What’s Behind Your Halloween Haul?

What you should know about some of the candy in your trick-or-treat bag.

Alexa

Allegations: Misleadingly representing the extent to which Alexa devices record and store audio recordings

Safe & Healthy Disinfecting UV Light

When it comes to UV devices and COVID-19, there is no magic wand.

HairMax LaserComb: Magic Bullet for Baldness or Follicle Fallacy?

How one company turned a clearance into a sales pitch.

Who Can You Complain to at the Federal Level?

A topic-by-topic list of federal agencies that deal with deceptive advertising.

Mito Red Light

Company removes FDA logo in response to TINA.org inquiry.

Apple’s Subscriptions for iCloud Storage

Allegations: Misleadingly representing that owners of Apple devices who purchase iCloud subscriptions get the storage in the plan plus the 5GB of storage automatically provided to all owners of Apple…

Spotify Car Thing

Allegations: Misleadingly representing that devices would enable drivers to listen to and navigate Spotify when the company discontinued the devices and they will not be operational as of December 2024

Powerbeats Pro Headphones

Allegations: Marketing that headphones provide “up to 9 hours listening time,” charging cases provide “more than 24 hours listening time,” and devices provide continuous Bluetooth connectivity when they fail to…

Apple’s iOS update

Allegations: Misrepresenting that an iOS update was compatible with older devices

Nomi Settles FTC Charges It Misled Consumers on Mobile Tracking

Despite promises to the contrary, shoppers could not opt out of the tracking service.

FTC Backs Do Not Track for Apps

Agency recommends ways to give consumers more control over their data on mobile devices.

Is Your Cellphone Spying on You?

The mobile phone world was rocked in November 2011 when a systems administrator from Connecticut posted a 17-minute video on YouTube showcasing how a hidden program installed on millions of…

2025 Deceptive Ad Trends

A closer look at what we’ll be monitoring in the new year.

Intellux

Webpage pitching so-called smart pill raises several red flags.

Ad or Not? Pokémon Go

The in-store presence of Pokémon prompts TINA.org inquiry about possible marketing agreements.

Geniux

A supplement that can actually make you smarter? Think again.

For AT&T Customers, a Costly Divorce

Early termination fees aren’t doing consumers any favors.

Walmart Ad for Samsung TV Confuses Customers

The old switcheroo?

Only Natural Pet Hemp Calming Support