Dark Patterns at Scale is a thorough collection of the high-pressure and deceptive tricks used on websites to get you to do things you didn't intend. Some are merely the online equivalents of the late J.C. Penney's neverending sales (96% off socks!), but many are outrageous cons and frauds.
Comprehensive tour of dark patterns at shopping websites
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FTC: Amazon tricked users into signing up for Prime and made it too hard to cancel
The Federal Trade Commission formally accuses Amazon of tricking users into signing up for expensive recurring subscriptions and intentionally making it harder to cancel them. The development of user interface… READ THE REST
Dark patterns in games
Dark Pattern Games describes the tricks used to make games compulsive and profitable: once hallmarks of clever design, many of these qualities have gone rotten in the age of monetization,… READ THE REST
California bans "dark pattern" designs intended to trick website users
Dark patterns are manipulative or deceptive interface designs that result in unintended outcomes such as recurring subscriptions, oversharing personal information, or making it impossible to close an account. California is… READ THE REST
Hold onto your butts! The Kodak Instant Print Camera brings nostalgia to life
TL;DR: The Kodak Printomatic Instant Print Camera turns tiny moments into tangible memories–$59.99 (reg. $106) In Jurassic Park, John Hammond says he created his dinosaur amusement park to give people something that wasn't an… READ THE REST
Enjoy cooler, softer Kathy Ireland CoolMax sheets for the holidays
TL;DR: Grab the Kathy Ireland 6-piece CoolMax sheet set for $33.99 (reg. $119) for a limited time. Hosting guests for the holidays? If you're eyeing that guest room and thinking it could use… READ THE REST
Finally, a gadget that checks if other gadgets are eavesdropping
TL;DR: This pocket-sized detector scans for hidden cameras, bugs, and GPS signals for $39.99 — skip to checkout to take advantage of this deal now. In a world of smart devices, it's nice… READ THE REST