Sony says it will have more PS5 in stock, cites 'unprecedented' demand

As consumers deal with a shortage of supplies for Sony's PlayStation 5, the Japanese tech giant said it will be releasing more inventory to retailers before the end of the year.

Absent new stimulus, wealthy pay off credit cards, while others dive deeper into debt

Credit cards reveal yet another example of the “K-shaped recovery” wherein high earners are recuperating, or even increasing their wealth during the economic downturn, and lower income earners are flailing.

WalletHub's list of top gift cards, credit cards for holiday shopping

Are you about to buy gift cards for your family and friends for the holidays? Many people are this year. And some gift cards can help you save money on holiday spending.

Gift cards can help you save money on holiday gifts

One of the most popular gifts this holiday season will be gift cards because so many people are shopping online.

Crock-Pot recall: Nearly 1 million Sunbeam products recalled for burn hazard

Just days before Thanksgiving, Sunbeam Products is voluntarily recalling more than 900,000 of its Crock-Pot 6-Quart Express Crock Multi-Cookers for a potential burn hazard.

More families buying smaller turkeys, paring down Thanksgiving dinner

More and more people are opting to buy smaller turkeys this year as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has the CDC and health experts discouraging travel and large family gatherings.

Crock-Pot 6-Quart Express Crock Multi-Cookers recalled due to burn hazard

The products have received 119 reports of lid detachment, resulting in 99 burn injuries ranging in severity from first-degree to third-degree burns.

GM ordered to recall 5.9 million trucks & SUVs for Takata airbags

Before you get on the road for Thanksgiving, no matter what type of vehicle you drive, you should check to see if you have a recalled Takata airbag and have it repaired.

U.S. tells General Motors to recall nearly 6 million trucks over Takata airbag issue

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has ordered General Motors to recall nearly 6 million pickup trucks over issues with an airbag inflator.

Local group says Houstonians slowly taking advantage of free rent payments to avoid eviction

In response, the Gulf Coast Community Services Association offered hands-on help Saturday morning during a drive-through event meant to help clear up confusion and increase participation.

Yelp will start posting 'Racist Business Alerts'

Yelp, the business review site, announced it will post alerts on the pages of businesses accused of racism. Some say it could prevent discrimination, others worry the warnings could be misused.

Report: 12M Americans to lose jobless benefits day after Christmas

According to findings by The Century Foundation, a policy research institute, 12 million workers will be on one of two main CARES Act programs — Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) and Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) — when funding expires on Dec. 26.

Oreo to release gluten-free cookie in 2021

Oreo has announced it will be releasing a gluten-free version in January 2021.

Texas oyster industry starts its season slowed by the COVID-19 pandemic

The Texas oyster season started, quietly, this year, while many of us have been riveted by presidential politics. Like so many others, the oyster business is struggling to make ends meet, during the pandemic.

Nike to release self-lacing Air Jordan 11 in December

The revolutionary new self-lacing Air Jordans also change color and feature flashing lights on the sides.

Survey says Houston holiday shoppers will spend less, but shop more socially aware

Accenture's 2020 Holiday Shopping survey polled shoppers in 17 metro cities, including Houston. They found holiday shopping will look different this year.