Consumer News

It's a new year, and the biggest consumer audio trends were on full display at CES 2026. Here's what's to come.
ZDNet.  Wednesday, 14 Jan 2026 01:32:00 GMT.

House passes SHOWER Act to codify a Trump executive order reversing shower head regulations. Rep. Russell Fry, R-S.C., says the bill defends consumer choice.
Fox News.  Tuesday, 13 Jan 2026 18:19:06 -0500.

Capping credit card interest rates at 10% could save consumers billions of dollars, but potentially hurt lower-income Americans, experts said.
CBS News.  Tuesday, 13 Jan 2026 17:19:38 -0500.

Excluding volatile food and energy prices, the consumer price index showed a seasonally adjusted 0.2% gain on a monthly basis and 2.6% annually.
CNBC.  Tuesday, 13 Jan 2026 16:22:01 GMT.

Here is how American Public Education (APEI) and MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc. (MCFT) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
Zacks.  Tuesday, 13 Jan 2026 14:40:02 GMT.

FDA Drug Safety Communications connect consumers and health care professionals to important drug safety information. ...
Food and Drug Administration.  Tuesday, 13 Jan 2026 08:56:33 EST.

Analysts say the deal is likely to be welcomed by consumers - but reflects Apple's failure to develop its own AI tools.
BBC News.  Tuesday, 13 Jan 2026 13:09:19 GMT.

Shoezone posted lower profits on Tuesday, blaming declining consumer confidence and 'highly adverse' Government policies.
Daily Mail.  Tuesday, 13 Jan 2026 12:33:23 GMT.

President Trump's self-branded attempt to cut drug prices -- TrumpRx -- is set to launch within weeks, offering a novel pathway for consumers to buy medicines directly from drugmakers without insurance or middlemen involved.
Washington Times.  Friday, 09 Jan 2026 10:07:47 -0500.

The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas drew large crowds on its second day. Robots and AI helpers took centre stage at the Consumer Electronics Show, featuring everything from cyber pets to laundry-folding machines.
AfricaNews.  Thursday, 08 Jan 2026 15:57:01 +0000.

According to a new survey by Salesforce, consumers spent a record-breaking $1.29 trillion globally, and $294 billion in the U.S., amid higher average selling prices, up 7% year-over-year, during the recent holiday season.
Forbes.  Wednesday, 07 Jan 2026 16:34:04 -0500.

Consumers spent a record $257.8 billion online during the 2025 holiday shopping season, a record driven largely by AI tools, indicating a shift in how people shop.
Forbes.  Wednesday, 07 Jan 2026 11:35:33 -0500.