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Amazon has reversed its planned price increase for long-standing Prime members in Germany, meaning the annual subscription stays at 69 euros instead of rising further. The rollback follows pressure from the consumer protection group Verbraucherzentrale, which took legal action against the retailer over the fee increase. The case is drawing attention as an example of consumer advocates successfully pushing back against a major platform's pricing.

Amazon has started distributing refunds to Prime subscribers following a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission over its subscription sign-up and cancellation practices. Millions of customers are being notified about eligibility and payout amounts. Consumer outlets are also warning recipients to watch out for scams that exploit people expecting refund payments.

BuyIPTV.ca has announced an expansion of its Canadian streaming service, citing accelerating cord-cutting across the country as more households cancel traditional cable subscriptions. The move reflects broader growth in the IPTV market, where providers are competing to offer television channels over the internet. Observers note rising demand for cheaper, flexible alternatives to conventional TV packages in Canada.

A federal court struck down the Federal Trade Commission's 'click to cancel' rule, which would have required companies to make canceling subscriptions as easy as signing up. New York City has now enacted its own version of the requirement, forcing businesses operating in the city to offer simple cancellation options for subscriptions and memberships. The move effectively restores consumer protections at the local level after the national rule was blocked.

Amazon has agreed to pay out refunds as part of a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission over its Prime subscription practices. Millions of Prime members in the United States could receive up to $200 in automatic refunds, without needing to file a claim. The payouts stem from allegations that Amazon enrolled customers in Prime and made cancellation difficult. Consumers are checking whether they qualify and when payments will arrive.

A Catalan-speaking internet user says they were signed up to a service called 'link' without realising it, after trying to make a simple online payment. They are asking others whether they know the service and whether they should cancel the subscription. The post has drawn at least one supportive reaction as people discuss unwanted sign-ups tied to online payments.

Fundr Studio has released a free browser game titled 'Cancel Your Subscription', playable directly in a web browser. The game is being shared and discussed on tech forums, where commenters are trading reactions, though details about its gameplay and developers remain limited to the studio's game page.

A new personal finance tool called PennyGuard is preparing to launch, promising to help users review their subscriptions, see what each costs, and decide whether to keep or cancel them. The team is currently inviting people to join an early access list ahead of the opening. Subscription creep and recurring charges remain a common budgeting concern, which is the space the app is aiming at.

New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's transition team has launched a website letting consumers report businesses that violate the FTC's click-to-cancel rule, which requires companies to make canceling subscriptions as easy as signing up. Fines for violations start at $525. Supporters see it as a consumer-protection move, while critics question enforcement of a federal rule facing legal challenges.

Additional payments from the Amazon Prime settlement are being distributed, and customers are checking whether they qualify for a share. The settlement stems from claims over Amazon's Prime signup and cancellation practices. Attention is focused on eligibility rules, payment amounts, and when the money will arrive for those who filed claims.

Amazon has reached a settlement with the District of Columbia in a lawsuit over its Prime subscription service, according to the Washington Informer. DC's attorney general had accused the company of enrolling customers in Prime without clear consent and making cancellation difficult. The settlement closes a case closely watched by consumer protection advocates and adds to regulatory scrutiny of Amazon in the United States.

New York City's 'Click to Cancel' rule goes into effect on Thursday, requiring businesses to make it as easy for consumers to cancel subscriptions and memberships as it was to sign up for them. The consumer protection measure targets frustrating cancellation processes, and coverage is highlighting what residents should expect when the rule kicks in.

New York City's 'click to cancel' rule has come into force, requiring businesses to make it as easy to cancel a subscription as it was to sign up. The city now joins several US states that have adopted similar measures aimed at curbing hard-to-cancel subscriptions and giving consumers more control over recurring charges.

PennyGuard, an AI-powered personal finance assistant, is being introduced to the public. Users can link a card or bank account, and optionally their email, to see all subscriptions and recurring bills in one place. The tool also highlights card perks and helps users cancel services, claim refunds, or negotiate lower bills.