Growing regulatory action to combat so-called “dark patterns” used in web design to influence consumer choice has resulted in hundreds of millions of dollars in fines, and promises to continue to be ...

On July 10, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the results of two global internet sweeps that examined the prevalence of certain deceptive design practices, or “dark patterns,” within a ...

Consumer Reports has joined with a coalition of researchers and advocacy groups to launch a hub for consumers to submit dark pattern examples. The new hub, the Dark Patterns Tip Line, allows consumers ...

You’ve probably seen privacy settings that seem intentionally confusing or have been forced to jump through hoops just to end an online subscription. All of those manipulative practices and confusing ...

The Morningstar US Consumer Cyclical Index materially underperformed the broader market’s decline. This has resulted in a slew of bargains across the sector, with the median stock trading at a 14% ...

We asked a global group of entrepreneurs, business leaders and academics to assess consumer behavior and what it could mean for the coming year and beyond. By The New York Times This feature is part ...

A survey of more than 90,000 IRCTC users across 324 districts has identified six types of dark patterns on the IRCTC website ...

Consumer Stress continues a year-long upward trend based on an average of 150,000 monthly requests from American consumers for legal help Lingering elevated interest rates drive uptick in loan ...

Consumer Reports has a warning about some online tactics called "dark patterns" that are being used to trick you into making bad decisions. PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Consumer Reports has a warning about ...