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  • FTC sues Amazon, alleging users are being tricked into signing up for Prime

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    cougarmeat said:
    They certainly tricked me. On the way to completing an order, there was a radio button selected for free shipping.  Because my order qualified for free shipping, I left it and moved to the rest of the ordering procedure. But that button was for Prime Free shipping - which would arrive 1 day earlier than the usual Free shipping. AND - leaving that button selected automatically signed me up for Prime!

    Now to be fair, the signup was for a 30-day trial. But I was going to be out of the country and, amazing but true, wouldn't be using Amazon within those 30 days. So I called to have the Prime status canceled and asked if the 30-day offer could be reset so I could consider it on my return. It could not.

    Trust is a fragile thing. I'm sure the marketing department considers themselves very clever. And I'd expect they have statistics showing their antics glean more new customers than they lose. After all, who are you going to buy from if not Amazon?


    EBAY. Looong time user and frequently find identical item for less.
    AND you can limit your search to USA or North America or whereever - my first filter everytime!
    williamlondonAlex_VdavMplsPwatto_cobraFileMakerFeller

  • FTC sues Amazon, alleging users are being tricked into signing up for Prime

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    mikethemartian said:
    The easiest way to cancel is probably just changing your credit card number.
    BTDT
    Works well. 
    Family works in credit card fraud and recommends this.
    williamlondonAlex_Vdavwatto_cobra

  • Chipolo announces wallet-sized Bluetooth tracker to work with Find My

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    Recently returned chipolos after reading their “privacy” policy. They share your info with everyone and anyone from Amazon to zucker.

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  • Apple removes Siri features used by visually impaired users

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    This looks like a huge glitch/oversight/screwup on Apple’s part. I don’t use that function but do use other assistive settings. 
    An email to Apple re: other disability issues went unanswered: Nothing for activity level between walking/running and wheelchair use, i.e. people who use canes/walkers. 
    williamlondon

  • Apple debuts ninth-generation iPad with A13 processor for $329

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    blah64 said:
    Seriously? "The old-fashioned Touch ID"?

     Why use such loaded language? It's not old-fashioned, it's just different. Works better with masks, allows use under a table without being a distraction to others, and various other advantages. Sure, faceID also has advantages, but those 2 words are just oddly biased and completely unnecessary.

    Read the sentence with other options, like "traditional", i.e.
        The traditional Touch ID sensor is still in use below the display.

     Or better yet, and more professional, no biased words at all, i.e.
    The Touch ID sensor is still in use below the display.


    Came here to say the same thing. I find the home button extremely useful especially for orientation and its already by my thumb. 
    Glad I bought a new Mini earlier. 
    It was a loaded sentence  
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