H-E-B to build a third DFW store in McKinney

H-E-B will open a store on the corner of Custer Road and Eldorado Parkway in McKinney in 2023.

Major internet outage brings down Amazon, Reddit, Twitch and more

Several major websites like Reddit and Twitch went down Tuesday after an outage at the widely-used cloud service company Fastly.

Apple's latest developments focus on privacy protection
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Apple focused on software during its World Wide Developers Conference Monday. That software may impact your privacy. Consumer reporter Steve Noviello takes a look.

Fischer-Price recalls baby rockers linked to 4 infant deaths

Fischer-Price is recalling two baby sleep rockers that have been tied to the deaths of four American infants since April 2019, the company announced Thursday in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Should you disable Amazon Sidewalk?

If you have Amazon Alexa, Echo or a Ring Doorbell, the company is launching Amazon Sidewalk to help you keep those devices connected even if your wifi goes out. But cyber experts say it can also leave you open to hackers.

Amazon to turn on Sidewalk Wi-Fi sharing service next week

Amazon is launching a new service called Sidewalk aimed at improving signal strength and reliability by connecting your Alexa devices with your neighbors'. You'll be opted in automatically.

Amazon turns on Sidewalk Wi-Fi sharing service
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Amazon is launching a new service called Sidewalk aimed at improving signal strength and reliability by connecting your Alexa devices with your neighbors. Consumer reporter Steve Noviello explains.

Walmart, AT&T offer affordable internet to those impacted by COVID-19

Walmart and AT&T teamed up to offer affordable internet to those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic through the FCC’s Emergency Broadband Benefit Program.

Ally Financial ends all overdraft fees, becomes first large bank to do so

It’s a major move by Ally, the 17th largest bank in the country by size, and for the industry, which has been reliant on overdraft fees for decades to boost their profits.

Amazon sets Prime Day dates for June

Amazon has announced the dates for its annual Prime Day for 2021.

Click on Consumer: Travel fees return

Many airlines and hotels pressed pause on fees during the pandemic to entice travelers. Now change fees, resort fees and others are back... plus a few new ones.

Target reopens fitting rooms at all stores after closing to customers during pandemic

Target said it began opening some of the dressing rooms at the start of Memorial Day weekend, and all were expected to reopen by June 1. The only exception is “a small number” being used for vaccine administration.

Save Me Steve: Water Wise Tax-Free Weekend
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If you've got work to do this holiday weekend, you have plenty of chances to save money and trim your water bill. Consumer reporter Steve Noviello shows you how with expert help.

Arlington adds staff as millions worth of rental assistance goes unused

Renters and landlords are allowed to sign up for a slice of federal money to help keep people in their homes, and officials are seeking out those who might not know the help exists.

On Your Side: Faulty Samsung Fridge

Samsung is facing fallout from more than 50,000 members of an online forum. Many of them say they bought a faulty fridge and want it recalled.

Goodwill stores have a message: Please stop donating trash

Across the country, thrift stores have been flooded by household items. Problem is, too many such items could most accurately be described as trash. Many of the donations are defective or worn-out items — gifts from well-intentioned people who want to reduce waste but who donate items that simply shouldn’t be donated.

Ford unveils battery-powered Ford F-150 Lightning in electric debut

"If you lose power at home like the ice storms in Texas, the F-150 will power your house for day upon day," said Ford President and CEO Jim Farley. "It is all seamless and controlled through your phone on FordPass App."