Portal:Products

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Tracking the tricks, traps, and terms of modern consumer goods

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This portal highlights products and categories that raise red flags for consumer rights; from privacy-invading smart devices and deceptive health supplements to over-engineered DRM-laden tools. Learn how everyday purchases are designed to extract value and limit user control.

Did You Know?

• Instant Pot disables third-party parts via firmware.
• Smart TVs track your viewing habits even when idle.
• Keurig 2.0 reads DRM codes on coffee pods.

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Action cameras (4 C)

Alarm systems (1 C)

AquaTru carafe water purifier (1 P)

Cameras (1 C)

Computer Monitors (1 C)

Computers (1 C)

E-bikes (empty)

E-readers (1 C)

Earphones (3 C)

Google OnHub (1 P)

Handheld gaming consoles (4 C)

Home appliances (2 C, 2 P)

Laptops (2 C)

Lighting (1 C)

Printers (1 C)

Smart speakers (1 C)

Smart TVs (6 C)

Smartphones (4 C)

Smartwatches (2 C)

VR headsets (2 C)

Adobe Lightroom: Perpetual to Subscription Transition

HP Instant Ink

Microsoft Office 365

Spotify Car Thing

Switch Game Key-Card

Thermaltake CyberChair E500 spare parts policy

VRChat

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An example of manipulative product design ("dark patterns")

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