Krystal Steinmetz
Been Dreaming of Travel? Air Fares Are in Descent
Krystal Steinmetz on August 21, 2015
Airline fares are down almost 6 percent compared to a year ago.
Are You at Risk of Being Replaced by a Robot?
Krystal Steinmetz on August 20, 2015
Fear not! Technology has eliminated many jobs that humans used to do, but has more than made up for it by creating jobs in other areas, a new study says. Here’s the scoop.
$20 Million Donation to College Hinges on Changing its Name
Krystal Steinmetz on August 20, 2015
College and court ponder what to do when the institution’s founder mandated a name be “forever,” but financial well-being could depend on changing it.
In Pitched Battle With Rivals, Sprint Ditches Two-Year Contracts
Krystal Steinmetz on August 19, 2015
If you’re a commitment-phobe, you’ll be happy to know that two-year wireless contracts are going the way of the dinosaur.
Natural Mosquito Repellent (Sans Toxic Chemicals) May Beat DEET
Krystal Steinmetz on August 19, 2015
Chemists are pitting the modern-day bug dope against a natural remedy known to Native Americans for centuries.
Hackers Go Public With Millions of Customer Names From Adultery Site
Krystal Steinmetz on August 19, 2015
Data dump follows a month after theft of information from “the world’s largest website for married men and women looking to have a discreet affair.”
Trials to Test Pot-Infused Chewing Gum for MS Sufferers
Krystal Steinmetz on August 19, 2015
Clinical trials have begun to see if cannabis-infused chewing gum could be used to relieve pain and spasticity in multiple sclerosis patients.
Expose of Amazon’s ‘Bruising Workplace’ Stirs Furious Debate
Krystal Steinmetz on August 18, 2015
Whether it is a brilliant team “helping invent the future, and laughing along the way” or a sweat shop ignoring employees’ well-being depends on whom you talk to.
College Degree Not Enough to Level the Field for Minorities
Krystal Steinmetz on August 18, 2015
The long-term trend is “shockingly clear,” according the author of a new report showing that black and Hispanic college grads struggle to close wealth gap.
Millennial TV Viewers: Come Out, Wherever You Are!
Krystal Steinmetz on August 18, 2015
Turns out, millennials are watching (a lot) more than was reported, but they shun the living room TV in favor of streaming.
Surprising Buyer May Be Key to Zulily’s Survival
Krystal Steinmetz on August 17, 2015
The flash-sale shopping site geared toward millennial moms could get the juice it needs from QVC, despite the different customer profiles.
An Elegant Solution for One-a-Day Wine Drinkers
Krystal Steinmetz on August 17, 2015
Stacked glasses of wine that travels well and tastes — well, not too bad. Bonus: No corkscrew required.
Sesame Street Is On the Move — to HBO
Krystal Steinmetz on August 16, 2015
Big Bird and friends are ditching their longtime PBS neighborhood to move to HBO this fall, and a lot of people aren’t happy about the change.
Knock-Knock, Target Calling?
Krystal Steinmetz on August 16, 2015
There’s no need to leave home when you can grocery shop online and have your items delivery right to your front door. Could Target’s planned grocery delivery option be coming to your town?
How AirBnb Could Help You Save on Hotel Rooms
Krystal Steinmetz on August 16, 2015
Even if you don’t use the popular home and room renting site, it’s putting pressure on the competition to give you a deal.
That’s No Candy! Colorado’s Pot Edibles Face New Rules
Krystal Steinmetz on August 14, 2015
Proposed requirements for marijuana-infused foods raise the age-old question: Is this too much regulation or not enough?
Introducing HefeWheaties, Beer of Champions
Krystal Steinmetz on August 13, 2015
Did a cereal-maker bust into the taproom? This initiative will test the waters.
Luxury Electric Cars (Not Tesla) to Roll Off U.S. Production Lines
Krystal Steinmetz on August 13, 2015
Fisker prepares to restart production of a luxury hybrid in California under new Chinese ownership.
Soaring Complaints: What Drove Airline Customers Crazy in 2015
Krystal Steinmetz on August 13, 2015
The numbers are in, and it isn’t pretty. Here are the most common gripes, and the airlines that got the most thumbs down.
The Good and Bad News About Next Year’s Pay Raises
Krystal Steinmetz on August 13, 2015
A new employer survey reveals that 2016 will likely come with a pay raise for most American workers. Find out how much you can expect.
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