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New York City requires businesses to make subscription cancellations easier
New York City’s click-to-cancel rule has taken effect, making it the first US municipality to require businesses to make cancelling a subscription as easy as signing up. The rule offers local protections after an appeals court struck down a federal version on procedural grounds, and the city says it could save residents money and discourage…
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Future plans to keep Android Central publishing with freelance writers
Android Central’s owner, Future, says the Android-focused site will continue publishing after laying off its staff. New articles have appeared, but they were written by freelance contributors rather than the former full-time team. Four of the six staff listed on the site publicly reported being laid off, and its managing editor and another staffer said…
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New York City requires companies to make subscription cancellations as easy as sign-ups
NYC’s click-to-cancel rule has come into effect, requiring companies to make it as easy to cancel subscriptions as it is to sign up. The legislation, announced by Mayor Zohran Mamdani in July, addresses a widespread consumer complaint about “subscription traps” where businesses make signing up straightforward but cancellation deliberately complex. This is the first municipal…
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Pandora raises subscription fees as new rates take effect in October
Pandora is raising prices for its paid music streaming plans, with current subscribers moving to the higher rates from 22 October 2026. The increase comes amid a wave of price rises across streaming services and may test whether listeners feel Pandora’s personalised recommendations justify the cost. Pandora Plus now costs $5.99 a month or $65.89…
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra vs Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra: The difference one year can make
Samsung has released the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra, the latest in its flagship tablet line, featuring a faster processor and enhanced four-channel spatial audio. The tablet maintains the same design and 14.6-inch AMOLED display as its predecessor, with the key upgrades being internal rather than external. However, a $200 price increase to $1,400 raises questions…
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Engadget highlights its top-rated phones and laptop of 2026 so far
Engadget has gathered its highest-rated products of 2026 so far, drawing on more than 150 reviews planned for the year. The selection spans device categories and includes products scoring 90 or above for Editors’ Choice, alongside category leaders in the high 80s. The article highlights Google’s Pixel 11 for its three rear cameras, useful software…
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Amazon Refreshes Kindle Lineup with Slimmer Designs, Physical Page Buttons, and Color Options
Amazon has refreshed its Kindle, Paperwhite and Colorsoft e-readers with slimmer designs, flush-front displays and new colour options. The range adds changes to screen design, storage and battery life, while double-tap page turning is available on some Signature Edition models. The basic Kindle is 6.8mm thin, weighs 140g, has 16GB of storage and is advertised…
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HP OmniBook 5 14 Challenges MacBook Neo with Standard OLED Display at $699
HP has launched the OmniBook 5, an affordable laptop starting at $699 that brings premium features to the budget segment. The device competes directly with Apple’s MacBook Neo in the sub-$700 space, offering specifications that traditionally appeared only in more expensive models. The OmniBook 5 features a 2.5K OLED touchscreen with a flexible 180-degree hinge…
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HP’s OmniBook 5 14 takes on MacBook Neo with OLED screen
HP has unveiled the OmniBook 5 14, a laptop aimed at Apple’s MacBook Neo, with a starting price of $699.99. Its main draw is an OLED screen on every configuration, alongside a thinner and lighter design than the Neo; how it performs in practice, including its battery life, remains to be tested. The base model…
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Amazon’s new Kindle accessories restore physical page-turn buttons to ereaders
Amazon has unveiled three Kindle accessories alongside its refreshed ereader range, including a Bluetooth remote that brings back physical page-turn buttons. The remote lets readers advance pages without touching their Kindle, while a new button-equipped cover and charging stand offer hands-free reading for some premium models. The Kindle Click costs $35 and works with all…