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AT&T Fiber

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AT&T Fiber

“With AT&T Fiber, the future is here,” the telecom says. But is it really?

Amazon Prime, CBS All Access and ‘The Big Bang Theory’

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Amazon Prime, CBS All Access and ‘The Big Bang Theory’

If you’re looking to binge-watch all 12 seasons before the comedy calls it quits this spring, look elsewhere.

Tidal and Kanye West’s “The Life of Pablo” Album

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Tidal and Kanye West’s “The Life of Pablo” Album

A class-action lawsuit was filed against Aspiro AB and Kanye West in April 2016 (and amended in October 2016) for allegedly fraudulently inducing consumers to subscribe to Tidal, a subscription-based…

TINA’s Take: Netflix Rewards Goop’s False Advertising with New Series

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TINA’s Take: Netflix Rewards Goop’s False Advertising with New Series

TINA.org anxiously awaits the Goop-y claims that lay in store.

Netgear’s Arlo Baby Monitor

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Netgear’s Arlo Baby Monitor

In May 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Netgear alleging that its all-in-one baby monitor Arlo Baby does not work as advertised. Plaintiffs claim that the company misleadingly markets…

Beachbody On Demand

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Beachbody On Demand

We try to trim the fat on this “risk-free” trial offer.

The ESPN App

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The ESPN App

It’s game over for non-cable subscribers.

Yokohama Tyres FC Till I Die?

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Yokohama Tyres FC Till I Die?

At what point do teams start selling their very name in homage of the all-mighty dollar?

Subscriptions to BrainFM

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Subscriptions to BrainFM

Allegations: Failing to disclose the terms of subscriptions

AT&T Faces $100M Fine for Alleged Data Throttling

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AT&T Faces $100M Fine for Alleged Data Throttling

FCC to issue largest fine in agency history.

TracFone Failed Promise to Offer Unlimited Data Costs them $40 Million

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TracFone Failed Promise to Offer Unlimited Data Costs them $40 Million

Nation’s largest prepaid mobile provider settles charges it throttled customers.

For AT&T Customers, a Costly Divorce

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For AT&T Customers, a Costly Divorce

Early termination fees aren’t doing consumers any favors.

CATrends: Deceptive Tactics Used to Market Subscriptions

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CATrends: Deceptive Tactics Used to Market Subscriptions

Lawsuits allege companies fail to make adequate disclosures.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2019

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2019

It was another successful year outing deceptive marketing on multiple fronts.

Smarten up about Cell Phone Fraud

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Smarten up about Cell Phone Fraud

There are now over 6 billion cell phones in use around the world. Just like everyone else, the con artists and fraudsters are also leveraging the rise of cell phone…

Online Porn Can Give You a Virus

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Online Porn Can Give You a Virus

Thank God for porn! No, really – did you know that many of the Internet’s innovative advances have been pioneered or substantially boosted by the $1 billion adult entertainment industry? …

Michael Jackson Album Lawsuit Comes to An End