Software The Web Adobe can scan user-generated content stored in its cloud, and users aren't happy The scanning practice has been going on for years, Adobe confirmed, so no need to freak out now By Alfonso Maruccia, June 7, 2024, 9:29 AM 9 comments
Gaming Microsoft Xbox backtracks after banning accounts that automatically uploaded NSFW BG3 videos Not having content sharing enabled by default would have eliminated much of the problem By Cal Jeffrey, January 5, 2024, 4:21 PM 11 comments
Software Tech Culture Congress proposes legislation requiring firms summarize terms of service in plain language "Users should not have to comb through pages of legal jargon in a website's terms of services" By Cal Jeffrey, January 14, 2022, 3:53 PM 9 comments
Gaming Ubisoft deleted this user's account along with his games for inactivity to comply with GDPR The deletion doesn't seem to follow Ubisoft's own rules though By Daniel Sims, December 27, 2021, 7:07 PM 49 comments
Software AI DoNotPay's AI now offers advice on license agreements before you accept the terms The robot lawyer charges a $3 per month retainer fee By Cal Jeffrey, November 20, 2019, 3:27 PM
The Web Indiegogo may bring in third-party collections agencies to recover funds from failed campaigns By Shawn Knight, December 8, 2016, 6:30 PM
Gaming Star Citizen backer gets his $3000 pledge refunded with help from the LA District Attorney By Rob Thubron, July 15, 2016, 11:15 AM 24 comments
Mobile Security Snapchat promises users that its updated privacy policy doesn't mean it is storing people's photos By Rob Thubron, November 2, 2015, 11:45 AM
Security The Web Facebook is dumbing down its privacy policy so it'll be easier to understand By Shawn Knight, November 13, 2014, 5:00 PM
The Web Google clarifies email scanning practices in new terms of service By Himanshu Arora, April 15, 2014, 12:45 PM 7 comments
The Web Google will soon use your comments, ratings and photos for 'Shared Endorsements' ads By Shawn Knight, October 11, 2013, 4:30 PM 18 comments
The Web Federal court: If users don't click, your terms of service is invalid By Rick Burgess, November 2, 2012, 9:30 AM
Microsoft Software Microsoft simplifies Windows 8 EULA, rewrites terms By Rick Burgess, August 20, 2012, 3:30 PM
Industry The Web New site ranks web services based on 'terms of service' agreements By Shawn Knight, August 14, 2012, 1:00 PM