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In January 2021, WhatsApp announced an update to its privacy policy, set to take effect on February 8, 2021 (later delayed). Key changes to the policy included: Clarifying how WhatsApp processes…

Airzone Cloud has transitioned its previously free remote management service into a paid annual subscription model costing €48. This decision has sparked widespread backlash within the HVAC and home…

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In May 2023, ASUS removed a tool they provided for unlocking the bootloader of their Zenfone and Republic of Gamers (ROG) smartphones. This tool was mentioned in advertising to appeal to tech-savvy…

There have been several reports of anti-tempering measures that detect illegal modification on E-bikes, especially of Bosch, Yamaha, and Shimano E-bikes.[citation needed] If the E-bike detects that…

An end-user license agreement (EULA) is a legally binding contract between the licensor (often a software or technology provider) and the end user (the consumer or business licensing the product). It…

Google Chromecast is a line of digital media players developed by Google. The devices, designed as small dongles, allow users with a mobile device or personal computer to play online content on a…

The HNGRYnsite Camera was a smart refrigerator camera developed by Liebherr-Hausgeräte GmbH. It was designed to provide users with real-time images of their fridge interior, integrating with…

HP Laptop Subscription is a laptop subscription service by HP which takes device ownership out of the consumer's hands and forces the consumer to be locked into HP's terms, notable ones included…

Since December 2024, a court in Barcelona allowed La Liga (Spain's main football/soccer association) to demand blocking by Spanish ISPs of IP addresses used for illegal streaming of football matches…

After leaving the smartphone market in 2021, LG removed the ability for users to officially unlock bootloader on most existing devices. This decision makes it more difficult, if not effectively…

Life360 is a location-based social networking application developed by Life360, Inc., a San Mateo, California–based technology company. Designed primarily for families, the app enables users to share…

Nixplay is a digital picture frame brand founded in 2017 by Mark Palfreeman. In 2025, Nixplay customers lost access to features of their digital picture frame that were advertised as unlimited upon…

Peloton Interactive, Inc. is a wellness technology company specializing in connected exercise equipment and subscription-based fitness content. Headquartered in New York City, the company operates in…

PETKIT Pura Max 2 is an automatic litter box manufactured in China that connects to Wi-Fi. Users report that, upon leaving China, the company locks the device once it is connected to the internet.

Plutus is a cryptocurrency company founded in 2015 that marketed itself as a crypto cashback platform, allowing users to earn rewards in Pluton (PLU) tokens when making purchases with their Plutus…

Device deauthorization and remote disabling refers to the ability of technology companies like Apple and Microsoft to remotely lock, disable, or revoke access to consumer devices such as laptops…

Retroactive policy enforcement is a subset of the behaviors of EULA modifications after purchase. It occurs when companies or platforms introduce new rules, policies, or enforcement mechanisms and…

TracFone Wireless, Inc. is a provider of wireless prepaid service for telecommunications in the US. They are located in Miami, Florida, and was acquired by Verizon Wireless in 2021.

Urban Air Adventure Park is a children-focused indoor sports entertainment company under Unleashed Brands. It offers attractions such as ziplining, trampolines, and GoKarts. Their membership model…