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Although we paused on publishing narrated versions of WIRED articles in this feed, you will still hear the latest in tech and politics from the WIRED team. Join host Leah Feiger and a rotation of guests as they guide you through the exciting, challenging, and sometimes entertaini ... Show More

Although we paused on publishing narrated versions of WIRED articles in this feed, you will still hear the latest in tech from the WIRED team.On WIRED's Gadget Lab, you'll find hosts Lauren Goode and Michael Calore tackling the biggest questions in the world of tech with knowledg ... Show More

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It can be hard to ignore online sales, especially since retailers have gotten pretty good at grabbing our attention. But these sales aren’t always what they seem, so we’re sharing three ways to avoid online spending traps.   To support more content like this, become an AARP membe ... Show More

Across the United States, consumers are continuing to spend, but they’re not opening their wallets too wide. Joining us are McKinsey partners Colleen Baum and Tamara Charm who say retailers that offer personalized promotions, same-day delivery, and “buy now, pay later” plans are ... Show More

If you’re among the 183 million people expected to be shopping between now and Monday — or if you’re leaving it to the last minute — watch out for scams. From fake delivery texts to ads for nonexistent products, now is the time to be especially careful and to remember that when a ... Show More

We may be two weeks out from Thanksgiving, but online retailers are already locked in on holiday shopping season. While brick-and-mortar stores might not have flashy displays up yet, online shops decked the virtual halls over a month ago. Also in this episode: Houses of worship g ... Show More

<p>Even with the disruptions of the pandemic, retailers have enjoyed record sales the last two years. And with life going back to normal, shoppers have re-embraced in-store shopping. But could decades-high inflation bring the shopping spree to an end? Capital Group analyst Rachel ... Show More

Many of us have drawers and boxes full of beauty products that we never end up finishing. We meet the Nordic start-ups who are trying to cut some of that waste by changing the way we shop. We find out about tech which personalises products, and then makes it 'on demand' rather th ... Show More

As the COVID-19 virus spreads across the globe and forces people inside their homes for months, the world relies on online shopping more than ever. Amazon and Walmart both struggle to keep up with surging demand as their legendary infrastructures are put to the test. And workers ... Show More