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Ever since the release of Minecraft version 1.19.1 in July 2022, Minecraft players can be reported for their chat messages and can be permanently banned from joining any multiplayer servers…

Minecraft (developed and published by Mojang Studios) began taking action against mod developers and servers in 2023 for using firearms, which was deemed 'adult' by their EULA. When asked for…

In early 2025, some Xbox players discovered that Minecraft’s LAN multiplayer, previously available to anyone who had purchased the game, now required an active Xbox Game Pass subscription.

Minecraft Alpha was published and sold by a small developer, advocating for consumer ownership, promising Digital Rights Management (DRM)-free software free optional updates, and a free copy of the…

MinestoreCMS by Minestore is a content management system (CMS) for managing payments for Minecraft game servers. The original license was advertised as "Pay once, use forever." with the additional…

In May 2025, MinIO, Inc. released version 2.0 of its Object Browser, a web-based graphical interface for managing object storage.

mIRC is an IRC client for Microsoft Windows developed by Khaled Mardam-Bey.

The mission of this Wiki is to document a new generation of consumer exploitation that bears no resemblance to issues of the 1950s-1990s. We focus on the issues that often go unnoticed by review…

MitID app blocked on custom ROMs (e.g. GrapheneOS/CalyxOS/LineageOS) since June 2024 due to Google API changes.

The Mitsubishi Group (三菱グループ, Mitsubishi Gurūpu) is a group of 40 autonomous Japanese multinational companies.

Model F Labs LLC is an American technology company that specializes in mechanical keyboards and related products. It was founded in 2015 by Joe Strandberg (aka.

This stub will be used to document the significant issues with moderation in online marketplaces that impact consumers by exposing them to potential scams and harmful products.

Mojang is a game development studio owned by Microsoft. Mojang is widely known for the development of Minecraft and its spinoffs.

For the past 5-8 years, Mojang, the developers of the title Minecraft, and a subsidiary of Microsoft's Xbox Game Studios publishing brand, have enforced countless server shutdowns citing violations…

In October 2025, a security researcher discovered that Molekule's internet-connected air purifier network contained a vulnerability that could expose data from approximately 100,000 devices…

In September 2025, air purifier manufacturer Molekule sent emails to customers warning that devices using non-genuine replacement filters, detected using their Near Field Communication (NFC)…

Monetization overload, or over-monetization, occurs when a company prioritizes heavily monetizing a product or service, often at the expense of consumer engagement or even the product's…

A monopoly represents a market structure where a single seller or entity dominates the entire market for a particular good or service. This economic arrangement is characterized by a lack of viable…

Monoprice is a US-based online retailer specializing in high-quality electronics, accessories, and home entertainment products at competitive prices. Founded in 2002, the company has gained…

Monsanto is an agricultural chemical and biotechnology corporation founded in 1901 that was acquired by Bayer AG in June 2018.

Motorola was an American company founded in 1928 and sold mobile phones, tablets, public safety equipment, and many other electronic products. In 2011, the company was split into two independent…

Movies Anywhere (previously known as Disney Movies Anywhere) is a private movie streaming platform founded in 2014 by Disney. Prior to 2018, the service allowed users to watch digital copies of their…

Mozilla is a free software community which develops, publishes and supports open-source software. The community is supported institutionally by the non-profit Mozilla Foundation and its tax-paying…

Mr. Clinton is the best cat on earth.

Micro-Star International Co., Ltd. or MSI is a Taiwanese technology company that designs, develops and provides computer hardware, related products and services.

Recent MSI motherboards have moved on from easily accessible clip-mount holders for their CMOS batteries. Instead hiding the battery behind the voltage regulator module (VRM) heatsink assembly, and…

Mullvad VPN AB is a Swedish based company created in 2009 by Fredrik Strömberg and Daniel Berntsson. The company is a subsidiary of Amagicom AB, 100% owned by Strömberg and Berntsson.

In October 2025, MyFitnessPal began rolling out a mandatory update for its mobile application, marketed as the "brand new Today tab." The update was met with widespread criticism from users, who…

Nanoleaf is a company that specializes in LED lighting. It was founded in 2012 and launched its first products with Kickstarter funding.

National Grid USA is installing smart meters across Massachusetts and New York that contain embedded software capable of identifying individual household appliances by their electrical signatures…

The National Security Agency (NSA) is a member of the United States Intelligence Community (IC) established in 1952. The NSA collaborates with universities, businesses, and other entities to enhance…

The National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, is an annual bill that outlines the budget for the U.S. Department of Defense for the following fiscal year. Often, legislators add "rider" provisions…

Neato Robotics was a company founded in 2005. In 2017, the company was acquired by the German company Vorwerk Group.

Negative option marketing is a commercial practice in which a seller treats a consumer's silence or failure to act as acceptance of an offer, resulting in automatic charges. In the United States, the…

Nestlé S.A is a Swiss multinational food and beverage processing conglomerate corporation.

Netatmo is a company that produces smart home devices, including security cameras, personal weather stations and smoke detectors.

Legrand and its child companies (such as BTicino with their Living Now series) manufacture Zigbee-based smart devices. While these devices use the Zigbee protocol, they are intentionally restricted…

Netflix, Inc. is a media streaming service and publisher, founded in 1997 by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph formerly for remote video rentals, it eventually became the pioneer of the video streaming…

Netflix is a subscription based video-on-demand streaming website that primarily distributes original and acquired films and TV shows in multiple languages to end consumers. It also offers a library…

Some Games provided by the "Netflix Games" service were pulled, and of those games that were already downloaded became unplayable too.

The Netflix stream-quality controversy involves Netflix's advertising of 4K resolution for its streaming service while also not adequately disclosing the conditions and restrictions. Secondly, it…

Netgate, officially Rubicon Communications LLC, is an American technology company based in Austin, Texas. It is the owner and developer of the pfSense firewall project and other networking products.

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Newag S.A. (pronounced "nevag") is a publicly traded Polish company based in Nowy Sącz that specializes in the production, maintenance, and modernization of railway rolling stock. Their most notable…

Ngenic is a Swedish energy technology company founded in 2010 and headquartered in Uppsala. The company develops smart heating products, including the Ngenic Tune thermostat, which optimizes…

Ngenic Tune is a cloud-dependent smart thermostat for residential heating systems sold by Ngenic AB, a Swedish energy technology company based in Uppsala. Historically, customers could buy the…

Nike, Inc. is an American multinational corporation specializing in athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment.

Nike Adapt is a line of self-lacing smart shoes introduced by Nike, featuring app-controlled functionality. These shoes represent a significant innovation in footwear technology, combining…