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Micron's Big Move: What It Means for Your Gadgets

January 14, 2026

Micron is making a significant shift in its business approach. The company has chosen to shut down its Crucial brand, which directly sold memory products to consumers. Instead, Micron will now focus on supplying DRAM modules to large tech companies like Dell and Asus. This change raises questions a

business

Saks Fifth Avenue: A Luxury Retailer in Trouble

January 10, 2026

Saks Fifth Avenue, a name synonymous with luxury, is facing serious problems. The company, which also owns Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, is struggling to manage its money. This has led to empty shelves, late payments to suppliers, and unhappy customers. The troubles started when Saks bought N

finance

Shopping Online Just Got Pricier: Here's Why

November 1, 2025

A big change in how packages are taxed might make online shopping more expensive. Until recently, items worth less than $800 could enter the country without extra fees. But that rule ended in August, and it could mean higher prices for shoppers. This change could hit consumers harder than they thin

technology

Xbox Consoles Get Another Price Bump: What's Going On?

September 20, 2025

Microsoft has raised the prices of its Xbox consoles again, marking the second time this year. The changes will take effect on October 3, just five months after the last price increase. The Xbox Series S 512GB will now cost $400, up from $380 in May and $300 at launch in 2020. The Xbox Series S 1TB

technology

Synology's Drive Lockdown: What It Means for Your NAS

April 20, 2025

Synology is gearing up to limit the use of non-Synology hard drives in its upcoming NAS devices. This move, set to begin with the Plus Series models launching in 2025, will only allow Synology-branded or certified drives to access all features and support. This decision will not impact existing Syno

business

The Cost of Tariffs: How Businesses are Preparing for the Next Wave

February 1, 2025

Businesses across the board are gearing up for potential tariffs. The tariffs are expected to impact a wide range of products, from oil to cars to everyday consumer goods. These tariffs, which include a 25% increase on imports from Mexico and Canada, and a 10% increase on goods from China, are expe

business

Health Insurance Giants: Who's Really in Control?

January 5, 2025

Ever wondered who's calling the shots in the U. S. health insurance market? It's not a secret that a few big players have been gobbling up smaller companies. Take CVS Health, for instance. In 2018, they scooped up Aetna. That same year, Cigna bought Express Scripts. Fast forward to 2023, Kaiser Perm

business

Port Strike Ends, Workers Win Big Pay Bump

October 5, 2024

After a 12-day strike that had consumers worried about shortages and inflation, dockworkers are heading back to work. The strike, which affected dozens of ports along the East and Gulf coasts, ended with a tentative agreement that will boost workers' pay significantly over the next six years. The t

business

Dockworkers' Strike: What It Means for Holiday Shopping

October 3, 2024

Have you noticed that your favorite fruits and veggies have been costing more lately? Well, there’s a good reason for it. The US Maritime Alliance (USMA) and the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) are at odds, leading to a dockworkers' strike. About 45,000 dockworkers are involved, deman