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Microsoft Office 2019 and 2021 for Mac to enter view-only mode in July 2026 due to certificate expiration

Microsoft has scheduled a remote degradation of perpetually-licensed Office 2019 and 2021 for Mac and iOS, set for July 13, 2026, when a license-validation certificate expires. After this date, the apps will enter a "reduced functionality mode" where files can only be viewed but

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consumerrights.wiki·Hacker News: Front Page·1d ago·7 min read

AT&T phases out copper landlines, leaving some customers concerned about reliability of replacements

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California Assembly Passes 'Protect Our Games Act' Requiring Publishers to Maintain Games After Service Ends

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invenglobal.com2d ago

California launches DROP website letting residents block hundreds of data brokers from selling personal data

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Poll Shows Majority of Americans Across Party Lines Support Banning Surveillance Pricing

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Outer Worlds Fans Accuse Obsidian of Misleading Claims Over Free Next-Gen Upgrade

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Amazon customer loses $2,000 after two Garmin watch deliveries arrive with empty boxes

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Australian BTS fans accuse Ticketmaster of hiding ticket prices until sale, urge ACCC complaints

Australian BTS fans are accusing Ticketmaster of predatory pricing tactics for not disclosing ticket prices before the presale and general sale for the K-pop group's 2027 Australian tour dates. Fans have been urged to file formal complaints with the Australian Competition and Con

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theguardian.com·📰 News·4d ago·5 min read

California bill would force game publishers to provide offline patches or refunds after server shutdowns

A bill advancing in California would require game publishers to offer either an "independent" play patch or refunds when they shut down online servers for live-service games. The bill aims to prevent publishers from rendering purchased games unplayable after server shutdowns. SKG

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arstechnica.com·Hacker News: Front Page·16d ago·2 min read

Bambu Lab accused of violating open source principles with cloud-dependent printer controls

The article criticizes Bambu Lab for allegedly violating the open source social contract by pushing cloud-dependent features and restricting user control over their purchased hardware. The author describes taking technical measures (firewall blocking, firmware freezing, switching to OrcaSlicer) to maintain local control of their P1S printer. The piece argues that Bambu Lab's actions represent a betrayal of the open source community that helped build their ecosystem, and warns against the trend of manufacturers taking away user autonomy through firmware updates and cloud requirements.

Opiniontechnologyopen sourceconsumer rightsjeffgeerling.com·Hacker News: Front Page·19d ago·5 min read

German Tourist Awarded $1,200 After Greek Resort Failed to Provide Pool Lounge Chairs

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People.com20d ago

Maryland Becomes First State to Ban AI-Driven Dynamic Pricing in Grocery Stores

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The New York Times29d ago

From Fixed Pricing to Surveillance Pricing: How Personal Data Threatens Market Transparency

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lpeproject.org1mo ago

Tesla Tells HW3 Owner to "Be Patient" After 7 Years of Waiting for Full Self-Driving

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electrek.co1mo ago

Japan's NaviDial (0570) Phone Service: How Legacy Numbers Charge Callers for Public Services

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tokyodev.com1mo ago

United Airlines Updates Policy: Passengers Must Use Headphones for Audio Content or Face Removal

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cnn.com2mo ago

Smartphones as Desktop Computers: The Ownership Rights Debate in Modern Computing

The article discusses how modern smartphones like the iPhone are essentially full computers capable of running desktop operating systems, using the announcement of Apple's new MacBook Neo as a catalyst. The author notes that the MacBook Neo uses the same A18 Pro chip found in the

Insighttechnologypersonalconsumer rightsmedhir.com·Hacker News: Front Page·2mo ago·5 min read

Hisense TVs Display Intrusive Ads During Basic Operations Like Input Switching and Channel Changes

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tomshardware.com2mo ago