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Adobe settles lawsuit over difficult subscription cancellations
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Adobe has agreed to a $75 million settlement with the US Department of Justice to resolve a 2024 lawsuit alleging that the company made it hard for customers to cancel subscriptions. The deal includes another $75 million in free services for qualifying customers. Adobe denies any wrongdoing but says it has improved its processes.
The consumer rights group Stop Killing Games has joined efforts against age verification requirements in gaming and online services. It argues these measures threaten game preservation and community projects without addressing root causes of harm.
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Preorders for FromSoftware's Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition began on Thursday for the Nintendo Switch 2, priced at $80 with no confirmed release date. The version includes the base game and Shadow of the Erdtree DLC but uses a Game-Key Card, sparking backlash over lack of true physical ownership. Gamers worry about potential delisting, echoing broader consumer concerns.
Hong Kong’s Consumer Council has called on businesses to improve services for elderly customers after receiving more than 9,200 complaints over the past three years. The number peaked at 3,827 in 2024. One case involved a woman who spent hundreds of thousands of Hong Kong dollars on beauty treatments.
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As the 2026 academic year nears, the Competition Commission highlights how exclusive supply deals inflate costs for school uniforms and stationery, burdening families financially. Parents report spending hundreds on basic items, with prices varying widely between retailers and school suppliers. The commission urges schools to adopt competitive practices to ease the strain.
Brazil's Central Bank has abandoned plans to regulate Pix Parcelado in the short term, following previous delays. The decision was announced on December 4 at the Pix Forum in Brasília. While banks can continue offering the service, the name 'Pix Parcelado' has been banned.
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Google will launch a cheaper version of YouTube Premium without music streaming in South Korea. The move follows an antitrust probe by the Fair Trade Commission and aims to enhance consumer choice. The new service will coexist with existing subscriptions.
Colorado committee advances bill exempting critical infrastructure from right-to-repair law
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tirsdag d. 16. december 2025, 04.34FTC amends Uber lawsuit with 21 states over subscription practices
torsdag d. 11. december 2025, 00.22Jeep and Kia recalls address safety defects in South Africa
tirsdag d. 9. december 2025, 01.302026 budget plans closure of France’s national consumer institute