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  1. What are Cargo tables?
  2. Project goals
  3. What you need to do
  4. Incidents
  5. Companies
  6. Products
  7. Product lines

Articles on this wiki contain structured data about the article's topic which is stored in a Cargo template. This data is being prepared for a browser extension that will notify users about a company's past incidents while they are shopping online. On some pages this data shows up in a box alongside the article, but on Incident pages, it is invisible. We need editors to contribute to this data by filling in missing data points and adding Cargo templates to old pages that do not have them. We've put this project page together to try and make it easier to track down and identify articles in need of metadata updates.

What are Cargo tables?

Cargo tables are data structures used on the Consumer Rights Wiki for storing info about articles. These can be used to create queries on the wiki (like the ones generating the tables you see below) as well as accessed via the wiki's API by things like the consumerrights.wiki browser extension project.

We have a few different Cargo tables, which are linked below. Each corresponds to a certain article type (although not all article types have Cargo tables).

Project goals

The purpose of project Cargo-Complete is to ensure that every Cargo table on the wiki contains all the information that it should, and that every relevant page has a Cargo table. This page contains tables which fetch all of the articles with each kind of Cargo table present on them, By checking over these tables, you should be able to identify articles where the Cargo data is missing, incorrect, or incomplete.

The pages which should have a Cargo table include:

  • Pages about specific incidents (template)
  • Pages about specific companies (template)
  • Pages about specific products or services (template)
  • Pages about specific product lines (template)

There are pages without Cargo. Some pages are using the deprecated Infobox data structures, which can be searched for and replaced:

Other pages do not have Cargo or Infoboxes and must be found by searching through the wiki in places like ancient pages or fewest revisions, or may be stumbled across while doing other work on the wiki like copyediting or adding categories. New method to find articles: User:Bythmusters#Finding articles without certain templates List has been exhausted, remaining articles do not fit into cargo classifications.

TL;DR - We want to look for empty boxes in the tables below, and fill them in

What you need to do

We need you to go through the tables below and 'fill in the blanks', as well as check for pages that don't have Cargo tables, and make cargo tables for them.

There are two good ways of editing a Cargo table. The first, and best, is through the source editor. Cargo tables are stored as plaintext within articles, and you can add or fill in fields within a Cargo table by simply adding the fields, or changing the information within them. Take a look at the template pages linked above if you're not sure on how this works.

It is also possible to edit them by going though the 'create a page' flow, and entering the name of a page that already exists (with the correct article type). This will take you to a form where you can change and add information to the various Cargo table fields. This also works for creating Cargo tables on pages that don't have them.

Feel free to keep a tally of the pages you've fixed up on the discussion page for this project, or share any tools or techniques you're using to make progress on the project with other editors, it'll be a great help!

This project will be considered complete when all relevant pages contain Cargo tables, and all Cargo tables have their full complement of data.

Additionally, our CI process for the CRW extension compiles a report on a daily basis going over Cargo data quality, which can be found here. This report may be a useful tool for quickly finding articles where data quality is lacking.

Incidents

Page Company Start Date End Date Status Product Type Description
2021 WhatsApp privacy policy updates Facebook WhatsApp 2021-02-08 Active WhatsApp Privacy WhatsApp updated its privacy policy, key changes are: Clarifying how WhatsApp processes user data. Detailing how WhatsApp works with businesses.
Accellion data breach Accellion Kroger Shell Trillium Qualys Singtel CSX December 2020 February 2021 Resolved Security A security breach affecting over 25 companies, medical institutions and schools.
Acer settles online breach probe for $115k
Activision Blizzard account lock and forced arbitration Activision Blizzard 2024-03-21 Active Battle.net EULA Terms of Service A Battle.net update required users to accept forced arbitration terms or lose access to their account and game library.
Activision discontinues Blur video game Activision Blizzard 2011 Active Blur Service Termination The game Blur cannot be legitimately purchased for no apparent reason.
ADDW car systems legislated in the EU European Union 2026-07-07 yet to start Privacy Concern EU passed legislation that mandates installation of cameras monitoring driver behaviour in its plan to reduce road accidents, it is supposed to warn drivers if distracted, while it is stated that this data should be contained within a loop, it is limited to EU's ability of its enforcement
Adobe Digital Editions' ebook DRM Adobe Active Adobe Digital Editions Ownership False Advertising Adobe limits downloads of bought books through their apps despite unlimited downloads advertised
Adobe sued by FTC over hidden fees in subscription plans Adobe 2024-06-17 Pending Resolution Adobe Creative Cloud Difficult to Cancel Fees Subscription The FTC is suing Adobe over deceptive practices regarding its subscription services.
Adobe ToS update gives the company rights over consumers' works Adobe June 2024 Active Ownership Terms of Service Adobe's 2024 ToS update forced users to grant broad content licenses with no opt-out; users couldn't access files or uninstall software without accepting.
AEG Power Tools 58V product line discontinuation AEG Powertools 2024 Active Planned Obsolescence AEG discontinued its 58V battery platform, stranding customers with tools that have no replacement batteries available.
Airtel Axis Credit Card devaluation Axis Bank 2026-03-10 Active Airtel Axis credit card
Airthings ASA app release Airthings 2024-05-21 Unresolved Forced Migration
AlienRides LLC tries and bans all importation of Electric Unicycles using patent law unless licensing fee is paid. Alien Rides 2026-01-21 Active Anti-competitive Behavior Monopoly Inventist and Alien Rides filed an ITC complaint to ban all major EUC brands from the US market unless manufacturers pay licensing fees.
Amazon allows fraudulent product page after manual review Amazon Amazon False Advertising
Amazon alters the content of purchased ebooks Amazon 2023 Active Amazon Kindle Digital restrictions Amazon allows publishers to retroactively make editorial changes to already purchased ebooks in users' Kindle library without their knowledge
Amazon Echo changes terms of voice usage Amazon March 2025 Privacy Amazon removed an opt out option from amazon echo client device series for the amazon alexa, citing the need to collect data for generative AI training
Amazon Kindle discontinues support for pre-2013 devices Amazon 2026-04-07 Active Planned Obsolescence Digital Ownership Right to Repair Amazon will disable Kindle Store access on 13 pre-2013 Kindle devices on May 20, 2026; factory reset becomes a one-way brick.
Amazon locks home owner out of Amazon account over allegation by Amazon delivery driver Amazon 2023-05-25 2023-05-31 Resolved Amazon Digital Restrictions After an amazon worker severely misunderstood an automated Eufy doorbell message, Amazon proceeded to lock the homeowner out of their account for 6 days.
Amazon Luna revocation of third-party games Amazon 2026-06-10 Unresolved Amazon removed the ability to stream previously purchased third-party games on its Luna cloud gaming platform without offering refunds, revoking the cloud access consumers paid for.
Amazon PhotosPlus discontinuation Amazon 2023 Active Amazon Echo Show Advertising Cloud Lockout Service Termination Planned Obsolescence Amazon canceled their cloud service for showing photos across devices despite launching a product based on this service a year prior.
Amazon revokes access to their Appstore on non-Amazon devices Amazon August 2025 Active Amazon App Store Ownership Digital restrictions Forced Migration Service Termination Amazon revoked access to the Amazon App Store on all non-Amazon Android devices. Users must now use Amazon hardware to download their paid content.
Amazon sued for enrolling and charging customers into Audible without consent Amazon Audible 2024 2025 Active Amazon Prime Service Termination Audible enrolled Amazon customers in Audible memberships without their knowledge or consent
Amazon to charge non-Prime consumers to use Alexa Amazon 2025-02-26 Active Alexa Subscription Privacy Amazon charges $19.99/mo for Alexa+ AI features; free for Prime. Classic Alexa features degraded after infrastructure shift.
Android data collection Google Unresolved Android Google Pixel Privacy Google and Android phones alike deliberately collect user information, even when they choose to opt-out.
Anker Battery Bank Recall Anker 2023-03-09 Active Defective Poor Quality Safety Over 1.68M Anker power banks recalled for fire/explosion risk; 90+ incidents, 9+ burn injuries across four recalls, no cash refund on largest recall
Anova oven app subscription model Anova Culinary 2024-08-21 Active Service Siphoning Planned Obsolescence Anova added a $1.99/month fee in August 2024 for app features that had been free since 2014; new buyers of any Anova device must now pay to use remote control and recipes
Anthem server shutdown Electronic Arts BioWare 2025-07-03 Active Anthem (game) Service Termination EA plans to shut down Anthem's always-online servers on January 12, 2026, rendering the game completely unplayable for all owners.
Anthropic Claude Code HERMES.md billing flaw Anthropic Claude Code A flaw in Claude Code triggered by the string "HERMES.md" in git commit messages bypassed subscriptions and charged direct API fees.
Apple introduces OS-level age verification Apple 2026-02-25 Active IOS IPhone Surveillance Privacy Anti-consumer Behavior Apple introduces mandatory age verification on iOS on Beta 26.4
Apple removes apps aiding protests Apple 2019 Active Apple App Store Censorship Apple has removed various apps that aid protestors due to various goverments' threats
Apple's planned obsolescence incidents Apple Active Planned Obsolescence
Apps deliberately refusing to work on modded devices Digital Restrictions Many apps on any kind of device can deliberately refuse to work if the device has been suspected to be modified.
Arity's alleged unauthorized driver data collection through mobile apps Allstate Arity Active Privacy Arity collects data around every 15 seconds with no easy opt-out for the users.
Ars Technica fake AI article on AI accusations Ars Tecnica 2026-02-13 2026-02-16 Resolved Article Misinformation Ars Tecnica published a poorly AI written article, on a guy being bullied by an AI Agent. Later they pulled the article and clarified the situation.
ASUS charges for previously free service ASUS May 2023 Active Digital Restrictions False Advertising Firmware Lockout On May 2023, without giving a notice to the users, ASUS removed the ability for owners of the Zenfone and ROG Android phones to access the bootloader tools. As a follow-up, in Early 2024, ASUS began charging 185 euros for bootloader unlocking.
Asus voids warranty of devices sent for repair over minor damages and performs unrelated repairs ASUS 2024-04-19 2024-05-01 Resolved Broken promise Terms of Service ASUS voids warranty and does not fix devices with minor damages and attempts to get away with it by calling it "Customer Induced Damage" and by performing unrequested and unrelated repairs.
Audi basic HVAC "Sync" function paywalled Audi April 2022 Active Audi Q4 E-Tron Digital Restrictions Firmware Lockout Ownership Audi charges $758 for an HVAC “Sync” button, which is physically present within the vehicle, but disabled until a payment is made.
Audible class action lawsuit Amazon 2025-08-28 Pending Resolution Audible Digital Ownership Licensing Controversy Audible allegedly misleads consumers into thinking they own the audiobooks they purchase.
Audible subsidizes its streaming plan via premium credits Amazon Audible
Autodesk Fusion EOL on Intel based MacOS systems running OpenCore legacy Autodesk 2025
AWS Lightsail won't cancel Amazon AWS Lightsail
Bambu Lab Authorization Control System Bambu Lab 2025-01-16 Active Post-purchase terms change On January 16, 2025,Bambu Lab announced that future firmwares for their 3D printers would have an authorization and authentication mechanism.
Bandai Namco EULA Bandai Namco EULA
Bandicam perpetual license invalidation Bandicam 2025 Bandicam Bandicut
Battery Health Assistance Google Planned Obsolescence
Best Buy discontinuation of Insignia Connect Best Buy 2019-11-06 Insignia Connect
Bitly QR Code preview page advertising Bitly February 2025 Active QR-Code-Generator.com Bitly links Terms of Service Bitly has introduced "preview pages" for QR Codes and Bitly links, which may contain advertising, before directing users to the destination link.
Bitly QRCodeGenerator.com QR code lockout Bitly 2021-12-01 Active Qr-code-generator.com Terms of Service Bitly's QR-Code-Generator.com markets "free" QR codes that break after a 14-day trial unless users pay $119/year, destroying printed materials.
BlackVue firmware security vulnerabilities BlackVue 2022-07-30 Active Privacy Repairability Seven CVEs across DR750 & DR590X allow firmware backdooring, unauthenticated recording access, & hardcoded API secrets; DR750 unpatched since 2022
BlackVue GPS location broadcasting BlackVue 2018-09-18 Active Privacy BlackVue Cloud broadcasts users' real-time GPS, video, and audio to anyone with a free app account; BlackVue calls it a feature
BlackVue mandatory app registration BlackVue 2025-03-13 Active Privacy Subscription lock-in BlackVue requires account registration to use the companion app, removing local Wi-Fi access without internet login; second try after 2023 reversal
Bloomberg DMCA strikes GamersNexus video Bloomberg 2025-08-20 DMCA Abuse
Blu-Ray Ultra-HD DRM AACS LA 2016-02-14 Active Digital rights management Right to own UHD Blu-ray requires internet-connected DRM; if AACS servers shut down, legally purchased discs become unplayable
BlueCruise hands-free driving Ford 2021 Active Subscription Planned Obsolescence Ford charges up to $495/year to unlock BlueCruise hands-free driving on hardware already installed in the vehicle at purchase
BlueDriver OBD2 scanner now requires account login and collects data BlueDriver Repairify Root Four Imagination Lemur Vehicle Monitors 2025-04-25 2025-10-14 Resolved BlueDriver OBDII Scan Tool Cloud lockout Forced Migration Privacy iOS and Android apps required login for any functionality
BMW API restrictions BMW 2025-08-30 Active Vehicles Cars Automobiles Digital restrictions BMW destroys home assistant integration for customers of BMW's online services subscriptions
BMW feature lockout scandal BMW Active Hardware Lockout Ownership Subscription BMW is charging for activation of hardware features built into their vehicles.
BMW proprietary screws BMW 2025-12-11 Active Repairability Anti-consumer Behavior BMW patented a roundel-shaped screw that blocks standard tools, restricting vehicle owners and independent shops from basic maintenance
BMW's heated seat subscription BMW July 2022 Rent-seeking
BMW's high beam assistant (HBA) BMW August 2019 Active Rent-Seeking BMW charges a subscription to unlock High Beam Assistant, a pre-installed safety feature that prevents blinding other road users
Booking.com Post-Payment Terms Disclosure Booking.com 2025 Active Contract Transparency Material Omission Hosts impose terms after payment; platform disclaims responsibility and defends chargebacks citing "non-refundable" status.
Bosch cloud dishwasher incident Bosch Cloud
Bose QuietComfort Sleepbuds doesn't allow purchasing new case Bose 2020-09-29 Active Bose QuietComfort Earbuds Repairability Planned Obsolescence Bose firmware-locked QC Earbuds (2020) to their charging case; losing the case bricks functional earbuds with no replacement sold
Bose SoundTouch end of life treatment Bose 2025-10-09 2026-01-07 Resolved Bose SoundTouch Cloud Lockout Service Termination Planned Obsolesence Abandonware Bose announces end of cloud support for SoundTouch products, but releases API documentation and promises to leave non-cloud features intact.
Brave puts affiliated links in the address bar Brave Software 2020-06-06 2020-06-08 Resolved Brave browser False Advertising Privacy Brave silently injected affiliate referral codes into address bar URL suggestions without user consent
Broadband choice reduction by Brendan Carr's FCC Federal Communications Commission
Brother DCP-L3550CDW aftermarket toner failure Brother Industries Ltd. 2018 Active DCP-L3550CDW and MFC-L3770CDW printers TN-760 cartridges Anticompetitive Behavior Planned Obsolescence Third Party Brother toner cartridges contain chips for authentication. Firmware updates have actively suppressed aftermarket toner.
Brother printers causing issues with third party inks Brother Industries Ltd. Third-party
Bumpgate AMD Nvidia 2006 2010 Resolved Poor Quality
Cambridge Analytica Scandal Cambridge Analytica Meta 2018 2019 Resolved Facebook Advertising Privacy The personal data of Facebook users was misused for targeted political advertising.
Canadian bread price fixing Canada Bread Weston Foods Walmart Canada Giant Tiger Sobeys Metro 2001 2015 Resolved Bread Bagels Naan Price Fixing From 2001 to 2015, many companies colluded in what can be described as a cartel, fixing bread prices in Canada
Canon ink DRM Canon December 2021 Active DRM Third-party Canon uses authentication chips in toner cartridges to block third-party use; a chip shortage forced Canon to bypass its own DRM in 2022
Canon legacy scanner driver abandonment Canon Active Planned Obsolescence Canon stops driver updates for functional scanners; users on Windows 10/11 or modern macOS can't use hardware they own
Canon printers disable scanning when ink is low Canon 2021-10-12 2023-03-07 Resolved Planned Obsolescence Repairability Canon disables scanning & faxing on all-in-one printers when ink is low; scanning uses no ink
Canva Affinity Studio adds arbitration clause Canva
Cerberus Phone Security Login with ad blocker no longer possible Cerberus Advertising Privacy
CF Moto puts previously included features behind paywall CFMoto 2025-08-15 Active CFMOTO Ride Cloud lockout CFMoto moved to a subscription model for their CFMOTO Ride app, charging users for features they previously received with their purchase
Chamberlain removes API access from new and existing garage door openers Chamberlain Group November 2023 March 2024 Active Cloud Privacy Ownership Chamberlain Group removed third party API access to new and existing garage door openers (forcing cloud connection and data collection).
Chat Control Active Surveillance Privacy
ChatGPT-4o OpenAI 2024-05-13 Active ChatGPT Artificial Intelligence Paywall Health Risk to Users ChatGPT-4o is a language model of OpenAI known by several incidents that include user harm, product deprecation and false claims from OpenAI
Chrome OS ends support for school Chromebooks Lenovo Google 2019-02-27 2026-01-01 Pending Resolution Laptop Service Termination The end of millions of Chromebooks as Chrome OS support is discontinued, impacting schools and students worldwide.
Chuwi - 7430U product false advertisement Chuwi 2025 Pending Resolution Chuwi Corebook X 7430U Fase advertising Chuwi sold the affected models with 7430U in the name, however, these chips were actually 5500U processors with firmware/OS reporting as a 7430U.
Cisco Removing access to critical downloads for products that are end-of-support Cisco Systems Inc. Active Ownership Right to Repair Cisco removes all downloads for products that are past their end-of-support date, which leaves no official way to acquire updates.
Cisco Requiring a service contract to download in-support device firmware Cisco Systems Inc. 2013-02-11 Active Right to Repair Ownership Anti-consumer Behavior Cisco requires a service contract and account to download currently supported services and devices.
Click Adventure Valve 2025-08-06 2025-09-12 Resolved Steam Scam Security Fake Steam game used to launder stolen wallet funds from ~25 pre-compromised accounts; Valve refused refunds
Clip Studio Paint changes perpetual license to subscription model Celsys Clip Studio Paint Broken Promise Subscription
Coles 'Down Down' price manipulation Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd 2024 Pending Resolution Price Manipulation The ACCC has claimed that Coles supermarkets have used misleading pricing in its down down promotion
Commercial weather apps lose summary proceedings
Commonwealth Bank collection of biometric data Commonwealth Bank 2024
ConnectedLife SmartDry discontinuation ConnectedLife 2022-06-17 SmartDry
Costco's collection and sharing of data through Meta's tracking pixel Costco 2023-10-06 Pending Resolution Costco pharmacy website HIPAA Privacy Privacy Costco's pharmacy website allegedly shared patients' private information with Meta and other unauthorized third parties via tracking tools such as Meta Pixel.
Covert web-to-app tracking by Meta and Yandex Meta Yandex February 2017 January 2025 Resolved Facebook Instagram Yandex Maps Yandex Browser Privacy Surveillance Unprompted Risk to Users Meta & Yandex apps on Android track users by listening on localhost ports, linking web activity to app identities, bypassing privacy measures.
Crave app refuses televisions based on production date Bell Media Samsung 2025-09-15 Active Crave Digital restrictions Planned Obsolescence Crave drops app from Samsung TVs made before 2018; subscribers told to buy a newer TV or use an external device
Creality forces update that removes features from their 3D scanners Creality 2025-08-07 Active Otter Raptor Ferret* Firmware lockout Creality's forced update mandate and removing a big feature of their scanners that allows the use of Mobile APP is now locked behind proprietary hardware.
Creative Fabrica licensing risks and ownership verification concerns Creative Fabrica January 2025 Active All Access Subscription Terms of Service Community reports raised concerns that Creative Fabrica users risk infringement claims from assets uploaded by non-owners, though no confirmed lawsuits exist.
CursorAI adds rate limits to unlimited plans Anysphere June 2025 CursorAI Artificial Intelligence Rent-seeking
Datacolor "sunsetting" older Spyder monitor calibrators Datacolor 2026-07-19 Active Spyder2 Spyder3 Spyder4 Spyder5 Planned Obsolescence Older Spyder devices will not be receiving software updates. Older Spyder software will no longer support new installations or activations.
DCS sues small YouTuber for accurate review Deep Cycle Systems 2024-05-02 2025-03-11 Pending Resolution Deep cycle lithium batteries Speech Deep Cycle Systems sued a small YouTuber for defamation over accurate battery reviews; court ruled DCS had no standing, DCS refuses to pay costs.
Dead star server shutdown Armature Studio 2016-11-01 Pending Resolution Dead Star Service Termination Armature Studios shut down its servers for Dead Star 7 months after launch.
Delisting and shut down of Age of Empires 3 Microsoft Microsoft Game Studios 2024-10-30 Active Age of Empires 3 Planned Obsolescence
Derrimut Gym revokes 24/7 access after running sale promoting 24/7 access gym Derrimut Gym 2025
Dictionary.com shuts down premium app after selling lifetime subscriptions Dictionary.com 2025-06-18 2025 Active Dictionary app lifetime subscription revoked Premium ad free app with lifetime subscription shut down while leaving up an ad supported version
Discontinuation of Ikawa Home Roasters Ikawa Coffee 2017 2026 Active Ikawa Home Coffee R Repairability Service Termination Transfer to service that isn't compatible with older devices and lack of replacement parts.
Discord / 5CA Data Breach 5CA Discord 2025-10-03 Discord Data ID Privacy
Discord's mandatory age verification Discord 2026-02-09 Active Privacy Privacy Concern Discord's Feb 2026 teen-by-default policy: restricted by default. Forced Face/ID verification sparks privacy & consumer rights concerns after 2025 breach.
Disney requires an active subscription to delete a Disney+ account Disney Disney+ Data Privacy Right to Vanish
Disney+ ad policy change Disney 2025 Active Disney+ Advertising False Advertising Subscription Terms of Service Disney introduced ads to paid tiers of Disney+, changing the terms of the deal.
DIW7022 mandatory wireless operation KPN January 2024 Active Accessibility Health Privacy DIW7022 TV box requires mandatory Wi-Fi/Bluetooth operation; no wired/IR-only alternative available
DJI Romo robot vacuum vulnerability DJI 2026-01-25 2026-02-10 Resolved DJI Romo P DJI Romo A DJI Romo S DJI Power Security Vulnerability A vulnerability in DJI's MQTT message broker exposed live camera feeds and 2D floor plans from over 10,000 devices to unauthorized remote access.
Dyson battery lifespan reduced by design and difficult to repair Dyson Unresolved V6 V7 V10 V11 Ownership Repairability Third-party Dyson battery packs do not work as intended. Third party solutions are prevented from charging through Dyson's Battery Management System.
Dyson covers circuit board in glue Dyson 2022 Active Repairability Planned Obsolescence
Dyson ends relationship with third-party repair centers Dyson February 2023 Active Repairability Third-party Dyson terminated all third-party authorized repair centers in 2023, forcing customers into centralized mail-in service with restricted spare parts
Dyson V10/V11 trigger design Dyson V10 V11 Poor Quality Right to Repair
EA moves to in-house kernel-level anti-cheat on PC after purchase Electronic Arts 2023 EA SPORTS WRC Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2 Anti-cheat Forced Migration Privacy
EA releases source code of classic command and conquer titles Electronic Arts 2025 Resolved Open Source
EA requires Battlefield 6 players to change motherboard settings EA 2025-08-01 Active Battlefield 6 Forced Migration The Battlefield 6 beta requires Secure Boot, TPM 2.0, and GPT formatted storage for its proprietary anti-cheat.
EBay opts-in users for AI training Ebay 2025-04-21 Ebay Data Privacy
Echelon fitness firmware lockout Echelon Fitness July 2025 Active Exercise equipment Firmware lockout Echelon pushed firmware updates blocking third-party apps, requiring server authentication & breaking QZ compatibility for users
EINSTAR VEGA hidden activation requirement before file transfer is enabled Shining 3D 2024-12-02 Active EINSTAR VEGA handheld 3D scanner Repairability Ownership Restriction Mandatory online activation blocks local file transfer functionality, undisclosed in marketing materials.
Elgato forces Stream Deck users to sign up Elgato 2023-10-24 Stream Deck Cloud
Elsagate YouTube TikTok 2016 YouTube TikTok Safety
Epic Games forces third party account creation in Rocket League Epic Games 2025-01-29 Rocket League Forced Migration
Epson printer waste ink counter restrictions Epson
EU enforcement actions against Shein for consumer rights violations Shein
Europe-based news sites enact consent-or-pay for data tracking The Mirror The Independent Mail Online Express Daily Mirror The Sun Reach 2025 Active Privacy Rent-seeking News sites in the UK restrict users from opting out of cookies without paying, directly putting a price on data privacy.
European Consumer Centre on the Lack of Quality Standards for Exalted Skins Riot Games Tencent 2025-07-25 Pending Resolution Spirit Blossom Morgana Exalted Skin Knowingly selling defective product Riot Games sold a €250 “Exalted” skin missing key features, despite prior feedback, leading to legal complaints over deceptive digital goods.
Excessive data collection by cars Suzuki Hyundai Active Car Terms of Service Privacy Car is forcing you to agree to spying on you by locking you out of some features.
F1TV concurrent streams limit F1TV 2025 F1TV Pro
Facebook account recovery requires mobile phone verification with limited non-SMS alternatives Meta Platforms 2020 Active Accessibility Security Privacy Facebook account recovery requires mobile phone verification with limited non-SMS alternatives
Fairphone 5 bricked by faulty Android 15 update Fairphone Cordon Group 2023 Active Fairphone 5 Repairability Android 15 update reportedly bricked some Fairphone 5 devices with faulty fingerprint sensors; restricted parts sales and EDL access limited self-repair options.
Fake memory still being sold on eBay and Amazon Amazon EBay Unresolved False Advertising Counterfeit flash memory, such as USB flash drives, SD Cards and Solid State Drives, are a prevalent problem on popular online marketplaces.
Figma threatens companies using "Dev Mode" Figma Copyright Troll
Filmora lifetime licenses terminated Wondershare
Final Draft software activation Final Draft 2025-01-15 Unresolved Final Draft 10 Forced Migration Forced Obsolescence Ownership Owners of Final Draft 10 are unable to use their lifetime license as activation servers have been shutdown, with the alternative being a paid migration to Final Draft 13.
Firefox introduces TOS Mozilla 2025-02-26 2025-06-10 Resolved Firefox Advertising Privacy Terms of Service Mozilla introduced a vague terms of service, arousing concerns over the privacy of data and the use of data in advertising.
First Press Games not producing goods paid for First Press Games Active Nintendo Switch Games Scam First Press Games does not send out pre-orders ever (after many years), and will not respond to refund requests.
Fisher-Price discontinues Smart Connect app Fisher-Price August 2025 Pending Resolution Smart Connect enabled toys Service Termination Certain app-controlled toys are no longer controllable due to cloud service shutdown.
Fitbit Sense and Versa 3 Battery Performance Program Fitbit Google 2025 Active Sense Versa 3 Forced Migration
Flock Safety Nova uses dark web data for surveillance Flock Safety 2025-05-14 Pending Resolution Surveillance Privacy Flock Safety's Nova platform planned to ingest data breach records for police surveillance; code analysis found dark web data fields present
Ford ad patent Ford 2023-02-23 Advertising
Ford Connected Built-In Navigation trial and removal of service Ford 2026 2026 Active Ford Connected Built-In Navigation. Trial only without being informed. Removal of service unless agree to pay subscription.
Ford Mustang Mach E 2026 Requires Payment for Frunk Ford 2026-04-27 Active Mustang Mach E Ford is now charging $495 one time payment to access the frunk of the Mach E 2026. if you don't pay, there is just a plastic sheet over it.
Ford repossession patent Ford 2023-02-23 Ownership Security
Formlabs acquisition of Micronics Formlabs 2024-07-11 Resolved Anti-competitive practices Formlabs acquired Micronics mid-Kickstarter, canceled the $2,999 Micron SLS printer, eliminating the cheapest turnkey SLS option from the market
FreePhoneLine revokes Lifetime VoIP service for monthly subscription model FreePhoneLine 2024 Broken Promise Rent-seeking
Frontier Airlines obfuscates web check-in form Frontier Airlines 2024-06-01 Active Dark Patterns Hidden Fees Frontier charges $5 for website check-in while hiding the form behind multiple navigation layers; app check-in is free
FTC Lawsuit against Turbo Tax free software Intuit Inc. 2022-03-28 2024-06-14 Resolved Turbo Tax False advertising FTC file against Intuit inc. on the basis of deceptive advertising regarding its free filing software TurboTax.
Funimation "Forever" content license revocation Funimation Sony 2024-04-02 Unresolved Funimation
Futurehome Smarthub mandatory subscription fee Futurehome 2025 Futurehome went bankrupt and then began charging $117/year for services previously free, not advertised as a possibility at time of sale.
Gaia GPS adds "feature" that opts all users into social media profile and location/activity sharing Outside August 2024 Active Gaia GPS Data Privacy August 2024 update auto-created public OutsideOnline.com profiles for all Gaia GPS users, sharing location and activity data publicly by default
GameSpy server shutdown GameSpy Glu Mobile 2014-05-31 Planned Obsolescence
GameStop Short Squeeze Citadel Securities Robinhood Financial 2021
General Motors data collection and sharing controversy General Motors
Gigantti pressured additional subscriptions Gigantti Subscription
Glasswire GlassWire Broken Promise Subscription
GoIt changing its warranty conditions post-sale GoIt 2023 Broken Promise Warranty
Good2Go Mobile (Canada) phases out 3G network, Merges with LuckyMobile Good2Go Mobile LuckyMobile 2025-07-25 2025-07-31 Active Cellphone Network Good2Go Mobile is a cellphone network company who prides itself on selling no contract prepaid sim cards. Calls will only cost per minute plus the 911 fees.
Goodlife now requires app to access gyms Goodlife Health Clubs - Australia July 2025 Pending Resolution Goodlife App Forced Migration Goodlife has recently forced its members to use the Goodlife App to access its Gyms, and made the existing RF issued cards stop working.
Google Android restrict app sideloading Google 2025-08-25 Active Privacy Third-party Google is planning to block Android app installation from sources not vetted by Google in 2026.
Google asserts the right to seize phones during repairs
Google Chrome automatically disables uBlock Origin Google 2025-03-04 Active Google Chrome Advertising Privacy
Google forces your device to join their "Find Hub" network, hard to opt out Google 2025-06-09 Active Android Privacy Surveillance Google added some Android devices to their "Find Hub" network without consent, only informing via email.
Google LSA terms of service change Google June 2025 Advertising Surveillance
Google Nest Protect forced to use Google app Google Nest 2025-03-28 Active Nest Protect Smoke + Carbon Monoxide Alarm (all generations) Forced Migration Google forcing Nest Protect users to migrate from Nest app to Google Home app with expanded data collection terms to maintain functionality.
Google Nest thermostat smart features disabled Google Nest 2025-10-25 Active 1st generation 2011 2nd generation 2012 2nd generation Europe version 2014 Abandonware Service Termination Google is ending support for 1st/2nd generation Nest thermostats October 2025, removing app control and safety features despite working hardware.
Google password manager overrides third-party autofill Google 2025 Google Chrome Anti-competitive Security Users of the [[Google Chrome]] Android app have reported that [[Google|Google's]] password manager has blocked alternate password managers to be used on Chrome.
Google Pixel 6a Battery Performance Program Google 2025-07-02 Active Pixel 6a Forced Migration
Google Pixel 9 Pro camera bar separates from phone body Google 2024 2025 Active Google Pixel 9 Pro Knowingly selling defective product Camera bar on Google Pixel 9 Pro devices is prone to separating from the body. Google would not replace device. A case is suggested.
Google Pixel Buds "Touch and Hold" discontinuation Google 2024 Active, Pending Resolution, Resolved, Unresolved Google Pixel Buds Accessibility With an update, Google removed an accessibility feature from the Pixel Buds.
Google Pixel Watches do not come with repair options Google
Google Play Integrity API Google 2025 Android Google Play Anti-competitive Security
Google search engine supports opaqueness for companies Google Google Search PageRank
GoPro advertises waterproof cameras despite design flaw and lack of warranty GoPro HERO12 Black
GoPro Karma GoPro 2016-11-08 Active GoPro Karma Planned Obsolescence Poor Quality
GTA 5 moves to kernel-level anti-cheat on PC after purchase Rockstar Games 2024-09-17 Grand Theft Auto V Anti-cheat Forced Migration Privacy
Gun Safe Widespread Deceptive Advertising Liberty Safe Winchester Browning Tractor Supply Cannon Remington Active Safes Home Safes Gun Safes Residential Security Containers Deceptive Advertising "Safes" are not real safes, self-certification, deceptive language, performative security features, exaggerating capacity by technicality, etc.
Happy Bar & Grill biometric surveillance tool development Happy Bar & Grill IP Biometrix
Hauptwerk expiration of perpetual license download Milan Digital Audio 2025-11-02 Active Hauptwerk Service Termination Planned Obsolescence Perpetual license software not offered for download in spite of link saying "NEVER" expires
HBO Max downgrades lifetime subscription HBO Max February 2025 Active HBO Max Broken Promise Lifetime Subscription Early adopters promised 50% lifetime discount lost 4K, HDR, and Dolby Atmos unless they paid more
HealthEquity difficult login 2025 Active Cloud Lockout HealthEquity, a health savings management service prevents simple logins. Instead using device passkeys which fail and lockout users.
HelloSimply.com: easy to subscribe, difficult to unsubscribe HelloSimply.com Active Service Termination The service is trivially easy to subscribe to, but makes it prohibitively difficult to unsubscribe.
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Hisense adds unskippable ads to its GUI on the Spanish models HiSense Nexxen February 2026 March 2026 Resolved Advertising Annoying Artificial Intelligence In Spain, Hisense began to place non-skippable and personalized ads with artificial intelligence every time you changed the channel, the HDMI source,
HNGRYnsite Camera: From smart kitchen aid to e-waste HNGRYnsite
Honda requires connection of the car to the internet and creating an account to be able to download offline map updates. Honda September 2023 Active Forced Account Creation Privacy Requires car internet connection and account creation to download offline map updates despite already having the VIN
Hotelgiftcard creates surprising expenses for consumers Expedia 2026 Active Giftcards Deceptive Advertising Dynamic Pricing Using a giftcard from Hotelgiftcard was found to create surprisingly expensive hotel prices than not using any giftcard for consumers using them.
HP adds 15 minutes to all customer service phone calls HP 2025-02-20 2025-02-21 Resolved Evil Poor Support HP added a phony 15 minute hold for all calls to their support line.
HP Dynamic Security HP Firmware Lockout Third-party Lockout
HP Printers locking functionality behind ink availability HP Rent-seeking
HP systemic DRM and firmware lockouts HP DRM Firmware Lockout Ownership
Humble Bundle alters terms of sale IGN 2024-12-24 Active Humble Bundle Planned Obsolescence Terms of Service Humble Bundle changed their terms of service and unredeemed product keys are set to expire in three years now.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N brake pad repair restrictions Hyundai 2025-10-30 Active Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Hyundai Ioniq 5 Repairability Hyundai does not allow the DIY repair of rear brake pads on the Ioniq 5 N without access to proprietary software not readily available to consumers
IFTTT discontinued Legacy plan IFTTT 2023 Unresolved Broken Promise Subscription IFTTT changed the deal on their lifetime subscription plan.
Inclusion of forced arbitration in Crunchyroll January 2025 TOS update Crunchyroll 2025-01-30 Unresolved Crunchyroll Terms of Service Crunchyroll added a forced arbitration clause to its terms of service.
Indeed forced arbitration and bundling of consent Indeed 2025-08-22 Active, Pending Resolution, Resolved, Unresolved Indeed Terms of Service
Instacart uses algorithmic pricing Instacart Eversight Albertsons Costco Kroger Safeway Sprouts Farmers Market Target 2025-09-04 Resolved Instacart App Price Discrimination Surveillance Pricing Algorithmic Pricing Instacart offered different prices to customers buying the same things at the same time and place due to price experimentation.
Instagram removes end-to-end encryption for direct messages Meta 2026-03-13 Active Instagram Privacy Security Instagram will no longer support end-to-end encryption for direct messages after May 8, 2026.
Intel CPUs stability issue Intel 2024-07-22 Resolved Defects Poor Quality Intel's 13th and 14th generation CPUs are unstable, requiring a microcode update.
IPhone 6 error 53 fingerprint sensor incident Apple 2016-02-05 2016-02-18 Resolved IPhone 6 Bricking Firmware Lockout Right to Repair
Jagex revokes grandfathered RuneScape monthly subscription pricing after purchasing yearly subscription Jagex Limited 2012 2026 Active RuneScape Old School RuneScape Post-purchase terms change
JetBlue Travel Credits JetBlue 2000 Active JetBlue Travel Credits Anti-consumer Behavior JetBlue issues "travel credits" that only work at JetBlue as refunds instead of the currency that the ticket was purchased in.
John Deere dealerships lobby against right to repair John Deere 2020 Active Lobbying Ownership Repairability
John Deere fails to uphold right to repair agreement John Deere 2021-01-01 Active Broken Promise Ownership Repairability ...
John Deere security flaws exposed sensitive customer information John Deere 2021-04-22 Resolved Privacy Security John Deere allegedly lied about the severity of publicized vulnerabilities in their software.
Jones v. Ford Motor Co. Ford Honda Toyota Volkswagen General Motors 2023-10-27 2023-11-07 Resolved Privacy Ford, Honda, Toyota, VW & GM infotainment systems download & store all texts & call logs from connected phones; 9th Circuit affirmed dismissal
Kemper guitar amplifer modeler puts features behind paywall after firmware update Kemper Amps 2024-09-27 Active PROFILER Player Firmware lockout Digital restrictions Kemper has put certain features behind a paywall, most notably on the Kemper PROFILER Player. Even ones that were included at launch.
Kerbal Space Program 2 Take Two Private Division 2019 2025 Active KSP2 Product Termination Abandonware KSP2 turned into abandonware, still being sold and charging full price for the game that was never finished.
KPN mandatory SMS authentication KPN January 2024 Active Accessibility Security SMS two-step verification; no landline or alternative 2FA option available
Kroger Grocery store electronic shelf labels & facial recognition Kroger 2024-08-05 Active Algorithmic Pricing Privacy Surveillance Kroger uses technologies that allow for price discrimination, intrusive advertising and surveillance.
Kroger merger deal with Albertson Kroger Albertson 2022-10-14 2024-12-10 Resolved Security
L.A. Noire "Patch" mandates use Rockstar Games Launcher and Social Club account Rockstar Games Valve 2021-04-19 Active L.A. Noire Steam Anti-consumer Behavior Ownership Restriction Digital Restriction DRM enforcement Erosion of rights In April 2021, Rockstar released update v2663.1.0.0 for the Steam version of L.A. Noire that mandated use of Rockstar Games Launcher & Social Account.
LA Fitness makes it purposely difficult to cancel memberships LA Fitness 2025-08-20 Active Gym membership Misleading Subscription Difficult to Cancel Hotel California subscription?? lmao LA Fitness goes out of their way to make it as difficult as possible to cancel gym memberships by placing intentional barriers in the path of customers.
LaLiga forces Spanish ISPs to mass-block Cloudflare IPs during Soccer Games LaLiga Cloudflare December 2024 Active Digital restrictions IP Blocking A Spanish court allowed LaLiga to mandate mass IP blocks, mostly Cloudflare, which serves millions of legitimate websites via shared IPs.
LG Bootloader incident LG 2021-12-31 Pending Resolution Service Termination After exiting mobile, LG ends bootloader unlock services, preventing users from installing custom ROMs on their devices.
LG G4 malfunctions LG 2015 G4 Poor Quality
LG refrigerator warranty scandal LG 2024-02-27 Active Broken Promise Poor Quality Terms of Service LG refrigerators have failed much earlier than reasonably expected, but warranties are not being honored due to a forced arbitration clause.
LG Television sale of personal data LG 2023-12-12 Active LG G3 OLED Advertising Opt-out Privacy Despite being priced at $3600+, The LG G3 OLED sells and monitors your activity on the device by default, and the opt out process is deliberately inconvenient.
Life360 Terms of Service forced arbitration agreement Life360 Active Life360 Terms of Service Arbitration Life360's Terms of Service includes an arbitration clause requiring users of the service to waive their right to a jury trial.
Linea Sketch revokes lifetime licenses The Iconfactory 2020-04-07 Linea Sketch Broken Promise Rent-seeking
Malaysia Online Safety Act 2025 (ONSA) N/A 2026-01-01 Active Privacy censorship digital rights content moderation Malaysian law requiring platforms with 8M+ users to remove harmful content. Critics cite censorship concerns; government says it targets platforms, no
Mandatory data collection on PlayStation's PC ports Sony PlayStation Active Privacy On a fresh start of most PlayStation titles on PC, a pop-up appears asking the user to consent for data collection, with no way to reject.
Mazda DMCA takedown of open source Home Assistant app Mazda 2023-10-10 Active MyMazda DMCA Subscription Mazda issued a DMCA takedown against an open-source Home Assistant integration; began charging $10/month for the same features
Mazda remote-start subscription Mazda 2021 Active Cloud Ownership Rent-seeking Mazda began charging a subscription fee for remote starting, a previously-free cloud feature.
McDonald's 2017 India Leak McDonald's McDonald's 2017-02-17 2017-03-20 Resolved McDelivery Privacy Security
Meetup.com account creation Deceptive Advertising
Mercedes-Benz EQS rear-wheel steering requires subscription Mercedes-Benz 2021 Active Firmware Lockout Rent-seeking Ownership Mercedes-Benz EQS vehicles have restricted rear-wheel steering unless customers unlock the full range of motion with a subscription.
Mercedes-Benz locks horsepower behind paid subscription Mercedes-Benz April 2023 EQE 350 EQS 450 Firmware Lockout Rent-seeking
Meta AI permanent account suspensions Meta 2023 2025 Active Service Termination Digital restrictions Considerable amounts of people wrongfully permanently banned by Meta's AI content moderation. Permanent ban with no human involvement.
Micron retires Crucial products from consumer business Micron 2025-12-03 Active DRAM SSDs Micron announces the exit of Crucial from consumer business to focus in AI and datacenters
Microsoft Copilot's recall feature Microsoft June 2024 Active Microsoft Copilot Privacy Microsoft Recall collects screenshots of the user's computer every few seconds to be used by Copilot, Microsoft's AI.
Microsoft ends use of bypassnro.cmd for Windows 11 Microsoft 2025-03-28 Windows 11 Data Privacy Microsoft no longer lets users use 'bypassnro.cmd' to skip the Microsoft account creation step in the Windows 11 setup.
MikroTik ignoring WiFi disconnecting after firmware upgrade on hAP ax3 / ax2 / cAP ax MikroTik HAP ax3 Poor Quality Security
Miku charges subscription for previously free features Miku 2023-09-15 Active Miku Pro Smart Baby Monitor Digital Restriction Terms of Service Cloud Lockout Miku revoked previously free baby monitor features, now selling them for $9.99/mo under the "Care+" subscription.
Miku Terms of Service and Arbitration Miku
Milwaukee battery DRM Milwaukee TTI August 2024 Active M18 batteries Digital Restrictions Planned Obsolescence Undisclosed digital rights management (DRM) and diagnostic tracking in Milwaukee M18 batteries allegedly used in warranty claim denials.
Minecraft account migration Microsoft Mojang 2020-10-21 2023-12-18 Unresolved Minecraft Java Edition Forced Migration Service Termination Minecraft players were forced to migrate their Mojang accounts to Microsoft accounts or lose access to their account.
Minecraft Beta pre-1.8's lack of authentication Microsoft Mojang
Minecraft Chat Reporting and Restriction Microsoft Active Minecraft Privacy Multiplayer access can be restricted due to user behavior. Chat messages in Minecraft are moderated and subject to UK age verification laws.
Minecraft enforcing undisclosed server EULA terms Mojang Microsoft 2023 Active Minecraft Terms of Service Microsoft has changed the Minecraft EULA abruptly to enforce content guidelines for Minecraft mod developers and server admins.
Minecraft LAN gameplay paywall Microsoft Mojang 2025 2025 Active Minecraft Xbox Digital restrictions Minecraft on Xbox now blocks LAN play behind Game Pass, stripping a paid feature and sparking major consumer rights concerns.
Minecraft post-purchase ownership rights changes Mojang Microsoft 2009-05-19 12:00:00 AM Active Minecraft Java Edition Terms of Service A game first sold as a DRM-fee product, slowly became a license to a service.
MinestoreCMS converting your license without approval Minestore MinestoreCMS Broken Promise Rent-seeking
MinIO Object Browser: removal of management features MinIO 2025 Active, Pending Resolution, Resolved, Unresolved Object Browser Poor Quality Rent-seeking Previously free features were paywalled in Object Browser 2.0 or removed entirely.
MitID Google 2024-06-12 Active Identification and person verification Digital restrictions Privacy Ownership Forced Migration MitID on Android forces the use of Google Play Integrity API to access banking or digital signatures in public and private self-service solutions
Mojang shuts down community-run Minecraft servers Mojang 2024 Active Minecraft Java Edition servers EULA Ownership Third-party
Molekule did not disclose air purifier data vulnerability Molekule 2025-10-26 2026-01-30 Pending Resolution Molekule Air Pro Security Molekule had a major user data vulnerability in its smart air purifier network, and refused to inform customers of the vulnerability
Molekule threatens to remotely shut down their app if purifiers used with third party air filters Molekule September 2025 Active Air Pro Air Mini + DRM enforcement Remote shutdown Molekule enacted a policy of remotely permanently shutting down air filters caught using third party filters
MSI motherboard CMOS battery obsolescence MSI 2022 Ongoing Motherboards
MyFitnessPal regressive upgrade MyFitnessPal 2025-08-27 Active MyFitnessPal mobile app Digital restrictions MyFitnessPal updated its app, removing core features and paywalling others in spite of poor feedback during beta.
National Grid USA smart meter data collection in New York and Massachusetts National Grid 2022-11-30 Active Privacy Forced Migration National Grid installs smart meters with embedded software that identifies household appliances without disclosing this capability to customers
Neato cloud shutdown Neato Vorwerk 2025-10-06 Active Neato D10 Neato D9 Neato D8 Neato D7 Botvac D3 Botvac D5 Connected Cloud lockout Product Termination In October 2025, Neato announced the closure of the cloud. Only manual mode can be used on branded robot vacuums with no local API access.
Netatmo Zigbee devices refuse to connect to third-party gateways Legrand BTicino Netatmo Active Anticompetitive Behavior Devices from Legrand and its subsidiaries refuse to connect unless they receive a special code during pairing to confirm it's a Legrand gateway
Netflix Games deactivated Netflix December 2024 Netflix Games
Netflix stream-quality controversy Netflix Netflix
Ngenic forces subscription on previously “lifetime” Tune customers Ngenic 2025-05-14 Active Ngenic Tune Broken Promise Rent-seeking After bankruptcy, new owners forced all Ngenic Tune customers onto mandatory subscriptions; "lifetime" one-time purchasers lost smart features
Nike Adapt Nike 2024-08-06 Active Adept Service Termination Nike discontinued their app, removing the core features of their expensive smart shoes.
Nintendo Switch bans Nintendo
Nintendo third-party dock restrictions Nintendo 2025-07-02 Active Nintendo Switch 2 Anticompetitive Behavior Firmware Lockout Third Party The Nintendo Switch 2 uses an encrypted USB C handshake protocol, reducing third party compatibility.
Nintendo's May 2025 Policy Updates Nintendo 2025-05-08 Nintendo Switch
Nissan EVconnect application shutdowns (UK) Nissan 2024-04-01 Active Nissan Leaf Nissan e-NV200 App Discontinuation Planned Obsolescence Nissan discontinues NissanConnect EV app, removing remote climate and charging control from vehicles sold with those features
Nissan shuts 2G car service in UK Nissan April 2024
Nitro PDF license deactivating Nitro Software 2025-05-07 2025-05-07 Active Nitro PDF Service Termination Planned Obsolescence Nitro Software, Inc. is remotely deactivating perpetual paid licenses.
NOOK 1st gen devices end of life Barnes & Noble March 2024 End of Life
Nothing Phone (1) Nothing Phone (1) Poor Quality Warranty
Nvidia buys stake in Intel Nvidia Intel Active Anti-competitive Behavior Nvidia invests into their competitor Intel, rising doubts on the future of Intel's GPU offerings
Nvidia threatens GamersNexus Nvidia 2025-05-18 Censorship Manipulation
NZ eRUC all-cars 24/7 GPS Surveillance proposal Eroad and others 2025 Active Eruc Privacy NZ Government planning to require installation of commercial vehicle trackers in every car that can't report location in real time itself.
Oculus (Meta) Quest 1 Deprecation Meta 2023-01-31 2025-01-31 Unresolved Quest 1 End of Life
Ola Electric disables vehicle riding modes without MoveOS+ subscription Ola Electric Rent-seeking
Oneplus phone update introduces hardware anti-rollback OnePlus OPPO BBK Electronics January 2026 Ongoing OnePlus 13 OnePlus 13T OnePlus 15 Bricking Firmware Restriction Right to Repair Planned Obsolescence OnePlus firmware update introduces permanent hardware-level anti-rollback mechanism that bricks devices attempting to downgrade
OtO Lawn discontinues solutions program OtO Lawn 2025
Panera's failure to disclose a known security breach Panera Bread 2017-08-02 2018 Resolved Security Company ignored security risks for 8 months, affecting 37 million users.
Paragon NTFS software license invalidation Paragon Software 2022 Active NTFS for Mac Broken Promise Forced Migration Rent-seeking The perpetual licenses for NTFS for Mac are no longer being honored, and users are directed to purchase newer versions.
PayPal requests ID post-purchase for cryptocurrency PayPal Active PayPal Surveillance Privacy Anti-consumer Behavior Paypal Crypto Features
PCIe power connector design linked to melting GPU cables Nvidia. PSI-SIG Poor Quality
Peloton removes Just Run feature Peloton 2021-05-05 2021-08-10 Resolved Tread Tread+ Cloud Lockout Subscription Peloton removed a feature that allowed using their treadmills without using their cloud services during a recall, and then reverted the change.
Peloton used-equipment activation fee Peloton 2024 Active Bike Bike+ Ownership Rent-seeking An activation fee applied on second activation siphons money from customers who want to use Peloton's cloud features.
PepsiCo sued by FTC for rigging Soft Drink Competition Federal Trade Commission PepsiCo 2025-01-17 2025-05-22 Resolved Pepsi Pepsi Zero Sugar Price discrimination PepsiCo gives unfair advantage to customer retailer while raising prices for competitors. FTC alleges price discrimination.
Perplexity throttles PRO subscribers without prior notice Perplexity AI 2026-02-05 Active Perplexity Deep Research Perplexity Labs Post-purchase terms change Without prior notice, Research queries for Pro users have been reduced from 600/day to 20/month, and Labs queries from 50/month to 25/month.
PETKIT Pura Max 2 — Region-Lock Petkit 2025-09-01 2025-10-24 Active Pura Max 2 Product Termination PETKIT Pura Max 2 – beware of regional lock scam
Philips Hue starts requiring an account for the Hue app Philips 2023-09-22 Active Cloud Lockout Ownership Privacy The official Philips Hue app now requires account creation to control smart lights.
Philips shuts down Smart TV service of a lot models sold between 2009 and 2013 Philips 2025-04-25 Active Philips Smart TV Remote shutdown TP Vision shut down Smart TV services on 2009-2013 Philips TVs, removing apps, browser & dashboard with no compensation
Pixel 4a Battery Performance Program Google 2025-01-06 Active Pixel 4a Quality The Pixel 4a received a mandatory software update that reduces battery performance for safety, alongside an appeasement offer.
PlayStation 3 "Yellow Light of Death" Sony PlayStation November 2006 Unresolved Playstation 3 Repairability Knowingly selling defective product Defects Due to a likely defect in the 90nm graphic processing units (GPUs) of early PlayStation 3s,these models are extremely prone to GPU failure
PlayStation Network Account Requirement for PC Games Sony PlayStation 2025-07-10 PlayStation Digital Restriction Forced Account Sony requires a PlayStation Network (PSN) account to play some PC games, including single-player only games.
PlayStation restricts how developers can give upgrades to "PS5" editions Sony PlayStation 4 PlayStation 5
Pluralsight revokes lifetime licenses Pluralsight 2025-02-01 Active A Cloud Guru Broken Promise Terms of Service Rent-seeking A Pluralsight course's lifetime license is no longer being honored.
PolarBackup - Cloud Storage PolarBackup Broken Promise Rent-seeking
Polestar paywalls performance update Polestar 2021 Active Polestar 2 Digital restrictions Polestar locks horsepower upgrade behind a paywall
Poste Italiane turned a free identification service into a subscription Poste Italiane 2026-01-02 Active SPID Rent-seeking Subscription The Italian postal service is now charging for a previously-free government ID service.
Proposed Ring-Flock partnership (2025-2026) Amazon Ring Flock Safety October 2025 2026-02-12 Resolved Privacy Ring intended to form a close partnership with Flock Safety, a private surveillance company with close ties to law enforcement, but withdrew before launch.
Proton Mail discloses activist IP address to police Proton 2021-09-06 Resolved Proton Mail Privacy Legal Intimidation ProtonMail logged and disclosed a user's IP under Swiss court order in Sept 2021, prompting policy clarifications and criticism
Proven Industries v. Trevor McNally Proven Industries 2025 Censorship Legal Intimidation
PsychonautWiki Journal locks drug & interaction tracking behind Paywall Isaak Hanimann 2025-09-05 Active PsychonautWiki Journal Firmware lockout Exploitative pricing Unprompted Risk to Users Health Risk to Users PsychonautWiki Journal has locked drug tracking behind a premium tier with the exception of only the user's three most-used drugs.
Qantas sale of tickets for cancelled services (ghost flights) Qantas 2023 Resolved Broken Promise Quality Qantas sold a large volume of tickets for flights that were inevitably canceled.
QIDI 3D printer house fire QIDI Tech 2025-03-31 Unresolved Tech Plus 4 Quality Safety Silencing A 3D printer allegedly caused a house fire, and in response, QIDI Tech banned the customer from their subreddit.
RAM Shortage OpenAI Samsung Micron 2025-10-01 Active Price Fixing Supply Shortage OpenAI has made large RAM purchasing deals with major manufacturers for its Stargate project, leading to a consumer shortage of RAM globally.
Razer account “Human Verification” promotes World ID biometric verification Razer World ID Tools for Humanity Active Rewards Points Privacy
Razer Corp. ends software degrading consumer devices Razer 2025-10-28 Active Synapses 2.0 Orbweaver Chroma Abandonware Forced Migration Razer Synapse 2.0 Discontinuation (2025)
Red Shell tracker 2018 Active Advertising Privacy Surveillance
Red Sky Labs Muzio Player Premium post-purchase terms change Red Sky Labs 2025 Active Muzio Player Advertising Broken Promise Subscription Red Sky Labs acquired an app and stopped honoring the previous no-ads promise for premium users.
Reddit made it impossible for blind Redditors to moderate Reddit 2023-07-01 Reddit Accessibility
RepairShopr data privacy Synchro 2024 Active RepairShopr Privacy Quality Rent-seeking Subscription Terms of Service RepairShopr was acquired by Synchro and began to misuse user data, hike up in price, and decrease in quality.
Requirement for Canon EOS Webcam Utility subscription to enable webcam features on cameras Canon 2022-11-09 Active Subscription Canon charges $4.99/mo to unlock webcam software features that Sony, Nikon, Fujifilm & Panasonic provide for free
Restaurant Brands International caught training AI models using customer voices Restaurant Brands International 2025-09-06 2025-09-06 Resolved Privacy Surveillance One of Restaurant Brands International's companies, Burger King, was hacked, which revealed 100 million customer voice recordings are used for AI training.
Revolut blocked access for users with custom OS Revolut 2024-10-31 12:00:00 AM Active Revolut Revolut blocks required app functionality on custom OS
Revolut blocking Lyca Mobile automated payment blocking Revolut LycaMobile September 2025 September 2025 Active Automated payments Fraud Revolut colludes with LycaMobile disabling the "Block future payments" button for LycaMobile "auto-renewal"
Revolut verify ID email spam Revolut 2026-03-11 2026 Active Revolut Revolut sends mass automated emails to accounts that did not complete setup
Roblox's problematic moderation Roblox Roblox Child Safety Safety
Rosetta Stone bricks legacy CD-based and downloadable software Rosetta Stone Language Learning Software Bricking Rosetta Stone is bricking legacy CD-based and downloadable software by blocking activation, despite perpetual license, to force paid subscriptions
Samsung ads in refrigerators Samsung 2025-09-16 Active Family Hub Refrigerators Terms of Service Advertising Samsung rolled out mandatory advertisements to Family Hub refrigerators through over-the-network software updates.
Samsung Bothersome visual and audible pop up every 2 hours on certain TV models Samsung Annoying Data
Samsung Frame TV asks for subscription to view photos Samsung 2025-07-31 Pending Resolution Samsung Frame TV Digital restrictions Samsung Frame TVs suddenly told users after an update they would require a subscription to display a slideshow on their TV
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3's camera gets artificially blocked after unlocking the bootloader Samsung 2021 2022 Resolved Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 Firmware lockout Front and rear cameras on the Galaxy Z Fold 3 get artifically disabled when the user unlocks the bootloader.
Samsung Gear 360 software and services discontinued Samsung 2020-08-01 Resolved Gear 360 2017 Gear 360 2016 Planned Obsolescence Digital restrictions Samsung discontinued updates and servers for the Gear 360 without prior notice, limiting its features through digital restrictions.
Samsung One UI 8 Bootloader Restriction Samsung 2025-07-18 Active One UI 8 Planned Obsolescence Digital Restriction Firmware Restriction Anti-consumer Behavior Samsung quietly disables bootloader in One UI 8 worldwide where previously it only affected the U.S..
Samsung self-repair program restrictions Samsung 2024 Active Privacy Repairability Third-party Wolf in Sheep's Clothing Samsung gouges the price of parts sold to third party repair shops and requires data collection, complying with the word of the law but not the spirit.
Samsung sued over S22 performance throttle Samsung 2022 2022 Resolved Samsung Galaxy S22 series Digital restrictions samsung sued over samsung throttling on purpose
Sandisk disables IXpand drive app Sandisk 2025-04-30 Pending Resolution IXpand Drive Go IXpand Drive Luxe IXpand Flash Drive flip Functionality of old drives Forced change from "iXpand Flash Drive" app to "SANDISK Memory zone" breaks compatability with older iXpand drives
Sassy Saints review copyright claim Sassy Saints 2025-02-06 Censorship Legal Intimidation
Seagate sells old hard drives as new Seagate Deceptive Advertising Poor Quality
SecuRam installs backdoor on ProLogic series safe locks SecuRam Liberty Safe 2025-08-08 Pending Resolution Unprompted Risk to Users Researchers demonstrate that SecuRam ProLogic safe locks can be opened by unauthorized users with OEM installed backdoor.
Serato DJ Pro / DJM-S11
Sevenhugs Smart Remote products discontinuation Sevenhugs Qorvo 2025-06-01 Active Smart Remote Smart Remote X Smart Remote U Product Termination Sevenhugs discontinues cloud-connected Smart Remote products after being acquired by Qorvo
Signal cloud backups Signal 2020 Cloud Privacy
Sketchfab Epic Games 2025 Sketchfab
Skoda Citigo Move&Fun app discontinuation Skoda Volkswagen 2025-01-01 Active Planned Obsolescence Software Discontinuation Skoda discontinued the free Bluetooth Move&Fun app for Citigo-e iV, forcing owners to a paid cloud-based replacement with reduced functionality.
Smartaira & plume wifi motion detection Smartaira Plume Active Privacy Surveillance Tenants living in buildings serviced by Smartaira have Plume Wi-Fi routers capable of motion detection in their home, raising privacy concerns
Smartwool adds forced arbitration to EULA Smartwool 2024-03-29 Active EULA Terms of Service Smartwool is retroactively opting their customers into a EULA in order to add forced arbitration clauses to their clothing.
Sonos forces post-purchase privacy policy change Sonos 2024 Active Broken Promise EULA Privacy Terms of Service Sonos changed the privacy policy for their smart products in 2024, and users must agree to the new terms to continue using smart features. The change was made to allow the company to sell users' personal information and data to third parties.
Sony Playstation hardware bans from online services Sony PlayStation 2011 2025 Active Playstation Playstation 4 Plastation 5 PS Vita Service Termination Digital restrictions Sony is permanently banning consoles from accessing online services permanently. This practice is in place since launch of PS Vita for sure.
Sony PlayStation Vita proprietary memory card ban Sony Playstation Vita
Sony Xperia turns camera monitor into subscription Sony 2025-08-26 Active Xperia 1 Xperia 5 Xperia PRO series Ownership Sony converted the External Monitor feature from a free, built-in function to a paid subscription service requiring $4.99/month, affecting phones already sold to customers
Sony's attempted removal of "purchased" content Sony 2022-07-08 2023-12-21 Resolved Playstation Video Ownership Terms of Service Sony was planning to remove purchased Discovery TV shows from user's libraries due to licensing issues, but later updated their licensing agreements.
Stångåstaden kickbacks and hidden rent Stångåstaden 2025 Active Kickbacks Hidden rent Attempts to silence Hiding a part of the rent in ISP fees.
Starlink replaces subscription pause with $5/mo low speeds Starlink 2025-08-13 Active Terms of Service Starlink disabled their "Pause" feature for their internet plans, launching an alternative "Standby mode" costing $5 USD/month with speeds of 500kb/s.
Stellantis customer data breach Stellantis 2025-09-22 Resolved Security Third Party Stellantis customer data was exposed in a breach through a third-party platform.
Stellantis in-car advertisements Stellantis 2024-02-07 Advertising
Subway footlong pass ineligibility Subway
SumUp blocks card readers SumUp 2023 2025 Active SumUp Solo SumUp 3G+ SumUp Air SumUp Solo Lite Repairability SumUp blocks their Card Readers after purchase, refusing to let their own customers' repair them, under the "prevent manipulation/tampering" premise.
SunStrong Management LLC puts solar monitoring app behind paywall SunStrong Management 2025-01-29 SunPower Rent-seeking
Swiggy and Zomato refuse to refund customers for cancelled orders Swiggy Zomato
Synology requiring proprietary-branded drives to be used with its NAS Synology 2025-04-16 2025-10-08 Resolved Third-party Synology's new Plus Series NAS devices only support pre-approved storage devices for several months before being partially reverted.
Systemd adds age indication ahead of schedule Active Linux Privacy Systemd added age bracket ahead of schedule, the merge was quickly done while the revert attempt was blocked, with possible influence from Microsoft
T-Mobile T-Life app screen recording controversy T-Mobile 2025-05-17 Active T-Life App Privacy T-Mobile T-Life app discovered to include a default-on, in-app only, screen recording feature on some devices, raising concerns about transparency and privacy.
Tapo P115 firmware update breaks Home Assistant integration Tapo TP-Link November 2025 Active P115 Regression caused by a firmware update Updating the device's firmware to version 1.4.0 introduces regressions that break Home Assistant integrations.
TeamViewer terminates perpetual licenses TeamViewer 2025-05-26 Active TeamViewer 11 TeamViewer 12 Broken Promise TeamViewer kills internet connectivity for perpetual license holders by shutting relay servers for v11 & v12 on Dec 31, 2025
Tekken 8 retroactively introducing micro transactions Bandai Namco 2024-02-29 Tekken 8
Tesla asks customers to vote against Right to Repair Tesla Inc. 2020 Corporate Activism Evil
Tesla blames drivers for part failures it admits were defective Tesla 2023-12-20 2024 Resolved Tesla Model S Tesla Model 3 Tesla Model X Tesla Model Y Knowingly selling defective product Wheels falling off at speed and other safety incidents caused by defective parts where the blame and cost was placed on the consumer.
Tesla Cybertruck voids warranty if Powershare feature is used Tesla Inc. Cybertruck
Tesla locks battery range behind paywall Tesla 2024 Active Digital Restrictions Firmware Ownership Rent-seeking Pre-2024 RWD Model Y electric cars require a $1,600 payment to unlock the full battery range.
Tesla locks heated rear seats behind paywall Tesla 2020 2022 Resolved Model 3 Digital Restrictions Firmware Ownership Rent-seeking Tesla charged $300 to unlock heated seats through software in Model 3 variants.
Tesla locks horsepower behind paywall Tesla Active Digital Restrictions Firmware Ownership Rent-seeking Tesla charges $2,000 to allow full power from the motors in Model Y and Model 3 cars.
Tesla remote FSD removal over third-party accessories Tesla 2026-04-08 Ongoing Forced Obsolescence Tesla remotely revoked Full Self-Driving entitlements on vehicles in Europe and other markets after detecting third-party CAN bus devices, in some cases removing features that owners had paid for.
Testo disables free Saveris Cloud and forces paid subscription on existing customers Testo 2026-04-22 2026 Active Testo Saveris 2 T2 Temperature Data Logger Forced Migration Testo shuts down Saveris 2 Basic Cloud and retroactively forces paid subscriptions on existing hardware to keep monitoring functional.
Texas Attorney General sues multiple TV makers over ACR user data collection Samsung TCL Hisense Sony LG 2025-12-15 Active Smart TVs Privacy The Texas Attorney General filed lawsuits against five major smart TV manufacturers alleging inadequate disclosure of Automatic Content Recognition data collection practices.
Texas Senate Bill 2420 (2025) Texas House of Representatives 2025-03-13 Active Privacy New Texas law requiring photos of gov't ID to be uploaded for age verification before a user is allowed to use the App Store or Google Play store.
The Italian digital identity wallet only supports Google-certified Android devices
The US undermines the Transatlantic Data Privacy Framework with the EU by firing PCLOB staff US government? Active
Tidal updates terms without explanation or opportunity to decline Tidal May 2025 Tidala Forced Migration Terms of Service
TikTok and AI-powered ad tracking TikTok Inc. 2025-06-03 Active Privacy In 2025, TikTok unveiled new AI-driven tools like Insight Spotlight and Content Suite that are AI-powered trackers for the purpose of advertisement.
Tim Hortons app collects user data without consent Radar Tim Hortons May 2019 August 2020 Resolved Tim Hortons App Data Privacy
Tom Evans Audio copyright strike Tom Evans Audio November 2024 Censorship Legal Intimidation
Uber EULA precludes jury trial Uber Resolved EULA Terms of Service Uber's arbitration clause was upheld in court in a case where Uber riders involved in a car crash attempted to sue for damages.
Ubisoft in-game data collection GDPR complaint (2025) Ubisoft 2025-04-24 Active Far Cry Primal Privacy Ubisoft forces single-player games online to collect player data; NOYB filed GDPR complaint after user found 150 DNS packages sent in 10 minutes during a single player game.
UK Online Safety Act 2023-10-26 Active Digital restrictions On 26 October 2023, the UK Online Safety Act passed and became law. This act restricts the freedom of UK users of the internet and increases censorship.
United Chargers Inc puts Open Source interface access behind paywall on Grizzl-E car chargers United Chargers Inc. September 2025 Active Grizzl-E Ultimate Exploitative pricing Firmware lockout Repairability & Ownership Restriction Digital restrictions United Chargers Inc. paywalls access to OCPP interface configuration on Grizzl-E brand car chargers.
Unity Engine runtime fee Unity 2023-09-12 Unity Engine Rent-seeking
Universal Music Group has a team dedicated to eroding fair use rights Universal Music Group YouTube August 2025 Active Erosion of Rights Copyright Abuse Universal Media Group violates fair use doctrine on YouTube by filing excessive content ID claims against creators.
Unlocking Technology Act of 2013 2013-05-08 Resolved Digital Ownership This was a proposed law to restrict DMCA Section 1201 to only apply to copyright infringement, but it died in committee.
Unnecessary retirement of Microsoft Office Lens Microsoft 2025-08-08 2026-03-09 Resolved Microsoft Lens Digital Ownership Digital Restriction Discontinued Microsoft disabled Microsoft Lens and forced users to use OneDrive to scan documents which does not support local storage of said documents
User testing for mandatory paid subscription into Tado Smart Thermostat app Tado 2025 2025 Resolved Cloud Lockout Evil Ownership Rent-seeking Tado conducted a test on its users to see if users would sign up for a phony offer to subscribe for access to previously free features.
User:Awambawamb/Sandbox DeLonghi 2016-11-01 2023-07-12 Resolved Magnifica S ECAM 23.125.B Coffee machine Espresso Machine Espresso coffee machine with integrated coffee bean grinder.
User:FoulerTripod363/ User testing for mandatory paid subscription into Tado Smart Thermostat app Tado May 2025 Tado Smart Thermostat app Paywall Tado locked previously free mobile app services behind a monthly subscription, and closed their community discussion page.
Valve allows ISPs and payment processors to censor content on Steam Valve 2025-07-11 Active Steam Censorship Following external pressures from financial companies and ISPs, Valve delisted controversial games on Steam.
Valve removes arbitration requirement from Steam Subscriber Agreement Valve 2024 Steam Arbitration
Veo paywalls camera features Veo Technologies ApS 2025-03-13 Active Veo Camera 1 Veo Camera 2 Veo Camera 3 Veo GO Ownership Veo patched a workaround on Mar 13, 2025, now blocking all video access without a subscription, reducing camera ownership value.
Vercel's anti-consumer recharge Vercel
Vital Proteins sells products with terms and conditions inside the container Vital Proteins
VitalSource "Lifetime" false advertising VitalSource 2024-12-18 Active Broken Promise Deception Ownership Five-year textbook licenses are misleadingly advertised as "lifetime" licenses.
Vizio fined by the FTC for collecting and selling user data without consumer consent Federal Trade Commission Vizio 2017-02-17 2017-02-17 Resolved Privacy VIZIO tracks Smart Television owners without consent.
Vizio sued over unfairly appropriated software for their SmartCast system Vizio 2021 SmartCast Source Code Right to Repair
Vizio Walmart account requirement for smart TV features Vizio Walmart 2026-03-23 Active Privacy Subscription Walmart locks Vizio smart TV features behind a Walmart account, linking TV viewing data with retail purchase history
VMware licensing change since acquisition by Broadcom Broadcom Inc. 2023-11-22 Active VMware Terms of Service Broadcom ended perpetual VMware licenses and changed to a subscription based model.
VOIPO overbills customers and denys refunds VOIPO October 2024 Unresolved Business Practices
Volkswagen car-location data-exposure incident Volkswagen 2024 Active Privacy Surveillance Volkswagen suffered a large databreach, revealing customer's location data, battery statistics, and sensitive personal information.
Volkswagen locks horsepower behind paid subscription Volkswagen 2025 Active ID.3 Firmware Lockout Ownership Rent-Seeking The ID.3 ships with a 228 bhp engine but can only utilize up to 201 bhp of power unless the user pays a one-time fee or buys a subscription.
Volkswagen protection of car diagnosis Volkswagen 2024-07-01 Right to Repair
Voluntary Recall of NVIDIA Shield K1 Tablets NVIDIA 2015 2015 Resolved SHIELD K1 Firmware Lockout Quality Safety NVIDIA recalled SHIELD K1 tablets that had defective batteries and pushed firmware updates to disable affected devices.
VRS Sim Racing Wheel Base full torque locked behind paywall VRS Active UDFP20 Wheel Base Firmware lockout You buy a 20 Nm (newton meters) capable sim racing wheel base, but the 20 Nm is locked behind an additional software purchase.
Wacom legacy tablet driver abandonment Wacom 2010-11-22 Active Planned Obsolescence Wacom drops driver support for functional tablets; users on modern macOS or Windows can't use hardware they own
Walmart's Onn devices bricked after update Walmart 2025-06-13 2025-07-25 Active Onn 4K Box Onn 4K Pro Onn HD Stick Chromecast 4K Chromecast HD Firmware lockout Walmart refuses to replace bricked Onn devices after a forced Android update bricked devices, with devices over a year old being ineligible for refund
Warcraft III legacy CD keys no longer redeemable on Battle.net Activision Blizzard 2025-10-21 Unresolved Warcraft III Broken Promise ''Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos'', released in 2002, came with physical media that included an activation key for the CD-ROM. These legacy CD keys were redeemable on Battle.net until 21 November 2025.
Washington house bill 2321 regarding 3d printers 3D printers Washington State bill mandating firearm detection algorithms in 3D printers; first law of its kind, with Class C felony penalties.
Wegmans collects customers' biometric data 2026-01-03 Active Surveillance Privacy Wegmans is collecting their customers' biometric data in New York City.
Wemo discontinuation of service Belkin 2025-07-10
Whistle pet tracker shutdown IoT fail Tractive Mars Petcare Whistle Labs 2025-07-28 Active Planned Obsolescence Service Termination Whistle pet trackers will cease functioning on 31 August 2025, following Tractive's acquisition of the company from Mars Petcare.
Windows Mixed Reality (WMR) discontinuation Microsoft Windows Mixed Reality Discontinued
Yahoo! mandatory use of AI on all consumer services and content Yahoo 2025-03-14 Active Yahoo Mail Data Privacy Yahoo's ToS mandates sharing email & account data with AI providers; only opt-out is deleting your account
YouTube age verification YouTube Google 2025-07-30 Active YouTube Digital Restrictions Privacy YouTube now uses AI to estimate user age. Users deemed underage are required to upload their government ID to bypass age-based restrictions.
Zoom changed Terms of Service for Data Collection and Force Arbitration Zoom Communications 2023-04-01 2023-08-11 Resolved Zoom (Product) Arbitration Anti-consumer Behavior Artificial Intelligence

Companies

Page Type Industry Founded Parent Company Website Description
3CX Private Telecommunication 2005-11-01 https://www.3cx.com/ Founder of 3CX Phone System. Required users to pay a fee for support tickets during an attack which distributed malware to customers.
5CA Private Customer Service Outsourcing 1998 https://5ca.com 5CA is a remote-first CX company representing some of the biggest names in gaming and tech.
7-Eleven Public subsidiary Retail 1927-05-15 Seven-Eleven Japan https://www.7-eleven.com/ Founded in 1927, it's an American retailer store that is an subsidiary of Seven-Eleven Japan, which is owned by Seven & I Holdings.
Acer Public Electronics 1976 https://acer.com Taiwanese computer manufacturer known for personal computing devices.
Activision Blizzard Public Video game publishing Video game development 2008-07-09 Microsoft https://activisionblizzard.com Large video game publisher created by the merger of Activision, Blizzard, and King. Holds rights to series such as Call of Duty, Guitar Hero, Warcraft, and Candy Crush Saga.
Adobe Public Software 1982 https://adobe.com/ American software company popular for programs like Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, and Acrobat.
AEG Powertools Subsidiary Power Tools Outdoor Power Equipment 1883 Techtronic Industries https://www.aegpowertools.com.au/ TTI-manufactured power tools sold under Electrolux brand license; discontinued 58V battery platform stranded customers.
AirAsia Public Airline 1993 https://airasia.com/
Airsoft GI Airsoft Toy replicas 2003 https://www.airsoftgi.com Airsoft GI (GI Toys) was launched in 2003 and has quickly become America's #1 retailer of airsoft guns and accessories.
Akelius Private Real Estate 1994 https://www.akelius.com/
Alien Rides Private Electric vehicles Retail 2021 https://alienrides.com/ Co-filed ITC complaint to ban all major EUC brands from the US unless manufacturers pay patent licensing fees
Alliance Laundry Solutions and Speed Queen Private Home appliances 1908 Alliance Laundry Systems https://alliancelaundry.com/ https://speedqueencommercial.com Commercial laundry system supplier and operator
Allstate Public Insurance 1931 https://allstate.com/
Alltech Services Inc Private Construction October 2025 Alltech Services Inc https://www.alltechservicesinc.com/ AllTech Services Inc., headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, is a licensed HVAC and plumbing contractor operating in the Northern Virginia region.
Ally Financial Public Financial services 1919 https://ally.com Ally Financial is a US-based company offering banking, securities, and other financial services through its subsidiaries
Ally Invest Securities Subsidiary Brokerage Finance 2016 https://www.ally.com/invest
Amazon Public Technology 1994 https://amazon.com/ Major e-commerce platform which has allowed fraudulent listings, removed functionality and purchased products from Kindle devices, and more.
AMD Public Semiconductors Computer hardware 1969-05-01 https://www.amd.com/ Advanced Micro Devices or AMD is an American technology company that sells CPUs and GPUs for both commercial and enterprise use.
Anker Public Consumer Electronics 2011 https://www.anker.com/ Recalled 1.68M+ power banks for fire/explosion risk; no cash refund on largest recall; ToS waives liability for bodily injury
Anova Culinary Subsidiary Kitchenware Smart appliances 2013 Electrolux https://www.anovaculinary.com/ Introduced subscription fees for previously free app controlling sous vide cookers and ovens; all oven functions require cloud connection with no local control
Anthropic Private Artificial Intelligence 2021 https://anthropic.com American AI startup founded in 2021 commonly known for their family of LLMs named Claude.
Apple Public Electronics 1976 https://apple.com/ Tech company known for hardware, software, and operating systems. Has repeatedly restricted device repairs, and exerts strict control over its software ecosystem
Apple Self Service Repair Electronics 2022-04-27 Apple https://selfservicerepair.com/ Apple Self Service Repair lets owners order genuine apple parts and tools to fix their apple devices themselves.
Applebee's Subsidiary Food 1980-11-19 Dine Brands https://www.applebees.com/ A restaurant chain focused on casual dining service
Arby's Private Food 1964-07-23 Inspire Brands http://arbys.com/
Arduino Subsidiary Electronics 2005 Qualcomm https://www.arduino.cc/ Arduino is an Italian open-source hardware and software company owned by Qualcomm, project, and user community that designs and manufactures single-board microcontrollers and microcontroller kits for building digital devices.
Ariston Public Electronics 1930 https://www.aristongroup.com/
Arlo Public Security 2014 https://arlo.com/
ASUS Public Computing Electronics 1989 https://asus.com/ Taiwanese tech company known for laptops, phones, networking equipment, and GPUs.
AT&T Public Telecommunications 1885 https://att.com/ Major telecommunication company which owns several smaller telecommunication companies. Has sold user data and lied about involvement in data breeches
Atlassian Public Software 2002 https://www.atlassian.com/ Atlassian is an American software company that specializes in collaboration tools designed primarily for software development and project management.
Audi Subsidiary Automotive 1909-07-16 Volkswagen https://www.audiusa.com/ Audi is a Germany-based automotive manufacturer owned by Volkswagen. Audi was founded on July 16, 1909 by August Horch in Zwickau, Germany. The Volkswagen Group acquired Audi in the 1960s from Daimler-Benz.
Audible Subsidiary Entertainment 1995 Amazon https://www.audible.com/ An audiobook and podcast service owned by Amazon
Aura Identity theft prevention https://www.aura.com
Autel Private Automotive 2004 https://autel.com/ Autel and subbrand Otofix - Automotive Diagnostic tools
Autodesk Public Software 1982 https://autodesk.com Software company known for various products such as AutoCAD. Modern versions operate via Always-online DRM. Has ended users' lifetime subscriptions.
Avid Technology Private Pro Audio Pro Video Music Broadcast 1987 Symphony Technology Group https://www.avid.com Multimedia company specializing in providing industry tools for pro audio, video, and media workflows.
Axis Subsidiary Security 1984 https://axis.com/
Axis Bank Public Banking 1993 https://www.axis.bank.in Axis Bank Limited is an Indian multinational banking and financial services company headquartered in Mumbai.
Axon Public Cameras Police Surveillance 1993 https://www.axon.com/ American company that manufacturers Tasers, surveillance equipment and software for law enforcement and federal agents.
Balena Private Software 2013 https://www.balena.io/
Bambu Lab Private Technology 2020 https://bambulab.com/
Bandcamp Music 2008 https://bandcamp.com Bandcamp is an American online music platform founded in 2008 that lets musicians upload, sell, and share their music directly with fans
Belkin Subsidiary Electronics 1983-04-18 Foxconn Interconnect Technology https://www.belkin.com American consumer electronics company focused on phone and computer accessories.
Best Buy Public Electronics Retail 1966 https://bestbuy.com/ American electronics retailer offering the "Geek Squad" support and repair service
BetterHelp Subsidiary Medical Mental Health Teletherapy 2013 Teladoc https://www.betterhelp.com/ American online therapy and counseling service.
Bitly Private Software Information Technology Technology 2008 Spectrum Equity https://bitly.com/ Bitly is a private technology company offering link management and QR code services, including qr-code-generator.com.
BlackVue Private Electronics Automotive 2007 https://blackvue.com/ Dashcam maker with unpatched firmware CVEs, GPS location leaks, and mandatory app registration that restricts local camera access
Blink Subsidiary Home security 2009 Amazon https://blinkforhome.com/ IoT camera manufacturer acquired by Amazon in 2017. Since 2020, the cameras require a subscription for cloud storage and other necessary features.
Bloomberg Private News Financial Technology 1981 https://www.bloomberg.com/ American developer making finance and news products, most notably the Bloomberg Terminal.
BMW Public Automotive 1913-10-27 https://www.bmw.com https://www.bmw.se German automotive company known for producing luxury vehicles.
Booking.com Subsidiary Online Travel Agency 1996 Booking Holdings https://www.booking.com/ Fined in multiple countries for hidden fees, dark patterns, and anti-competitive parity clauses; designated EU gatekeeper under the DMA.
Bosch Private Automotive Electronics Technology 1886 https://www.bosch.com/ German engineering company.
Bose Private Audio Equipment 1964 https://www.bose.com Company that manufactures audio equipment
BowFlex, Inc. Public Fitness 1986 https://www.bowflex.com/
Box Tops for Education Subsidiary Fundraising 1996 General Mills https://boxtops4education.com/ American school fundraising program.
Brainly Private Education 2009 https://brainly.com/
Brax Computer Hardware 2024 https://www.braxtech.net Brax Technologies is a New York–based company founded in 2024 that designs privacy-focused smartphones and tablets.
Brilliant Private Education 2012 https://brilliant.org American educational platform hosting interactive STEM modules.
Broadcom Inc. Public Information Technology Semiconductors Telecommunications 1961 https://www.broadcom.com/ American technology company covering a wide range of computer products and services.
Brother Industries Ltd. Public Electronics Machinery Printing 1908 https://global.brother/ Japanese manufacturer known for sewing machines, printers, and other home and office equipment.
Buffalo Wild Wings Subsidiary Food 1982 Inspire Brands http://buffalowildwings.com/
Bungie Subsidiary Video Games 1990 Sony Interactive Entertainment https://www.bungie.com American video game developer known for Destiny and Halo.
Bunnings Subsidiary Hardware 1886 Wesfarmers https://www.bunnings.com.au Bunnings Warehouse is an Australian Hardware, Garden and home improvements chain with stores across Australia and New Zealand
Burger King Subsidiary Food 1953-07-23 Restaurant Brands International https://www.bk.com/
ByteDance Private Software 2012-03-13 https://bytedance.com yteDance Ltd. is a Chinese internet technology company headquartered in Beijing, China. The company is known for many apps, including but not limited to, TikTok, Capcut, Gauth, Lemon8, and Hypic.
Cami Research Private Electronics Testing 1991 https://www.camiresearch.com/
Canon Public Electronics Imaging 1937 https://global.canon/ DRM-locked ink, scanning disabled without ink, abandoned scanner drivers, subscriptions for built-in webcam features
Canonical Private Computing 2004 https://www.canonical.com/ British software company known for developing Ubuntu.
Canva Private Graphic design and creative tools 2013 None https://www.canva.com/ Graphic design software company
Capital One Public Finance 1994-07-21 https://capitalone.com American financian company offering credit cards, loans, and banking services.
CARIAD Private Automotive Computing 2020 Volkswagen https://cariad.technology/ Volkswagen subsidiary that develops automotive software.
Carly Private Automotive Accessories 2014 https://www.mycarly.com/
Cava Grill Public Food 2006 https://cava.com/
Chamberlain Group Subsidiary Garage Door Openers 1954 https://chamberlaingroup.com/
Change.org Non-profit 2007-02-07 https://www.change.org/ Change.org allows users to create and sign petitions in an attempt to advance various causes by raising awareness and influencing decision-makers.
Charles Schwab Public Financial 1971 https://schwab.com
Chase Bank Subsidiary Banking 1877 JPMorgan Chase https://chase.com Largest US consumer bank. Monetizes consumer data with complex and obfuscated methods of opting-out and has high account minimums.
Chevron Public Gas 1879-09-10 https://www.chevron.com/ a company specializing in gas pump sales
Chick-fil-A Private Food 1946-05-23 http://www.chick-fil-a.com/ http://www.chick-fil-a.ca/ http://www.chick-fil-a.pr/ https://www.chick-fil-a.co.uk/ https://www.chick-fil-a.com.sg/ A company specializing in chicken food products
Chipotle Public Food 1993-07-13 https://chipotle.com/
Cinemark Public Entertainment Movies 1977 https://cinemark.com
Cisco Systems, Inc. Public Computing Information Technology 1984-12-10 https://www.cisco.com/ American tech company known for manufacturing networking software and hardware.
Clearview AI Private 2017 https://www.clearview.ai/ AI facial recognition software company
Cloudflare Public Information Technology Web Services 2009 https://www.cloudflare.com/ American technology company known for its content delivery network, DNS services, DDOS filtering, and domain registrar.
Clover Network, Inc. Subsidiary Business Fintech 2010 https://clover.com/
COBB Tuning Private Automotive Parts 1999 https://www.cobbtuning.com/
Coffee Meets Bagel Private Online dating 2012 https://coffeemeetsbagel.com/
Colgate Public Dental 1806 https://colgate.com American oral hygiene company manufacturing toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwashes, and floss.
Collective Shout Private Activism Lobbying 2009 https://www.collectiveshout.org/
Comcast Public Cable Telecommunications 1963-06-28 https://www.xfinity.com/ Major ISP selling Internet and cable services, but infamous for high prices, data caps, throttling, poor customer service, and monopolistic practices
CompTIA Private Information Technology 1982 H.I.G. Capital, Thoma Bravo https://comptia.org/ American trade association issuing certificates for various IT skills.
Consumer Technology Association Trade Association Electronics Technology 1924 https://www.cta.tech/ American trade association promoting business growth in the technology sector.
Costco Public Retail 1983-09-15 Costco Wholesale Corporation https://www.costco.com/ Costco is a retail corporation.
Cox Communications Subsidiary Telecommunications 1962 Cox Enterprises https://www.cox.com/ Cox Communications is an Atlanta-based American telecommunications company which provides internet, TV, and phone services.
Creality Private Technology 2014 https://www.creality.com/ Creality is a Chinese company that manufactures 3D printers and scanners.
Cricut Public Crafts Electronics 1969 https://cricut.com/ American crafts company known for cutting machines.
Cryptic Studios Subsidiary Video Games 2000 https://www.crypticstudios.com/
Cuisinart Subsidiary Kitchenware 1971 Conair Corporation https://www.cuisinart.com/ https://www.cuisinart.ca/ Kitchen Appliance Manufacturer. Purchased by Conair in 1989.
CYBERGUN Airsoft 1983 https://www.cybergun.com
CYMA Airsoft Airsoft 2000 https://cymagun.com CYMA Airsoft was established in 2000 with a mission to create the finest Airsoft gun & training weapons
Dairy Queen Subsidiary Food 1940-06-22 Berkshire Hathaway http://dairyqueen.com/
DAZN Subsidiary Broadcasting IPTV Sports 2007 https://www.dazn.com
Deep Cycle Systems Private Batteries Energy storage 2016 https://deepcyclesystems.com.au/ Australian battery maker sued a YouTuber for defamation over honest reviews; court found DCS had no standing, DCS refuses to pay costs
DeepSeek Private Artificial Intelligence 2023-07-17 High-Flyer https://www.deepseek.com/ Chinese company developer of the DeepSeek large language models that have privacy concerns for their data management collected from cloud services and mobile application.
Dell Public Personal Computers Computer Software 1984-05-03 Dell Technologies https://www.dell.com/ Dell is a company that makes computing related products such as monitors, desktops, servers and laptops.
Denny's Private Food 1953 https://dennys.com/
Denuvo Subsidiary Video games Digital-rights management Software 2014-09-26 Irdeto https://irdeto.com/denuvo/
Deutsche Kreditbank (DKB) Public Finance 1990-03-19 Bayerische Landesbank https://www.dkb.de/ DKB is Germany's second biggest direct bank.
Deye Private Electronics Solar 1990 https://deye.com Deye is a China-based company that specializes in solar inverters, ess batteries, air conditioners, and dehumidifiers with a commitment to sustainable energy.
Disboard Private Social media service 2018 https://disboard.org/
Discord Private VoIP communications instant messaging videoconferences content delivery and social media 2015 Discord Inc. https://discord.com American technology company that runs a platform for messaging and calling targeted towards gamers.
Disney Public Entertainment Animation Theme parks 1923 https://disney.com/ American media company known for Walt Disney Studios, Disney Parks, and acquisition of Pixar, Marvel, and Lucasfilm.
DJI Private Drones Cameras Electronics 2006 https://www.dji.com/ Forces app activation on cameras and drones; locks devices after 5 uses; broadcasts unencrypted pilot location; US-sanctioned & FCC-banned
DMarket DMarket Ltd Digital goods 2017 https://dmarket.com/ DMarket is a 3rd party marketplace for trading and buying virtual items from Steam games.
Domino's Public Food 1960-12-09 https://dominos.com/
Doordash Public Delivery January 2013 https://www.doordash.com/ American store-to-house delivery service primarily used for food delivery.
DSGVO-Portal Data Compliance https://www.dsgvo-portal.de/index.php?lang=en
Duolingo Public Education Software 2011 https://duolingo.com A language learning app with a mission to make learning "universally available". In the 2020s, paywalled content and data breaches affected users.
Dymo Subsidiary Electronics 1958 https://www.dymo.com/
Dyson Private Household Appliances 1991 https://dyson.com/ Singaporean appliance manufacturer known for household cleaning devices like vacuum cleaners and air purifiers.
EBay Public Business E-commerce 1995 https://ebay.com/ American sales platform for selling items online
Ecoflow Private Portable solar generators portable power stations 2017 https://ecoflow.com
Eight Sleep Private Mattresses 2014 https://eightsleep.com/
Electronic Arts Public Video Games 1982 https://ea.com/ American video game developer and publisher.
EO Public Energy Electronic Vehicles 2014 https://www.eocharging.com/
Epic Games Private Video Games 1991 https://epicgames.com/ American video game developer and publisher known for the Unreal Engine and the Epic Games Store.
Epik Inc Domain Registrar 2009 https://www.epik.com/ Epik is a domain name registration and web hosting service.
Etoro Private Financial 2007 https://www.etoro.com
Eufy Subsidiary Home security 2011 https://www.eufy.com/
EVGA Private Computer Hardware 1999 https://evga.com/ American computer hardware manufacturer known for formerly selling NVIDIA GPUs.
EviCore Subsidiary Healthcare 2014 https://www.evicore.com/
Extron Private Electronics Corporate Audio and Video 1983 https://extron.com Canadian professional audiovisual equipment manufacturer
EZVIZ Subsidiary Smart Home 2013 https://www.ezviz.com/
Fal (AI company) Information Technology 2021 https://fal.ai Generative AI media platform primarily for developers.
Fandom Private Entertainment 2004-10-18 https://www.fandom.com/ Fandom, formerly known as Wikia, is a platform for hosting information and social media about movies, video games, books, and TV series.
Federal Communications Commission Government Agency 1934 https://fcc.gov/
Federal Trade Commission Government Agency Consumer protections Anti-trust 1914-09-26 https://www.ftc.gov
Ferrari Private Automotive 1939-09-13 https://www.ferrari.com/ Automotive manufacturer of high-end sports cars
Figma Public Software 2012 https://figma.com/ Figma is a proprietary collaborative web application for user interface design.
Fiio LLC Audio Equipment 2007 https://fiio.com/
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Public Financial Regulator 2007 https://www.finra.org FINRA is a self-regulatory organization responsible for supervising member broker-dealers under the oversight of the SEC.
Fitbit Subsidiary Activity trackers 2007-03-26 Google http://store.google.com/category/watches_trackers Subsidiary of Google that sells fitness tracking smartwatches. Devices have had faulty strap connectors, burned users, and had functionality removed.
Flo Private Health 2015 https://www.flo.health Women's health app which retains data after account deletion and has sold intimate user information to various tech companies without user consent.
Ford Public Automotive 1903 https://ford.com/ Automobile company which collects user data and sells it to third parties for advertising. Highest number of vehicle recalls in 2021, 2022, and 2023.
Formlabs Private 3D printing 2011 https://formlabs.com Charges $875-$11,899 per printer to use third-party materials; acquired & canceled a $2,999 SLS competitor to protect its $28,989 Fuse 1+
Fossify Private Software https://www.fossify.org A collection of apps forked from Simple Mobile Tools that replace big-tech native apps on Android devices with simple, private alternatives.
Framework Private Computer Hardware January 2020 https://frame.work
Frontier Airlines Public Airlines Aviation 1994 https://flyfrontier.com/
Fruitbat Factory Private Video Games 2012 https://fruitbatfactory.com/ Fruitbat Factory, Oy. is an international video game publisher established in 2012.
FUTO Private Technology 2021 https://www.futo.org/ American organization promoting free computing by developing and sponsoring FOSS projects such as Immich, FUTO Keyboard, and GrayJay.
Future Motion Private Electric vehicles Skateboards 2013 https://futuremotion.com/
Futurehome Private Smart home Internet of Things 2013 https://www.futurehome.io/ https://www.futurehome.no/ Norwegian smart-home company known for the Futurehome Smarthub
GameSpy Subsidiary Video Games Information Technology 1999 IGN Entertainment http://www.gamespy.com Now defunct American company that hosted multiplayer servers and matchmaking systems for video games.
GameStop Public Video game retail 1984 https://gamestop.com/ American video game retailer.
GE Appliances Subsidiary Appliances 1905 Haier https://geappliancesco.com/
Geeni Subsidiary Electronics IoT Smart Home 2017 Merkury Innovations https://mygeeni.com/ Geeni is a smart home company that specialize in wireless IP security cameras, smart LED lighting, smart power plugs, and various other smart home devices.
General Motors Public Automotive 1908 https://gm.com/ https://cadillac.com https://www.chevrolet.com/ https://www.gmc.com/ American auto manufacturer
General Motors (OnStar) Public Automotive Technology Information Technology 1908-09-16 https://www.gm.com https://www.onstar.com A multinational corporation that designs, manufactures, and markets vehicles and offers in-vehicle safety, security, and information services.
Gillette Subsidiary Health Shaving Supplies 1901-09-28 Procter & Gamble https://gillette.com/ Gillette is a company with a long history of creating shaving supplies.
GitHub Subsidiary Developer platform 2008-02-08 Microsoft https://www.github.com Github is a proprietary developer platform that allows developers to create, store, manage, and share their code.
Glance Private Artificial Intelligence 2019 InMobi https://glance.com/ Glance (AI) is an artifical intelligence-based software company. The company was founded in Bangalore in 2019. Glance is owned by InMobi.
GOG.com Private Video Games 2008-02-22 https://www.gog.com/ GOG.com is a digital distribution platform of DRM-free video games, counting with an installable client for Windows, Mac and Linux
GoGuardian Private Education Spyware 2015 https://www.goguardian.com/ American company developing computer monitoring and test proctoring software.
Google Subsidiary Technology 1998 Alphabet Inc. https://www.google.com/ Google is one of the most influential technology companies in the world originally known for developing the most widely used search engine.
GoPro Public Cameras Electronics 2002 https://www.gopro.com/ American technology company known for small and durable cameras.
GoTo Group Public conglomerate Technology 2021 https://www.gotocompany.com/
GREE Electric Private Home appliances 1991 https://gree.com GREE Electric is a Chinese home appliances manufacturer.
Groupon Public eCommerce 2008 https://groupon.com/ American online marketplace for discounted goods and services.
Gryphon Online Safety, Inc. Inc Networking https://gryphonconnect.com Gryphon’s products are marketed to families and parents who want tools to manage children’s internet usage and improve home network security.
Guardzilla Private Security [https://web.archive.org/web/20200512165022/https://www.guardzilla.com/ https://www.guardzilla.com/]
H&R Block Public Financial services Financial Technology 1955-01-25 https://www.hrblock.com/ https://www.hrblock.ca/ https://www.hrblock.com.au/ "H&R Block" is an American tax preparation company that operates in Canada, the United States, and Australia.
Haier Public Home appliances Consumer electronics 1984-04-28 https://www.haier.com/ Haier
Halfords Limited Public Automotive 1892 Halfords Group PLC https://www.halfords.com/
Happiest Baby Private Electronics 2001 https://happiestbaby.com/
Healthline Subsidiary Health Information 1999 Red Ventures https://www.healthline.com Healthline is a health information provider that uses AI-generated content and has been known to publish misinformation.
HelloSimply.com Education https://www.hellosimply.com Simply is a company that produces a line of apps that provide a structured method of teaching people how to play various instruments.
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Hikvision Public, partial state-ownership Security 2001 https://www.hikvision.com/en/
Hisense Public, partial state-ownership Home appliances Electronics Manufacturing 1969 https://global.hisense.com/ Hisense is a home appliance and electronics manufacturing conglomerate headquartered in Qingdao, Shandong, China. It is currently the second largest m
Home Bargains Division Retail 1976 https://home.bargains/
Honda Public Automotive Manufacturing 1946 https://global.honda Japanese automotive manufacturer known for models like the Accord, Civic, and CR-V.
HP Public Information Technology Electronics Manufacturing 1939 https://hp.com/ American technology company known for business and home computers and printers.
Huawei Private Telecommunications 1987-09-15 https://www.huawei.com/ Chinese technology company which manufactures telecommunications equipment, computers, self-driving electric vehicles, and other products.
Humane Inc. Subsidiary Technology 2018 https://humane.com
Humble Bundle Subsidiary Video Games 2010 Ziff Davis https://humblebundle.com/ American digital store for video games sold in bundles, with proceeds going to charity.
Hyundai Public Automotive Manufacturing 1967 https://hyundai.com/ South Korean auto manufacturer.
ID.me Private Identity verification 2010 https://id.me Privately-owned identity verification service used by businesses, colleges, and government agencies.
IFTTT Private Computing Software 2010 https://ifttt.com
IHOP Subsidiary Food 1958-07-14 Dine Brands https://www.ihop.com/
Ikawa Coffee LTD Coffee 2010 https://www.ikawacoffee.com/ https://ikawahome.com/ UK based Coffee business that manufactures and develops, sample coffee roasters for home users.
IKEA Private Retail Furniture 1943 https://ikea.com Swedish retailer known for its minimalist furniture and home goods.
ILife Home appliances 2025-11-01 ? https://www.iliferobot.com/ Ilife is a company that sells vaccum cleaners, specializing in both handheld and automatic vaccum cleaners
Imgur Private Media Hosting 2009 MediaLab AI, Inc. https://imgur.com/ Imgur is a media company and image sharing platform - originally founded by Alan Schaaf, it is now bought and owned by MediaLab AI, Inc.
In-N-Out Burger Private Food 1948-10-22 https://www.in-n-out.com/
Infomaniak SA Cloud 1994 https://www.infomaniak.com
Insta360 Public Cameras Electronics 2015 https://www.insta360.com/ Chinese tech company known for 360-degree cameras.
Intel Public Semiconductors Computer Hardware 1968-07-18 https://intel.com/ American technology company best known for manufacturing CPUs and other computer chips.
Interactive Brokers Public Financial 1978 https://interactivebrokers.com
Internet Archive Non-profit Archive Library 1996 https://archive.org/ American digital library hosting scanned books, music, videos, software, and archived websites.
Invitation Homes 2012 https://www.invitationhomes.com/
IP Biometrix Private Security 2023 https://ip-biometrix.com IP Biometrix is a biometric technology solutions, with a focus on facial recognition and IoT integration.
IRobot Public Consumer robotics 1990 None (publicly traded as IRBT) https://www.irobot.com/ iRobot Corporation manufactures consumer robots including the Roomba vacuum cleaner and Braava floor mopper.
Itron Public [[Smart meter]](s) and Modules Smart Grid Data Collection Analysis Software Data Management Water Communication Modules Internet of Things (IoT) Smart Cities Sensing + Control Solar Monitoring Natural Gas Detectors Distributed Energy Resources Smart Streetlights 1977 https://na.itron.com Itron, Inc. is an American technology company that offers products and services for energy and water resource management.
Jack in the Box Public Food 1951 http://jackinthebox.com/
Jamba Juice Subsidiary Beverages 1990 GoTo Foods https://www.jamba.com/ A company that specializes in selling juice related beverages like smoothies and milkshakes.
Jeep Subsidiary Automotive 1943 https://www.jeep.com/
Jimmy John's Subsidiary Food 1983-01-13 Inspire Brand http://jimmyjohns.com/
John Deere Public Agricultural Machinery Heavy Equipment 1837 https://deere.com/ American manufacturer of agricultural and construction equipment.
Keurig Public Coffee 1998 https://www.keurig.com/ American maker of pod-based coffee machines. In 2014, they experimented with DRM in Keurig 2.0 machines.
KFC Public subsidiary Food 1930-03-20 Yum! Brands https://www.kfc.com/
Kia Public Automotive 1944-06-09 Hyundai Motor Company https://kia.com Kia Corporation is a South Korean multinational automobile manufacturer headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.
KingSong Private Personal Electric Vehicles 2012 https://kingsong.com/ Founded in 2012 and based in Shenzhen, China, King Song Intell Co., LTD is a private high-tech manufacturer specializing in personal electric vehicles
Kroger Public subsidiary Retail 1883 https://thekrogerco.com/ https://kroger.com/
Kwik Trip Private Gas Retail 1965-06-16 https://www.kwiktrip.com/ company about gas and food sales
Lamborghini Subsidiary Automotive 1963-05-07 Audi https://www.lamborghini.com/ Italian luxury auto manufacturer.
Lebara Public Telecommunications 2001 https://www.lebara.dk
Lenovo Public Electronics 1984 https://lenovo.com/ Chinese computer manufacturer known for ThinkPad, Legion, and ThinkCentre lines of computers.
Leo Express Private Transportation 2010 https://leoexpress.com/
LG Public Electronics 1947 https://lg.com South Korean technology conglomerate best known for kitchen and laundry appliances and personal electronics.
Lieferando Subsidiary Food Delivery 2009 https://www.lieferando.de
Life360 Private Technology 2007-04-17 https://www.life360.com/ American technology company for sharing location data for personal safety.
Lightspeed Aviation Private Electronics 1996 https://www.lightspeedaviation.com
Lincare Holdings Inc. Subsidiary Health 1987 Linde https://www.lincare.com/ Lincare is the largest distributor of respiratory homecare equipment in the United States, along with many other medical devices.
LinkedIn Subsidiary Social Media 2002 Microsoft https://linkedin.com/ Professional networking platform owned by Microsoft.
Little Machine Shop machining 2000 https://littlemachineshop.com/ LittleMachineShop.com is a small U.S. business specializing in sourcing and selling quality machines, tooling, spare parts, and accessories.
Logitech Public Electronics Technology 1981-10-02 https://www.logitech.com Logitech is a Swiss company that manufactures computer peripherals, audio accessories, and other electronic devices.
Magic Leap Private Technology 2010 https://magicleap.com/
MakerBot Subsidiary 3D printing 2009 Ultimaker https://makerbot.com/ American 3D printing company
Mastercard Public Banking 1966 https://www.mastercard.com/ An American multinational payment card services corporation, offering a range of payment transaction processing and other related-payment services.
Maytag Subsidiary Home appliances 1893-01-01 Whirlpool Corporation https://www.maytag.com/ Maytag is a company that sells kitchen and laundry appliances, such as freezers, fridges and dryers.
Mazda Public Automotive 1920 https://www.mazda.com/ Japanese auto manufacturer.
McDonald's Public Food 1940-05-15 https://corporate.mcdonalds.com/corpmcd/home.html https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us.html
Memrise Private Education 2010 https://www.memrise.com/
Mercado Libre Public E-commerce (membership-based) E-commerce 1999-08-02 https://mercadolibre.com/ https://www.mercadolibre.com.ar/ https://www.mercadolibre.com.bo/ https://www.mercadolivre.com.br/ https://www.mercadolibre.cl/ https://www.mercadolibre.com.co/ https://www.mercadolibre.co.cr/ https://www.mercadolibre.com.do/ https://www.mercadolibre.com.ec/ https://www.mercadolibre.com.gt/ https://www.mercadolibre.com.hn/ https://www.mercadolibre.com.mx/ https://www.mercadolibre.com.ni/ https://www.mercadolibre.com.pa/ https://www.mercadolibre.com.py/ https://www.mercadolibre.com.pe/ https://www.mercadolibre.com.sv/ https://www.mercadolibre.com.uy/ https://www.mercadolibre.com.ve/ Mercado Libre is a multi-national Latin American E-Commerce platform that has been on legal fights with the Chinese Platform "Temu" for being accused of false claims.
Mercedes-Benz Subsidiary Automotive 1926 https://www.mercedes-benz.com/ Mercedes-Benz is a German automotive manufacturer that has taken away and/or disabled features shortly after their sale
Mercury Insurance Public Insurance 1960 https://www.mercuryinsurance.com/
Merkury Innovations Private Electronics Home automation Technology 2003-02-01 https://merkuryinnovations.com/ Specialty retail company specializing in smart home devices, LED lighting, and personal audio equipment.
Meta Public Social media Advertising Artificial intelligence 2004 https://meta.com/ Meta is an American technology company known for Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Llama.
Micron Public Semiconductors Computer hardware October 1978 https://www.micron.com/ American producer of computer components, such as DRAM, flash memory and SSDs. Their headquarters are located in Boise, Idaho.
Microsoft Public Information Technology 1975 https://www.microsoft.com/ Microsoft is one of the "Big Five" tech giants who has had issues ranging from antitrust issues to monopolies
Miele Private Manufacturing 1899 https://miele.com/
Miku Private Baby Electronics 2018 https://mikucare.com
Milwaukee battery DRM Public Tool Manufacturing 1924 Techtronic Industries Company Limited https://www.milwaukeetool.com/ Milwaukee is an American multi-national company that develops, manufactures, and markets power tools, hand tools, tool storage, and more.
Mitsubishi Group Private Various 1870 Mitsubishi.com A series of 40 Japanese companies that privately collaborate together
Model F Labs Private Technology 2015 https://www.modelfkeyboards.com
Mojang Private Video game 2009 Microsoft https://www.minecraft.net/en-us Mojang is a video game company most known for creating Minecraft.
Monoprice Private Consumer electronics 2002 YFC-BonEagle Electric Co., Ltd. https://monoprice.com/ American retailer known for generic-branded cables, adapters, and computer accessories.
Monsanto Subsidiary Agriculture Biotechnology Chemicals 1901 Bayer https://www.monsanto.com/ https://www.bayer.com/ An agrochemical and agricultural biotechnology company known for Roundup.
Motorola Subsidiary Electronics 1928 Lenovo https://www.motorola.com American mobile device manufacturer owned by Lenovo.
Movies Anywhere Subsidiary Entertainment 2014 Disney https://moviesanywhere.com/
Mozilla Non-profit Computing 1998 Mozilla Foundation https://www.mozilla.org/ American free software developer known for Firefox and Thunderbird.
MSI Public Computer hardware 1984-08-04 https://www.msi.com/ Micro-Star International Co., Ltd. or MSI is a Taiwanese technology company that designs, develops and provides computer hardware, related products and services. It was founded 04 August, 1984.
Namecheap Inc Web service 2000 https://www.namecheap.com U.S. based domain name registrar and web hosting service company headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
Nanoleaf Private Electronics 2012 https://nanoleaf.me/ Canadian electronics company specialized in LED lighting.
National Security Agency Government agency Intelligence and counterintelligence 1952 https://www.nsa.gov/
Nestlé Public Food processing 1866 https://www.nestle.com/ Nestlé S.A is a Swiss multinational food and beverage processing conglomerate corporation.
Netatmo Electronics 2011 https://netatmo.com/
Netflix Public Entertainment Streaming 1997 https://www.netflix.com/ American media streaming and media publisher originally known for disc rentals.
Netgate Private Computing Networking 2004 https://www.netgate.com
Newag Public Railway 1876 https://www.newag.pl/ Polish manufacturer of railway rolling stock.
Ngenic Private Energy technology Smart home IoT 2010 https://ngenic.se/ Smart thermostat maker that went bankrupt in 2025; new owners forced all customers onto subscriptions including "lifetime" purchasers
Nike Public Clothing Athletic Equipment 1964 https://nike.com American clothing company known for its sneakers and workout apparel.
Nikon Public Cameras Electronics 1917 https://www.nikon.com/ Japanese camera and optics manufacturer.
Nintendo Public Electronics Entertainment Software 1889 https://nintendo.com/ Japanese video game developer and hardware manufacturer.
Nixplay Private Electronics Picture Frames 2017 https://www.nixplay.com/
NordVPN Private Cybersecurity Virtual Private Networks 2012 Nord Security https://nordvpn.com Lithuanian virtual private network provider.
Nothing Private Electronics 2020 https://nothing.tech They specialize is Consumer Tech products such as smartphones, Headphones, TWS and smartwatches, known for their design and software experience.
Now TV Subsidiary Broadcasting 2012 https://nowtv.com
NOYB Non-profit Advocacy Privacy 2017 https://noyb.eu/en
Nvidia Public Semiconductors Software 1993-04-05 https://www.nvidia.com/ American semiconductor manufacturer known for graphics processing units and systems on chips.
NZXT Private Computer Hardware 2004 https://nzxt.com/ American computer hardware manufacturer specializing in gaming products.
Oasis Water Private bottled water 2003 https://www.oasiswater.co.za/ Oasis Water is a South African bottled water company, providing purified water to household consumers.
Octopus Energy Private Renewable energy Gas Electricity Solar power products Solar Installer 2016 Octopus energy group https://octopus.energy UK energy supplier and installer of renewable energy products
Ofcom Statutory corporation Broadcasting 2002 https://www.ofcom.org.uk/
Okkazeo Private Board Games Second Hand 2007 https://www.okkazeo.com/ Okkazeo allows board game players selling/buying second hand game
OnePlus Private Electronics 2013-12-15 Oppo https://oneplus.com OnePlus, is a Chinese consumer electronics manufacturer headquartered in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
OpenAI Private Artificial Intelligence Technology 2015 https://openai.com/ OpenAI is an AI focused megacorporation that owns ChatGPT.
Openclaw.ai artificial intelligence 2025 https://openclaw.ai OpenClaw (at openclaw.ai) is an open‑source AI agent platform that lets you run a powerful personal AI assistant
Optimum Subsidiary ISP Telecommunications 1973 https://optimum.net Optimum is an internet service provider (ISP) formerly known as Cablevision.
Optus Private Telecommunications 1981 https://optus.com.au
Otter.ai Private Transcription software 2016 https://otter.ai/ Develops speech-to-text transcription applications with AI and machine learning
Palantir Public Software 2003-05-06 https://www.palantir.com Palantir Technologies Inc. is a public, American company that develops Software and Platforms as a service, typically requiring data mining.
Panda Express Subsidiary Food 1983 Panda Restaurant Group https://www.pandaexpress.com/
Panera Bread Subsidiary Food 1987 JAB Holding Company https://www.panerabread.com/en-us/home.html
Papa John's Public Food 1984-10-02 https://www.papajohns.com/
Patreon Private Business Monetization 2013 https://www.patreon.com American monetization platform offering subscriptions to content creators.
PayPal Public Financial technology 1998 https://paypal.com/ American platform for online payments.
Payscore Private Fintech 2017 https://www.payscore.com/
Pearson Subsidiary Education Technology Software Artificial Intelligence Information Technology 1998 Pearson plc https://www.pearson.com/ Largest publishing company in higher education, with focus on proprietary eBooks, online educational software and test administration
Pelco Surveillance CCTV 1957 Motorola https://www.pelco.com Pelco Incorporated is an American security and surveillance technologies company.
Peloton Public Exercise Equipment 2012 https://onepeloton.com/ American designer and manufacturer of smart exercise equipment.
PepsiCo Public Beverage Food processing 1898-08-28 https://www.pepsico.com a company that owns products like Pepsi and Lays
Perplexity AI Inc Artifical Intelligence 2022 https://perplexity.ai American AI startup founded in 2022 commonly known for their AI Search Engine Perplexity
Persona Private Software https://withpersona.com/ Identity Verification
PHH Mortgage Corporation Subsidiary Finance 2008 https://www.phhmortgage.com/
Philips Public Electronics Healthcare 1891 https://www.philips.com/ Licenses its consumer electronics brand to TP Vision (TVs) & Signify (lighting) while shutting down smart features on older products
Pinterest Public Social media service 2009 https://pinterest.com/ Photo sharing website founded in 2009 where users can "pin" various images to their profile and add them to collections.
Pitboss Grills Private Manufacturing 1999 https://pitboss-grills.com
Pizza Hut Public subsidiary Food 1958-03-31 Yum! Brands https://www.pizzahut.com/ company all about over-priced, over-rated pizza's
PlayStation Subsidiary Video Games Consoles 1990-02-28 Sony https://www.playstation.com/
Pluralsight Private Education Software 2004 https://pluralsight.com/
Plutus Private Cryptocurrency 2015 https://www.plutus.it/
PNC Bank Public Banking 1983 PNC Financial Services Group, Inc https://www.pnc.com/en/personal-banking.html On 25 July 2025, PNC Online Banking will put into effect a forced arbitration clause in their Digital Services Agreement.
Polestar Public Automotive 2017 https://www.polestar.com/ Polestar Automotive Holding UK PLC, or Polestar, is a Swedish automotive manufacturer that produces electric cars.
Popeyes Public subsidiary Food 1972-06-12 Restaurant Brands International http://popeyes.com/
PROCON Government Agency Consumer rights https://www.procon.sp.gov.br
Proton Private Technology Telecommunications Computer hardware 2014 https://proton.me Proton is a privacy-focused tech company. Their main services include Proton Mail, Proton VPN and Proton Pass.
Purism Private Computer Hardware Computer Software 2014 https://puri.sm/ American computer selling FOSS-based phones, laptops, and computers.
Qantas Private Airlines Aviation 1920 https://www.qantas.com.au
Quidd Private Entertainment 2016 https://market.onquidd.com/ Quidd was an American online marketplace for facilitating trade between owners of digital collectibles and NFTs. It suddenly ceased operations in January 2025.
QuikTrip Private Retail 1958-09-25 http://www.quiktrip.com/ a company that serves gas, food, and beverages
Raylo Private Electronics leasing 2018-09-05 https://www.raylo.com/ Electronics leasing company
Reason Studios Private Music Software 1994 https://www.reasonstudios.com/
Reckon Public Software 1987 https://www.reckon.com/ https://www.reckon.com.au/ Leech company which steals your perpetual software licenses
Red Robin Public Food 1940 https://www.redrobin.com/ a company serving burger, fries, and shakes
Red Ventures Private Mass Media 1996 https://www.redventures.com/ Red Ventures is an American media company that owns several online outlets and newspapers.
Reddit Public Social Media 2005 https://reddit.com/ American social media platform based around news aggregation and forum-like "subreddits".
RepairShopr Private Cloud Repair 2012 https://www.repairshopr.com/
ResellerRatings Private Reviews 2001 https://www.resellerratings.com/ Online ratings site that lists user made reviews of online retailers
Restaurant Brands International Public Food 2014-12-15 http://rbi.com/
Ring Subsidiary Security 2013 https://ring.com/ IoT camera manufacturer acquired by Amazon in 2018. This company was sued by the FTC in 2023 and collaborate with private companies and local law enforcement. In 2025, the flock partnership and "search party" feature for dogs caused push-back from consumers the following year.
Rivian Public Automotive Electric Vehicles 2009 https://rivian.com/ American electric vehicle manufacturer.
Robinhood Financial Public Financial Services 2013 https://robinhood.com/ American mobile-first trading and brokerage platform.
Roblox Public Gaming 2004 https://roblox.com/ American gaming platform featuring user-generated games with microtransactions, primarily targeted towards children.
Roborock Cleaning Electronics Robotics 2014 https://us.roborock.com/
Rockstar Games Subsidiary Video Games 1998 Take-Two Interactive https://www.rockstargames.com/ American video game publisher known for Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption.
Rohde & Schwarz Private Electronics 1933 https://www.rohde-schwarz.com
Roku Public Media Streaming 2002 https://roku.com/ American technology company focused on TV connected devices and TV software.
Rosetta Stone Public Language learning software 1992 IXL Learning https://www.rosettastone.com/ Rosetta Stone Inc. is a US company that develops and sells language learning products.
Rovio Subsidiary Entertainment Video game 2003 Sega https://rovio.com Finnish mobile game developer known for the ''Angry Birds'' series. In the 2020s, the original games were delisted and forced users to accept arbitration clause.
Ryanair Public Aviation 1985 Ryanair Holdings https://www.ryanair.com Ryanair is an Irish ultra-low-cost airline.
Salad and Go Private Food 2013 http://saladandgo.com/
Samsung Public Manufacturing congolomerate 1938 https://samsung.com/ Large manufacturing conglomerate headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.
Scopely, Inc. Subsidiary Video Games 2011 https://scopely.com/
Scribd Private Cloud 2007 https://www.scribd.com
Seagate Public Computing Storage 1978 https://www.seagate.com/ American computer storage manufacturer.
Seattle Avionics Private Software 2002 https://www.seattleavionics.com/
Securities and Exchange Commission Government Agency https://www.sec.gov
Sengled Private Lighting products 1997 https://us.sengled.com Sengled is a Chinese[1] smart-lighting manufacturer that focuses on affordable smart light bulbs to consumers that are compatible with Amazon's Alexa and Google's Assistant.
Sezzle Public Financial technology 2016 https://sezzle.com Sezzle is a publicly traded financial technology company formed in 2016 by Charlie Youakim. It is headquartered in Minneapolis, US, with operations in the United States and Canada.
Shake Shack Public Food July 2004 https://www.shakeshack.com/
Shell Public Gas 1907-04-23 https://www.shell.com/
Shimano Public Bicycling fishing and rowing 1921 https://www.shimano.com/en/ Shimano Inc. is a Japanese company that produces cycling components, fishing tackle, and rowing equipment. The company was founded and named after Shozaburo Shimano.
Shoney's Private Food 1947 http://www.shoneys.com/
Shopee Subsidiary E-commerce 2015 https://shopee.com/
Sig Sauer Private Firearms 2007 https://www.sigsauer.com/
SimplePractice LLC Mental Health https://simplepractice.com SimplePractice provides a client portal and telehealth app for therapists and psychiatrists.
Singtel, Singapore Telecommunications Limited Public conglomerate Telecommuncations 1992-03-28 https://www.singtel.com/ Singapore Telecommunications Limited, commonly known as Singtel, is a telecommunications conglomerate operating in Singapore.
SiriusXM Public Broadcasting Entertainment 1990 https://siriusxm.com American broadcasting company providing online and satellite radio services.
SkyDrop (Smart Irrigation) Home automation 2013-07-01 https://skydrop.com In 2014, SkyDrop launched a smart sprinkler controller. In 2019 they forced a change to a cloud subscription model, which led to consumer backlash.
Slack Public Communications Collaborative software 2009 Salesforce, Inc https://slack.com/ Slack is an American cloud-based freemium communication platform targeted at businesses and other organizations.
Smartwool Clothing 1994 https://smartwool.com
Smartyplus Private 2019-09-01 https://www.smartyplus.net/ SmartyPlus is a service offering coupon/cashback benefits and shipping perks in exchange for a membership fee.
Snapchat Public Social media service 2011 https://snapchat.com/ Messaging app founded in 2011 that popularized streaks, disappearing messages, and images called "snaps".
SolaX Public Solar Inverters Manufacturer Renewable energy 2012 https://www.solaxpower.com/ Chinese PV Inverters manufacturer founded in 2012 in Hanghzhou.
Sonic Subsidiary Food 1953-06-18 Inspire Brands http://sonicdrivein.com/
Sonos Public Audio Equipment 2002 https://sonos.com American company known for wireless speakers.
Sony Public Conglomerate Photography equipment Audio equipment Home electronics Video games 1946 https://sony.com/ Japanese technology conglomerate known for brands such as Sony Pictures, Sony Music Publishing, PlayStation, and XPERIA.
Sophos Limited Private Computing Cybersecurity 1987-02-04 https://sophos.com/ British cybersecurity company.
SoundCloud Private Entertainment 2008-10-28 https://soundcloud.com/ Music streaming service.
Spectrum Subsidiary Telecommunications 2014 https://www.spectrum.com/
Spotify Public Music streaming Podcasting 2006 https://spotify.com/ Swedish streaming service with a large catalog of music and podcasts.
StarForce Technologies Private Software September 2000 https://www.star-force.com/ https://www.star-force.ru/ StarForce Technologies develops copy protection and digital rights management (DRM) software for games and applications.
Starlink Private Telecommunications January 2015 SpaceX https://www.starlink.com/ Starlink is SpaceX’s satellite internet service, providing global broadband access via a low-Earth-orbit satellite constellation.
SteelSeries Private Electronics 2001 GN Store Nord https://steelseries.com Danish manufacturer of gaming peripherals and accessories, including headsets, keyboards, mice, controllers, and mousepads.
Stellantis Public Automotive 2021 https://www.stellantis.com/ Multinational auto manufacturer known for Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep, and Ram.
STMicroelectronics Public Semiconductors 1987 https://www.st.com/ STMicroelectronics is a European multinational semiconductor contract manufacturing and design company. It is the largest of such companies in Europe.
Stop Killing Games Video Games Consumer Rights 2024 https://www.stopkillinggames.com/ Campaign started by advocate Ross W. Scott to keep video games functional after their discontinuation.
Storj.io constantly removes free or low cost services Private Decentralized Cloud Storage 2014 https://www.storj.io/
Stripe Private E-commerce Financial services 2010 https://stripe.com/ The company primarily offers payment-processing software and application programming interfaces for e-commerce websites and mobile applications.
Subway Private Food 1965-08-28 https://www.subway.com/en-us
Superhive LLC Digital storefront 2014 Autotroph https://superhivemarket.com/ Superhive (formerly Blender Market) is a digital storefront focused on assets and extensions for the open-source 3D computer graphics software Blender
Sweetgreen Public Restaurants 2006 http://sweetgreen.com/ Specializes in salads related products. Has a history in health concerns/violations
Swiffer Public Household Products 1837-10-31 P&G https://www.swiffer.com/ Swiffer is a Procter & Gamble cleaning brand, launched in 1999, known for disposable mops, dusters, and refill-based products.
Synology Private Computing Storage 2000 https://www.synology.com/ Taiwanese computing compa
T-Mobile US Public subsidiary Telecommunications 1994 Deutsche Telekom (51.4%) https://t-mobile.com/ American cell network operator.
Taco Bell Public subsidiary Food 1962-03-21 Yum! Brands https://www.tacobell.com/about-us
Tado Private Computing Home Automation 2011 https://www.tado.com
Take Two Holding Company Video games 1993 https://www.take2games.com/
Target Public Retail 1902-06-24 https://www.target.com/ Target is an American retail chain. It is one of the largest retail chains in America.
TD Ameritrade Public Brokerage Financial 1975 https://web.archive.org/web/20250000000000*/https://www.tdameritrade.com/
Tea Dating Advice Private Social media service 2023 https://www.teaforwomen.com/ An app founded in 2023 that allows women to share information about and review local men regarding dating. The app requires identity verification for users.
Team17 Public Video Games 1990 https://www.team17.com/
Telstra Public Telecommunications 1975 https://telstra.com.au/ Australian telecommunications company providing telephone service and mobile and home internet access.
Temu Private Textiles 2022 PDD Holdings https://www.temu.com/ Temu is a fast fashion company which is known for offering low-priced goods shipped directly from China.
Terumo Cardiovascular Subsidiary Medical Equipment 1999 https://www.terumocv.com
Tesla Public Automotive 2003 https://tesla.com/ American electric vehicle and power company.
Texas Instruments Public Information Technology Technology Manufacturing 1930 https://www.ti.com/ American multinational semiconductor company
The Coca-Cola Company Public Beverage 1892-01-29 https://www.coca-colacompany.com/ The Coca-Cola company is a beverage company known for its consolidation of roughly 1/3 of the beverage market, and corporate lobbying/bribery.
The Economist Private Newspapers 1843 https://www.economist.com/ The Economist is a British weekly digital and printed newspaper founded in 1843.
Thrive Market E-commerce (membership-based) 2014 https://www.thrivemarket.com/ Thrive Market is an American e-commerce membership-based retailer offering natural and organic food products. Based out of Los Angeles.
Ticketmaster Entertainment, LLC Subsidiary Entertainment 1976-10-02 Live Nation Entertainment https://www.ticketmaster.com/ American entertainment distributor known for selling event tickets online.
Tim Hortons Public subsidiary Food 1964-05-17 Restaurant Brands International https://www.timhortons.com/ Tim Hortons is a multinational coffee-house and restaurant chain owned by Restaurant Brands International.
Tokyo Marui Airsoft 1965 https://www.tokyo-marui.co.jp Tokyo Marui Co. Ltd (株式会社東京マルイ, Kabushiki-gaisha Tōkyō Marui) is a Japanese toy company located in Adachi, Tokyo, known for manufacturing toy replicas
Toyota Public Automotive 1937 https://toyota.com/ Toyota Motor Corporation, commonly known simply as Toyota, is a Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer. This page contains topics related to business practices as well as products and/or services provided by the Toyota Motor Corporation and its subsidiary Lexus.
TP-Link Private Networking 1996 https://tp-link.com/ Chinese hardware manufacturer specializing in networking equipment.
TracFone Wireless, Inc. Private Telecommunications 1996 Verizon https://www.tracfonewirelessinc.com/ 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.
Trade Republic Private Financial services 2015 https://www.traderepublic.com Trade Republic is a German neo-broker that offers bank accounts and trading of finance products with very low transaction fees.
Trump Mobile Subsidiary Telecommunications 2025-06-16 Trump Organization https://trumpmobile.com/ MVNO founded by the Trump Organization. Soon after the launch, issues with signing up, false advertising, and double charges emerged.
Turkcell Superonline Subsidiary Telecommunications 2004 https://superonline.net
Tuya Inc. Public Smart electronics platform-as-a-service artificial intelligence https://tuya.com
Twitch Subsidiary Video Streaming 2011 Amazon https://twitch.tv/ American live-streaming platform designed for personal streaming and esports.
Uber Public Ridesharing Transportation Taxi 2009 https://www.uber.com American transportation company offering ridesharing and food delivery services.
Ubiquiti Public Networking Hardware and Software 2003 https://www.ui.com/ Network device manufacturer
Ubisoft Public Video games 1986 https://ubisoft.com/ French video game publisher known for titles such as Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, Just Dance, and Rayman.
UFC-Que Choisir Non-profit Consumer Rights 1951 https://www.quechoisir.org/ French non-profit consumer advocacy group comprising multiple local chapters, established as an "Association of the law of 1901".
UltiMaker 3D printing 2011 https://ultimaker.com UltiMaker is a 3D printer manufacturing company based in the Netherlands, with offices and assembly lines in the US.
UniTranslate Private Translation 2019-01-31 https://www.unitranslate.ch
Unity Public Video Games 2004 https://unity.com/
UPS Public Delivery Shipping 1907-08-28 https://www.ups.com American multinational shipping and delivery company.
Urban Air Adventure Park Private Children Entertainment Outdoors https://www.urbanair.com
US Mobile Private Telecommunications 2015 https://www.usmobile.com/ American mobile virtual network operator.
USAGov Interagency Government Consumer Rights https://www.usa.gov/
Valve Private Video game retail Video game development Video game hardware 1996 https://valvesoftware.com/ American video game company known for distribution platform Steam and game series like Half Life, Portal, Team Fortress, and Counter Strike.
Varusteleka Surplus 2003 https://varusteleka.com/ Varusteleka is a Finnish military surplus and outdoor gear company founded in 2003 in Helsinki by Valtteri Lindholm.
Venmo Subsidiary Financial Technology 2009 PayPal https://venmo.com/ American mobile payment service owned by PayPal.
Verisk Analytics, Inc. Public Data Broker 1971 https://verisk.com/
Verizon Public Telecommuncations 1983 https://verizon.com/ American wireless carrier
Verkada Inc. Private Cameras Security 2016 https://www.verkada.com/
Video Games Europe Private Lobbyist firm https://www.videogameseurope.eu/
VidIQ Private Education 2011-07-01 https://vidiq.com/ vidIQ is an online education website that offers video tutorials and analytics on YouTube channel growth.
Viessmann GmbH & Co KG HVAC 1917 https://www.viessmann.de
Virgin Media Public Telecommunications 2007 https://www.virginmedia.com/ British telecommunications company providing phone and Internet service in the United Kingdom.
Virtual Racing School Private Simulation Racing 2016 https://vrs.racing/ VRS is a private for-profit hardware and software manufacturer for devices related to simulation racing. VRS sells different steering wheels, wheel bases, pedals and other products and accessories in addition to live coaching from professional sim racers they are partnered with.
Visa Public Financial services 1958-09-18 https://www.visa.com Visa is an American payment card service that serves customers in many nations worldwide, founded by Bank of America in 1958.
Vitalant Non Profit 501(c)(3) Medical 2018 https://www.vitalant.org/
VitalSource Private Digital textbooks Educational technology 1994 https://www.vitalsource.com/ Digital textbook and course material provider for higher education
Vivint Smart Home, Inc. Private Home security 1999-06-14 NRG Energy https://www.vivint.com Vivint (from Wikipedia): Vivint offers home security products, including doorbell cameras, smart thermostats, indoor cameras, and integrations with li
Vizio Subsidiary Electronics Advertising 2002 Walmart https://www.vizio.com/ TV hardware sold at a loss; ad/data platform generates all profit. FTC fined Vizio $2.2M for tracking 11M TVs without consent
VMware Subsidiary Cloud Information Technology Virtualization 1998 Broadcom https://www.vmware.com American tech company developing virtualization software.
Volkswagen Public Automotive 1937 https://vw.com/ https://www.volkswagen.de/ German automobile mass-market manufacturer.
Vont Private Electronics https://www.vont.com Vont (also known as Vont Innovations) is an American company that produces smart electronics for consumers, ranging from headlamps to digital kitchen scales to plugs and security cameras.
VRChat Entertainment Virtual Reality 2014 https://hello.vrchat.com/ Company developing the virtual reality application VRChat.
Vulcan Strength Private Fitness 2008 https://www.vulcanstrength.com
Vultr Private Cloud computing 2014 https://vultr.com/
Wacom Public Electronics Computer peripherals 1983 https://www.wacom.com/ Drops driver support for functional tablets every few years; users on modern OSes can't use hardware they own
Waffle House Private Food 1955-09-05 https://wafflehouse.com/
Walmart Public Retail Grocery 1962 https://www.walmart.com/ American grocery retailer found across North America.
Warp.dev artificial intelligence 2020 https://www.warp.dev Warp is a modern, AI‑powered terminal that reimagines the traditional command line for developers. Founded in 2020 and based in New York
Waymo Public Autonomous Cars 2004 Google https://waymo.com/ Waymo LLC, previously Stanford Self-Driving Car Team at time of founding, is an American car company focused on self-driving cars.
Wegmans Private Grocery 1916-01-30 https://www.wegmans.com American supermarket chain with 114 stores in nine states and the District of Columbia.
Wemo Subsidiary Home automation 2011 Belkin https://www.belkin.com/products/wemo-smart-home/ American smart home and accessory manufacturer. In 2025, announced non-Homekit devices will cease to function.
Wendy's Public Subsidiary Food 1969-11-15 The Wendy's Company https://www.wendys.com/ fast food giant that's 3rd most popular in the world behind mcdonalds and burger king.
Western Digital Public Computing Storage 1970 https://www.westerndigital.com/ American computer storage manufacturer.
WeTransfer Private Cloud 2009 https://www.wetransfer.com
What3words Private Geocoding GIS 2013 [https://what3words.com what3words.com] British geolocation system that provides three-word phrases to label every 3x3 meter square on the globe.
WhatsApp Subsidiary Social Media Messaging 2009 Meta https://www.whatsapp.com/ American instant messaging app used globally.
Whoop Inc Health Technology 2012 https://www.whoop.com/ https://shop.whoop.com/fr/fr/ https://shop.whoop.com/gb/en/ Whoop, Inc. (stylized as WHOOP) is an American wearable technology company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
Wink Subsidiary Home automation 2014 I.am+ https://wink.com/
Winston-Salem Journal Private News 1897 https://journalnow.com/
WKDA GmbH GmbH Automotive Sales 2012 https://www.wirkaufendeinauto.de/
Wondershare Public Software 2003 https://wondershare.com/ Software company known for personal software for tasks like video editing and data recovery.
Wyze Private Technology 2017 https://wyze.com/ American technology company known for smart home devices.
X Corp Private Social media Artificial intelligence 2023 X.AI Corp. https://x.com/ X Corp. is known for acquiring and rebranding Twitter and developing the AI model Grok.
XAI Statutory corporation Artifical Intelligence 2023 X Corp https://x.ai/ https://grok.com/ American based company working with artificial intelligence and socila media.
Xbox Subsidiary Video game 2001-11-15 Microsoft https://www.xbox.com Xbox is a gaming company created in 2001 by Microsoft for a line of gaming consoles.
Xiaomi Public Electronics Computer Hardware Automotive 2010 https://www.mi.com/ Chinese technology company known for smartphones and smartphone accesories, smart home devices, and electric vehicles.
Xlear Private Nasal sprays 2000 https://xlear.com Xlear is a Utah-based nasal spray company which advertised its nasal spray as a COVID-19 preventative and treatment. In 2021, the FTC sued Xlear for alleged false advertising.
Yahoo! Subsidiary Web service January 1994 https://www.yahoo.com Yahoo! is a company that makes internet-based products.
Yandex Private Computing Technology 1997 https://yandex.com/ Russian computing company providing internet search, mapping services, online shopping and more.
You Need A Budget LLC Finance Fintech Financial Technology 2004 https://www.ynab.com/ You Need A Budget (YNAB) is an online SaaS company that provides personal budgeting software that follows an envelope methodology.
Yum! Brands Public Food 1977-11-08 https://www.yum.com/
Zoom Communications Public Technology 2011-04-21 https://www.zoom.com/ An American company that specializes in their Zoom software product.
Zyxel Private Telecommunication 1989 Zyxel Group Corp https://www.zyxel.com/ Zyxel is a telecommunication company that was founded in 1989 in Taiwan. They are most known to create consumer grade routers but also produce enterprise equipment.

Products

Page Company Product Line Category Article Type Release Year In Production Description
1Password Agilebits 1Password Software Password Managers Product 2006 Yes 1Password is a secure password manager that stores and encrypts passwords, login details, and other sensitive information in a digital vault
3D printers Yes
4k Video Downloader+ Interpromo GMBH Stream Ripping Software 2018 Yes Audio/Video downloading tool. Prior guarantee of updates from lifetime licence no longer honored.
AMD Platform Security Processor AMD Surveillance Security Hardware Computers Firmware Product 2013 Yes An autonomous chip running closed-source code with full system access, found on most AMD platforms.
Ancestry.com Blackstone Genealogy Service 1996 Yes
Android System SafetyCore Software Product 2025 Yes
Anti-Cheat Expert Tencent Anti-cheat Software Product 2005 Yes
Apple App Store Apple Software marketplace Service 2008 Yes Software marketplace for official Apple products
Apple authorized service provider program Apple
Apple Gatekeeper Apple Security Software Product 2012 Yes
Apple macOS Apple Operating System Product Yes
Apple TV+ Apple Media Streaming Service 2019 Yes
ASUS "sliding clip" battery connector defect Asus ROG Zephyrus Vivobook Zenbook TUF Gaming Laptop Product 2020 No Asus laptops (2020-24) feature a sliding metal battery clip that causes motherboard shorts during service. 2025 models include a silent tape fix.
ASUS downgrades a well-reviewed monitor panel Asus VG259QM 280hz IPS LCD Monitor Display Product 2020 No 280hz IPS LCD Monitor. Manufacturer switched to a cheaper panel component whilst keeping model number, keeping prior reviews.
Asustor Drivestor NAS Asustor Drivestor Drivestor AS1102T Drivestor AS1104T Drivestor AS3302T Drivestor AS3304T Home NAS Office NAS Product 2025 Yes Small scale Networked Attached Storage. Software update disabled previously available features.
Authy Twilio Security Software Product 2008 Yes Authy is a free app that generates random six-digit tokens for two-factor authentication (2FA) for online services.
Bambu Farm Manager Bambu Lab
Bandicam Bandicam Company Software Service 2009 Yes Bandicam is a screen-recording software created by Bandicam Company in 2009.
Bing Microsoft Search Engine Product 2009-06-03 Yes Privacy-focused search engine
Bosch cloud dishwasher incident
Bosch Spexor Bosch Electronics Security 2019 No
Brave browser Brave Software 2016 Yes Free and open source web browser based on Chromium, privacy focused by design with a built-in ad-blocker and cryptocurrency rewards program.
Brother Refresh EZ Print Subscription Service Brother Industries Ltd. Printing Subscription Service 2021 Yes
Canon Camera Connect Canon Mobile app Product 2015 Yes Requires mandatory Canon ID, full iOS photo library access, and location data for features that worked offline
Capital One Shopping Capital One Capital One Browser extension Product 2020 Yes Capital One browser extension for discounts and cashback
CAPTCHA 2000 CAPTCHA is an interactive authentication system to deter Internet bots and spamming. Its efficacy is debatable, with concerns regarding privacy and accessibility.
ChatGPT OpenAI Software Artificial Intelligence Generative AI Large Language Models Product 2022 Yes ChatGPT data has been mishandled in the past, and is worsening with court-ordered data retention and integrated advertising.
Chromium Google Product 2008-09-02 Yes Web Browser
Claude Anthropic Software Artificial Intelligence Generative AI Large Language Models Product 2023 Yes American language model developed by Anthropic that will ask for identity verification for new accounts or accessing advanced features. Identity verifications are provided by Persona.
Crunchyroll Sony Group Corporation Streaming Services Service 2006 Yes Streaming platform dedicated to anime, which changed its terms of service to include forced arbitration and has suffered a data breach
Daily Wire + lifetime Membership Terms Scope of the Subscription Daily Wire Digital Ownership License Terms Articles in Need of Additional Work Streaming Services Service 2025 Yes Daily Wire+ advertises “lifetime Membership” access, but the term is ambiguous and may not match typical expectations of lifetime service.
Denon HEOS Speakers Denon Home Speaker Audio Device Product Yes Smart speakers which can be controlled over local network. Can play from internet sources or aux in, bluetooth or local airplay.
Disney+ Disney Streaming Services Service 2019 Yes Disney+ is a video streaming service created by Disney in 2019
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro DJI Cameras Product 2024 Yes Action camera locks after 5 uses; mandatory app activation forces binding arbitration, class action waiver & data collection.
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 DJI Osmo Cameras Product 2023 Yes 3-axis gimbal camera that locks after five uses without mandatory app activation, requiring users to accept binding arbitration & a class action waiver
DJI Ronin RS4 Pro DJI Cameras Product 2024 Yes
DuckDuckGo Search Engine Product 2008-09-25 Yes Privacy-focused search engine
Duracell Energy EV Charger Duracell Electronic Vehicle Charging Point Software Product 2025 Yes Electronic Vehicle charger
Emerson Sensi Smart Thermostat - ST55U Emerson Copeland Blackstone Sensi Smart Thermostat thermostat Software Product 2014 Yes Sensi Smart Thermostat st55u can only be used with the app if you give your information such as location and phone, and enable internet to the product
F-Droid F-Droid Limited Software Digital Storefront Product 2010 Yes Free and open-source app store for Android devices
Firefox Mozilla Browser Web Browser Product 2004 Yes Firefox is a free and open-source browser created and owned by Mozilla.
Flat Earth Clock App Blue Water Bay Software Product Yes
Flightradar24 Flightradar24 Flightradar24 Service Service 2006 Yes
Flock license plate readers Flock Safety Flock Safety Falcon Cameras Security Surveillance Product 2017 Yes AI-powered automated license plate reader (ALPR) system that creates "Vehicle Fingerprints" by recording license plates, vehicle characteristics, and movement patterns for law enforcement use without individual consent or warrants.
Fortnite Epic Games Video games Service 2017 Yes Fortnite is a widely known video game where 100 users fight each other via a wide variety of options (guns, knives, NPC's, And powers), All of which you collect throughout an island.
Friend app AI chatbot wearable Service 2025 Yes “Friend” is a wearable AI pendant device that claims to provide conversational companionship, raising concerns about continuous recording and privacy liability.
GeForce Now Nvidia Cloud gaming service Service 2015 Yes Nvidia imposed 100-hour monthly cap on previously unlimited paid plans; publishers can block games consumers already own
Genshin Impact MiHoYo Video Games Product 2020 Yes
Google Chrome Google Software Web Browsers Product 2008 Yes
Google Jamboard Google Educational Technology Product 2016 No Google killed its $4,999 whiteboard in 2024; no refunds for buyers, factory resets brick the device, exported data arrived as blank PDFs
GrapheneOS Operating System Product 2019 Yes
HBO Max Warner Bros. Media Streaming Service 2020 Yes
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Hogwarts Legacy Warner Brothers Games Video Games Product 2023 No
HP Instant Ink HP Inc. Printing Subscription Service 2013 Yes
HP Reverb G2 HP Inc. Virtual Reality Product 2020 No
ICloud Apple 2011 Cloud Service Yes
IKEA ÅSKVÄDER IKEA Electronics 2021 Yes
Insta360 X5 Insta360 Cameras 360 cameras Product 2025 Yes
Insta360+ Insta360 Cloud storage Service 2025 Yes Cloud-based subscription for Insta360 cameras that offers camera replacement and warranty perks.
Instagram Meta Social Media Service 2010 Yes American social media app focused on photos and short-form video.
Intel Management Engine Intel Intel Management Engine Surveillance Security Computers Articles in Need of Additional Work Service 2008 Yes An autonomous embedded microcontroller present on Intel chipsets with root system access.
Itch.io Digital storefront Video games Video game assets and Game Dev tools Service 2013 Yes Online digital distributor for Video games, Video game assets and Game dev tools.
JavaScript Software 1995 Yes A high-level programming language that's also the "lingua franca of the web"
Keychron k13 pro Keychron Hardware Keyboards 2023 No
Keyshot Luxion Inc Animation Creative 3D Product 2007 Yes
LastPass Password Managers Browser extension Software Security Service 2008 LastPass is a password manager application that allows users to store passwords and notes securely using one master password.
Leadwerks Leadwerks Software Video Games Software Product 2025 Yes
League of Legends: Exalted Skins Exclusive Cosmetics Riot Games Tencent Exalted Skins Video Games Product 2024 Yes Exalted Skins are exclusive premium cosmetics in League of Legends earned via the Sanctum system with guaranteed drop.
Lemmy Social Media Service 2019 Yes
Lenovo Mirage AR Lenovo Disney Marvel Video Games Product 2017 No Lenovo Mirage AR was an augmented reality headset, that used a smartphone connection to play games.
Liberty Safe Safes Product 1988 Yes Online digital distributor mainly for games.
LiveView Technologies LiveView Technologies LVT Mobile Surveillance Units (D3 Mobile Security Unit) Surveillance Security AI Law Enforcement Product 2005 Yes AI-powered mobile surveillance towers that combine thermal imaging, behavioral analytics, and audio deterrence systems for 24/7 monitoring of public and private spaces without individual consent or warrants.
Logitech G HUB Logitech
Logitech webcams Logitech C9xx webcams Cameras Product 2012 Yes
Malwarebytes Malwarebytes Corporation Anti-virus Software Product 2007 Yes
Mega.io Cloud Service 2013 Yes
Meraki MS390 Cisco Systems Inc. Meraki MS Subscription Computers Product 2019 No Top of the line Enterprise grade cloud managed layer 3 ethernet network switch.
Microsoft account Microsoft 2019 Yes Represents you. Controls access to Microsoft products and services. Allows Microsoft to track and control what you do.
Microsoft Authenticator Microsoft Security Software Product Yes A free app that secures Microsoft accounts with single sign-on (SSO) and provides multi-factor authentication (MFA) to various other online services.
Microsoft Copilot Microsoft Microsoft 365 2023 Yes Generative AI chatbot
Microsoft Edge Microsoft Web browser 2020-01-15 Yes
Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac Microsoft Microsoft Office Software Product 2018-09-24 No
Microsoft Windows Microsoft Operating system Software Operating System Product 1985 Yes Microsoft Windows product series and their impact on consumers
Microsoft Windows 11 Microsoft Microsoft Windows Operating System Software Product 2021-10-05 Yes
Minecraft Mojang Microsoft Minecraft Video Games Service 2011 Yes Minecraft is a sandbox video game meant for younger audiences
MIRC Software Product 1995 Yes
NetLimiter Product 2022 Yes NetLimiter is a tool to monitor and control network traffic per-program.
Niimbot label printer (RFID-tagged labels) NIIMBOT Thermal Printer Product
Nintendo Switch Online Nintendo Nintendo Switch Online Gaming Service 2018 Yes
Nitro Pro Nitro Software Software Product 2018 Yes
Notability Gingelabs Software Product 2010 Yes Note-taking application for iOS and macOS, allows note-taking and the annotation of PDF files.
NProtect GameGuard Anti-cheat Software Yes
NZXT Flex NZXT Computers Gaming Rental Service 2024 Yes
OneDrive Microsoft Cloud storage Service Yes
Oneplus AI tools / Mindspace OnePlus AI 2025 Yes With the launch of Android 16, OnePlus pushed their AI tools on every smartphone I own. They are very hard to disable for anyone non tech-savvy.
Opera Opera Web browser 1995 Yes
Panasonic Lumix S5IIX Panasonic Lumix S Cameras Product 2023 Yes
PayPal Honey PayPal Browser extension Service 2012 Yes In 2024, the browser extension Honey was reported to have misled consumers and discreetly stolen commissions from its affiliates.
PEAK (video game) Landfall Games AB Video Games Product 2025 Yes
PeerTube Framasoft Social media Media player Service 2018 No PeerTube is a platform that lets users post videos (just like youtube), But also allows users to host their own channels with their own servers.
Photobucket Cloud Service 2003 Yes
Pixel 5a Google Google Pixel Product
PlayStation Lease with Flex Sony Interactive Entertainment PlayStation Electronics leasing Service 2025 Yes UK PS5 leasing service; consumers pay £417-£432 over 36 months but never own the console and must return it
Plex Media Server Server Client Product 2007 Yes Plex Media Serer (PMS), originally a fork of XBMC, is a media server software with associated clients that allows users to host their own media.
Pocket Casts Automattic Pocket Casts Software Product 2011 Yes Podcast player
Podkicker Pro Software Podcasting 2013 Yes
Polestar 2 Polestar Product 2020 Yes The Polestar 2 is a 5 door liftback, battery powered electric car produced by Polestar.
Protection One 320P1 Security System Protection One 320P1 Product 2005 No Home security system
Proton Mail Proton AG End-to-end encrypted Email service 2014 Yes
ReCAPTCHA Google Software CAPTCHA 2007 Yes
Renault Zoe connected services subscription Renault Renault Zoe Electric Vehicle Product 2019 Yes Renault Zoe EV features rely on server subscriptions, remote control and monitoring stop working after the trial period ends.
Retroid Pocket MINI Handheld Retroid Gaming Hardware Product 2024 Yes
Revolut Revolut Group Holdings Ltd Digital Banking Financial technology company known for its free and subscription-based digital banking services
Riot Vanguard Riot Games Anti-cheat Software Product 2020 Yes
Save Wizard Software Service 2017 Yes PS4 Save file editor that has revoked lifetime licenses, reducing them to only 5-year licenses.
Signal Cloud Privacy Service 2014 Yes Signal is a privacy-focused, open source encrypted messaging service.
Sony x900h television Sony Product 2020
Sony's WF-1000XM4 earbuds Sony WF-1000XM4 Earbuds Product 2021 No Users have reported rapid battery drain and overheating in one earbud following firmware update v1.4.2, occasionally resulting in battery failure or casing damage.
Sparx Skate Sharpener Sparx/Velasa Sports Industrial equipment Product 2023 Yes The Sparx is an automated device for sharpening ice skates.
Spore (game) EA Video Games 2008 No
Spotify Car Thing Spotify Media player Product 2022 No A physical application extension of the Spotify mobile app for older cars. In 2024, Spotify discontinued support, which rendered all devices unusable.
Square Reader Square Product 2023 Yes This reader has a non-serviceable battery and can brick itself if opened to prevent modification to the hardware
Stadia Google Cloud gaming Video Games Streaming Services Service 2019 No Stadia was a cloud gaming service hosted by Google. It was shut down in 2023.
Star Citizen Cloud Imperium Games Video Games Product 2012 Yes
Steam Valve Corporation Digital storefront Video games Service 2003 Yes Online storefront for PC games. Users who "purchase" games own a revocable license, which in return mislead buyers. Data breaches and lawsuits follow.
Steam Deck Valve Steam Deck SteamOS Gaming Gaming Handheld Product 2022 Yes PC gaming handheld that runs SteamOS, an Arch-based distribution of Linux.
TDK AIsight TDK AIsight AI wearable Product 2025 No TDK AIsight is a technology platform that enables context-aware vision, memory, and low-power on-device AI for smart glasses.
TeamViewer TeamViewer SE Software Product 2005 Yes
Telegram Software Messaging Client Service 2013 Yes Telegram is an instant messaging (IM) app created in 2013 by Pavel Durov and Nikolai Durov.
Tesvor x500 Tesvor X500 Robot vacuum Product 2018 No Vacuum robot cannot be set up with the app or connect to the app. Users on Reddit have said the only workaround is to set up an account from China
TikTok [[ByteDance]] Social media Service 2016 Yes Social media platform famous for popularizing short-form content.
Ubox / Anisee / RBX-B10 4G Low-Power Solar Wifi Security Camera Ubox Anisee RBX B10-WIFI-T31 Cameras Firmware Software Cloud storage No
User:Bythmusters/icecreamdraft Taylor Ice cream machine Industrial equipment Food equipment Product 2007 No Taylor ice cream machine for exclusive use in McDonalds franchises.
User:Jonathan/Tankless Revers Osmosis Physical DRM (Culligan, Waterdrop) Culligan Aquasential Tankless RO Hardware Product Yes DRM on Aquasential Tankless reverse osmosises water filtration system
Visual Studio Code Microsoft Software Product 2015 Yes
Volvo VIDA Volvo VIDA Software Product Yes Automotive diagnostic software for Volvo passenger vehicles
VPN Secure VPN Service 2010 Yes Virtual Private Network service.
Windows installation USB drives Microsoft Microsoft Windows Software Hardware Product 2015 Yes
World of Warcraft Activision Blizzard Video Games MMOs Product 2004 Yes
Xbox Game Pass Xbox Microsoft Xbox Network Video Games Service 2017 Yes The online subscription service that is required for users to use Xbox live
Xbox Network Xbox Microsoft Xbox Xbox 360 Xbox One Xbox Series Server Video Games Service 2002 Yes The online subscription service that is required for users to play online on Xbox consoles
Xcode Apple IDEs Software Product 2003 Yes
Yubo Twelve App Social media Product 2015 Yes A social media mobile application where users communicate via video (similar to Omegle).
Zoom (product) Zoom Communications Zoom Workplace Server Laptop Product 2011 Yes video call software

Product lines

Page Company Category Article Type Release Year In Production Description
3B CPAP Devices (3b Medical) (ReactHealth) React Health Medical Devices Healthcare Product 2011 Yes Discontinued free CPAP data platform after rebrand; patients can't view compliance data they need to keep insurance coverage
AirPods Apple Wireless earbuds ProductLine 2016-12-13 Yes AirPods are wireless earbuds designed by Apple.
Amazon Fire TV Amazon Android TVs Smart TV Smart TVs Hardware Product 2014 Yes Line of streaming sticks and smart TVs powered by Amazon's Fire OS
Amazon Kindle Amazon E-readers Publishing Product, Service 2007 Yes Amazon Kindle is a product line of e-readers made by Amazon.
Anthem EA Video games Product 2019 No Anthem was an always-online multiplayer action role-playing video game developed by BioWare and published by Electronic Arts.
Anthropic system prompt overrides consumersafety in Claude models Anthropic AI-as-a-Service 2026 Yes Degradation in Claude Sonnet and Opus models from Anthropic's system prompts.
Apple Media Services Apple Service Yes
Assioma Favero Power meter pedals Product Yes
ATSC 3.0 Advanced Television Systems Committee Television transmission protocol Service 2017 Yes ATSC 3.0 is a television protocol for over-the-air broadcasting.
Breville Coffee Maker Breville Espresso Machine Product 2003 Yes Breville Coffee Makers are home espresso machines.
Canadian internet providers circumvent CRTC protection Service Yes
Canary Canary Security Cameras Product Yes
Cerberus LSDroid Software Security Product 2011 Yes Cerberus Phone Antitheft is an app designed to be a suite of services centered on security, developed by LSDroid.
Crash Team Racing Activision Beenox Video Games Product 2019 No
Deerrun walking pads & treadmills startup Deerrun Hardware Product Yes
E-Bike Tuning Detection: Bosch and Yamaha’s Anti-Tampering Systems Bosch Yamaha Shimano Vehicle Product 2020 Yes
EduVULCAN Software Service 2024 Yes
Forced User Agreement on Jetbrains IntelliJ software Jetbrains Software Product 2024 Yes Jetbrains Developer Tools is a set of IDEs designed for major programming languages.
Fujifilm Instax Cameras Fujifilm Hardware Software Product Yes Instant print cameras, film camera
GE Refrigerator water filter DRM GE Hardware Product Yes Refrigerators that use DRM lockouts to enforce purchasing manufacturer's expensive water filters.
General Electric refrigerators GE Appliances Appliances Refrigerators Product 2022 Yes
Google Chromebook Google Hardware Laptops Product 2011 Yes Google Chromebook is a line of laptops, desktops, tablets and all-in-one computers that run the proprietary operating system ChromeOS.
Google Mobile Services Google Software Smartphones Smartwatches Service 2012 Yes Suite of Google apps and APIs that are pre-installed on every "Android Certified" device
Google OnHub Google Hardware Product 2016 No Line of routers produced by other manufacturers, but sold by Google and managed through Google Home.
Google Pixel Google Smartphones Product 2013 Yes
Google Pixel Buds Google Audio Product 2017 Yes
Google Pixel Watch Google Smartwatches Product 2022 Yes
Helldivers 2 Arrowhead Games Studio Sony Video Games Product 2024 Yes
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Hisense H9G Smart TV Hisense Smart TV 2020 No
Home Connect B/S/H Group Bosch Siemens Appliances Product Yes
IPhone Apple Smart phones Product 2007 Yes
Kilter Board Kilter LLC Aurora Climbing Inc. Climbing equipment Fitness Product 2016 Yes The Kilter Board is an adjustable indoor climbing wall with app-controlled LED lighting and a shared database of climbing routes.
Lenovo Tablets (Android) Lenovo Android Hardware Product 2024 Yes
Litter Robot Whisker Pondera Holdings Hardware Pet Care Product 2000 Yes Automated litter box
LiveRamp LiveRamp 2014 Yes
Logitech Harmony Logitech Universal remote controls Product 2001 No
MagicGate Sony Software Hardware Product 1999 No A copy-protection technology introduced by Sony in 1999.
ManyCam Paltalk Software 2024 Yes
Meta Portal Meta Smart Display Video Calling Device Product 2018 No Discontinued smart video calling displays requiring mandatory Facebook/Meta account. Features progressively removed 2023-2025 despite 2032 support pro
Microsoft Office 365 Microsoft Software Service 2010 Yes Productivity software-as-a-service suite introduced by Microsoft in 2010
Nintendo 3DS Nintendo Video Games Hardware Product 2011-03-27 No
Nintendo Switch Nintendo Video Games Hardware Product 2017 Yes
Philips Hue: MotionAwareTM Philips Hardware Security Security Cameras SmartHome Product Yes A new software feature introduced in late Q3 (~ September) of 2025 by Philips under their Philips hue Product line knowns as "MotionAwareTM".
Poco X3 series Xiaomi Android Phones Product 2020 No
Presonus removes VSL mixing app from VSL audio interfaces products line Presonus Product 2011 No
Qardio Qardio Software Hardware Product 2016 No An application used to connect to Qardio devices, requiring access to the now defunct servers.
Razer Razer Hardware Product 2011 Yes A series of gaming orientated laptops with premium pricing and components.
Razer Pro Click and Pro Click Mini Razer Hardware Mice Product Yes
Redbox Redbox Streaming Video Rental Service 2002 No
Rocksmith Ubisoft Video Games Product 2011 Yes
Samsung Odyssey Samsung Hardware Monitors Product 2017 Yes
Samsung SmartCam Samsung Cameras IP Cameras Product 2013 No
Samsung TVs Samsung Television Smart TV Product 2008 Yes Samsung smart TVs collect viewing data every 500ms, cheated on reviewer benchmarks, and display ads that can't be fully disabled
Sandisk Wireless Flash Drives SanDisk 2015 No
SecuROM Sony DADC Digital rights management 1998 No
SteamOS Valve Software Product Yes
Subaru Starlink Subaru Software Service 2013 Yes
Switch Game Key-Card 2025
Telly Telly TVs Smart TVs Product 2023 Yes A smart TV sent to consumers for free in exchange for constant advertising and data collection.
Tesla Powerwall [[Tesla]] Home energy storage battery Product 2015 Yes
Thinkpad X1 Carbon Lenovo Laptops 2012 Yes
Tinder Match Group Online Dating Service 2012 Yes Tinder is a dating app created in 2012.
Tonies Tonies SE Tonies US Inc. Yes A Tonie is a small, figurine-like audio toy used with the Toniebox to listen to stories, music, and educational content.
User:Bythmusters/templatetesting 421 421 123 231 Yes 321
Wallbox Quasar Wallbox Hardware Product No A DC bi-directional electric car charger.
Xiaomi Yi Home Xiaomi Hardware Service 2014 Yes A wide line of home security and monitoring devices created by Xiaomi
YouTube Google Streaming Video Service 2005 Yes YouTube is a video-sharing platform founded in 2005.
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