Internet searches for “Canceling Amazon Prime” were 18 times higher on Monday—the beginning of Amazon’s two-day sale—than the previous day, according to search intelligence firm Captify. The data suggest shoppers want to snatch up discounted gadgets and appliances without making a long-term commitment to the world’s biggest online retailer. “If Amazon is hoping to use […]
GameStop has been in the news a lot recently, as the long-running video game (and collectibles) specialty retail chain has been struggling. With declining profits, changing leadership and sinking stock prices, the future of GameStop has been a hot topic of discussion. Not long ago, GameStop’s newest CEO spoke of changing what the stores offer, […]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents are being wrongfully criticized and attacked by misinformed or intentionally misguided people, according to Mark Morgan, the acting CBP commissioner said. Law enforcement and the intelligence community are likely successfully tracking potential threats against the agency and its infrastructure, Morgan claimed Monday on “The Ingraham Angle.” “It’s absolutely dangerous,” […]
This new BMW 1 Series is a big departure from the car it replaces. Not only because this new one is front-wheel drive-based, while the old car drove its rear wheels mostly, but also because of its design. Being front-wheel drive has caused its design to change quite a bit from the car it’s replaced. […]
It’s been over 30 years since the original Child’s Play hit theaters. Throughout the years, horror fans have always wondered what Andy’s Good Guy cereal tasted like. The wait is finally over as FYE is exclusively selling limited edition boxes of the cereal and it’s something you can actually eat. Prop boxes from the movie […]
[Want to get New York Today by email? Here’s the sign-up.] It’s Friday. Cue the Rebecca Black. Weather: Bright and toasty with a high of 88 followed by a sunny weekend. Alternate-side parking: In effect until Aug. 11. ImageCreditJason Jermaine Armond for The New York Times A leading face — and force — behind some […]
This current G30 BMW 5 Series is still handsome car and it may still be the best looking sedan BMW makes, despite being one of the oldest. However, it’s reaching its mid-cycle refresh point, where it will receive a bit of a facelift. So despite still being a competitive looking sedan, BMW is working on […]
