Consumer group warns that flammable fridges could still be on sale
Despite safety fears, a consumer group in the UK has warned that thousands of fridges that are currently on sale could be flammable. Which? claim […]
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British airways faces record fine after GDPR breach
Until now, the largest penalty ever imposed under data protection laws was on Facebook, which was a fine of £500,000 for its role in the […]
How to avoid online holiday booking scams
With so many consumers now using the internet to book their holidays, experts are warning that there’s an increased risk of falling victim to online […]
San Francisco announces ban on e-cigarettes
Earlier in the year, San Francisco announced that it was planning to ban the sale of e-cigarettes until the devices had been properly investigated by […]
How does the FDA plan to lower the cost of generic drugs?
Ned Sharpless, the Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has just announced that the agency will be taking steps to improve the development […]
Calls for websites to do more to deal with fake reviews
Online shopping is big business. And with the industry growing at a rapid pace, the number of transactions is increasing year on year. Many online […]
Facebook to launch its own cryptocurrency
Facebook recently announced that it will be making a number of updates to the way its platforms work. And now, in addition to these changes, […]
How consumers can protect themselves from online trading scams
In recent years, thousands of people have fallen victim to “get rich quick” schemes using online trading platforms. Social media campaigns aimed at convincing people […]
WhatsApp to introduce ads on its “status” feature
At the annual Facebook Marketing Summit in the Netherlands, Facebook announced that, from next year, ads will be used on the messaging service WhatsApp. Facebook […]
Government regulations could mean tighter security rules on smart devices
The rising use of internet connected household devices is bringing many benefits to consumers. However, there are also concerns over the security of these devices […]