Dark Patterns

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  Bengaluru Man Calls Zoomcar "Straight-Up Scam", Company Responds

  The user said, "It's a solid dark pattern that makes Zoomcar 'collect' money, and not be accountable for what ensues. Then, they just disappear And you can't get this money refunded either."

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  Bengaluru Man Criticises Urban Company For 'Dark Subscription' Tactics, App Designer Responds

  In his post, he accused Urban Company's app of using "dark patterns" - design tricks that can mislead users.

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  Government Bans Use of 'Dark Patterns' on E-Commerce Platforms; Guidelines Issued

  The government has banned the use of "dark patterns" on e-commerce platforms and a gazette notification was issued on November 30 by the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA). The rules are applicable to all platforms offering goods and services in India related to online commerce, and will also apply to advertisers and sellers. Dark patters...

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  Centre Bans 'Dark Patterns' On E-Commerce Platforms; Notifies Guidelines

  In order to protect consumers' interest, the government has banned use of "dark patterns" on e-commerce platforms which intend to deceive customers or manipulate their choices.

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  Government Launches Hackathon To Find Solution To Tackle 'Dark Patterns' On Some Online Platforms

  The award will be distributed to the five winning teams on World Consumer Rights Day on March 15, 2024.

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  Government Asks E-Commerce Firms to Create Framework Against Dark Patterns: Consumer Affairs Secretary

  The government has taken a serious note of 'dark patterns' and asked e-commerce firms to create a self-regulatory framework to stop such practices, Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Singh said. The e-commerce sector has the largest contribution to dark patterns, and the framework will be created in the next two months.

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  Rare Butterfly Genus Named After Lord Of The Rings Villain Sauron

  A new species of butterflies with dark eye-like patterns on its orange wings have been given the name Sauron by scientists.

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  Kareena Kapoor's Tie-Dye T-shirt And Jeans For A Casual Day Out Has Us Seeing Hearts

  There's nothing we don't love about Kareena Kapoor's casual day style

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  Google Accused of Tracking Data Without Users' Permission by US Justice Officials

  A group of top US justice officials accused Google in lawsuits of tracking and profiting from users' location data, despite leading consumers to think they could protect their privacy on the tech giant's services.

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  Good News Chocolate Lovers: Dark Chocolate Can Reduce Depression; Know Other Ways To Fight Depression

  Dark chocolate is loaded with health benefits. Here is another reason to eat more chocolates. Dark chocolate can improve your mental health and reduce depression. Read here to know how and other ways to treat depression.

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  Google Fit App Gains Improved Sleep Insights, Dark Theme in Update for Android, iOS

  Google Fit now tracks users' sleep patterns from applications that share their data, thus, giving them a better sense of increasing or cutting their sleeping hours.

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  Policymakers Sound Alarm On "Dark Patterns", Deceptive Web Design Trick

  Two U.S. senators unveiled new legislation Tuesday targeting what they say are deceptive tricks, employed by websites and tech companies, that are designed to mislead or confuse Internet users into giving away their rights and choices as consumers.

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  This Dermatologist-Recommended Simple Remedy Can Help You Get Rid Of Dark Spots, Skin Dullness And Pigmentation Forever!

  Dermatologist Dr Kiran Lohia Sethi talks about an eating pattern that can help you get rid of tanning, pigmentation, dark spots, etc. Read here to know all about it.

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  Say Goodbye To Puffy Eyes And Dark Circles With These Remedies

  World Sight Day 2018: Apart from disturbances in the sleep pattern, puffy eyes and dark circles can be caused because of poor lifestyle and unhealthy eating habits

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  These Creatures Use Glowing Vomit To Attract Mates - And It's Utterly Beautiful

  In the dense darkness of midnight in the Caribbean, the displays look like strings of tiny, glowing pearls. Some light up in zigzag patterns, others appear in a horizontal trail or streak upward toward the surface. The luminous beads linger for a few seconds, then fade to black, like bashful underwater ghosts.