Every year, TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield pitch contest draws thousands of applicants. We whittle those applications down to the top 200 contenders, and of them, the top 20 compete on the big stage ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumers were less confident in the economy in December as Americans grow anxious about high prices and the impact of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs. The Conference Board ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Hawaiʻi Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Office of Consumer Protection (OCP), on behalf of the state of Hawaii, announced on Monday a $6 Million settlement ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Kentucky will implement a comprehensive consumer data privacy framework on Jan. 1, 2026, establishing new rights for residents and obligations for businesses that collect ...

US consumer sentiment rose in December by less than expected, remaining depressed amid lingering affordability concerns. The University of Michigan’s final December sentiment index climbed 1.9 points ...

Step by step tutorial showing how to make a tiny LEGO vending machine using standard LEGO bricks. This video explains the full build process, including the compact internal layout, simple dispenser ...

Even three years after the generative AI boom started, most AI startups are still making money by selling to businesses, not individual consumers. Although consumers quickly adopted general-purpose ...

‘Phygital’ strategies and tools help consumer banks blend advanced technology and AI with accessibility and financial inclusion. A wave of innovation is reshaping consumer banking, moving a business ...

Along with the preorder bonuses above, Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake is also offering an Early Purchase Bonus Set. This set is included with all preorders, and will also be included with ...

Having trouble trying to figure out how the U.S. consumer is doing lately? You aren’t alone. Now, the increasing migration of consumer lending to less-visible parts of the financial system is only ...

The most recent Personal Consumption Expenditures index was delayed because of the government shutdown. By Talmon Joseph Smith Consumer prices increased moderately in September. The Personal ...

Consumer Reports released its influential annual list of auto brand rankings for 2026. Tesla made strides, jumping up to No. 10 from No. 18 on last year's list of more than 30 auto brands. Overall, ...