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Smart Fridge Software Support Ends, Leaving Consumers With 'Zombified' Appliances
Consumers are increasingly facing issues with smart appliances, particularly refrigerators, as manufacturers discontinue software updates, rendering advanced features obsolete. A Consumer Reports survey revealed that mo…
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Consumer Reports petitions probe Uber and Lyft's AI pricing
Consumer Reports has launched a petition urging federal regulators to investigate the dynamic pricing strategies employed by ride-sharing companies Uber and Lyft. The organization argues that these AI-driven pricing tac…
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Maryland bans surveillance pricing in groceries, but critics call law toothless
Maryland has enacted a law banning surveillance pricing in grocery stores, which adjusts prices based on consumer data like race and income. While a step towards consumer protection, critics argue the law is insufficien…
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Two-thirds of popular protein powders contaminated with unsafe lead levels
A recent investigation by Consumer Reports (CR) has revealed that over two-thirds of popular protein powders sold in the U.S. contain unsafe levels of lead. The study, which tested 23 different products, found that some…