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fromZDNET
1 month ago

Play Fortnite? Claim your share of the $245 million settlement payout ASAP - here's how

Epic Games is facing a $245 million settlement due to accusations of using 'dark patterns' to trick players into unwanted purchases, impacting children without parental consent.
E-Commerce
fromMedium
1 month ago

What the law says about deceptive design patterns

Deceptive design patterns, often called 'dark patterns', manipulate users into decision-making that favors companies rather than individuals, violating user autonomy.
Marketing tech
#consumer-rights
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
European startups

Consumer group accuses Shein of manipulating shoppers with 'dark patterns' | CBC News

Digital life
fromTheregister
2 months ago

India reminds Big Tech it prohibits use of dark patterns

India's government demands big tech companies end deceptive design practices known as dark patterns.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
European startups

Consumer group accuses Shein of manipulating shoppers with 'dark patterns' | CBC News

Digital life
fromTheregister
2 months ago

India reminds Big Tech it prohibits use of dark patterns

India's government demands big tech companies end deceptive design practices known as dark patterns.
more#consumer-rights
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Does video game monetisation harm children and what is Australia doing about it?

Roblox's popularity raises concerns about video game monetization and its impact on children, particularly regarding confusing economic models and dark design patterns.
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

No More Dark Patterns: New Laws Are Forcing Streaming and Apps to Play Fair | HackerNoon

Subscription business tactics like auto-renewals and hidden fees are facing increased regulatory scrutiny worldwide.
User complaints are driving a global shift in regulations to enhance consumer protection in subscription services.
Growth hacking
fromMedium
5 months ago

Ethical Gamification: Designing for User Well-being in the Age of Addictive Tech

Video games and dating apps utilize sophisticated psychological techniques to encourage spending and maximize user engagement.
fromMedium
4 months ago

Designing for conversion sounds ugly-you should learn it anyways

Designing for conversion is often misunderstood; it can reveal the value of design while communicating effectively with businesses, but many designers fear its implications.
Graphic design
fromMedium
5 months ago

Ethical Gamification: Designing for User Well-being in the Age of Addictive Tech

Games like Clash of Clans and Candy Crush use psychological techniques akin to gambling to enhance user engagement, leveraging time-gates and reward mechanisms.
Growth hacking
#gaming
fromMedium
5 months ago
Growth hacking

Ethical Gamification: Designing for User Well-being in the Age of Addictive Tech

Many popular games and apps use psychological tricks akin to gambling mechanics to enhance user engagement and spending.
Growth hacking
fromMedium
5 months ago

Ethical Gamification: Designing for User Well-being in the Age of Addictive Tech

Game design uses psychological tactics similar to gambling to maximize spending.
Dark patterns in apps are increasingly recognized as manipulative and potentially illegal.
Industry pushback against psychological manipulation is growing, particularly in regulated regions.
Growth hacking
fromMedium
5 months ago

Ethical Gamification: Designing for User Well-being in the Age of Addictive Tech

Many popular games and apps use psychological tricks akin to gambling mechanics to enhance user engagement and spending.
Growth hacking
fromMedium
5 months ago

Ethical Gamification: Designing for User Well-being in the Age of Addictive Tech

Game design uses psychological tactics similar to gambling to maximize spending.
Dark patterns in apps are increasingly recognized as manipulative and potentially illegal.
Industry pushback against psychological manipulation is growing, particularly in regulated regions.
more#gaming
Growth hacking
fromMedium
5 months ago

Ethical Gamification: Designing for User Well-being in the Age of Addictive Tech

Mobile games use psychological strategies to encourage spending, often mirroring gambling techniques.
Miscellaneous
fromTechCrunch
7 months ago

FTC distributes $72M to Fortnite customers tricked into making unwanted purchases | TechCrunch

FTC has refunded $72 million to consumers misled by Epic Games' confusing purchase system.
Epic Games fined $245 million for its deceptive 'dark patterns' influencing user purchases.
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