consumer protection

Gadgets

Has ‘Wellness’ Lost Its Meaning in Health Tech?

The regulatory landscape for health wearables is unclear, creating tension between fast innovation and consumer safety as devices blur the…

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BigTech Companies

Instacart Settles FTC Deception Claims for $60 Million

Instacart will pay a $60 million settlement to resolve FTC allegations of deceptive advertising, including misleading "free delivery" claims that…

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BigTech Companies

21 States, DC Join FTC in Landmark Lawsuit Against Uber

A coalition of 21 states and D.C. has joined the FTC in suing Uber, alleging deceptive practices with its Uber…

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BigTech Companies

Trump Mobile’s Refurbished iPhones: A Bad Deal Exposed

Trump Mobile sells refurbished Apple and Samsung phones, but its limited inventory consists of dated base models with no upgrade…

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Artificial Intelligence

Microsoft sued for misleading millions of Australians over 365 subscriptions

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is suing Microsoft for allegedly misleading 2.7 million customers by not disclosing a cheaper…

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BigTech Companies

FCC to Scrap ISP Fee Disclosure Rule Amid Rising Costs

The FCC is proposing to eliminate a rule requiring ISPs to itemize recurring monthly fees on broadband labels, arguing that…

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BigTech Companies

Amazon to Pay $2.5B in FTC Prime Lawsuit Settlement

Amazon has agreed to pay a $2.5 billion settlement to the FTC, including a $1 billion penalty and $1.5 billion…

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