Continental is the latest car company to incorporate Google technology in its products. The partnership will see the auto supplier add Google Cloud services to its vehicle dashboard system, letting drivers ask the automobile for help, Reuters reported Monday (Sept. 4). The two companies demonstrated the technology at the IAA Mobility show...
Germany’s banking regulator has reportedly closed off parts of its website following a cyberattack. BaFin took defensive measures following the attack Sept. 1, which restricted access to the website, Bloomberg reported Monday (Sept. 4). The organization was working to restore full access. The site appeared to be down...
Reward programs have become a significant factor influencing consumer behavior, with many individuals opting for specific payment methods that allow them to earn points or rewards for online purchases and bill payments. In the ‘New Payment Options: The Lure of Payment Method Rewards’ report, PYMNTS...
Tesla is reportedly leading its rivals in receiving federal grants for electric vehicle chargers. According to a Saturday (Sept. 2) report by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), Elon Musk’s car company is installing chargers faster than other companies, and claims to do so at substantially...
Consumers prefer to pick up their restaurant meals, but where they purchase them is no longer as clear-cut. Kroger has been crowned the nation’s top sushi seller, with consumers purchasing more than 40 million pieces from the grocery chain per year. The top title comes as Kroger...
Some brands continue to seek market share for shoppers seeking lower-priced luxury, even as competitive sales slow. After decades of defining themselves through exclusivity and personalized services for a price, luxury brands have leaned into offering consumers luxury for less. Although some brands experimented with affordable luxury as far...
The pandemic-era supply chain issues that hit the car industry may have abated. But that doesn’t mean things are back to normal, and — as Seeking Alpha noted in a report Sunday (Sept. 3) — that’s good news for the used car sector. According to...
A California bill proposing to hold platforms accountable for social media addiction has died in committee. As Bloomberg News reported Friday (Sept. 1), this marks the second year in a row the bill has failed to get past the committee amid heated opposition from big tech companies....
Chanel is opening a diner in Williamsburg, Brooklyn — but don’t expect the typical diner-esqe grubs — burgers and french fries, as it wouldn’t be on brand for the fashion house. Instead, between Sept 8 and 10, guests will be seated in diner booths at...
