RE: LeoThread 2024-11-29 11:46

Smart gadgets’ failure to commit to software support could be illegal, FTC warns

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has warned makers of smart devices that they may be breaking the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act if they fail to disclose how long they will support their products with software updates. The majority of products reviewed by the FTC failed to disclose the device's support duration or end date. Google's AI Overviews may provide incorrect software support information. Many vendors reviewed by the FTC make software support information elusive, sometimes burying the information in specs, support, FAQ pages, or footnotes.

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