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consumer

Tackling Consumer Overconfidence: A Smart Way to Price Services

November 21, 2024

Imagine you’re a service provider, and your customers are a bit too confident about how much they'll use your services. This overconfidence can mess with your pricing strategy. Traditional pricing models assume customers are rational, but we all know that’s not always the case! Overconfident custome

politics

Why Do We Shun Neutral Things Just Because the 'Other Side' Likes Them?

November 20, 2024

Have you ever avoided something you normally like just because someone from the "other side" of the political spectrum enjoys it too? This study shows that people in Sweden often distance themselves from simple things like clothes and chocolates when they find out these items are favored by politica

technology

Kitchen Tech: What's Useful and What's Not

November 15, 2024

These days, kitchens are getting smarter with appliances that connect to Wi-Fi, update themselves, and respond to voice commands. There are refrigerators that track your food and ovens you can preheat from your phone. Even coffee makers can be scheduled to brew at just the right time. But not all th

business

China's New Shopping Craze: A Game of Luck in Every Box

November 15, 2024

In China, a new shopping trend has taken over: blind box livestreaming. It's like a game show, but for buying stuff. Viewers pay a small fee to get a mystery bag, called a "blind box, " which the seller opens live. If you're lucky, you can win more bags or even neat prizes. The thrill of the unknown

environment

Global Consumers: Who's Really Crossing the Line?

November 14, 2024

You've probably heard that different countries have different impacts on the environment. But figuring out who's really to blame can be tough. Scientists looked at how people from 168 countries spend their money and found something surprising. Around half to nearly all of the planet's environmental

sports

Chicago Sports Network Goes Direct with Fans

November 14, 2024

The Chicago Sports Network is rolling out a direct-to-consumer streaming service this week. This comes as negotiations with Comcast stall, leaving many fans unable to watch their favorite teams, like the Bulls and Blackhawks. For $19. 99 a month, fans can watch games and sports shows on their comput

business

China's Shopping Bonanza Surprises with Better-Than-Expected Sales

November 13, 2024

China's biggest shopping day of the year, known as Singles' Day, started earlier this year and ended on a high note. Despite a slow retail environment, consumers spent more than expected, according to consulting executives. This shopping event, similar to Black Friday, kicked off on October 14 and w

finance

What Trump's Tariff Plan Really Means for Pocketbooks

November 7, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump's economic plan includes new tariffs on imported goods. This could make things pricier for Americans, especially those earning less. Economists warn that these tariffs might increase household costs by thousands of dollars per year on items like clothes, furniture, and a

lifestyle

Salem's Halloween Boom: A New Record!

November 6, 2024

Salem, Massachusetts just set a new record for Halloween visitors! The city welcomed 87, 351 visitors on October 31, shattering last year's record of 63, 856. This spooky influx is part of the annual Haunted Happenings festival, which brought in 1, 040, 600 visitors this October—an 8. 6% increase fr

business

Why Windows 11 is the Future, But You Can Pay to Keep Windows 10

November 4, 2024

Microsoft is eager for everyone to switch to Windows 11. They've highlighted new features like improved security, speed, and better multitasking. But if you're not ready to upgrade, they've got a deal for you. For just $30, you can keep your Windows 10 up-to-date with security patches for an extra y