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Steam Announces the New Steam Playtest
A new update is coming to Valve’s video game distribution service known as Steam, which will let game developers invite people to test their games right from

How Various States Voted on Consumer Issues
In addition to the presidency, consumer issues were on the ballot this year across the country with referendums on matters like tax hikes and payday

U.S. Jobless Claims Hold Steady
Jobless claims in America are holding steady, indicating that layoffs may have stabilized despite the ongoing pandemic and surging number of cases. For the week

Uber and Lyft Win in California
The battle between California and ride-sharing companies Uber and Lyft has drawn to a close as California residents decide that drivers will not have to

Walmart Ends Contract with Robotics Company
Walmart has terminated its contract with Bossa Nova Robotics, a robotics company hired to design robots to stock store shelves. The Wall Street Journal reported that Walmart was removing

Businesses Across the Country Weigh Election Day Security
Businesses across the country are boarding up like Election Day is a hurricane. Earlier this week, businesses in downtown Minneapolis met with law enforcement. They were urged

How Big Tech is Handling Election Day
As many Americans turn to social media and the internet for election day news, big tech companies have made several policies and monitoring measures to

Google’s Revenue Rises
Despite a global pandemic, an ongoing battle with the U.S. government over censorship, and the biggest antitrust lawsuit in two decades, Google is doing very well. Google’s parent

RECAP: Debugging Antitrust
On Oct. 30, Consumers’ Research hosted an event to discuss the pros and cons of the changing antitrust framework. The event was hosted by Consumers’

Chewy Offering Virtual Vet Visits as Pet Popularity Rises
Pet ownership has seen a boom in popularity in pandemic times, and companies that cater to them are clamoring to set themselves apart. Chewy, a