Month: April 2023
FTC cracks down on Amazon ‘review hijacking’ with $600,000 fine
The Federal Trade Commission has levied its first fine against a company for “review hijacking” on Amazon, or the act of repurposing reviews from another product in order to deceive users. The Bountiful Company, which makes Nature’s Bounty vitamins and other supplements, is accused of artificially inflating the number of…
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Uber will fund an e-bike buy-back program to help combat battery fires
Uber says it will fund an e-bike buy-back program for delivery workers in New York City in a bid to get fire-prone batteries off the streets. The company also said it would support an additional fee on food deliveries to help workers afford safer options. The announcement comes amid a…
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The best air fryers for 2023
Are you tempted by an air fryer, but fear you might just get another ill-fated kitchen gadget that takes up space in your tiny kitchen? We’re here to help you out. The air fryer, which comes in several different shapes and sizes, can be a versatile addition to many kitchens,…
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8 Best Apple AirPods Cases (2023): Retro, Quirky, and Spam
From a can of Spam to a retro cell phone, these are our favorite ways to disguise (and protect) Apple’s wireless earbuds. Source
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14 Best Laptop Stands (2023): Adjustable, Portable, and More
Raising your computer screen is a simple fix for healthier posture. Source
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After 100 games, indie collective Sokpop wants to make 100 more
When indie video game development collective Sokpop finished its 100th game, it took a while for the achievement to sink in. “It felt like, ‘Woah, we made 100 games. How did this happen?’” says Tijmen Tio, one-fourth of the group alongside Aran Koning, Ruben Naus, and Tom van den Boogaart.…
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