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FTC urged to stop tech makers downgrading devices after you've bought them

Summary by technewstube.com
Some brick devices they'd rather not support, kill apps that drive functions, or add post-sale subscriptions Consumer and digital rights activists are calling on the US Federal Trade Commission to stop device-makers using software to reduce product functionality, bricking unloved kit, or adding surprise fees post-purchase. . . .
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technewstube.com broke the news in on Friday, September 6, 2024.
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