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The FTC accuses Amazon of duping people into signing up for Prime. But it's hard to prepare for a trial when Elon Musk fires your attorneys and support staff.

By Michael Kan
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Thinking about joining Amazon Prime or want to make sure you're getting the most out of your membership? Here are all the benefits, prices, and plans you need to know.

By Jason Cohen
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Google's leveraging AI to help shoppers find products quickly and try them on virtually.

By Jibin Joseph
Google's art for its new AI-powered shopping tools

If you select something not available on Amazon, it will redirect you to a third-party site.

By Jibin Joseph
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Canadian maple syrup producers and Mexican pottery makers are just some of the online sellers poised to lose a huge chunk of their customer base when Trump's tariffs take effect on March 4.

By Emily Forlini
Canadian maple syrup

UPS and DHL shipments are arriving with fees ranging from $20 to nearly $200, prompting Trump to temporarily reinstate a tax exemption for orders under $800.

By Michael Kan
DHL packages

As part of a 10% tariff on Chinese imports, Trump also scrapped a rule that waived import duties on packages valued at under $800, which helped Temu and Shein.

By Michael Kan
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After gathering feedback from hundreds of our shop-savvy readers, we have a definitive ranking of the best (and worst) technology retailers, both online and in real life.

By Eric Griffith
Places to Buy PCs and Electronics in the US

According to a new FTC report, retailers are hiring 'intermediary firms' to algorithmically tweak and target their prices, so you may be paying more based on your web history and profile.

By Will McCurdy
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You've probably been targeted with Temu ads or currently have a shopping cart full of items. Before you click buy, we have some answers about the shopping site that's seemingly everywhere.

By Chandra Steele
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Amazon claims that customers are increasingly using AI-powered virtual try-on tools.

By Will McCurdy
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Get the most money flipping Pokemon cards online using these helpful apps and services.

By Gabriel Zamora
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The strike comes after workers demanded better pay, better hours, improved work conditions.

By Joe Hindy
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As I found out on Black Friday, using an IP address tied to a VPN provider could get your last-minute holiday shopping orders cancelled on some sites.

By Kate Irwin
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There's also no two-day shipping; Amazon will connect you with a Hyundai dealership in one of 48 US cities for pickup. More automakers are expected to be added next year.

By Michael Kan
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Whether you have a porch pirate problem or a hard-to-find address, Amazon can deliver your packages to a nearby business for safekeeping until you pick them up. Here's how it works.

By Lance Whitney
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Amazon Prime offers members a lot of benefits for $139 a year, but if your latest shopping spree is over and you're ready to move on, here’s how to cancel your membership.

By Lance Whitney
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Amazon and other e-commerce sites are flooded with bogus reviews. These tools will help you identify untrustworthy ones and save you from choosing a product that's not worth your money.

By Jason Cohen
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You don't need to pay for a full Prime membership to save on shipping and other perks.

By Chloe Albanesius
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The next time you go on an Amazon shopping spree, why not take advantage of the built-in AI, from Rufus to review summaries, to help you find exactly what you need?

By Lance Whitney
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