Mercedes recalls nearly 324K vehicles in US due to engine stalling
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says in documents posted Thursday that water can accumulate in the spare tire wheel well and damage the fuel pump control unit.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says in documents posted Thursday that water can accumulate in the spare tire wheel well and damage the fuel pump control unit.
Hyundai, Kia owners face threat of theft due to social media challenge
Kia and Hyundai owners across the country are fed up. This year some cities have seen a sharp rise in theft of these vehicles. In Minneapolis, police say it’s all because of a social media challenge.
Kia and Hyundai owners across the country are fed up. This year some cities have seen a sharp rise in theft of these vehicles. In Minneapolis, police say it’s all because of a social media challenge.
Interior Define customers haven't received furniture, company forced to liquidate
Hundreds of customers have filed complaints after Interior Define has not delivered furniture pieces.
Hundreds of customers have filed complaints after Interior Define has not delivered furniture pieces.
Here's the top tech being unveiled at CES 2023
The Las Vegas show is getting back to normal after going completely virtual in 2021 and seeing a significant drop in 2022 attendance because of the pandemic.
The Las Vegas show is getting back to normal after going completely virtual in 2021 and seeing a significant drop in 2022 attendance because of the pandemic.
Sony says the PlayStation 5 shortage is finally over
After its release in November 2020, the Playstation 5 quickly became one of the most in-demand and hard-to-find game consoles on the market.
After its release in November 2020, the Playstation 5 quickly became one of the most in-demand and hard-to-find game consoles on the market.
Create your own set: LEGO announces design competition
LEGO fans have until Feb. 28 to submit their creative set for the contest.
LEGO fans have until Feb. 28 to submit their creative set for the contest.
How automated customer service robots are controlling conversations
Customer service help is getting more challenging. If you’ve found yourself frustrated by fewer and fewer “human interactions” when you shop, get used to it. FOX 26’s Tom Zizka shares how bots are now controlling the conversation.
Customer service help is getting more challenging. If you’ve found yourself frustrated by fewer and fewer “human interactions” when you shop, get used to it. FOX 26’s Tom Zizka shares how bots are now controlling the conversation.
Companies increasingly turn to artificial-intelligence 'chatbots' for customer service
Customer service help is getting more challenging. If you?ve found yourself frustrated by fewer and fewer ?human interactions? when you shop, get used to it. FOX 26?s Tom Zizka shares how bots are now controlling the conversation.
Customer service help is getting more challenging. If you?ve found yourself frustrated by fewer and fewer ?human interactions? when you shop, get used to it. FOX 26?s Tom Zizka shares how bots are now controlling the conversation.
Inflatable paddleboards sold at Costco recalled due to drowning hazard
The glue on the inflatable paddleboards can separate at the seams and the boards can deflate unexpectedly, "posing a drowning hazard," officials said.
The glue on the inflatable paddleboards can separate at the seams and the boards can deflate unexpectedly, "posing a drowning hazard," officials said.
Massive rental home 'rager' frustrates neighbors in Houston area neighborhood
A Houston area neighborhood is cleaning up after what neighbors describe as a rental home rager.
A Houston area neighborhood is cleaning up after what neighbors describe as a rental home rager.
Equinox bans new members on January 1, sparking criticism
Equinox said it wasn't signing up new clients on January 1, calling the month a "fantasy delivered to your door in a pastel-colored box."
Equinox said it wasn't signing up new clients on January 1, calling the month a "fantasy delivered to your door in a pastel-colored box."
Forecast predicts oil prices to rise in 2023
If you've noticed gas prices creeping back up, it's not your imagination. AAA says the national average $3.21 a gallon is up 11 cents from a week ago. A new local forecast suggests those higher prices may be just beginning.
If you've noticed gas prices creeping back up, it's not your imagination. AAA says the national average $3.21 a gallon is up 11 cents from a week ago. A new local forecast suggests those higher prices may be just beginning.
ZLINE gas ranges sold at Lowe's, Home Depot recalled over carbon monoxide danger
About 28,000 ZLINE gas ranges are being recalled because the oven can release “dangerous levels” of carbon monoxide while in use, which can cause illness or death, officials said.
About 28,000 ZLINE gas ranges are being recalled because the oven can release “dangerous levels” of carbon monoxide while in use, which can cause illness or death, officials said.
What's open and closed on Jan. 2, 2023, day after New Year
Because New Year’s Day fell on a Sunday this year, some businesses and offices observe Jan. 2 as the official holiday. Here’s what will still be closed on Monday.
Because New Year’s Day fell on a Sunday this year, some businesses and offices observe Jan. 2 as the official holiday. Here’s what will still be closed on Monday.
Organic eggs are cheaper than conventional ones, company's data shows
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., a U.S. egg production company, said its data show the prices for conventional eggs have risen, making it cheaper to buy organic eggs.
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., a U.S. egg production company, said its data show the prices for conventional eggs have risen, making it cheaper to buy organic eggs.
Returning Buy Now, Pay Later gifts is more complicated
Returning a purchase made using a Buy Now, Pay Later financer can be tricky, so here are the steps to take if you need to return BNPL holiday gifts.
Returning a purchase made using a Buy Now, Pay Later financer can be tricky, so here are the steps to take if you need to return BNPL holiday gifts.
Returning Buy Now, Pay Later gifts more complicated for consumers
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan explains why returning Buy Now, Pay Later gifts can be a problem for consumers.
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan explains why returning Buy Now, Pay Later gifts can be a problem for consumers.
Fake $100 Target gift cards left on cars in Rosenberg
$100 gift cards were left on cars in a Target parking lot, but we discovered these cards are fake.
$100 gift cards were left on cars in a Target parking lot, but we discovered these cards are fake.
Fake Target prize cards left on cars
Some Target shoppers in Rosenberg found what looks like $100 Target gift cards on the cars but Target says it's not from them. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan contacted the number on the cards to see who might've left them.
Some Target shoppers in Rosenberg found what looks like $100 Target gift cards on the cars but Target says it's not from them. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan contacted the number on the cards to see who might've left them.
Starbucks to change number of rewards 'stars' needed for free drinks in February
Starbucks is also changing what tiers certain food, drinks, and other products can get redeemed through.
Starbucks is also changing what tiers certain food, drinks, and other products can get redeemed through.