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The U.S. FCC is investigating Amazon and other retailers for allegedly marketing and selling unlawful electronic devices, including radio frequency jammers, in violation of FCC rules. This comes after NBC News reported that several online retailers were offering these devices as drone deterrence or privacy tools, bypassing federal laws. Amazon has not yet responded to requests for comment.
Online retailer Temu has filed a new lawsuit against its rival Shein, accusing the fast-fashion brand of copyright infringement and "mafia-style intimidation of suppliers." Temu alleges that Shein has infringed on its intellectual property rights, falsely imprisoned its merchants, and engaged in other actions to hinder Temu's growth in the U.S. This comes after both companies dropped their previous lawsuits against each other in October. Temu, owned by Chinese tech giant PDD Holdings, quickly gained success in the international market after its launch in September 2022. Shein, which recently filed for an IPO in the U.S., was last valued at $66 billion.
The LG G3 OLED TV, known for its high-end features including a 120Hz refresh rate and 1,400 nits brightness, is now available at significantly discounted prices on Amazon and other online retailers. The 65-inch model is currently priced at $2,297, a 30% discount from its original price, while the 55-inch model is on sale for $1,797. The discounts come ahead of Black Friday, making it an attractive deal for those looking for a top-quality OLED TV.
Mozilla is testing a new built-in "Review Checker" feature for its Firefox browser that rates the reliability of product reviews. The tool, powered by technology from Fakespot, assigns a grade to reviews, offers an adjusted rating with unreliable reviews removed, and highlights key points. Fake reviews have been a major issue for online retailers, and this feature aims to help users identify deceptive reviews. While Fakespot already offers similar services, being integrated into Firefox could significantly increase its user base. Mozilla has not announced an official release date for the feature yet.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives has sent letters to 17 companies, including Meta's Facebook, questioning their compliance with U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) standards regarding the sale of recalled baby products. The lawmakers expressed concern over the continued listing of unsafe products on Facebook, which puts users and their children at risk. The CPSC has requested thousands of takedowns per month from Meta for the recalled Boppy Newborn Lounger. The issue has also raised questions about how major online retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Target handle the sale of recalled or unsafe items. The companies have been given nine days to respond to the letters.
Retail sales in July exceeded expectations, increasing by 0.7% as consumer spending remained strong despite inflation. Online retailers saw a significant boost of 1.9% in sales, while furniture and electronics stores experienced declines. Gas station sales rose slightly despite higher fuel prices.
Steam has launched its Spring Sale, offering discounts on a range of new and older games until March 23. The sale includes a 10% discount on the Steam Deck. Other online retailers such as Fanatical, Green Man Gaming, and Humble Bundle are also offering deals on similar titles, some with even better discounts than Steam. The sale includes discounts on games such as The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Valheim, Hitman: World of Assassination, and Hades.