Apple kicks off developer conference with no major product announcements

Apple kicks off developer conference with no major product announcements

Apple kicked off its second annual all-virtual developer conference with a keynote that outlined new updates to its software for iPhones and other devices. The presentation highlighted more privacy options for paid iCloud accounts and a “Find My” service that helps find errant AirPods, but included no major product announcements.

Apple kicked off its second annual all-virtual developer conference with a keynote that outlined new updates to its software for iPhones and other devices. The presentation highlighted more privacy options for paid iCloud accounts and a “Find My” service that helps find errant AirPods, but included no major product announcements.

Should you disable Amazon Sidewalk?

Should you disable Amazon Sidewalk?

If you have Amazon Alexa, Echo or a Ring Doorbell, the company is launching Amazon Sidewalk to help you keep those devices connected even if your wifi goes out. But cyber experts say it can also leave you open to hackers.

If you have Amazon Alexa, Echo or a Ring Doorbell, the company is launching Amazon Sidewalk to help you keep those devices connected even if your wifi goes out. But cyber experts say it can also leave you open to hackers.

Truly Hard Seltzer introducing alcoholic freeze pops in 3 flavors

Truly Hard Seltzer introducing alcoholic freeze pops in 3 flavors

Truly Hard Seltzer is helping consumers start off Summer on a high note with their brand new alcoholic lemonade freeze pops.

Truly Hard Seltzer is helping consumers start off Summer on a high note with their brand new alcoholic lemonade freeze pops.

Amazon sets Prime Day dates for June

Amazon sets Prime Day dates for June

Amazon has announced the dates for its annual Prime Day for 2021.

Amazon has announced the dates for its annual Prime Day for 2021.

Target reopens fitting rooms at all stores after closing to customers during pandemic

Target reopens fitting rooms at all stores after closing to customers during pandemic

Target said it began opening some of the dressing rooms at the start of Memorial Day weekend, and all were expected to reopen by June 1. The only exception is “a small number” being used for vaccine administration.

Target said it began opening some of the dressing rooms at the start of Memorial Day weekend, and all were expected to reopen by June 1. The only exception is “a small number” being used for vaccine administration.

Study finds high levels of cancer-causing chemical in several sunscreen brands

Study finds high levels of cancer-causing chemical in several sunscreen brands

Valisure, an online pharmacy that tests medications for safety found concerning levels of a cancer-causing chemical in commonly used brands of sunscreen produced in the U.S.

Valisure, an online pharmacy that tests medications for safety found concerning levels of a cancer-causing chemical in commonly used brands of sunscreen produced in the U.S.

Memorial Day weekend travel rush begins as gas prices reach highest levels in years

Memorial Day weekend travel rush begins as gas prices reach highest levels in years

The Memorial Day rush is getting started across the D.C. region and a significant rebound in traffic – and some of the highest gas prices in years -- are expected following a season when many missed vacations due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.

The Memorial Day rush is getting started across the D.C. region and a significant rebound in traffic – and some of the highest gas prices in years -- are expected following a season when many missed vacations due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.

Steak 48 draws criticism on social media for $100 minimum, strict dress code

Steak 48 draws criticism on social media for $100 minimum, strict dress code

Steak 48 has drawn criticism on social media this week over a new $100 per person food and beverage minimum at its locations in Philadelphia and Chicago.

Steak 48 has drawn criticism on social media this week over a new $100 per person food and beverage minimum at its locations in Philadelphia and Chicago.

CVS launches sweepstakes to encourage COVID-19 vaccination, offering cruises, Super Bowl VIP tickets

CVS launches sweepstakes to encourage COVID-19 vaccination, offering cruises, Super Bowl VIP tickets

CVS Health is joining other major corporations by rolling out a sweepstakes to encourage COVID-19 vaccination at its stores, offering monetary prizes, free cruises, tropical vacations and VIP Super Bowl tickets.

CVS Health is joining other major corporations by rolling out a sweepstakes to encourage COVID-19 vaccination at its stores, offering monetary prizes, free cruises, tropical vacations and VIP Super Bowl tickets.

Diapers, toilet paper, other consumer goods to cost more starting in June

Diapers, toilet paper, other consumer goods to cost more starting in June

The prices of many everyday items will start to rise beginning next month as the country’s economy eases its way out of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The prices of many everyday items will start to rise beginning next month as the country’s economy eases its way out of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hand sanitizer recall expands again; testing detected methanol, FDA says

Hand sanitizer recall expands again; testing detected methanol, FDA says

Substantial exposure to methanol can result in nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system or death, the FDA said in a news release.

Substantial exposure to methanol can result in nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system or death, the FDA said in a news release.

Goodwill stores have a message: Please stop donating trash

Goodwill stores have a message: Please stop donating trash

Across the country, thrift stores have been flooded by household items. Problem is, too many such items could most accurately be described as trash. Many of the donations are defective or worn-out items — gifts from well-intentioned people who want to reduce waste but who donate items that simply shouldn’t be donated.

Across the country, thrift stores have been flooded by household items. Problem is, too many such items could most accurately be described as trash. Many of the donations are defective or worn-out items — gifts from well-intentioned people who want to reduce waste but who donate items that simply shouldn’t be donated.

Gas shortages, panic-buying cause fuel concerns ahead of Memorial Day travel

Gas shortages, panic-buying cause fuel concerns ahead of Memorial Day travel

Memorial Day is still a few weeks away but the ongoing gas crisis is making some people anxious about whether it will impact their travel plans.

Memorial Day is still a few weeks away but the ongoing gas crisis is making some people anxious about whether it will impact their travel plans.

McDonald’s raising US workers’ pay in 650 company-owned stores

McDonald’s raising US workers’ pay in 650 company-owned stores

McDonald’s follows other chains including Chipotle, which said Monday that it will raise workers’ pay to an average of $15 per hour by the end of June.

McDonald’s follows other chains including Chipotle, which said Monday that it will raise workers’ pay to an average of $15 per hour by the end of June.

DC, MD and VA fuel shortages grow as gas prices rise following cyberattack on Colonial Pipeline

DC, MD and VA fuel shortages grow as gas prices rise following cyberattack on Colonial Pipeline

Gas prices in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia rose Thursday as panic continued to create fuel shortages at gas stations in parts of the region in reaction to a cyberattack on the Colonial Pipeline last week by Russian ransomware group DarkSide.

Gas prices in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia rose Thursday as panic continued to create fuel shortages at gas stations in parts of the region in reaction to a cyberattack on the Colonial Pipeline last week by Russian ransomware group DarkSide.