Starbucks is doubling down on its olive oil-infused coffee despite a barrage of bad reviews and online hate

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Starbucks is rolling out its olive-oil infused drink line, Oleato, in certain US markets starting March 23.

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Some Target workers have gotten fired after purchasing one of Stanley's wildly popular Starbucks cups

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CES 2024: All the News From Las Vegas

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Now that CES 2024 is done and gone. I think it’s safe to say that there was a lot of news out of Las Vegas this year. Thankfully, we’ve got all the important announcements listed below.

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The Asus Zenbook Duo Will Make You the Weirdest Guy at Starbucks

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What’s better than one screen? How about two? If you’re one of the many used to the dual-screen lifestyle, PC maker Asus is trying to get into your good graces with its three-in-one Zenbook Duo, a clamshell laptop with two full 14-inch touchscreens and a magnetically attached keyboard. Unfold it, and it becomes two…

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Weekend Tech Roundup January 06, 2024

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Today marks the first of many upcoming moments of silence in Google’s years-long plan to kill cookies. As of this morning, the Chrome web browser disabled cookies for 1% of its users, about 30 million people.

Starbucks workers say they're worried about the new reusable cup program

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Starbucks customers can now use their own cups for mobile and drive-thru orders.

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Starbucks App Traps Users in ‘Vicious Cycle’ of Shaken Espresso, Says Consumer Advocate

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A consumer protection group alleged Starbucks’ mobile app traps users in a vicious cycle of beverage buying in a December complaint to Washington’s Attorney General.

You now have the option at the Starbucks drive-thru to BYOC — bring your own cup

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Starbucks baristas will now pour your beverage into a personal cup when you order through the app.

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The Starbucks app 'traps' customers into a 'vicious' spending cycle, consumer advocate says

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Starbucks customers earn twice as many loyalty points if they pay for their orders on the app.

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Stores closed on New Year's Day 2024: Aldi, Costco, Trader Joe's, and more

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Some consumers may have to start off the new year without visiting their favorite stores. Several retailers will be closed on New Year's Day or will operate on limited hours.

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