Tag: consumer-rights
EU to Expand Commission’s Authority to Penalize Big Tech for User Manipulation
The European Commission is set to gain enhanced powers to fine major tech companies for failing to protect consumers, especially minors, from online abuse.
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EU Officials Unable to Compel Sony to Continue Physical Game Releases Beyond 2028
European regulators say Sony is free to stop producing physical game discs after 2028, with no legal basis to require continued support.
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Sony Faces $457 Million Lawsuit Over Discontinuation of PlayStation Physical Discs
Sony has been sued for $457 million after deciding to stop producing physical discs for PlayStation consoles, sparking consumer backlash.
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Major HDD Component Makers Face Allegations of Price Fixing Over 13 Years
Leading HDD component manufacturers in the US are accused of price fixing, linking to inflated hard drive costs over more than a decade.
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Internet Access in Moscow Suburbs Restricted by Whitelists During May Holidays
Residents in Moscow’s suburbs report home internet restricted to whitelist sites by some providers during May holidays.
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Toshiba Sparks Controversy Over Warranty HDD Replacement Delays and Reimbursement Terms
Toshiba faces criticism after offering delayed HDD replacements or reimbursements at original purchase prices under warranty claims.
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Italian Court Orders Netflix to Refund Customers Over Unauthorized Price Hikes
An Italian court has mandated Netflix to reimburse certain subscribers after unlawful price increases, marking a rare legal setback for the streaming giant.
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Adobe Settles Lawsuit Over Subscription Cancellation Fees for $150 Million
Adobe agrees to pay $150 million to resolve claims of obscured fees hindering subscription cancellations for Photoshop and other apps.
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Chuwi Faces Fresh Allegations of CPU Downgrades in Laptops
Chuwi is accused again of swapping advertised Ryzen processors for less powerful models in laptops, raising concerns about transparency.
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Chuwi Faces Backlash Over CPU Downgrade in CoreBook X Laptops
Chuwi has been accused of substituting older processors in CoreBook X laptops, contrary to advertised specs, sparking user complaints online.
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India Imposes $30 Million Penalty on Intel for Warranty Discrimination
India’s Competition Commission fines Intel $30 million for discriminatory warranty practices against customers purchasing processors abroad.
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G.Skill to Pay $2.4 Million to Settle Class Action Over DDR4 and DDR5 Memory Speeds
G.Skill agrees to a $2.4 million settlement over allegations of overstating speeds on DDR4 and DDR5 RAM modules sold from 2018 to 2026.
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