#TonyWu, a co-founder of #ElonMusk’s #xAI, #resigned, joining other departing founders. Wu’s departure comes amid #consumerbacklash and #regulatoryprobes over xAI’s #Grok #AIchatbot, which allowed the creation of non-consensual #deepfakeimages. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/10/elon-musk-xai-co-founder-tony-wu.html?eicker.news #tech #media #news

PepsiCo will cut prices on major snack brands by up to 15% in response to consumer complaints over high inflation, with the move potentially offering even greater savings at some retailers.
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Tmon has indefinitely postponed its business resumption, originally set for September 10, due to strong opposition from affected sellers and consumers, following the completion of its court-led rehabilitation process.
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The Anti-Ownership Economy: Canon's Subscription Model and Consumer Backlash

Canon's decision to implement a subscription model for its EOS Webcam Utility has ignited a firestorm of criticism. Users are now required to pay $4.99 per month to unlock features that should be standard for the cameras they already own. This has led to accusations of anti-consumer practices and a growing sentiment against Canon among photographers and videographers alike.

As noted in Louis Rossmann's video, "Canon charges $5 mo to get 1080p out of your webcam; CAT disapproves!" https://youtu.be/_b-wUJ8J5t4 , many users are vowing to boycott Canon products in the future, and I will too. The backlash is not just about the money; it's about the principle of ownership and the right to use purchased products without additional fees. Once again, this serves as a perfect showcase of why we need open hardware and software. Otherwise, companies like Canon may decide who can access which functionalities of their devices.

For more information, check out this article: Requirement for Canon EOS Webcam Utility subscription - https://wiki.rossmanngroup.com/wiki/Requirement_for_Canon_EOS_Webcam_Utility_subscription_to_enable_webcam_features_on_cameras).

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