Tried to Cancel Adobe. Got Ghosted. Now I Owe $500
(ycombinator.com)
Adobe raised my subscription mid contract by almost $30/month, then told me it’d cost $500 to cancel.
Adobe raised my subscription mid contract by almost $30/month, then told me it’d cost $500 to cancel.
Tesla Cybertruck deliveries on hold as trims are flying off 'bulletproof' truck
(electrek.co)
According to Tesla delivery agents, Cybertruck deliveries are on hold. There’s a containment hold as many owners are reporting trims flying off the supposedly ‘bulletproof’ electric truck.
According to Tesla delivery agents, Cybertruck deliveries are on hold. There’s a containment hold as many owners are reporting trims flying off the supposedly ‘bulletproof’ electric truck.
Disc Rot in Old Warner Bros DVDs
(zdnet.com)
Physical media will never go away, right? Turns out that's not entirely true. If you own a Warner Bros. DVD from a certain three-year period, there's a good chance the disc no longer works -- but the company is doing something about it.
Physical media will never go away, right? Turns out that's not entirely true. If you own a Warner Bros. DVD from a certain three-year period, there's a good chance the disc no longer works -- but the company is doing something about it.
Firmware update bricks HP printers, makes them unable to use HP cartridges
(arstechnica.com)
HP is now being accused of issuing a firmware update that broke customers’ laser printers—even though the devices are loaded with HP-brand toner.
HP is now being accused of issuing a firmware update that broke customers’ laser printers—even though the devices are loaded with HP-brand toner.
WB offers replacements, but no refunds, for DVDs rotting prematurely
(arstechnica.com)
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment is aware of potential issues affecting select DVD titles manufactured between 2006 – 2008, and the company has been actively working with consumers to replace defective discs.
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment is aware of potential issues affecting select DVD titles manufactured between 2006 – 2008, and the company has been actively working with consumers to replace defective discs.
Jeep owners fed up with in-car pop-up ads
(kbb.com)
Jeep owners took to social media this week with a new complaint: many are receiving repeated pop-up ads on their cars’ infotainment screens asking them to sign up for an extended warranty.
Jeep owners took to social media this week with a new complaint: many are receiving repeated pop-up ads on their cars’ infotainment screens asking them to sign up for an extended warranty.
Amazon Keeps Finding New Ways to Anger Kindle Customers
(the-ebook-reader.com)
From forced software updates that keep breaking things to suddenly removing the ability to download purchased ebooks, Amazon has done a number of things to annoy and irritate Kindle users in recent years.
From forced software updates that keep breaking things to suddenly removing the ability to download purchased ebooks, Amazon has done a number of things to annoy and irritate Kindle users in recent years.
Jeep Owners Fed Up with In-Car Pop-Up Ads
(kbb.com)
Jeep owners took to social media this week with a new complaint: many are receiving repeated pop-up ads on their cars’ infotainment screens asking them to sign up for an extended warranty.
Jeep owners took to social media this week with a new complaint: many are receiving repeated pop-up ads on their cars’ infotainment screens asking them to sign up for an extended warranty.
Parents were injured in a Tesla crash. She ended up having to pay Tesla damages
(apnews.com)
Her parents were injured in a Tesla crash. She ended up having to pay Tesla damages
Her parents were injured in a Tesla crash. She ended up having to pay Tesla damages
To buy a Tesla Model 3, only to end up in hell
(myteslaexperience.com)
In October 2024 I decided to buy a Tesla Model 3. When I picked up the car, many of its features did not work (cameras, GPS navigation system, autopilot, software updates, etc.). It turned out to be a major issue with Tesla’s brand-new on-board computer. This is a common failure in Tesla Model 3 cars manufactured in the last quarter of 2024. The issue has affected thousands of Tesla customers. Two weeks later, the car began to lose 8% battery daily.
In October 2024 I decided to buy a Tesla Model 3. When I picked up the car, many of its features did not work (cameras, GPS navigation system, autopilot, software updates, etc.). It turned out to be a major issue with Tesla’s brand-new on-board computer. This is a common failure in Tesla Model 3 cars manufactured in the last quarter of 2024. The issue has affected thousands of Tesla customers. Two weeks later, the car began to lose 8% battery daily.
Hard disk fraud: long runtimes on new Seagate hard disks
(heise.de)
Almost 200 readers have now noticed long runtimes on their new Seagate hard disks. Reports from abroad are also increasing.
Almost 200 readers have now noticed long runtimes on their new Seagate hard disks. Reports from abroad are also increasing.
AppleCare+ claim denied after MacBook Pro was destroyed in a car crash
(9to5mac.com)
Apple reportedly denied an AppleCare+ claim for accidental damage after a MacBook Pro was destroyed in a car crash.
Apple reportedly denied an AppleCare+ claim for accidental damage after a MacBook Pro was destroyed in a car crash.
Tesla refuses to do the right thing about 'Full Self-Driving' transfers
(electrek.co)
Tesla is refusing to do the right thing about ‘Full Self-Driving’ package transfers and instead holds its own incapacity to deliver the package over the head of its owners.
Tesla is refusing to do the right thing about ‘Full Self-Driving’ package transfers and instead holds its own incapacity to deliver the package over the head of its owners.
The war against headlight brightness
(theringer.com)
The crusade against bright headlights has picked up speed in recent years, in large part due to a couple of Reddit nerds. Could they know what’s best for the auto industry better than the auto industry itself?
The crusade against bright headlights has picked up speed in recent years, in large part due to a couple of Reddit nerds. Could they know what’s best for the auto industry better than the auto industry itself?
My Amazon TV Now Unmutes Itself During Prime Video Commercial Breaks
(reddit.com)
My Amazon TV now unmutes itself during Prime Video commercial breaks
My Amazon TV now unmutes itself during Prime Video commercial breaks
Car companies have an infuriating software problem
(ft.com)
Car companies have an infuriating software problem
Car companies have an infuriating software problem
Some discount airlines charge online booking fees
(reviewjournal.com)
Some budget airlines, including carriers that fly in and out of Las Vegas, charge extra fees when you book a flight online.
Some budget airlines, including carriers that fly in and out of Las Vegas, charge extra fees when you book a flight online.
AT&T Hits Texas Man with $6k Bill for Using 3GB of Data
(pcmag.com)
An AT&T customer in Texas claims they were hit with a $6,223.60 wireless bill for the month of November because of a pay-as-you-go data charge.
An AT&T customer in Texas claims they were hit with a $6,223.60 wireless bill for the month of November because of a pay-as-you-go data charge.
Rage-inducing, unnecessary EOL from Spotify
(reddit.com)
Yesterday, they shut it down. To be clear, they didn’t just stop selling them, they bricked every one that they had ever sold.
Yesterday, they shut it down. To be clear, they didn’t just stop selling them, they bricked every one that they had ever sold.
Claude 3.5 helped me fight off a $10k rental car damage claim – and won
(reddit.com)
It started innocently enough. I booked a rental car using an authorized discount code through my alma mater's rental program. When booking through Enterprise's website, the Loss Damage Waiver (LDW) was automatically included and couldn't be unchecked. Good deal, I thought.
It started innocently enough. I booked a rental car using an authorized discount code through my alma mater's rental program. When booking through Enterprise's website, the Loss Damage Waiver (LDW) was automatically included and couldn't be unchecked. Good deal, I thought.
Netflix customers infuriated by broken and poor livestream of Tyson/Paul fight
(ycombinator.com)
Netflix customers infuriated by broken and poor livestream of Tyson/Paul fight
Netflix customers infuriated by broken and poor livestream of Tyson/Paul fight
I'm Mad as Hell About Square's Shady Automatic Emails
(wired.com)
Once you give your email to any Square vendor, you are defaulted into receiving automated receipts and promotions from every participating Square vendor you visit.
Once you give your email to any Square vendor, you are defaulted into receiving automated receipts and promotions from every participating Square vendor you visit.
Who Is Windows For?
(ycombinator.com)
Microsoft Windows exists to drive profits for Microsoft. Windows doesn't really serve users anymore. Everything is a dark pattern. Back in the day, the DOJ would have sued them, but now it's business as usual. As consumers we have no choice but to use this product or the Epic games store and it's absurd.
Microsoft Windows exists to drive profits for Microsoft. Windows doesn't really serve users anymore. Everything is a dark pattern. Back in the day, the DOJ would have sued them, but now it's business as usual. As consumers we have no choice but to use this product or the Epic games store and it's absurd.
Cellular Apple Watch buyers call out Verizon's maddening activation block
(appleinsider.com)
Apple Watch owners can't activate their cell plans through Verizon — unless they bought the device from the carrier, or complain at length.
Apple Watch owners can't activate their cell plans through Verizon — unless they bought the device from the carrier, or complain at length.