US appeals court rules that Uber and Lyft can treat workers as contractors
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. […]
Regulation
TikTok introduces a new restriction to protect under-18s
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?
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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 […]
FDA sets new limits for lead levels in baby food
The FDA has announced plans to significantly reduce the limits on how much lead is allowed in baby food. The new guidance, which is still […]