Today’s quick take
A few consumer-tech developments to watch for wallet-conscious buyers: Adobe agreed to a $75 million settlement over subscription cancellation practices; iFixit rated Apple’s entry‑level MacBook Neo a 6/10 for repairability, calling it Apple’s most repairable laptop; and Spotify announced Taste Profile at SXSW, letting users fine‑tune recommendation algorithms.
Key takeaways
- Adobe agreed to pay $75 million to settle a US government lawsuit alleging it made subscriptions hard to cancel. (Adobe settlement)
- iFixit gave the MacBook Neo a 6/10 repairability score and noted it’s Apple’s cheapest laptop and its most repairable to date. (MacBook Neo)
- Spotify’s Taste Profile, announced at SXSW, lets users customize what the algorithm recommends. (Spotify Taste Profile)
What this means for your wallet
- Review subscription cancellation policies and keep records of subscription terms; the Adobe settlement highlights scrutiny of hard‑to‑cancel practices.
- When buying laptops, consider repairability scores — a more repairable machine like the MacBook Neo can mean lower repair costs and longer usable life.
- Use Spotify’s Taste Profile to tailor recommendations so you spend time (and possibly subscription value) on what you actually want to listen to.
Sources
- https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/adobe-agrees-to-pay-settlement-for-making-its-subscriptions-hard-to-cancel-210336635.html
- https://www.engadget.com/computing/laptops/the-macbook-neo-is-apples-most-repairable-laptop-200923202.html
- https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/music/spotifys-new-taste-profile-feature-lets-users-fine-tune-their-algorithms-recommendations-191104626.html
Not financial/professional advice