Thursday, March 10 2016 5:51 PM EST2016-03-10 22:51:21 GMT
Apple will hold its spring product launch on March 21, one day before it squares off with federal prosecutors over the government's demand for help unlocking an encrypted iPhone.
Apple will hold its spring product launch on March 21, one day before it squares off with federal prosecutors over the government's demand for help unlocking an encrypted iPhone.
Thursday, March 3 2016 3:32 PM EST2016-03-03 20:32:58 GMT
Do you think your commute time around San Diego is horrible? A Trulia.com study lists some of the worst and best commute times in America and guess which list San Diego falls under?
Do you think your commute time around San Diego is horrible? A Trulia.com study lists some of the worst and best commute times in America and guess which list San Diego falls under?
Tuesday, February 23 2016 10:08 AM EST2016-02-23 15:08:13 GMT
A new high-tech chip will soon be appearing on the front of your credit card, if it hasn't already. Its aim is to help prevent fraud and protect your money.
A new high-tech chip will soon be appearing on the front of your credit card, if it hasn't already. Its aim is to help prevent fraud and protect your money.
Sunday, February 21 2016 2:39 PM EST2016-02-21 19:39:32 GMT
The county government that owned the iPhone in a high-profile legal battle between Apple Inc. and the Justice Department paid for but never installed a feature that would have allowed the FBI to easily and immediately unlock the phone as part of the terrorism investigation into the shootings that killed 14 people in San Bernardino, California.
The county government that owned the iPhone in a high-profile legal battle between Apple Inc. and the Justice Department paid for but never installed a feature that would have allowed the FBI to easily and immediately unlock the phone as part of the terrorism investigation into the shootings that killed 14 people in San Bernardino, California.
The deadline for filing your taxes steadily approaching. For those of you with active lifestyles, or an aversion to actual computers, we bring you 10 of our favorite tax apps.
The deadline for filing your taxes steadily approaching. For those of you with active lifestyles, or an aversion to actual computers, we bring you 10 of our favorite tax apps.
According to research from linguistics professor at American University, Naomi Baron, linguistics professor 92 percent of students still prefer to do "serious reading" using books that make use of actual ink printed on a physical page.
According to research from linguistics professor at American University, Naomi Baron, linguistics professor 92 percent of students still prefer to do "serious reading" using books that make use of actual ink printed on a physical page.
In the first half of 2016, Facebook will become a factor in how Nielsen gauges a TV show's ratings, with Instagram following at some point in the future.
In the first half of 2016, Facebook will become a factor in how Nielsen gauges a TV show's ratings, with Instagram following at some point in the future.
Twitter is working on a new feature that may allow as many as 10,000 characters rather than the current 140-character limit. The feature may be available by the end of the first quarter.
Twitter is working on a new feature that may allow as many as 10,000 characters rather than the current 140-character limit. The feature may be available by the end of the first quarter.
Monday, December 28 2015 4:09 PM EST2015-12-28 21:09:21 GMT
The city of San Diego's 42nd annual Christmas tree recycling program will be launched Monday in an effort to keep trees out of landfills and turn them into mulch for gardeners.
The city of San Diego's 42nd annual Christmas tree recycling program launched Monday in an effort to keep trees out of landfills and turn them into mulch for gardeners.
Wednesday, December 16 2015 2:28 PM EST2015-12-16 19:28:53 GMT
The Federal Reserve is raising interest rates after seven years of record lows. But it's signaling that further rate hikes will likely be made slowly as the economy strengthens further and muted inflation rises.
The Federal Reserve is raising interest rates after seven years of record lows. But it's signaling that further rate hikes will likely be made slowly as the economy strengthens further and muted inflation rises.
Know somebody who's into do-it-yourself? If so, you're in luck -- it's easy to pick out just the right holiday present for the handy person in your life.
Know somebody who's into do-it-yourself? If so, you're in luck -- it's easy to pick out just the right holiday present for the handy person in your life.
Monday, December 14 2015 10:20 AM EST2015-12-14 15:20:38 GMT
Online shopping is big business, especially during the holidays. More and more consumers across the world are going digital to purchase goods, particularly in countries where ecommerce is really taking hold over the way people shop.
Online shopping is big business, especially during the holidays. More and more consumers across the world are going digital to purchase goods, particularly in countries where ecommerce is really taking hold over the way people shop.
Sunday, November 29 2015 2:09 PM EST2015-11-29 19:09:09 GMT
The Super Bowl of shopping had an early start again this year, but the game isn't over yet. Early numbers aren't out yet on how many shoppers headed to stores on Thanksgiving. But it's expected that more than three times the number of people who shopped on Thanksgiving will venture out to shop on the day after the holiday known as Black Friday.
The Super Bowl of shopping had an early start again this year, but the game isn't over yet. Early numbers aren't out yet on how many shoppers headed to stores on Thanksgiving. But it's expected that more than three times the number of people who shopped on Thanksgiving will venture out to shop on the day after the holiday known as Black Friday.
Monday, November 23 2015 12:46 PM EST2015-11-23 17:46:12 GMT
For those who want to avoid the madness of Black Friday, they can take advantage of Small Business Saturday and an event in North County is proving to be the largest in the area with nearly 40 businesses taking part.
For those who want to avoid the madness of Black Friday, they can take advantage of Small Business Saturday and an event in North County is proving to be the largest in the area with nearly 40 businesses taking part.
Wednesday, November 18 2015 2:13 PM EST2015-11-18 19:13:12 GMT
Dinosaur claws inspired by the movie "Jurassic World" and a quick-folding trampoline are among the items on a consumer watchdog group's annual list of hazardous toys released Wednesday.
Dinosaur claws inspired by the movie "Jurassic World" and a quick-folding trampoline are among the items on a consumer watchdog group's annual list of hazardous toys released Wednesday.
Monday, November 9 2015 9:20 AM EST2015-11-09 14:20:33 GMT
Parenting, as we know it, is evolving in this modern, digital age. Mothers and fathers have traditionally warned their sons and daughters of the physical dangers they face, be that pickpockets on the street or strangers in the park. Today, however, parents are facing an altogether different challenge – keeping their children safe on the world wide web.
Parenting, as we know it, is evolving in this modern, digital age. Mothers and fathers have traditionally warned their sons and daughters of the physical dangers they face, be that pickpockets on the street or strangers in the park. Today, however, parents are facing an altogether different challenge – keeping their children safe on the world wide web.
If being able to leave your work at work (or do your work from home) is key to your professional satisfaction, you may want to consider a career on Glassdoor's list of 25 Best Jobs For Work-Life Balance.
If being able to leave your work at work (or do your work from home) is key to your professional satisfaction, you may want to consider a career on Glassdoor's list of 25 Best Jobs For Work-Life Balance.
Monday, October 19 2015 12:30 PM EDT2015-10-19 16:30:00 GMT
Volkswagen almost inevitably will have to compensate owners of diesel cars equipped with emissions-rigging software. Some legal experts say the automaker could be forced to buy back the cars altogether.
Volkswagen almost inevitably will have to compensate owners of diesel cars equipped with emissions-rigging software. Some legal experts say the automaker could be forced to buy back the cars altogether.
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Since the founding of the first BBB in 1912, the BBB system has proven that the majority of marketplace problems can be solved fairly through the use of voluntary self-regulation and consumer education.
Since the founding of the first BBB in 1912, the BBB system has proven that the majority of marketplace problems can be solved fairly through the use of voluntary self-regulation and consumer education.
Monday, March 21 2016 3:47 PM EDT2016-03-21 19:47:06 GMT
A local nine-year-old foster child is currently living in an emergency children's shelter. There's an urgent need to find Knolly a home that can accommodate her wheelchair.
A local nine-year-old foster child is currently living in an emergency children's shelter. There's an urgent need to find Knolly a home that can accommodate her wheelchair.
Friday, March 18 2016 3:09 PM EDT2016-03-18 19:09:17 GMT
Pumpkin, a 6-year-old Long Hair Chihuahua/Papillon mix, is looking for a new best friend. This darling pup was surrendered by her previous owner because she did not get along well with the resident cat.
Pumpkin, a 6-year-old Long Hair Chihuahua/Papillon mix, is looking for a new best friend. This darling pup was surrendered by her previous owner because she did not get along well with the resident cat.
Friday, March 18 2016 2:41 AM EDT2016-03-18 06:41:03 GMT
More than 20,000 revelers are expected to celebrate St. Patrick's Day Thursday night at the 22nd annual Shamrock block party in the Gaslamp Quarter in downtown San Diego.
More than 20,000 revelers are expected to celebrate St. Patrick's Day Thursday night at the 22nd annual Shamrock block party in the Gaslamp Quarter in downtown San Diego.
