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Survey: Readers Blast Websites for Loud Autoplay Ads
In a recent survey, Consumer World readers spoke loud and clear calling autoplay video ads "annoying" and "intrusive" when they blare with full sound unexpectedly on websites. And our readers don't just sit there and subject themselves to unwanted and unexpected commercials. See all the survey results and how to fight back against autoplay videos. What do you think about autoplay ads? Add your opinion or read others'.
Security Flaw in Google Chrome Could Expose Your Credit Card, More
In a stunning revelation, a 23-year-old tech guy says that the Google Chrome browser has a security flaw that can transmit your personal information, sometimes including your credit card number, if you use the auto-fill feature on a rogue website. Within the story is a test you can do to see what info is transmitted from your own browser.
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Bought Milk since 2003? You're Owed Moolah!
There is a class action settlement in 15 states and DC about dairy products producers who manipulated the price of milk and other dairy products. If you're in one of the affected states, you're entitled to compensation.
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Mouse Print* -- How Much Milk Can You Squeeze from an Almond? (or How to Squeeze $9-million Out of Almond Breeze)
They all sound like healthy drinks -- almond milk, soy milk, coconut milk, etc. The ingredients statements might suggest otherwise, however.
That story is in Mouse Print* this week.
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