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The new rule that could make it easier for consumers to cancel subscriptions 

March 26, 2023 Liz Daunton 0

Cancelling a subscription can sometimes be more difficult than it needs to be sometimes. To address this, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a […]

US appeals court rules that Uber and Lyft can treat workers as contractors 

March 15, 2023 Liz Daunton 0

A California appeals court has ruled that Uber and Lyft can carry on treating workers as independent contractors, despite labour groups and workers opposing it.  […]

TikTok introduces a new restriction to protect under-18s 

March 8, 2023 Liz Daunton 0

TikTok has announced that it is setting a new limit for under-18s that will restrict their screen time. Once a young user hits the limit, […]

Do AirTag and Tile Bluetooth trackers put consumers at risk?

February 20, 2023 Liz Daunton 0

Bluetooth tracking devices are rising in popularity, and consumers are now relying on them to avoid losing important items like their keys, phone, or wallet.  […]

The FDA is considered relaxing laws for naloxone sprays 

February 16, 2023 Liz Daunton 0

According to the latest figures from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were over 107,000 deaths due to drug overdoses in the […]

New rules could save consumers billions in credit card fees 

February 10, 2023 Liz Daunton 0

With US credit card debt reaching over $1 trillion in 2017, fees and charges are a key concern for consumers. And, estimates suggest that with […]

What are the security risks of QR codes? 

February 8, 2023 Liz Daunton 0

As QR codes have become more popular, experts have warned that they could pose a security risk. With the dangers including having your personal or […]

Appliance manufacturers accused of not providing help with repairs to their customers 

February 6, 2023 Liz Daunton 0

When an appliance is broken, getting access to the product’s repair manual from the manufacturer is often a consumer’s right. However, a new study has […]

How Interpol plans to prevent crime in the metaverse 

February 5, 2023 Liz Daunton 0

The metaverse has been described by some people as the future of the internet. Instead of just being on a computer, it can allow users […]

10 million JD Sports customers have their data exposed in a cyber attack 

January 31, 2023 Liz Daunton 0

The popular sports-fashion chain JD sports has announced that up to 10 million of its customers could be at risk after a major cyber-attack breached […]

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