big comeback, returning to all Macy’s locations across US
The unveiling of the new locations come after Toys "R" Us became what many thought to be something of a distant memory when the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered its last two physical locations in New Jersey and Texas.
The unveiling of the new locations come after Toys "R" Us became what many thought to be something of a distant memory when the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered its last two physical locations in New Jersey and Texas.
Krispy Kreme churning out ice cream truck flavored doughnuts for the summer
Should a doughnut really taste like a Creamsicle? Yes
Should a doughnut really taste like a Creamsicle? Yes
North Texas teen starts summer business cleaning grills
A North Texas 14-year-old is cashing in this summer by doing a job most of his adult neighbors hate -- cleaning barbecue grills.
A North Texas 14-year-old is cashing in this summer by doing a job most of his adult neighbors hate -- cleaning barbecue grills.
GE reveals identity of 3 companies after historic split
General Electric on Monday revealed the names of the three companies that will operate on their own after the historic split of the one-time conglomerate, including a mashup of words that will make up the name of the new energy company.
General Electric on Monday revealed the names of the three companies that will operate on their own after the historic split of the one-time conglomerate, including a mashup of words that will make up the name of the new energy company.
North Texas teen creates summer business by cleaning BBQ grills
Some amazing young people are showing grown-ups a thing or two about being a self-starter. They are running their own businesses and consumer reporter Steve Noviello wants you to meet them. The first is 14-year-old Cole Johnson, who is cashing in by doing a job many of his adult neighbors hate.
Some amazing young people are showing grown-ups a thing or two about being a self-starter. They are running their own businesses and consumer reporter Steve Noviello wants you to meet them. The first is 14-year-old Cole Johnson, who is cashing in by doing a job many of his adult neighbors hate.
Semiconductor shortage is chipping away at car safety features
Automakers struggling to build vehicles during the supply crisis of these essential components have had to remove a variety of electronic features from their vehicles to keep the assembly lines moving over the past two years.
Automakers struggling to build vehicles during the supply crisis of these essential components have had to remove a variety of electronic features from their vehicles to keep the assembly lines moving over the past two years.
Lawsuit claims that Skittles are 'unfit for human consumption'
A consumer lawsuit claims that Skittles' contain a 'known toxin' that is 'unfit for human consumption.'
A consumer lawsuit claims that Skittles' contain a 'known toxin' that is 'unfit for human consumption.'
List: 10 tech company customer service phone numbers plus, secret way to know wait times
If the long wait times and hard-to-find numbers don’t make it clear enough, I’ll say it: Tech companies don’t want to talk to you.
If the long wait times and hard-to-find numbers don’t make it clear enough, I’ll say it: Tech companies don’t want to talk to you.
Wordle board game coming next from Hasbro, NYT
The company that makes some of the world's most iconic board games including Scrabble, Monopoly, and Clue is developing a new one based on Wordle, the obsessively popular digital word-guessing game.
The company that makes some of the world's most iconic board games including Scrabble, Monopoly, and Clue is developing a new one based on Wordle, the obsessively popular digital word-guessing game.
ERCOT needs to acknowledge climate change is putting strain on power grid, activists say
Top Texas energy officials discussed the conditions that put the power grid in jeopardy twice this week. They got an earful from activists who say not enough is being done.
Top Texas energy officials discussed the conditions that put the power grid in jeopardy twice this week. They got an earful from activists who say not enough is being done.
North Texans brave heat for free legal help to get driver's licenses, IDs
Organizers expected up to 50 people. But when the doors opened at 5 p.m., more than 300 people had lined up willing to wait hours in triple-digit heat for just a few minutes with an attorney.
Organizers expected up to 50 people. But when the doors opened at 5 p.m., more than 300 people had lined up willing to wait hours in triple-digit heat for just a few minutes with an attorney.
ERCOT asks Texans to conserve electricity again Wednesday
At one point, we were less than 150 megawatts away from issuing emergency alerts that could lead to rolling blackouts. It didn't happen, but it might soon if this keeps up.
At one point, we were less than 150 megawatts away from issuing emergency alerts that could lead to rolling blackouts. It didn't happen, but it might soon if this keeps up.
LEGO raises prices, citing supply chain issues
Though prices are going up, a study published in 2020 found that most LEGO sets appreciate in value by 11% per year.
Though prices are going up, a study published in 2020 found that most LEGO sets appreciate in value by 11% per year.
Tarrant County offering grants to struggling small businesses due to inflation, pandemic
The pandemic and now record-high inflation have dealt many small businesses a one-two punch in the fight to stay in operation. In Tarrant County, a program is offering businesses that qualify the opportunity to have a fighting chance.
The pandemic and now record-high inflation have dealt many small businesses a one-two punch in the fight to stay in operation. In Tarrant County, a program is offering businesses that qualify the opportunity to have a fighting chance.
North Texans dealing with surging prices as US inflation reaches new 40-year high
The cost of groceries, rent, and other living essentials went up again last month at the fastest rate in 40 years.
The cost of groceries, rent, and other living essentials went up again last month at the fastest rate in 40 years.