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Possible unrest is feared for October 31. France demonstrates how alleged looted goods can end up on platforms like Vinted.

Telekom replaced the network identifier on smartphones with the slogan "In the Best Network." The Cologne Regional Court has prohibited the campaign.

An old photo on the internet can become costly. The photo agency Blickwinkel sometimes demands thousands of euros for unauthorized use.

Airbnb Introduces New House Rules: Check-Out Tasks Hosts Can No Longer Require

The European Court of Justice strengthens phishing victims' rights. Banks must promptly refund unauthorized payments.

ATMs, websites, and shops must become more accessible. The EU is also making cash withdrawals easier and increasing transparency.

A musician manipulated the streaming numbers of his songs using bots, AI-generated music, and fake subscriptions, and has now been convicted.

The German government plans new regulations against deepfakes. In severe cases, courts may even be able to suspend social media accounts.

A man drove more than 44,000 kilometers with his electric car. Now, the manufacturer is supposed to refund money due to a mislabeled button.

After raids in 19 countries, concerns grow over fake Samsung phones. Here's how buyers can check their devices and secure claims.

Apple was ordered to pay more than $5.7 billion in damages. At the center of the issue is a technology used in the iPhone and Apple Watch.

Users Sue OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, and xAI. Their accusation: The AI companies allegedly agreed on a joint AI slowdown.

Consumer Advocates Take Action Against Netflix, Wow, and Apple TV+ Who Can Now Hope for a Possible Refund

New EU repair regulations for smartphones have been in effect for some time. However, 80 percent of devices still need improvement.

Schufa Faces Legal Trouble as Data Protection Advocates File Lawsuit Against Alleged "Shadow Database"

Aldi Nord advertises a 61 percent discount on Milka chocolate. The consumer protection agency considers the promotion misleading and is taking legal action.

A man secretly films his wife with a vacuum robot. Despite winning the case, he is sentenced to five months in prison in Taiwan.

Apple presents new evidence in a dispute with OpenAI. An ex-employee is accused of stealing circuit diagrams and using them for an AI agent.

Consumer Center Saxony Warns of Fake Lawyer Letters: How to Identify Fraudulent Demands

The U.S. startup Operation Bluebird has launched a new social network, Twitter.now, reviving the old brand.

New rules for e-scooters will take effect next year, including mandatory turn signals, higher fines, and stricter liability.

Take-Two takes action against the latest GTA 6 leaks—digs deep into major platforms' data.

A Christian metal band feels its name is threatened by the Netflix hit "KPop Demon Hunters" and is taking the matter to court.

The EU Tightens Packaging Regulations The EU is tightening regulations on packaging. Manufacturers will now need to provide more justification for the materials, sizes, and recycling processes they use.

Illegal sports streams could be blocked more quickly in the future. An EU study calls for binding regulations for all member states.

New EU regulations are causing more and more small online shops to stop shipping to other EU countries.

Meta must pay $567 million into a relief fund for affected children following a U.S. court ruling on its privacy violations.

Due to hidden gambling apps in the App Store, Apple is now facing a lawsuit. It appears there is a lack of protection for minors.

New EU battery rules take effect in 2027: why smartphones will still rarely have removable batteries and what manufacturers plan instead.