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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.
香港消费者委员会呼吁企业改善对长者客户的支援服务，在过去三年收到逾9200宗长者投诉。投诉于2024年达到高峰，达3827宗。个中一个个案涉及一名长者妇女花费数十万港元于美容治疗。
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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.
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