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76% of subscription services use sneaky, malicious tactics to get customers

A report by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in collaboration with the International Consumer Protection and Enforcement Network (ICPEN) and Global Privacy Enforcement Network (GPEN), has shed light on the extensive use of manipulative practices by websites and apps offering subscription services. The study, which included input from officials in 27 authorities across 26 […]

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Converge ICT partners with Supermicro to build AI-powered data centers in PH

Converge ICT is partnering with American tech giant Supermicro to equip its three forthcoming data centers with artificial intelligence (AI) technology, aiming to modernize operations. Last week, Converge announced that it had signed a memorandum of understanding with Supermicro, a Nasdaq-listed information technology company. The collaboration focuses on leveraging AI for various applications and cloud […]

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‘Free shipping’ tops Filipino online shopping priorities — Shopify

In a recent report by e-commerce giant Shopify, free shipping has emerged as the most significant factor influencing online shopping decisions among Filipino consumers. The Southeast Asia Retail Report 2024 highlights that 8 out of 10 Filipino online shoppers consider free shipping a necessity when making their purchases. The report also indicates that free shipping […]