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If you’re a T-Mobile subscriber and found your phone in a nonworking SOS mode for hours last week, you might be able to get a credit on your next statement as compensation for the service interruption. But it’s not automatic.
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The internet is packed with sales, but not every markdown is actually worth your money. That’s where CNET’s deals team comes in. We spend the week tracking prices across Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart and other major retailers to separate actual bargains from retailer fluff.
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Handing your remaining summer schedule to an AI takes about 15 minutes and produces a better plan than most people make for themselves. The window between August and Labor Day goes faster than any other five-week stretch of the year. By the time most people notice it’s closing, it’s already almost over. I’ve watched that…
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Apple/CNET Get It Now The Apple Watch Series 10 takes a winning formula and updates it for the Apple Watch’s tenth birthday. It is slimmer and lighter than earlier Apple Watches, with two new case sizes: 42-millimeter or 46-millimeter. The wide-angle OLED screens make the watch brighter when looking at it off-axis. The LTPO3 technology…
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Holiday spending is expected to stay strong despite ongoing concerns about inflation, jobs, and the economy, as many shoppers continue to prioritize gift buying.
Higher-income households are expected to drive much of this year's holiday sales, while many lower- and middle-income consumers are making everyday budget trade-offs to keep spending in check.
Retailers won't all fare the same, with beauty and apparel expected to perform well, while some mid-range department stores and home-related categories could face greater challenges.
Before the holiday shopping season kicks into high gear, many Americans are feeling conflicted about their finances.
Concerns about inflation, the job market, and the broader economy remain high, but those worries haven't translated into a major pullback in spending. In fact, retail sales have stayed surprisingly strong, raising an important question: Will anxious consumers continue opening their wallets this Christmas?
According to new research from Coresight Research, the answer may be yes. While shoppers are likely to stay price-conscious and hunt for deals, many still plan to make holiday spending a priority a trend that could shape this year's retail season.
ConsumerAffairs spoke with John Mercer, Head of Global Research at Coresight Research, who offered insight into why consumer confidence and consumer spending aren't moving in the same direction and what that could mean for shoppers this holiday season.
Budgeting trade-offs
One way to ensure holiday spending remains at high levels: day-to-day tradeoffs. Its not uncommon for many consumers to make tough budgeting decisions in the months leading up to the holidays.
We are seeing evidence of consumers on modest incomes make trade-offs in grocery, Mercer said. For example, Albertsons recently reported that it was seeing lower-income customer segments pull back most significantly, exhibiting softness in both units and overall basket sizes. Conversely, it saw higher-income customer segments demonstrate greater spending resilience.
This aligns with Coresight Research data that show close to three in five (57%) U.S. consumers are engaging in trading-down behavior in grocery (such as switching to cheaper brands, cheaper retailers or private labels/store brands).
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Hyundai, Grand Design RV, and Autocar are part of this week's recall roundup
By News Desk of ConsumerAffairs
August 3, 2026
Weekly Auto Recall Roundup
Here are the latest vehicle and equipment recalls announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Reminder: Recall repairs are free. Contact your dealer as soon as possible if your vehicle is affected.
Autocar, LLC NHTSA Recall ID 26V501000
Issue: Antilock Braking System May Fail
| Make | Model | Model Years |
|---|---|---|
| AUTOCAR | E-ACTT | 20232027 |
Hyundai Motor America NHTSA Recall ID 26V493000
Issue: Improperly Secured Ignition Coil Ground Bolt
| Make | Model | Model Years |
|---|---|---|
| GENESIS | G80 | 2027 |
Grand Design RV, LLC NHTSA Recall ID 26V492000
Issue: Incorrect Breaker May Allow Conductor to Overheat
| Make | Model | Model Years |
|---|---|---|
| GRAND DESIGN | IMAGINE | 2027 |
Grand Design RV, LLC NHTSA Recall ID 26V491000
Issue: Incorrect Tire Pressure Information on Label/FMVSS 120
| Make | Model | Model Years |
|---|---|---|
| GRAND DESIGN | LINEAGE | 20262027 |
Grand Design RV, LLC NHTSA Recall ID 26V490000
Issue: Incorrectly Secured 120V Outlet May Contact Wiring
| Make | Model | Model Years |
|---|---|---|
| GRAND DESIGN | IMAGINE | 2026 |
Check your vehicle for recalls
To find out whether your specific vehicle is included in a recall, you can check by VIN or license plate on NHTSA's recall lookup page: NHTSA.gov/recalls.
If your vehicle has an unrepaired recall, contact your local dealership to schedule a repair recall remedies are provided at no cost.
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