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You Own It, But Can't Fix It
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You Own It, But Can't Fix It

From VCRs to John Deere tractors, the right-to-repair battle traces back to a 1998 copyright law never meant to lock your dishwasher. Here's how it happened.

4 Million Tesla Owners Just Got Left Behind
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4 Million Tesla Owners Just Got Left Behind

Elon Musk confirmed on Tesla's Q1 2026 earnings call that Hardware 3 vehicles will never receive unsupervised Full Self-Driving — locking out millions who paid for the feature.

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Doyun Han
Your HP Printer Just Rejected Your Ink
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Your HP Printer Just Rejected Your Ink

HP's Dynamic Security firmware updates block third-party ink cartridges—and now that practice may violate the EPEAT 2.0 environmental certification HP itself applied for.

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Doyun Han
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Sony Is Testing Different Prices for the Same Game
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Sony Is Testing Different Prices for the Same Game

Sony's PlayStation Store has been quietly A/B testing personalized game prices across 150+ titles in 68 regions. Is dynamic pricing coming to gaming — and what does that mean for players?

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Doyun Han
When Utility Bills Drive Americans to the Streets
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When Utility Bills Drive Americans to the Streets

Rising electricity rates across America are sparking unprecedented protests as frustrated consumers demand answers from obscure regulatory agencies. What this grassroots movement reveals about energy policy.

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Doyun Han
The $6 Billion Question: Should Drug Ads Disappear from Your TV?
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The $6 Billion Question: Should Drug Ads Disappear from Your TV?

As US officials move to restrict pharmaceutical advertising, new research reveals the complex tradeoffs between consumer choice and medical oversight in America's unique drug marketing landscape.

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Minho Choi
The Hidden Tax on Your Everyday Purchases
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The Hidden Tax on Your Everyday Purchases

Six types of hidden fees are quietly draining household budgets worldwide. From resort fees to subscription traps, here's how companies profit from pricing opacity.

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Seoyeon Park
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When AI Became David's Slingshot Against Goliath
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When AI Became David's Slingshot Against Goliath

A family used AI to slash a $270,000 medical bill to $32,000, revealing how artificial intelligence is reshaping power dynamics in bureaucratic battles.

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Minho Choi
Amazon's $309M Settlement: When Returns Go Wrong
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Amazon's $309M Settlement: When Returns Go Wrong

Amazon settles billion-dollar class action over refund failures. As consumers receive compensation, questions emerge about Big Tech accountability and the true cost of broken promises.

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Doyun Han
Amazon's $1B Settlement Exposes the Hidden Cost of 'Free' Returns
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Amazon's $1B Settlement Exposes the Hidden Cost of 'Free' Returns

Amazon settles class-action lawsuit over return processing errors for over $1 billion, revealing the true cost behind 'free, hassle-free' return promises in e-commerce.

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Doyun Han
Fake online reviews business response: The Battle for Digital Truth 2026
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Fake online reviews business response: The Battle for Digital Truth 2026

Explore the fake online reviews business response and how owners are fighting back. Learn tips to spot bots and bought reviews in 2026.

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Minho Choi
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Smart home router showing digital vulnerabilities through binary code
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Defusing Ticking Time Bombs: Massachusetts IoT Software Update Disclosure Bills

Massachusetts lawmakers have introduced bills requiring IoT manufacturers to disclose software update end dates. Learn how this Massachusetts IoT software update disclosure aims to protect consumers.

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Doyun Han
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