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Bitly's QR-Code-Generator.com advertises free QR code creation, but the codes it generates are dynamic codes routed through Bitly's servers. After a 14-day trial, Bitly deactivates these codes…

BlackVue is a dashcam brand manufactured by Pittasoft Co. Ltd., a privately held South Korean company founded in 2007.

BlackVue firmware security vulnerabilities are a set of 7 CVEs across 2 BlackVue dashcam models that allow attackers to upload backdoored firmware, access live video feeds & stored recordings without…

BlackVue GPS location broadcasting is the ongoing exposure of BlackVue dashcam owners' real-time GPS coordinates, live video feeds, & audio to anyone who creates a free BlackVue Cloud account. The…

BlackVue mandatory app registration removed the ability for dashcam owners to connect to their locally present camera over Wi-Fi without first creating an account & logging in over the internet…

Blink is a manufacturer of home security cameras owned by Amazon. The company was acquired from Immedia Semiconductor as a subsidiary in 2017.

Bloatware can be defined in 2 main classes: Pre-installed or bundled: features not required by a system (physical or digital) to work properly, and/or undesirable programs. Software that has become…

Bloomberg is a software company with a news website that has recently changed its terms of service. The terms of service pops up in front of everything forcing you to agree to it without being able…

GamersNexus, a pro consumer tech publication had their YouTube video taken down by Bloomberg as they claimed a DMCA violation on a fair use snippet from their coverage of Donald Trump's speech.

The Ultra HD Blu-ray format uses DRM that requires an internet connection to retrieve decryption keys, ties playback to specific hardware security features that have since been discontinued, and…

Ford BlueCruise is a hands-free highway driving system that Ford sells as a subscription service on vehicles where the required hardware is already installed at the factory. Owners who don't pay…

An update to BlueDriver OBD2 scan tool's iOS and Android apps required the user create and use an account for any functionality at all. This is in direct contrast to how the app functioned prior…

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (usually abbreviated BMW, sometimes anglicized as Bavarian Motor Works) is a German car company.

BMW has a subscription-based service called ConnectedDrive. BMW chose to restrict this service, making certain functions removed or not as powerful, causing issues for many users.

BMW includes the hardware for its M adaptive suspension in many vehicles, while requiring customers to pay extra to activate the software that enables the feature. This model has been criticized for…

BMW patented a fastener whose head is shaped like the company's roundel logo, designed so that no standard screwdriver, hex key, or Torx bit can engage it. The patent (DE102024115950), filed on June…

In July 2022, BMW started charging a subscription for their heated seats as part of their Functions on Demand system. BMW's "Functions on Demand" system operates on a user opt-in/out subscription to…

BMW charges a subscription or one-time fee to activate the High Beam Assistant (HBA) on vehicles that already contain the required hardware at the time of purchase. The feature automatically dips…

Booking.com is a Dutch online travel agency and subsidiary of Booking Holdings Inc. that lists approximately 3.4 million properties across 220 countries and processed 1.1 billion room nights in 2024.

Booking.com processes over 1.1 billion room nights per year across 3.4 million properties, but its booking flow doesn't require hosts to show all terms before the consumer pays. Consumers have…

The bootloader is a special program on a device that loads the operating system when the device is turned on. Bootloaders are typically set by the manufacturer and shipped to retailers and consumers…

Robert Bosch GmbH, commonly known as Bosch (styled BOSCH), is a German multinational engineering and technology company founded in 1886 by Robert Bosch.

Home Connect is Bosch's cloud based smart home control system used in select The Bosch 500 series is a range of dishwashers sold as premium smart appliances, focusing on their convenience and ease…

Bosch Spexor is a portable alarm device sold by Bosch, dependent on cloud services from the manufacturer.

Bose Corporation is an American manufacturing company that mostly sells audio equipment. It was founded in 1964.

Bose shipped the original QuietComfort Earbuds (2020) and Sport Earbuds with a restriction that binds each pair of earbuds to its factory-issued charging case. If the case is lost or broken, the…

In October 2025, Bose Corporation announced that it would end cloud support for its entire SoundTouch product line on February 18, 2026. The decision sparked widespread consumer backlash, as owners…

BowFlex, Inc. is a fitness-equipment manufacturer headquartered in Vancouver, Washington.

Box Tops for Education is a school fundraising program founded by General Mills in 1996. In 2019, the program transitioned from cutting the logos from products to digitally scanning receipts, with…

Brainly (originally Zadane.pl) is a Polish company and platform founded in 2009 by Michał Borkowski dedicated towards students assisting each other for homework online. In recent years, the platform…

Brave is a free and open source web browser based on Chromium. Privacy focused by design, it comes equipped with a dedicated ad-blocker that operates independently from the Chromium codebase and is…

Brax Technologies is a New York–based company founded in 2024 that designs privacy-focused smartphones and tablets. Their products emphasize user control, open-source compatibility, and minimizing…

Breville (marketed as Sage in some regions) is one of the most popular home espresso machine brands, yet it consistently fails to support user repairability. They use many proprietary parts in their…

Brilliant (also known as Brilliant.org) is a website and app operated by Brilliant Worldwide, Inc. that provides online courses.

In January 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) made a sweeping decision affecting consumer choice in broadband internet for residents of multi-tenant buildings. This decision reversed…

Broadcom Inc. is an American multinational designer, developer, manufacturer, and global supplier of a wide range of semiconductor and infrastructure software products.

The Brother DCP-L3550CDW printer requires toner cartridges with embedded chips for authentication. Some aftermarket (non-OEM) cartridges include battery-powered chips, which can lead to recognition…

Brother Industries Ltd. manufactures and sells communications and printing equipment in Japan, the Americas, Europe, Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, Africa, and internationally.

Brother is a printer company that has allowed the use of third-party toner cartridges with their printer devices. Recent firmware updates have changed this practice by displaying an error message…

The Brother Industries Ltd.: Refresh Program Subscription Service is an opt-in Subscription-as-a-Service launched in August 2021. The program's purpose is to automatically re-order and deliver…

Buffalo Wild Wings was founded in 1982 and is a American causal dining and sports bar restaurant specializing in alcoholic beverages and chicken wings. The company has been involved in various…

Bumpgate (also known as Nvidiagate) was a scandal where Nvidia and ATI Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) made from 2005-2010 were prone to high failure rates because of a design flaw that caused…

Founded in 1990 by Alex Seropian, Bungie is a game development studio that has been known to develop games for their popular franchises, such as Marathon, Destiny, and initially Halo. Originally, the…

Bunnings} is a hardware and garden supply center chain based in Australia. Founded in 1886 by Aurther and Robert Bunning, they are now the largest hardware store in Australia, having been bought by…

Burger King Corporation was founded in 1953 and is a subsidiary of Restaurant Brands International due to a $12.5 Billion merger with Tim Hortons. The company specializes in products such as their…

Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) is a financing option for online purchases that allows consumers to pay for items in four installments. Companies such as Klarna, Affirm, PayPal, and Apple Pay offer Buy…

A "buy one, get one free" deal (abbreviated BOGO) is a form of sales promotion wherein a second unit of a good is sold for free only if the first unit is bought at full price. This can be used as a…

ByteDance Ltd. is a Chinese internet technology company headquartered in Beijing, China.

"The California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 (CPRA), also known as Proposition 24, is a California ballot proposition that was approved by a majority of voters after appearing on the ballot for the…