Nick is a Features author who's been writing for fellow tech geeks since 2011. While he's mostly focused on phones, he's also thrilled by cameras and audio gear of all shapes and sizes. On weekends, ...

Some business practices on the internet may not be against the law, but they undermine or manipulate consumer choice. Legal advocates have coined a new name for this practice: dark patterns. Difficult ...

If you’ve ever found yourself struggling to cancel an online subscription, or to deactivate an account on a website, you may have fallen prey to ‘dark patterns’. The Advertising Standards Authority ...

“Dark patterns are design features used to deceive, steer, or manipulate users into behavior that is profitable for an entity offering a product or service, but they are often harmful to users.”—Rohit ...

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We have all encountered them, in both our personal and professional lives. Think about the times you felt tricked or frustrated by a membership or subscription that had a seamless signup process but ...

A new nationwide study has found that airline passengers in India are facing serious problems with hidden charges, confusing website designs and misleading refund processes. These practices, known as ...