Consumer and Society

TikTok faces lawsuit over misuse of user data

TikTok has surged in popularity in recent years, gaining close to half a billion users. Most of this has been…

7 years ago

Researchers find data of 100 million customers in text information breach

Data breaches are becoming a frequent occurrence and are, of course, a concern for many consumers. The latest breach has…

7 years ago

Study finds the number of fake reviews online is rising

With the holiday season underway, many of us are starting our shopping, and online sales are predicted to be huge…

7 years ago

Survey by the CDC shows smoking rates are at a record low

Smoking - closely followed by obesity - is the largest cause of premature deaths around the world. However, a new…

7 years ago

Facebook launches “Facebook Pay” feature on its platforms

In a bid to increase customer trust and engagement, Facebook recently announced a number of changes to its platforms. The…

7 years ago

Political ads to be banned on Twitter

There’s no doubt that the Cambridge Analytica scandal has damaged the reputation of many social media platforms. And with trust…

7 years ago

E-cig crisis blurs the distinction between vaping and smoking

The regulatory backlash against vaping brand Juul in the United States has directly impacted the broader tobacco sector, with merger…

7 years ago

Environmental groups name Coca Cola as worst plastic polluter

For the second year running, a report by an environmental group has found Coca Cola to be the worst company…

7 years ago

Mobile providers pledge to end “no-spots” by 2025

The UK’s four largest mobile phone companies - EE, Three, Vodafone, and O2 - have announced plans to get rid…

7 years ago

Juul faces lawsuit over advertising practices

After agreeing to stop advertising in the US, e-cigarette manufacturer Juul is facing a lawsuit for the death of a…

7 years ago