Apple faces UK 'iCloud monopoly' compensation claim worth $3.8 billion | TechCrunch
'Which?' is suing Apple for alleged competition law violations regarding iCloud, seeking £3 billion in damages for 40 million users.
Apple faces a new $3.75 billion antitrust lawsuit over iCloud storage
Apple faces a £3 billion lawsuit for allegedly forcing customers to use its iCloud service, violating UK competition law.
'Apple acknowledged the issue': Expert says your Apple AirPods were sold to you with false advertising. You may be entitled to money
Apple faces a new class-action lawsuit regarding first-generation AirPods Pro with widespread sound defects, potentially entitling customers to compensation.
Apple's Siri settlement feeds the 'eavesdropping iPhone' narrative
Apple settled a class action suit for $95 million over Siri allegedly listening to conversations, raising concerns about user privacy and data practices.
Apple hit by Which? with 3bn legal claim that iCloud service charges are 'anti-competitive' | Computer Weekly
Which? is pursuing a £3bn legal action against Apple for alleged anti-competitive practices with iCloud, impacting UK consumers.
The case focuses on Apple's market dominance and pricing practices since 2015 that restrict consumer choices.
Apple accused of trapping and ripping off 40m iCloud customers
Apple faces a potential £3 billion lawsuit for allegedly locking customers into iCloud and charging high prices after limited free storage.
Apple faces UK 'iCloud monopoly' compensation claim worth $3.8 billion | TechCrunch
'Which?' is suing Apple for alleged competition law violations regarding iCloud, seeking £3 billion in damages for 40 million users.
Apple faces a new $3.75 billion antitrust lawsuit over iCloud storage
Apple faces a £3 billion lawsuit for allegedly forcing customers to use its iCloud service, violating UK competition law.
'Apple acknowledged the issue': Expert says your Apple AirPods were sold to you with false advertising. You may be entitled to money
Apple faces a new class-action lawsuit regarding first-generation AirPods Pro with widespread sound defects, potentially entitling customers to compensation.
Apple's Siri settlement feeds the 'eavesdropping iPhone' narrative
Apple settled a class action suit for $95 million over Siri allegedly listening to conversations, raising concerns about user privacy and data practices.
Apple hit by Which? with 3bn legal claim that iCloud service charges are 'anti-competitive' | Computer Weekly
Which? is pursuing a £3bn legal action against Apple for alleged anti-competitive practices with iCloud, impacting UK consumers.
The case focuses on Apple's market dominance and pricing practices since 2015 that restrict consumer choices.
Apple accused of trapping and ripping off 40m iCloud customers
Apple faces a potential £3 billion lawsuit for allegedly locking customers into iCloud and charging high prices after limited free storage.
The Sixth Circuit struck down net neutrality rules, ending a struggle for equitable internet access and raising concerns over future consumer protections.
Net neutrality rules struck down by appeals court
The federal appeals court ended net neutrality rules, challenging broadband regulation efforts in the U.S.
The Death of Net Neutrality Is a Bad Omen
The Sixth Circuit struck down net neutrality rules, ending a struggle for equitable internet access and raising concerns over future consumer protections.
Net neutrality rules struck down by appeals court
The federal appeals court ended net neutrality rules, challenging broadband regulation efforts in the U.S.
Fed-up parents' novel education lawsuit is a chance to rescue our schools - and get rid of the lemons
American schools are increasingly failing to graduate literate and competent students, prompting legal action against ineffective educational practices.
Parents are suing educational publishers for deceptive practices that allegedly harm students' literacy and development.
How century-old arbitration laws are failing consumers in the digital age
Large companies are increasingly using arbitration clauses to avoid litigation, often without customer awareness, which limits their rights and accountability.
Here's What People Think Those Messages On The Bullet Casings Mean In The Killing Of The UnitedHealthcare CEO
Insurance companies often engage in systemic delays and denials of justified claims, forcing claimants into litigation.
Fed-up parents' novel education lawsuit is a chance to rescue our schools - and get rid of the lemons
American schools are increasingly failing to graduate literate and competent students, prompting legal action against ineffective educational practices.
Parents are suing educational publishers for deceptive practices that allegedly harm students' literacy and development.
How century-old arbitration laws are failing consumers in the digital age
Large companies are increasingly using arbitration clauses to avoid litigation, often without customer awareness, which limits their rights and accountability.
Here's What People Think Those Messages On The Bullet Casings Mean In The Killing Of The UnitedHealthcare CEO
Insurance companies often engage in systemic delays and denials of justified claims, forcing claimants into litigation.
FTC accuses data brokers of improperly selling location info
The FTC settled with data brokerages for selling sensitive location data without consent, highlighting consumer privacy violations.
FTC Says Data Brokers Unlawfully Tracked Protesters and US Military Personnel
The FTC is taking action against data brokers for illegally trafficking sensitive location data.
Swipe right on data privacy: What tech companies can learn about consent from dating apps
AI's rise has complicated data privacy, often defaulting consumers to opt-in and offering confusing opt-out processes.
'I gave my DNA to a testing company - then it vanished'
Customers of Atlas Biomed are left in the dark regarding their sensitive data after the company stopped trading.
State Legislatures Are The Frontline for Tech Policy: 2024 in Review
State lawmakers are increasingly influential in shaping technology and innovation policy in the U.S.
Automakers excoriated by Senators for fighting right-to-repair
Senators urge automakers to support the right-to-repair movement, emphasizing consumer data protection and fair access to repairs from independent outlets.
FTC accuses data brokers of improperly selling location info
The FTC settled with data brokerages for selling sensitive location data without consent, highlighting consumer privacy violations.
FTC Says Data Brokers Unlawfully Tracked Protesters and US Military Personnel
The FTC is taking action against data brokers for illegally trafficking sensitive location data.
Swipe right on data privacy: What tech companies can learn about consent from dating apps
AI's rise has complicated data privacy, often defaulting consumers to opt-in and offering confusing opt-out processes.
'I gave my DNA to a testing company - then it vanished'
Customers of Atlas Biomed are left in the dark regarding their sensitive data after the company stopped trading.
State Legislatures Are The Frontline for Tech Policy: 2024 in Review
State lawmakers are increasingly influential in shaping technology and innovation policy in the U.S.
Automakers excoriated by Senators for fighting right-to-repair
Senators urge automakers to support the right-to-repair movement, emphasizing consumer data protection and fair access to repairs from independent outlets.
Modern cars collect and share extensive data, raising privacy concerns for users.
Senators are pushing for investigations into car manufacturers' data sharing practices.
California proposed bills to better protect domestic abuse survivors from vehicle tracking.
Can the Restaurant Reservation Anti-Piracy Act Finally Fix Reservations?
Governor Kathy Hochul's law addresses bot-driven reservation scams to ensure fair access to popular restaurants.
California'slemonlawchanges mean fewer protections for car buyers
California's new lemon law may confuse consumers purchasing faulty vehicles beginning in 2025 due to new regulations and a recent Supreme Court ruling.
Consumer groups say new law will hurt concert ticket buyers and sellers
Consumer groups argue that new legislation could cement Live Nation's monopoly by restricting ticket transferability, harming competition.
What has happened to the Right to Repair?
Right to Repair empowers consumers to repair purchased products and challenges the practice of built-in obsolescence.
Cars (and Drivers): 2024 Year in Review
Modern cars collect and share extensive data, raising privacy concerns for users.
Senators are pushing for investigations into car manufacturers' data sharing practices.
California proposed bills to better protect domestic abuse survivors from vehicle tracking.
Can the Restaurant Reservation Anti-Piracy Act Finally Fix Reservations?
Governor Kathy Hochul's law addresses bot-driven reservation scams to ensure fair access to popular restaurants.
California'slemonlawchanges mean fewer protections for car buyers
California's new lemon law may confuse consumers purchasing faulty vehicles beginning in 2025 due to new regulations and a recent Supreme Court ruling.
Consumer groups say new law will hurt concert ticket buyers and sellers
Consumer groups argue that new legislation could cement Live Nation's monopoly by restricting ticket transferability, harming competition.
What has happened to the Right to Repair?
Right to Repair empowers consumers to repair purchased products and challenges the practice of built-in obsolescence.
Exclusive | NYC woman sues Arby's for 'deceptively' cutting portions, but not prices: 'Greedflation'
A Queens woman is leading a class action lawsuit against Arby's for reducing portion sizes of fries and drinks without adjusting prices or notifying customers.
Bay Area parent sues California company for selling illegal e-bikes
Super73's e-bikes may violate California law, leading to a lawsuit by a Fairfax resident seeking class action status.
New California Law Will Help Keep Most Medical Debt Off Credit Reports | KQED
California's new law protects patients from having medical debt reported to credit agencies, reducing long-term financial burdens and inaccuracies in billing.
Bay Area parent sues California company for selling illegal e-bikes
Super73's e-bikes may violate California law, leading to a lawsuit by a Fairfax resident seeking class action status.
New California Law Will Help Keep Most Medical Debt Off Credit Reports | KQED
California's new law protects patients from having medical debt reported to credit agencies, reducing long-term financial burdens and inaccuracies in billing.
New York passed a law targeting bots that scoop up restaurant reservations to combat the black market.
Central London pub adds 2 surcharge to pints ordered after 10pm
O'Neills pub implements controversial surge pricing for drinks after 10pm, raising costs without clear menu signage, leading to accusations of exploitation.
Why Making Dinner Reservations Might Get Easier
New York passed a law targeting bots that scoop up restaurant reservations to combat the black market.
Central London pub adds 2 surcharge to pints ordered after 10pm
O'Neills pub implements controversial surge pricing for drinks after 10pm, raising costs without clear menu signage, leading to accusations of exploitation.
SF homeowner spent $42K to appeal Liberty Mutual's non-renewal but it didn't work. Here's why
Insurance companies are using potentially inaccurate aerial footage as justification for non-renewals, leading to financial burdens for homeowners.
Barclays faces blow over car finance mis-selling as court upholds ombudsman ruling
Barclays lost a key legal challenge that may lead to extensive compensation claims for mis-sold car finance loans.
The High Court decision strengthens consumer rights against mis-selling practices.
The ruling could result in significant financial implications for UK lenders.
Campaigners urge high court to block 3bn Thames Water bailout
Campaigners oppose the £3bn bailout of Thames Water, arguing it unfairly burdens households with high costs due to the company's financial mismanagement.
Report: AT&T, Verizon aren't notifying most victims of Chinese call-records hack
Telecom companies can choose not to notify customers about data breaches if they determine no harm is likely, raising concerns about consumer transparency and trust.
The FTC's Social Media Data Practices Report Is a House of Cards Built on False Assumptions and Unsubstantiated Claims
The FTC's report on social media companies' data practices misrepresents standard data collection as surveillance, leading to confusion about ethical marketing.
Man Applied Fair And Handsome For 3 Weeks With No Result; Emami Fined 15 Lakh For Misleading Ads
Emami Limited was fined ₹15 lakh for misleading advertisements of its 'Fair and Handsome' cream promising skin lightening effects within three weeks.
NZXT responded to the Flex PC rental program controversy, but it's not over yet
NZXT acknowledges mistakes in its Flex PC rental program and promises to improve transparency after being criticized by Gamers Nexus.
'A takeaway is charging me a deposit fee for drink cans that cannot be recycled. Is this legal?'
Consumers should be cautious of non-compliant drink containers that cannot be recycled and that businesses may charge deposits on.
Pete Buttigieg on Airlines, Passenger Protections and Travel Advice
Pete Buttigieg enhanced airline passenger rights, increased penalties on airlines, and faced significant challenges during his time as Secretary of Transportation.
MPs question Rogers CEO over contracts customers call unfair and misleading | CBC News
Tony Staffieri faced criticism for Rogers Communications' price increase practices during a parliamentary hearing.
Traveling for Thanksgiving? Here's your survival guide to record-breaking crowds
Thanksgiving travel is projected to reach nearly 80 million Americans, causing potential record-breaking traffic and airport crowding.
New regulations require airlines to automatically issue refunds for significant travel disruptions.
Key Issues in Mis-Sold Loans and Hire Purchase Agreements with Black Horse Finance
Mis-sold loans can trap consumers in unfavorable contracts due to misleading information and hidden terms.
What to Know About the Department of Transportation's Rule That Lets You Cancel a Flight for Free
Travelers can cancel flights booked at least seven days in advance within 24 hours for a full refund, according to DOT regulations.
Smart gadgets' failure to commit to software support could be illegal, FTC warns
Smart device manufacturers may be violating the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act by not disclosing software support durations for their products.
The FTC is investigating Uber for its subscription policies
The FTC is investigating Uber's subscription practices, focusing on user consent and cancellation difficulties.
Airlines redesigned the way you choose your seat-and raked in $12.4 billion in the process
Ancillary seat fees have surged, raising ethical concerns over airlines' practices of variable pricing and consumer deception. Customers now face a complex booking process.
Taylor Swift Fans Sue Ticketmaster for Price Gouging
The US DOJ's antitrust lawsuit seeks to dismantle Ticketmaster and Live Nation's alleged monopoly, reflecting widespread frustrations over ticket pricing and access.
A 'potato cartel' conspired to make your frozen fries 47% more expensive, lawsuits claim
Frozen potato producers face class action lawsuits for allegedly fixing prices while consumers deal with rising grocery costs.
Taylor Swift Fans Sue Ticketmaster for Price Gouging
The US DOJ's antitrust lawsuit seeks to dismantle Ticketmaster and Live Nation's alleged monopoly, reflecting widespread frustrations over ticket pricing and access.
A 'potato cartel' conspired to make your frozen fries 47% more expensive, lawsuits claim
Frozen potato producers face class action lawsuits for allegedly fixing prices while consumers deal with rising grocery costs.
A Brooklyn woman was wrongly deemed dead by the government. 2 years later, she's still haunted by the error.
Government mistakenly declares thousands of people deceased annually, causing significant financial distress and complicating access to benefits.
CA insurance commissioner responds to criticism over lack of transparency, accountability
California's insurance crisis is prompting calls for accountability from Insurance Commissioner Riccardo Lara amid rising premiums and lack of transparency.
What Is Skiplagging?' Meet the Man Unearthing Cheap Travel Hacks.
Skiplagging can significantly reduce airfare costs for travelers who navigate flight pricing intricacies effectively.
Aldi accused of misleading' higher-welfare chicken claim with M&S-style labels
Aldi faces criticism for misleading chicken welfare labeling while claiming to improve conditions, unlike competitors Marks & Spencer and Waitrose who follow stricter standards.
How to buy a Birkin bag: The Hermes exclusivity that's driving shoppers to sue
Hermès Birkin bags symbolize luxury but are deliberately hard to obtain, leading to consumer frustration and legal actions.
'I thought I was on hidden camera' - confusion after shoppers asked to buy minimum of two items at Rituals in Kildare Village
Rituals enforces a minimum purchase policy requiring customers to buy at least two items during their visit.