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28 August 2025
- 22:0522:05, 28 August 2025 HP: Systemic DRM and Firmware Lockouts (hist | edit) [4,714 bytes] Hirov.xyz (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== HP: Systemic DRM and Firmware Lockouts== HP is widely recognized for applying digital rights management (DRM) measures to its consumer inkjet and laser printers, systematically blocking the use of third-party cartridges via firmware “dynamic security” updates. These updates have repeatedly disabled printers for users attempting to use non-HP branded consumables, and in some cases, affected official HP cartridges after updates. Numerous class-action lawsuits have...")
- 17:4917:49, 28 August 2025 Sevenhugs Smart Remote products discontinuation (hist | edit) [6,880 bytes] LetMeFixTheDangThing (talk | contribs) (Initial entry)
- 16:1716:17, 28 August 2025 Alarmy app and the problem of expensive lifetime access after switching to "freemium" subscription model. (hist | edit) [2,245 bytes] Osr (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{IncidentCargo |Company=DelightRoom |StartDate=2016-10 |EndDate=2025-08 |Status=Active |ProductLine=Smartphone App |Product=Alarmy |ArticleType=Product |Type=Exploitative pricing |Description=Alarmy app is now subscription-only, using a ludicrous $200 lifetime-access to force users. Reddit users say it once cost $2 — unverified. }} {{Ph-I-Int}} ==Background== {{Ph-I-B}} ==[Incident]== {{Ph-I-I}} ===[Company]'s response=== {{Ph-I-ComR}} ==Lawsuit== {{Ph...")
- 14:2614:26, 28 August 2025 Kia (hist | edit) [3,359 bytes] Morphior (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{CompanyCargo |Founded=1944-06-09 |Industry=Automotive |ParentCompany=Hyundai Motor Company |Type=Public |Website=kia.com |Description=Kia Corporation is a South Korean multinational automobile manufacturer headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. }} {{Ph-C-Int}} ==Consumer-impact summary== {{Ph-C-CIS}} ==Incidents== {{Ph-C-Inc}} This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [...")
- 13:5213:52, 28 August 2025 LAN (hist | edit) [38 bytes] AnotherConsumerRightsPerson (talk | contribs) (How was this not a redirect before…) Tag: New redirect
- 13:3013:30, 28 August 2025 LLM (hist | edit) [168 bytes] AnotherConsumerRightsPerson (talk | contribs) (Redirected page to Artificial intelligence) Tag: New redirect
- 12:5012:50, 28 August 2025 Polestar locks performance update behind a paywall (hist | edit) [2,541 bytes] Gundin34 (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{IncidentCargo |Company=Polestar |StartDate=2021 |Status=Active |Product=Polestar 2 |ArticleType=Product |Type=Digital restrictions |Description=Polestar locks horsepower upgrade behind a paywall }} {{Ph-I-Int}} ==Background== {{Ph-I-B}} ==[Incident]== {{Ph-I-I}} ===[Company]'s response=== {{Ph-I-ComR}} ==Lawsuit== {{Ph-I-L}} ==Consumer response== {{Ph-I-ConR}} ==References== {{reflist}} {{Ph-I-C}}")
- 12:3112:31, 28 August 2025 Polestar 2 (hist | edit) [865 bytes] Gundin34 (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{ProductCargo |Company=Polestar |ReleaseYear=2020 |InProduction=Yes |ArticleType=Product |Website=https://www.polestar.com/us/polestar-2/ |Description=The Polestar 2 is a 5 door liftback, battery powered electric car produced by Polestar. }} {{Ph-C-Int}} ==Consumer-impact summary== {{Ph-C-CIS}} ==Incidents== {{Ph-C-Inc}} This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents related to this product. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the :Category:{{PAGEN...")
- 12:2612:26, 28 August 2025 Sideloading (hist | edit) [736 bytes] Beanie Bo (talk | contribs) (created page) Tag: Visual edit
- 12:2012:20, 28 August 2025 Polestar (hist | edit) [1,331 bytes] Gundin34 (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{CompanyCargo |Founded=2017 |Industry=Automotive |Type=Public |Website=https://www.polestar.com/ |Description=Polestar Automotive Holding UK PLC, or Polestar, is a Swedish automotive manufacturer that produces electric cars. }} {{Ph-C-Int}} ==Consumer-impact summary== {{Ph-C-CIS}} ==Incidents== {{Ph-C-Inc}} This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the :Category:{{FULLPA...")
- 10:1210:12, 28 August 2025 Jailbreak (hist | edit) [1,598 bytes] Ctk411 (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{Stub}} '''Jailbreaking''' (also known as '''rooting''') is the act of gaining control of the software on a device.<ref>{{Cite web |title=JAILBREAK Definition & Meaning {{!}} Dictionary.com |url=https://www.dictionary.com/browse/jailbreak |url-status=live}}</ref> ==Reasons to jailbreak== Jailbreaking enables users to install unsigned applications and tweak functionality of the OS.<ref>{{Cite web | title = FAQ {{!}} iOS Guide |url=https://ios.cfw.guide/faq/ |url-status...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 09:2609:26, 28 August 2025 Digital Infrastructure Inc. (hist | edit) [890 bytes] Kewaii (talk | contribs) (Added DIMO Company)
- 07:3307:33, 28 August 2025 BTicino/Legrand/Netatmo Zigbee devices refuse to connect to third-party gateways (hist | edit) [2,995 bytes] DreamingCodes (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{IncidentCargo |Company=Legrand, BTicino, Netatmo |Status=Active |ProductLine=BTicino/Legrand/Netatmo zigbee devices |ArticleType=Product |Type=Anticompetitive Behavior |Description=Devices from Legrand and its subsidiaries refuse to connect unless they receive a special code during pairing to confirm it's a Legrand gateway }} {{Ph-I-Int}} ==Background== {{Ph-I-B}} ==[Incident]== {{Ph-I-I}} ===[Company]'s response=== {{Ph-I-ComR}} ==Lawsuit== {{Ph-I-L}}...")
- 00:3300:33, 28 August 2025 Texas Instruments (hist | edit) [3,836 bytes] JackFromWisconsin (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{CompanyCargo |Founded=1930 |Industry=Information Technology, Technology, Manufacturing |Type=Public |Website=https://www.ti.com/ |Description=American multinational semiconductor company }} {{Ph-C-Int}} ==Consumer-impact summary== {{Ph-C-CIS}} ==Incidents== {{Ph-C-Inc}} This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{FULLPAGENAME}}|{{PAGENAME}} category]]. ==...")
- 00:0600:06, 28 August 2025 Broadcom Inc. (hist | edit) [4,451 bytes] King icebear (talk | contribs) (First initial page, feel free to reformat add on or change :)) Tag: Visual edit
27 August 2025
- 23:3223:32, 27 August 2025 Razer (hist | edit) [2,378 bytes] 109.79.101.221 (talk) (These laptops are prone to battery and component level failure. Razer has acknowledged the battery problem, but refuses to sell their OEM batteries to customers either directly or via third party sellers.) originally created as "Razer laptop replacement parts"
- 23:2623:26, 27 August 2025 Wallbox Quasar (hist | edit) [5,476 bytes] 18107 (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{ProductLineCargo |Company=Wallbox |InProduction=No |ArticleType=Product |Category=Hardware |Website=https://wallbox.com/ |Description=A DC bi-directional electric car charger. }} {{Ph-C-Int}} ==Consumer-impact summary== {{Ph-C-CIS}} ==Incidents== {{Ph-C-Inc}} This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents related to this product line. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{PAGENAME}}|{{PAGENAME}} category]]. ===Example inciden...")
- 22:0722:07, 27 August 2025 PCIe power connector design linked to melting GPU cables (hist | edit) [4,278 bytes] SinexTitan (talk | contribs) (Created page with "12VHPWR and its revision 12V-2x6 (H++) are modern PCIe power connector standards published by the [https://wikipedia.org/wiki/PCI-SIG PCI-SIG] that aim to deliver more power to PCIe devices such as GPUs but in a smaller foorprint than the older PCIe 6- and 8-pin connectors.{{Citation needed}} Since 12VHPWR's debut on Nvidia's RTX 40-series GPUs,<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Burke |first=Steve |last2=Lathan |first2=Patrick |last3=Makhnovets |first3=Vitalii |last4=Colema...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched originally created as "12VHPWR/12V-2x6"
- 07:4607:46, 27 August 2025 Visa (hist | edit) [3,572 bytes] LearningAboutWorld (talk | contribs) (Page creation)
26 August 2025
- 21:0121:01, 26 August 2025 Google plans to restrict sideloading of Android apps (hist | edit) [9,439 bytes] SciaIsHere (talk | contribs) (Created new incident page for Google sideloading article) originally created as "Google blocking sideloading of unverified Android apps"
- 16:4316:43, 26 August 2025 Customer Privacy Guide (hist | edit) [15,579 bytes] Jerry468 (talk | contribs) (A simple, yet, unfinished guide on consumer privacy, I will do it when I have time.) Tag: Visual edit
- 10:1910:19, 26 August 2025 NZ eRUC all-cars 24/7 GPS Surveillance proposal (hist | edit) [2,563 bytes] FredNZ (talk | contribs) (NZ eRUC GPS car tracking)
- 07:2307:23, 26 August 2025 SKG (hist | edit) [32 bytes] AnotherConsumerRightsPerson (talk | contribs) (Redirected page to Stop Killing Games) Tag: New redirect
- 06:4306:43, 26 August 2025 The Crew (hist | edit) [136 bytes] AnotherConsumerRightsPerson (talk | contribs) (Redirected page to Ubisoft#The Crew shutdown) Tag: New redirect
- 06:1806:18, 26 August 2025 ODF (hist | edit) [32 bytes] AnotherConsumerRightsPerson (talk | contribs) (Redirected page to Features on Demand) Tag: New redirect
- 06:1706:17, 26 August 2025 FoD (hist | edit) [32 bytes] AnotherConsumerRightsPerson (talk | contribs) (Redirected page to Features on Demand) Tag: New redirect
- 05:4005:40, 26 August 2025 Google Pixel 9 Pro camera bar separates from phone body (hist | edit) [1,636 bytes] Mynameismud (talk | contribs) (Google Pixel 9 Pro camera bar separates from phone body)
- 01:4001:40, 26 August 2025 Features on Demand (hist | edit) [8,466 bytes] Clippytron (talk | contribs) (Created this page) Tag: Visual edit
25 August 2025
- 20:3620:36, 25 August 2025 Android Developer Verification (hist | edit) [17,197 bytes] Pawke (talk | contribs) (init)
- 20:1720:17, 25 August 2025 Interchangeable parts (hist | edit) [1,519 bytes] Beanie Bo (talk | contribs) (created page) Tag: Visual edit
- 20:0720:07, 25 August 2025 Audible subsidizes its streaming plan via premium credits (hist | edit) [11,487 bytes] Fireablazin (talk | contribs) (Audible is pushing AI narration to dilute payments to authors by expanding the pool of available titles via their Kindle Unlimited program.) originally created as "Audible uses AI narration to dilute payments to Authors"
- 17:4517:45, 25 August 2025 LiveView Technologies AI Surveillance (hist | edit) [23,836 bytes] Louis (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{ProductCargo |Company=LiveView Technologies |InProduction=No |Description=AI-powered mobile surveillance towers that combine thermal imaging, behavioral analytics * audio deterrence systems for 24/7 monitoring }} {{Ph-C-Int}} ==Consumer impact summary== {{Ph-C-CIS}} ==Incidents== {{Ph-C-Inc}} This is a list of all consumer protection incidents related to this product. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the :Category:{{PAGENAME}}|{{PAGENAME}} ca...")
- 16:5416:54, 25 August 2025 Consent-or-pay (hist | edit) [12,619 bytes] Beanie Bo (talk | contribs) (Page creation) Tag: Visual edit
- 11:2811:28, 25 August 2025 BOGO (hist | edit) [35 bytes] AnotherConsumerRightsPerson (talk | contribs) (Redirected page to Buy one, get one free) Tag: New redirect
- 00:1500:15, 25 August 2025 Amazon sued for enrolling and charging customers into Audible without consent (hist | edit) [2,312 bytes] Grevious (talk | contribs) (Audible enrolled Amazon customers in Audible memberships without their knowledge or consent) originally created as "Audible enrolled Amazon customers in Audible memberships without their knowledge or consent"
24 August 2025
- 21:4121:41, 24 August 2025 ID.me (hist | edit) [10,278 bytes] Mr Pollo (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{CompanyCargo |Founded=2010 |Industry=Identity verification |Logo=ID.me.svg |Type=Private |Website=https://id.me |Description=Privately-owned identity verification service used by businesses, colleges, and government agencies. }} {{Ph-C-Int}} ==Consumer-impact summary== {{Ph-C-CIS}} ==Incidents== {{Ph-C-Inc}} This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the :Category:{{FULL...")
- 20:0720:07, 24 August 2025 Thrive Market (hist | edit) [4,051 bytes] MdotR (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{CompanyCargo |Founded=2014 |Industry=E-commerce (membership-based) |Website=https://www.thrivemarket.com/ |Description=Thrive Market is an American e-commerce membership-based retailer offering natural and organic food products. Based out of Los Angeles. }} {{Ph-C-Int}} ==Consumer-impact summary== {{Ph-C-CIS}} ==Incidents== {{Ph-C-Inc}} This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be fo...")
- 15:3915:39, 24 August 2025 Ekkorr Games - Terms of Use - User Content and User Interaction (hist | edit) [5,127 bytes] FoxInTheBox12 (talk | contribs) (On 9/3/2018 Ekkorr Games included a direct connection to a discord comminity for Endless Frontier (Mobile game). Doing so has subsequently placed the Discord under the Terms of Use of the game which permits Ekkorr to moderate, monitor, review, and record any User made Content through services provided by Ekkor, which now includes the community made, not affiliated, discord.)
- 14:4514:45, 24 August 2025 The Italian digital identity wallet only supports Google-certified Android devices (hist | edit) [11,788 bytes] Rampant-quack-painting (talk | contribs) (The design choices of the IT-Wallet make it only accessible to citizens using either the App Store (for Apple devices) or Google Play Store (for Android devices). Android users that download the app from the Play Store, cannot use the IT-Wallet anyway unless their device is Google-certified, practically forbidding the use to aftermarket OSes and other non Google-certified devices.)
- 09:4409:44, 24 August 2025 BNPL (hist | edit) [31 bytes] AnotherConsumerRightsPerson (talk | contribs) (Made redirect.) Tag: New redirect
- 09:0609:06, 24 August 2025 Spirit Airlines Obfuscates Web Check-In (hist | edit) [1,171 bytes] Erzaine (talk | contribs) (Spirit Airlines entices app download by hiding online check-in option)
- 08:5408:54, 24 August 2025 Buy one, get one free (hist | edit) [1,995 bytes] MtPenguinMonster (talk | contribs) (Created page) Tag: Visual edit
- 04:4004:40, 24 August 2025 Piefed (hist | edit) [1,022 bytes] Fierce (talk | contribs) (Created page for the Piefed Social Media Platform.)
- 02:5702:57, 24 August 2025 VidIQ (hist | edit) [1,827 bytes] JJosh888 (talk | contribs) (created article)
23 August 2025
- 19:2219:22, 23 August 2025 Flightradar24 swindles users from one time purchase to subscription model (hist | edit) [536 bytes] 2600:1011:b31d:1c86:1c84:67c8:a7b4:cda3 (talk) (flightradar24 screws over it's users that paid a one time fee to access pro version of app, then deletes app and requires previous users that had already paid for the app to sign up for a recurring membership to gold status.)
- 18:2718:27, 23 August 2025 AI (hist | edit) [37 bytes] AnotherConsumerRightsPerson (talk | contribs) (Added redirect, but there’s some policy AI articles, so we might have an issue.) Tag: New redirect
- 18:2018:20, 23 August 2025 Tesla locks horsepower behind paywall (hist | edit) [3,614 bytes] Emanuele (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Tesla''' charges $2,000 to unlock an additional 50–100 horsepower from the existing dual-motor hardware in the Model Y and Model 3, reducing its 0–60 mph acceleration time by 0.4–0.5 seconds through software changes alone. == Background == Tesla has been the pioneer car manufacturer of over-the-air (OTA) software updates, being the first ever to send one in 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Newcomb |first=Doug |last2=Lugo |first2=Ryan |date=11 Apr 2025...") Tag: Visual edit
- 16:4816:48, 23 August 2025 Glance (hist | edit) [3,660 bytes] JJosh888 (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{CompanyCargo |Founded=2019 |Industry=Artificial Intelligence |ParentCompany=InMobi |Type=Private |Website=https://glance.com/ |Description=Glance (AI) is an artifical intelligence-based software scompany. The company was founded in Bangalore in 2019. Glance is owned by InMobi. }} {{Ph-C-Int}} ==Consumer-impact summary== {{Ph-C-CIS}} ==Incidents== {{Ph-C-Inc}} This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned...")
- 14:0314:03, 23 August 2025 Visual Studio Code (hist | edit) [1,375 bytes] Cfp (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{ProductCargo |Company=Microsoft |ReleaseYear=2015 |InProduction=Yes |ArticleType=Product |Category=Software |Website=https://code.visualstudio.com }}") originally created as "Microsoft Visual Studio Code"
- 13:4313:43, 23 August 2025 Flock License Plate Readers (hist | edit) [24,441 bytes] Mr Pollo (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{ProductCargo |Company=Flock Safety |ProductLine=Flock Safety Falcon |ReleaseYear=2024 |InProduction=Yes |ArticleType=Product |Category=Cameras, Security |Logo=Flock License plate readers (LPR).png |Website=https://www.flocksafety.com/products/license-plate-readers |Description=Previously called The Falcon, the License Plate Readers records all nearby license plates for local authorities without the driver's consent. }} {{Ph-C-Int}} ==Consumer impact summary== {{Ph-...")