Tech Industry

US sues Photoshop maker Adobe for hiding fees, making it hard to cancel

As a long-time user of Adobe products, I have witnessed firsthand the shady practices and hidden fees that the company seems to thrive on. The recent news of the US government suing Adobe for making it difficult to cancel subscriptions doesn’t come as a surprise to me. In fact, I’ve had my fair share of frustrating experiences with Adobe’s cancellation process.

When I first signed up for what was advertised as a 1-month plan, I thought it would be easy to cancel anytime. However, I soon realized that by canceling before the month was up, I would have to pay the FULL TWO YEARS of Photoshop access that I apparently signed up for.… Continue reading

US accuses Apple of monopolising smartphone market

As a consumer, I have always been conscious of the dominance of certain companies in the marketplace, especially in the tech industry. The recent development of the US accusing Apple of monopolizing the smartphone market has sparked a lot of thoughts and reflections in my mind. The allegations of Apple using its control over the iPhone to limit competitors and consumer options are definitely concerning. While I have used an Apple phone in the past, I have also observed the increasing prices and lack of viable options in the smartphone market.

It is undeniable that Apple has a significant influence over the smartphone market, with its products being widely popular and sought after.… Continue reading