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Lobsters · 37 minutes ago

Amazon is trying to crush class-action suits before they get started

On Friday, Amazon customers received an email alerting them to an update to the site's terms and conditions. Most notably, it stated that disputes would now be resolved through arbitration and said users agree to a class action waiver. Amazon framed this as a "fast and efficient" way to resolve issues, but it notably would prevent customers from seeking the involvement of a judge or jury in most circumstances. Customers can still take Amazon to small claims court in certain circumstances, though payouts are often limited to a few thousand dollars. The relevant sections of Amazon's legal policies page now read: YOU AND WE AGREE THAT ANY … Read the full story at The Verge.

The Verge · 42 minutes ago

It’s time for iOS to have its own Material You

Over the years, Apple has only added more and more customization to iOS. First, we got all of the lock screen personalization back with iOS 16. That was followed up with icon color tinting in iOS 18, clear icons in iOS 26, and a full-on Liquid Glass slider in iOS 27. The iPhone has become more and more individualistic as time has gone on, and that’s a great thing. Since we can already tint our icons on our home screen – why not extend that to the rest of the operating system?

9to5Mac · 44 minutes ago

Android Auto vs Apple CarPlay: What features set them apart

The differences between the iPhone and Android show up when you connect them to your car, as well.

Engadget · 48 minutes ago