A new Alzheimer’s drug, which has been labeled “historic” by some experts, could slow the progression of cognitive decline by 27% compared with a placebo. The monoclonal antibody treatment called lecanemab was... Read more »
As Netflix continues its efforts to become a leader in the gaming industry, the company announced in a blog post this week that it is setting up its own video game studio. ... Read more »
The recent jump in mortgage rates could mean a property price crash, as well as a sharp increase in the number of borrowers unable to make their mortgage payments. If you’re not... Read more »
In the last few years, and particularly since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, misinformation on social media has started becoming a more serious concern for users. TikTok is the latest platform... Read more »
The use of QR codes has become more common in the last decade as they provide an easy way to connect with apps and web pages quickly. However, this trend is now... Read more »
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has accused Credit Karma of misleading consumers by promising “pre-approved” offers of credit while knowing that many applications will be declined. According to the FTC’s investigations, the... Read more »
A temporary suspension on student loan repayments was introduced by Congress to relieve some of the economic burdens on consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic. After being extended several times, the scheme has... Read more »
Equifax has admitted that a “coding error” has meant credit score mistakes for millions of people. The company says that anyone affected by this error will be contacted shortly. Millions of consumers... Read more »
Improving physical fitness is an important goal for many consumers. Now, a new study has found that fitness trackers could be an effective way to increase physical activity. For the study, researchers... Read more »
Manufacturers in the food industry have had to deal for several weeks with the collateral consequences of the war in Ukraine and the resulting shortages of certain food commodities (notably sunflower oil).... Read more »