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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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wcpo.com1d ago

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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bit.ly2d ago

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

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bgr.com2d ago

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

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thegamer.com3d ago

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

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New York en New Jersey dagen FIFA voor de rechter om WK-ticketverkoop

De procureurs-generaal van New York en New Jersey hebben de FIFA gedagvaard in een onderzoek naar de verkoop van WK-tickets, twee weken voor de start van het wereldkampioenschap voetbal. Fans zouden mogelijk misleid zijn over de locatie van stoelen bij ticketaankopen, en de FIFA

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rtl.nl·📰 News·4d ago·2 min read

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

Belgian consumer rights: When unpaid invoices expire after 1 year

This article explains Belgian consumer rights regarding unpaid invoices. If a seller or company forgets to send an invoice, the consumer is not obligated to notify them. For everyday consumer goods, a merchant has up to 1 year after sale or delivery to demand payment, after which

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vrtnws.be·📰 News·4d ago·5 min read

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

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arstechnica.com16d ago

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

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Jeff Geerling19d ago

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

The article examines Japan's NaviDial (0570) phone service, which charges callers 33 yen per minute from mobile phones despite often being used for public services like human rights hotlines. This creates a significant financial burden, as the hourly cost exceeds Japan's minimum

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tokyodev.com·Hacker News: Front Page·1mo ago·13 min read

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

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cnn.com2mo ago