The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently criticized Microsoft for its decision to raise the price of its popular subscription service, Xbox Game Pass. In a statement, the FTC accused Microsoft of causing “exactly the sort of consumer harm from the merger” that it had anticipated. This move by the tech giant has raised concerns among… Continue reading FTC calls out Microsoft for its Xbox Game Pass price hike, says its “exactly the sort of consumer harm from the merger” it expected
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Senators want YouTube investigated over showing targeted ads to kids, again
A group of lawmakers are calling on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate YouTube’s practices of showing targeted ads to children in violation of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). This is not the first time this has been raised; senators urged the FTC in 2019 regarding the same issue. Sen. Ed Markey… Continue reading Senators want YouTube investigated over showing targeted ads to kids, again
Twitter exposes secrets, FTC clamps down on review hijackers and Android 14 arrives
As the world turns to social media, so too do people’s secrets and scandalous stories. Recently, Twitter has been at the center of many controversies, leading the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to clamp down in a major way. Meanwhile, Android 14 is here and comes with a variety of new features for users. Twitter has… Continue reading Twitter exposes secrets, FTC clamps down on review hijackers and Android 14 arrives
Congressional Republicans subpoena the FTC for asking Twitter too many questions
In recent days, congressional Republicans have issued a subpoena to the Federal Trade Commission for what they call “overly intrusive questions” during Twitter’s antitrust investigation. The subpoena, sent to the FTC late last week, comes after a series of hearings and other inquiries conducted by the agency into the world’s largest tech companies. It specifically… Continue reading Congressional Republicans subpoena the FTC for asking Twitter too many questions
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has ordered supplement maker Maven Labs to pay a $600,000 fine in what is described as the first case involving hijacked Amazon reviews. The FTC alleged that Maven Labs misled consumers by using fake Amazon reviews – a tactic known as ‘astroturfing’. The commission alleged that Maven Labs used fake… Continue reading orders supplement
FTC proposes new rule to make it easier to cancel free trials and subscriptions
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently proposed a new rule to ensure that consumers have a clear and easy process to cancel free trials and subscriptions. This proposed rule is a pro-consumer effort, as it seeks to provide more transparency and clarity so consumers can make informed decisions. Under this proposed rule, businesses would be… Continue reading FTC proposes new rule to make it easier to cancel free trials and subscriptions
FTC Wants to End the Hell That Is Trying to Cancel a Free Trial or Subscription
It has long been a complaint in consumer circles that cancelling a free trial or subscription can often seem like a long battle, with companies using lengthy and complicated procedures to make it difficult for customers to be released from a service they don’t necessarily want. Now, the Federal Trade Commission is hoping to end… Continue reading FTC Wants to End the Hell That Is Trying to Cancel a Free Trial or Subscription
The FTC wants to ban those tough-to-cancel gym and cable subscriptions
In a bid to protect consumers from difficult and expensive cancellation fees, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is proposing a ban on tough-to-cancel gym and cable subscriptions. It’s no secret that many gym members and cable subscription holders find it tough to cancel their memberships. Whether it’s hidden fees, long wait times on hold, or… Continue reading The FTC wants to ban those tough-to-cancel gym and cable subscriptions
BetterHelp shared customer data while promising it was private, says FTC
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced that online mental health services provider BetterHelp has agreed to pay a $4 million settlement to resolve charges that it shared customer data while promising it was private. The FTC alleges that BetterHelp promised its users that the platform was secure and their personal data was private,… Continue reading BetterHelp shared customer data while promising it was private, says FTC
FTC’s new Office of Technology will help mop up tech ‘oozing with snake oil’
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced the establishment of an Office of Technology Research and Investigation, aimed at providing regulatory oversight of the rapidly evolving technology industry. This move represents a step forward in safeguarding the public from potential harm caused by the prevalence of deceptive and fraudulent business practices surrounding technological advances. The… Continue reading FTC’s new Office of Technology will help mop up tech ‘oozing with snake oil’