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technology1 year ago•7 min saved

"Unveiling the Deceptive Tactics of Amazon Prime Video's 'Free' Movie Offer"

Amazon Prime Video is accused of misleading labeling by tagging movies as "free" when they are not actually included in the Prime subscription, instead requiring additional purchases or subscriptions. This practice has diminished the value of the word "Prime" and is seen as a part of Amazon's broader trend of enshittification, where it prioritizes its business interests over user experience. Additionally, Amazon's platform has been overrun with A.I.-plagiarized copies of writers' books, infringing on their ability to earn money from their own labor, while the company seems indifferent to these issues due to its dominant position in the online commerce landscape.

via Roger Ebert|

#amazon #misleading-labeling #online-commerce

health2 years ago•2 min saved

The Truth About Fish Oil Supplements: Are They Worth the Hype?

A study from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center reveals that fish oil supplements, which are projected to reach $2.4 billion in sales by 2030, may not provide any health benefits despite the outrageous claims made on their packaging. Out of the 2,819 fish oil supplements studied, 74% made health claims, but only 19% used FDA-approved qualified health claims. Many supplements made broad or unproven claims about supporting heart, brain, joint, or eye health without any clinical trial data to back them up. Experts recommend obtaining omega-3 fatty acids from dietary sources like cold-water fish, flaxseed, and walnuts instead of relying on supplements. The study highlights the need for increased regulation of dietary supplement labeling to prevent consumer misinformation.

via New York Post |

#dietary-sources #fish-oil-supplements #health