Equifax “coding error” means millions of people have incorrect credit scores 

Equifax has admitted that a “coding error” has meant credit score mistakes for millions of people. The company says that anyone affected by this error will be contacted shortly.  Millions of consumers... Read more »

Amazon to take action against people selling fake reviews 

Online shopping is a booming industry.  In 2020, over two billion people purchased goods or services online, and during the same year, sales surpassed 4.2 trillion U.S. dollars worldwide. However, the number... Read more »

UK regulator investigates Amazon over how products are listed 

A UK regulator, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), has launched an investigation into Amazon’s listings practices after concerns were raised about the company giving an unfair advantage to some sellers on... Read more »

PayPal enters the personal loan market with new Pay Monthly product

PayPal’s buy now, pay later (BNPL) payment option has proven very popular with online shoppers. Now, the company has announced its plans to expand on this further by adding “PayPal Pay Monthly”... Read more »

Netflix is about to get cheaper for some users (but there’s a catch) 

As inflation continues to rise in many countries, more consumers are looking for ways to cut back on their spending and create a more affordable monthly budget.  One way to do this... Read more »

The new Twitter feature that could increase the platform’s popularity 

When Twitter was launched users could include up to 140 characters in each tweet. In 2017, this was increased to 280 following a successful trial among a small group of users.  However,... Read more »

Protecting teens on Instagram: the latest parental controls 

The safety of children using online platforms is a big concern for parents. Many are more anxious than ever due to the risks, like exposure to harmful content and mental health issues. ... Read more »

FDA advisors vote in favor of approving Novavax Covid-19 vaccine 

Members of the FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee voted that authorizing Novavax’s Covid-19 vaccine for use in adults would be beneficial.  The advisors were asked on Tuesday to vote... Read more »

US Administration launches new scheme to combat baby formula shortage 

The White House has announced a new scheme to provide relief to parents struggling to get hold of baby formula. The program, known as “Operation Fly Formula”, will be run by FedEx. ... Read more »

Twitter fined $150 million for misleading users about data sharing

Twitter has agreed to pay a $150 million fine for failing to protect the data of its users. According to federal officials, the company used data to help marketers target ads on... Read more »