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New York City to become first in US to ban deceptive subscription practices
TodayLucid summary: New York City is set to become the first US city to ban deceptive subscription practices, aiming to protect consumers from misleading auto-renewal terms and hidden fees.
Meta found to breach EU laws with 'addictive' Instagram, Facebook designs
TodayLucid summary: Meta's Instagram and Facebook designs are reportedly in breach of EU laws due to addictive features, according to preliminary findings released Friday.
Big tech must deal with scam ads under Ofcom proposals
TodayLucid summary: Ofcom proposals aim to make big tech companies responsible for tackling scam advertisements online, as over half of UK adults report encountering fraudulent ads.
'Cool in 90 seconds' - the fake portable air conditioners sweeping the internet
TodayLucid summary: Adverts for portable air conditioners claiming rapid room cooling have been deemed misleading by the ASA, stating the claims were too good to be true.
PlayStation can delete all your digital games after 3 years of inactivity (EU)
TodayLucid summary: PlayStation may delete digital games from accounts inactive for three years in the EU. This policy could affect users who do not log in or purchase games for an extended period.