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Month: May 2024

Apple releases the results of its new study into tinnitus 

May 30, 2024 Liz Daunton 0

Apple and the University of Michigan have now released the preliminary findings from their Apple Hearing Study, focusing on tinnitus, the persistent ringing in the […]

UK watchdog starts investigation into Microsoft AI’s screenshot feature 

May 29, 2024 Liz Daunton 0

The UK data watchdog is investigating a new Microsoft feature that takes frequent screenshots of users’ laptops. The feature, called Recall, will be available exclusively […]

FTC fines wireless service providers for tracking consumers 

May 24, 2024 Liz Daunton 0

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has levied a collective $200 million fine against the country’s largest wireless service providers—T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T, and Sprint—for mishandling consumers’ […]

US Senators announce new plans to reduce contaminants in baby food 

May 21, 2024 Liz Daunton 0

A group of U.S. Senators is working on a new bill to reduce the levels of heavy metals found in baby food. The bill, named […]

The rising burden of housing and childcare costs for consumers 

May 15, 2024 Liz Daunton 0

As inflation continues to affect consumers’ monthly bills, more people have had to adjust their budgets and spending habits, with some people unable to pay […]

Food & Beverage: Five regulatory development trends in 2024

May 6, 2024 Consumer and Society 0

After coming under pressure from consumers, regulations in the Food & Beverage sector are changing rapidly – and they are having a considerable impact on […]

How the FTC and Congress plan to deal with shrinkflation 

May 1, 2024 Liz Daunton 0

With inflation and rising living costs affecting more consumers, the issue of ‘shrinkflation’ is becoming a growing concern for shoppers.  However, both the FTC and […]

Methylene chloride ban announced by the EPA over cancer risks 

May 1, 2024 Liz Daunton 0

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a ban on methylene chloride in products for most of its current uses, including as a paint stripper […]

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