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VW iBeetle will turn iPhone into car’s infotainment system

April 22, 2013—Apple iPhone 5 owners will have a new accessory option—a car.
Ford, GM to create 9-speed transmissions in partnership

April 16, 2013—Ford Motor and General Motors will co-develop nine- and 10-speed automatic transmissions that the automakers plan to use in future vehicles.
Fiat’s 500e to cost $32,500

April 15, 2013—Fiat’s first electric vehicle to be available in the United States will cost $32,500.
Gasoline prices through 2013 expected to be lower than in 2012

April 10, 2013—Drivers will see some price relief at the pump for the rest of 2013, and prices could drop even more in 2014, according to a report by the federal government.

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GE’s newest washer dries clothes overnight

April 22, 2013—General Electric’s newest front-loading washing machine also can dry your clothes.
Study: Blenders, can openers harbor the most germs in your kitchen

April, 12, 2013—What are the germiest kitchen products? You might be surprised by the answer.
GE will add counter-depth version of refrigerator that dispenses hot water

April 11, 2013—GE tells Consumers Digest that it will sell a counter-depth version of the first refrigerator that dispenses hot water.
Innovative Shark steam floor cleaner in Wal-Mart on April 15

March 4, 2013—Floor-care-appliance maker Shark said its innovative Sonic Duo steam floor cleaner will come off the production line in time for delivery to Wal-Mart on April 15.

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U.S. Cellular plans to sell iPhone

May 6, 2013—U.S. Cellular will start to sell the Apple iPhone later in 2013, according to multiple news reports.
Internet companies improve efforts to protect your data from government

May 1, 2013—Internet companies increasingly take steps to block law enforcement or government agencies from getting access to your personal data, according to a report by an Internet privacy-rights group.
ACLU calls wireless carriers on spotty alerts to security updates

April 24, 2013—People who have a smartphone that uses a Google Android operating system might not be receiving security updates from their wireless telecommunications company (carrier) as often as they should, which could put customers at risk for having their information hacked, American Civil Liberties Union says.
VW iBeetle will turn iPhone into car’s infotainment system

April 22, 2013—Apple iPhone 5 owners will have a new accessory option—a car.

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AT&T enters home-security-system market

April 26, 2013—AT&T is the latest telecommunications company to launch a home-security and home-monitoring service.
Homeowners start to get checks from mortgage-processing settlement

April 10, 2013—Homeowners who reported foreclosure or loan-modification errors that were caused by mortgage-service companies will receive settlement checks beginning April 2013.
FTC approves Tempur-Pedic’s acquisition of Sealy

March 11, 2013—Federal Trade Commission cleared the way for mattress manufacturer Tempur-Pedic International to acquire rival Sealy.
U.S. home prices rose in 2012

Feb. 6, 2013—Home prices increased in the United States in 2012.

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Beet and carrot beverages get FDA warning for botulism risk

May 10, 2013—Food and Drug Administration warned consumers not to consume Juices Inc. juice products or other beverages.
Congress questions safety of DMAA

May 10, 2013—Three members of a U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee are looking into the safety of an ingredient that’s used in muscle-building supplements.
Study says costs for a medical procedure can differ greatly

May 8, 2013—The cost for a medical procedure can vary dramatically among hospitals that are in the same geographic area, according to a federal report that was released today.
San Francisco sues Monster Beverage for deceptive marketing to youth

May 7, 2013—A lawsuit that San Francisco filed against Monster Beverage is the latest attempt to prevent the company from marketing its caffeine-laden energy drinks to children.

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Viking to set sail for ocean, sea cruises in 2015

May 17, 2013—Viking River Cruises plans to expand to ocean and sea voyages in 2015.
Amusement-park injuries for children reach 4,400 per year

May 1, 2013—A new study says 4,400 children are injured each year on amusement-park rides.
Cruise customers might shoulder Carnival’s $300 million in upgrades

April 23, 2013—Carnival Cruise Lines will upgrade its entire fleet in an effort to reduce the likelihood of on-sea disasters, but a travel expert believes that passengers might have to pay more as a result.
TSA retains ban on certain carry-on items

April 23, 2013—Transportation Security Administration announced that it will delay indefinitely its plan to allow passengers to carry small pocket knives and other previously banned items on flights.

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FTC to field consumer questions during identity-theft workshop for senior citizens

May 6, 2013—Senior citizens who have questions about identity theft can submit questions to Federal Trade Commission on May 7, 2013, as part of an agency workshop that will be broadcast on the Internet.
Telemarketers targeted seniors in medical-alert scam, FTC says

March 11, 2013—Federal Trade Commission exposed another company for allegedly ripping off senior citizens.
CFPB looks into college-endorsed checking accounts

Feb. 1, 2013—If you’re a college student who has a school-endorsed checking or debit account, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants to hear from you.
Russian ban might lengthen wait for international adoptions

Jan. 31, 2013—Russia’s decision to ban adoptions by U.S. families likely will increase the already troublesome waiting period for international adoptions, experts tell Consumers Digest.

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Cub Cadet introduces first electric ZTR lawnmower

April 5, 2013—The first Cub Cadet electric-powered zero-turn-radius riding lawnmower will arrive in stores this month.
First hybrid riding lawnmower can double as portable generator

March 25, 2013—This spring, you can buy a riding lawnmower that cuts grass and saves gasoline—sort of.
Honda contemplates rolling out robotic lawnmower in United States

March 1, 2013—American Honda Motor hasn’t determined whether it will sell its first robotic lawnmower in the United States, the company tells Consumers Digest.
Cub Cadet’s new walk-behind lineup incorporates riding-lawnmower features

Dec. 19, 2012—Cub Cadet introduced a new line of walk-behind lawnmowers that include two features that typically are found on riding lawnmowers.

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FTC to field consumer questions during identity-theft workshop for senior citizens

May 6, 2013—Senior citizens who have questions about identity theft can submit questions to Federal Trade Commission on May 7, 2013, as part of an agency workshop that will be broadcast on the Internet.
Most wireless customers get overage alerts, FCC says

April 19, 2013—The wireless telecommunication industry’s voluntary guidelines that are designed to prevent cellphone users from getting unexpected overage fees appears to be effective, according to Federal Communications Commission.
USPS to continue Saturday mail delivery

April 11, 2013—U.S. Postal Service reversed course and said it will continue Saturday mail delivery.
Gasoline prices through 2013 expected to be lower than in 2012

April 10, 2013—Drivers will see some price relief at the pump for the rest of 2013, and prices could drop even more in 2014, according to a report by the federal government.

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