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Utilities seek record $18 billion in rate hikes, squeezing U.S. consumers

Consumers are unlikely to see any relief in gas and electric bills as utilities proposed more than $18 billion in rate hikes across the country over the first half of the year. The consumer advocacy group PowerLines reported that utilities asked regulator

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indianacapitalchronicle.com·Business by Flipboard·1d ago·3 min read

Why Owning Your Video Games Matters More in the Digital Age

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Square Enix Faces Backlash for Charging Full Price for Octopath Traveler Switch 2 Upgrades

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Sony to end physical PlayStation game production by 2028, raising digital ownership concerns

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Consumer Reports: Uber and Lyft may be using AI to personalize pricing beyond surge pricing

Popular rideshare apps Uber and Lyft are charging customers in the same area for the same routes different prices, according to Consumer Reports.

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bgr.com·Tech by Flipboard·10d ago·2 min read

The DayQuil grift: How overpriced combo cold meds put consumers at risk

The combo drug grift is dangerous

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theargumentmag.com·Hacker News: Front Page·10d ago·10 min read

Advocacy Group Urges Federal Reserve to Block Predatory Lenders Enova and OppFi from Acquiring National Banks

Predatory lenders Enova International and Opportunity Financial, known as OppFi, are trying to acquire national banks. They are attempting to gain the power to override state interest-rate protections and spread triple-digit loans across the country. E

financepoliticsbanking regulationactionnetwork.org·Business by Flipboard·11d ago·4 min read

Advocacy Group Urges Federal Reserve to Block Enova and OppFi Bank Acquisitions Over Predatory Lending Concerns

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actionnetwork.org13d ago

Sony to End Physical PlayStation Game Discs by 2028, Shifting to Digital-Only Sales

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change.org13d ago

AirKaren: Free AI tool that automates customer service complaints, starting with airlines

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Product Hunt13d ago

Sony to End Physical PlayStation Game Discs by 2028, Sparking Consumer Rights Concerns

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Report finds federal food recall system failing to notify consumers in a timely manner

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foodsafetynews.com16d ago

Why digital "purchases" are revocable licenses — and physical media remains true ownership

Why physical media matters: an argument for owning what you can hold.

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dervis.de19d ago

The design flaw making most portable air conditioners inefficient — and the simple fix

Efficiency ratings on portable air conditioners don’t give consumers the full picture, and one type of aircon unit is so inefficient that it should be banned, says Michael Le Page

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newscientist.com·Tech by Flipboard·19d ago·7 min read

Nvidia RTX 5090 Founders Edition destroyed by melted 12VHPWR connector — author argues design flaw, not user error

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club386.com24d ago

Google to Require Central Registration for Android App Development Starting September 2026

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keepandroidopen.org1mo ago

Utility CEO Compensation Criticized as Consumers Face Rate Hikes and Shutoffs

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actionnetwork.org1mo ago

AI Shopping Assistants Prioritize Sponsored Products Over Consumer Savings

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thewalrus.ca1mo ago

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Utilities seek record $18 billion in rate hikes, squeezing U.S. consumers

Why Owning Your Video Games Matters More in the Digital Age

Square Enix Faces Backlash for Charging Full Price for Octopath Traveler Switch 2 Upgrades

Sony to end physical PlayStation game production by 2028, raising digital ownership concerns

Consumer Reports: Uber and Lyft may be using AI to personalize pricing beyond surge pricing

The DayQuil grift: How overpriced combo cold meds put consumers at risk

Advocacy Group Urges Federal Reserve to Block Predatory Lenders Enova and OppFi from Acquiring National Banks

Advocacy Group Urges Federal Reserve to Block Enova and OppFi Bank Acquisitions Over Predatory Lending Concerns

Sony to End Physical PlayStation Game Discs by 2028, Shifting to Digital-Only Sales

AirKaren: Free AI tool that automates customer service complaints, starting with airlines

Sony to End Physical PlayStation Game Discs by 2028, Sparking Consumer Rights Concerns

Report finds federal food recall system failing to notify consumers in a timely manner

Why digital "purchases" are revocable licenses — and physical media remains true ownership

The design flaw making most portable air conditioners inefficient — and the simple fix

Nvidia RTX 5090 Founders Edition destroyed by melted 12VHPWR connector — author argues design flaw, not user error

Google to Require Central Registration for Android App Development Starting September 2026

Utility CEO Compensation Criticized as Consumers Face Rate Hikes and Shutoffs

AI Shopping Assistants Prioritize Sponsored Products Over Consumer Savings