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'Click to Cancel' Is Dead. Here Are 3 Other Ways to Find and Cancel Unwanted Subscriptions

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-07-24 11:00:00

The Click to Cancel rule is supposed to make it as easy to cancel a subscription as it is to sign up for one. Viva Tung/Getty Images It's easy to rack up streaming subscriptions and other monthly services with just a few taps or clicks. Cancelling them, however, can be a bit trickier. The Federal Trade Commission's "click to cancel" rule would have made it easy to cancel unwanted subscriptions. However, this rule, was blocked by the US Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals on July 8, a week before i

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Subscriptions Could Be Killing Your Budget. Here's How I Saved $400 in 15 Minutes

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-07-25 10:50:00

Rocket Money saved me $400 on unwanted subscriptions. It even canceled them for me. Getty Images/Rocket Money/Amy Kim/CNET The last thing anyone wants to do in this economy is lose money. But you may be bleeding cash without even realizing it. A recent CNET study found that the average US consumer spends around $200 a year on subscriptions they aren't using. I've done it myself. It's all too easy to sign up for a free trial or service and forget about it. Subscription companies are happy to ta

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'Click-to-cancel' rule is blocked

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-07-30 11:52:15

A “click-to-cancel” rule, which would have required businesses to make it easy for consumers to cancel unwanted subscriptions and memberships, has been blocked by a federal appeals court just days before it was set to go into effect. The Federal Trade Commission’s proposed changes, adopted in October, required businesses to obtain a customer’s consent before charging for memberships, auto-renewals and programs linked to free trial offers. The FTC said at the time that businesses must also disc

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US appeals court blocks FTC’s ‘click-to-cancel’ rule for subscriptions

techcrunch.com Aisha Malik 2025-08-01 11:01:10

In Brief A U.S. appeals court has blocked the Federal Trade Commission’s “click-to-cancel” rule that would have required companies to make it as easy to cancel a subscription as it was to sign up. The rule was set to take effect on July 14. Reuters reports that the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis said on Wednesday that the FTC, which passed the rule under former Democratic Chair Lina Khan, had failed to conduct a preliminary analysis of the costs and benefits of the rule. The r

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Sony’s Brand New Flagship Headphones Are on Sale for Prime Day

wired.com Ryan Waniata 2025-08-02 11:20:11

Prime Day Deals are popping, and even a modest sale on Sony's WH-1000XM6 headphones (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is worth your attention, considering these are the best wireless headphones you can buy right now. With a sweet balance of style and features, fantastic sound, and total noise-crushing authority, the WH-1000XM6 are the real deal. Looking for more super sales? Make sure and click on our Prime Day Live Blog post, and our large-and-in-charge roundup of the Absolute Best Prime Day Deals that

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Judge Slaps Down FCC Rule That Would’ve Made It Easy to Cancel Your Subscriptions

gizmodo.com Aj Dellinger 2025-08-02 15:00:37

On July 14, the Federal Trade Commission’s long-awaited rule would have required businesses to make it easy for consumers to cancel subscriptions. Instead, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit has clicked to cancel the rule entirely, leaving us all stuck suspended in the elaborate web of subscription services. The three-judge panel, which included two who were appointed to the court during Donald Trump’s first term, voted unanimously to turn back the click-to-cancel rules that were dra

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The FTC's 'Click to Cancel' Rule Is Blocked. Here's What That Means for Your Subscriptions

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-02 14:11:00

The Click to Cancel rule is supposed to make it as easy to cancel a subscription as it is to sign up for one. Viva Tung/Getty Images The Federal Trade Commission's "click to cancel" rule -- which would have made it easier to cancel unwanted subscriptions -- has been blocked by the US Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. The rule was set to take effect on July 14. "Click to cancel" would have required businesses to clearly disclose terms and obtain informed consent before charging for a subscriptio

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The ‘Click-to-Cancel’ Rule Was Killed, but Consumer Advocates Could Revive It

wired.com Reece Rogers 2025-08-02 15:25:31

United States residents almost escaped subscription cancellation hell, but the Federal Trade Commission's “Click to Cancel” rule was unanimously struck down by the US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit on Tuesday—just days before it was set to go into effect. What would have happened if this updated FTC rule had gone into effect on July 14 as planned? “The stated goal was that they wanted to make it as easy for you to cancel a subscription as it is to sign up,” says John Breyault, vice pre

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ANC Nothing Earbuds With ChatGPT Integration Cost Nothing for Prime Day, Lowest Price Since Launch

gizmodo.com Joe Tilleli 2025-08-03 07:50:36

Every single person has a reason why they’d benefit from owning a pair of noise-cancelling headphones or earbuds. Riding the subway, turning off the world around you while listening to the newest Sabrina Carpenter album. Sitting at your desk at work, crunching some numbers while catching up on your favorite podcast breaking down the discourse surrounding the newest Sabrina Carpenter album. For Prime Day, Nothing’s noise-cancelling earbuds with ChatGPT integration has been chopped down by 37%. Th

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Apple AirPods Max Have Never Been This Cheap, Even Compared to Black Friday, Thanks to Prime Day

gizmodo.com Brittany Vincent 2025-08-03 19:50:49

There’s a certain kind of listening experience that sticks with you. It’s the moment a favorite song sounds clearer, fuller, more alive than it ever has before. You know you’re listening to a tune or album that you’ve heard before, but something about it hits much, much harder than usual. That kind of moment is what the AirPods Max were built for. And if you’re looking to try a pair, now’s a good time to buy them now that they’re on sale for Prime Day. ‘ Run to Amazon Prime deal now to get the

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Apple Didn’t Approve, but Amazon Clears Out AirPods Pro 2 at a Record Low for Prime Day

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-08-03 23:41:07

AirPods Pro 2 are in stores just a year but already they set the benchmark by which other wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation are judged. On the subject of sound quality, nothing else comes close to holding a candle right now. Normally these earbuds cost $249, but Amazon is offering them over 40% off during Prime Day, reducing the price to as low as $149. This deal is for everyone (and not just Prime members) and it is a rarity for an Apple device. Remember, Apple never really offer

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Federal ‘click to cancel subscriptions’ rule struck down in court [U]

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2025-08-04 03:54:53

A “click to cancel” law was last month passed in California, and now the FTC has ratified a federal rule designed to achieve the same goal. The idea of both is to force companies to make it as easy to cancel an online or app subscription as it is to sign up in the first place. Update: Following a court challenge, the US Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has vacated the rule. See update at the end … Both laws were introduced in response to sketchy practices by companies designed to make it as dif

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FTC’s click-to-cancel rule has been struck down by federal judges at the eleventh hour

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-04 23:35:03

In 2024, the FTC was set to implement the "click to cancel" rule, which would have placed requirements on companies to be forthright about the terms and conditions and exit options for their subscriptions. Since that time, the agency has become a less independent part of the executive branch and in May, it delayed enforcing some parts of this rule to July 14. Today, the entire plan appears to be dead in the water after judges in the US Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals decided to vacate the rule.

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Best Noise-Canceling Headphones for Music and More in 2025

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-06 07:24:00

Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2: Bowers & Wilkins released the PX7 S2 headphones in 2022 with some significant improvements over the first-generation version.That was followed by a slightly upgraded version, the PX7 S2e ($400), with the "e" standing for evolved. The audio quality has been slightly upgraded thanks to improved digital processing (the headphones have been retuned), which we assume involves an upgraded chip. You may see this model nicely discounted because Bowers & Wilkins has released the

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AirPods Pro 3 are coming, and rumored to have my top feature request

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-08-08 11:10:54

AirPods Pro 3 are in active development, and even though the release timing is still unclear, there’s been one rumored feature in particular that I’m especially excited about: improved active noise cancellation. Noise cancellation has long been a critical AirPods Pro feature for me I’ve been an AirPods user since the first model was introduced alongside the iPhone 7 in 2017. But when AirPods Pro debuted, I was immediately sold. Several features were appealing to me, but one standout was the i

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Apple Didn’t Approve, but Amazon Is Clearing Out AirPods Pro 2 at a Record Low for Prime Day

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-08-08 23:52:07

AirPods Pro 2 are in stores just a year but already they set the benchmark by which other wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation are judged. On the subject of sound quality, nothing else comes close to holding a candle right now. Normally these earbuds cost $249, but Amazon is offering them over 30% off early Prime Day, reducing the price to as low as $169. This deal is for everyone (and not just Prime members) and it is a rarity for an Apple device. Remember, Apple never really offers

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The best earbuds we’ve tested for 2025

theverge.com Chris Welch 2025-08-10 03:00:00

is a former senior reviewer who worked at The Verge from 2011 until May 2025. His coverage areas included audio (Sonos, Apple, Bose, Sony, etc.), home theater, smartphones, photography, and more. Editor’s note: Amazon Prime Day kicks off on July 8th; however, if you want to get a head start on your online shopping, we’ve rounded up the best early Prime Day deals you can already get. It’s hard to buy a bad pair of wireless earbuds these days, and with constant discounts and deals wherever you l

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The best noise-canceling earbuds of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2025-08-27 02:00:18

When did everything become so noisy? The best noise-canceling earbuds don't just improve your music-listening experience, they also offer up complete silence when you need zero distractions. Active noise-cancelation (ANC) is a highly coveted feature in the current earbud market. With the help of tiny microphones on the earbuds' exterior, ANC earbuds actively cancel out incoming sound waves, preserving quiet while amplifying in-ear sound. No matter how strong a pair's noise-canceling powers are,

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Don't Let Sneaky Subscriptions Ruin Your Budget. Americans Spend More Than $1,000 a Year on These Services, CNET Survey Finds

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-06 10:45:00

Cole Kan/CNET Looking for ways to cut back on your budget? Start with your subscriptions. Think about how much you're paying monthly for your Netflix, Amazon Prime and Instacart subscriptions alone. The costs can quickly add up. CNET's second annual subscription survey found that the average US adult spends $1,080 per year on subscriptions -- averaging to $90 per month. Even more alarming, US adults are wasting nearly $200 a year on unused subscriptions. With prices remaining high and tariffs

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Best Noise-Canceling Headphones for 2025

cnet.com David Carnoy 2025-05-31 17:20:00

Google Pixel Buds Pro: The Pixel Buds Pro are Google's first earbuds to feature active noise canceling. While it's nice that they finally have a feature that a lot of true-wireless earbuds have had for a while, what ultimately sets the Pixel Buds Pro apart and makes them worth considering -- particularly for Android users -- is their distinct design and winning fit. That helps enhance their performance on both the sound quality and noise-canceling fronts. While not quite elite for voice-calling,

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