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This explainer explains what dark patterns are, how they trick users, and why the FTC is investigating Shein for using them in its app.
Savi launches a mobile app to protect consumers from realistic AI scams, including deepfake kidnapper demands. The company raised $7 million in seed funding for its AI safety initiative.
Europe is implementing new regulations targeting loot boxes in video games, aiming to protect minors from gambling-like mechanics. The move could cost the industry billions in lost revenue and reshape global gaming practices.
Industry groups have raised serious safety concerns about consumer plug-in solar kits, warning of potential electrical hazards and recommending professional installation.
Despite decades of promises from manufacturers and third-party vendors, the dream of cheap OBD2 fuel-saving devices remains just that—a dream. A recent investigation has revealed that these plug-and-play gadgets, often sold for as little as $20, simply don't deliver on their claims of dramatically reducing fuel consumption.
The FTC has frozen operations of 15 corporations and eight individuals involved in deceptive subscription schemes, targeting a sprawling enterprise built on shell companies in Cyprus and Delaware.
Apple has agreed to pay $250 million to settle a lawsuit over Siri's AI features, with iPhone 15 and 16 owners potentially receiving up to $95 per device. The case highlights growing scrutiny of AI marketing practices.
Best Buy's price-matching policy offers consumers the chance to get the best deals, but it comes with specific conditions and limitations that shoppers should understand before making a purchase.
YouTube Premium users may have been overpaying for months due to billing discrepancies. Experts advise checking subscription details immediately to avoid unintended financial losses.
Security researchers have raised serious concerns about the safety and quality of low-cost charging accessories sold on platforms like Temu, following a detailed investigation into several budget devices.
Grammarly faces a class action lawsuit over its AI 'Expert Review' feature, which misrepresented user content as coming from established authors and academics without their consent. The feature was shut down after the controversy emerged.
Silent phone calls from unknown numbers are a growing scam tactic designed to exploit human psychology. Experts explain how to identify and respond to these suspicious calls safely.
