Consumer Rights

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A digital library interface showing the Lord of the Rings films being removed, symbolizing the loss of purchased digital content and consumer frustration.

Google revokes access to purchased Lord of the Rings films

A Google Play customer who purchased The Lord of the Rings Extended Editions in 2022 recently found the films vanished from their library, with no refund offered.

Claire Donovan·August 10, 2026

A hand holding a broken smartphone against a backdrop of massive e-waste, symbolizing the global challenge of electronic waste and the need for repair.

Culture

What is the EU's Right to Repair and why does it matter?

Global e-waste generation surged to 62 million tons in 2022, marking an 82% increase since 2010, according to the UN's Global E-Waste Monitor 2024 .

Eleanor Voss·July 7, 2026

A vintage Amazon Kindle device from 2012 displaying an error message, symbolizing the end of support for older e-readers.

Trends

Amazon Kindle 2012 & Older Support Ends May 2026

On May 20, 2026, thousands of Kindle devices released in 2012 or earlier will lose the ability to download new content, effectively becoming obsolete for many users.

Yasmin El-Sayed·April 12, 2026