Projects:Cargo-complete
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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:
- Companies - done, but still referenced on internal pages
- Product lines - mostly done
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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 2025-03-04 | Active | Google Chrome | Advertising • Privacy | |||
| Google forces your device to join their "Find Hub" network, hard to opt out | 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 | 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 | 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 | 2025-07-02 | Active | Pixel 6a | Forced Migration | |||
| Google Pixel 9 Pro camera bar separates from phone body | 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 | 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 Play Integrity API | 2025 | Android • Google Play | Anti-competitive • Security | ||||
| Google search engine supports opaqueness for companies | 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. | |||
| Help:Templates | |||||||
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 2023-07-01 | 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 | 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. | |
| 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. | |||
| Help:Templates | ||||||
| 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. |
| 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 | |
| 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. | |
| 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 | 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. | |
| 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 | 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 | Software • Web Browsers | Product | 2008 | Yes | |||
| Google Jamboard | 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 | ||
| Help:Templates | |||||||
| 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. | |
| 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 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | Software • Smartphones • Smartwatches | Service | 2012 | Yes | Suite of Google apps and APIs that are pre-installed on every "Android Certified" device | |
| Google OnHub | Hardware | Product | 2016 | No | Line of routers produced by other manufacturers, but sold by Google and managed through Google Home. | |
| Google Pixel | Smartphones | Product | 2013 | Yes | ||
| Google Pixel Buds | Audio | Product | 2017 | Yes | ||
| Google Pixel Watch | Smartwatches | Product | 2022 | Yes | ||
| Helldivers 2 | Arrowhead Games Studio • Sony | Video Games | Product | 2024 | Yes | |
| Help:Templates | ||||||
| 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 | Streaming • Video | Service | 2005 | Yes | YouTube is a video-sharing platform founded in 2005. |