Subscription plans tied to everyday technology are drawing renewed pushback, and one group is trying to put a stop to it.
WPDE reported that the FULU Foundation brought its national Right to Repair tour to Myrtle Beach to argue that software locks, repair barriers, and recurring fees are eroding consumers’ ownership rights.
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From smart devices to vehicle computer systems and video games, critics say more companies are using software locks and subscription models to keep charging customers long after the initial purchase.
On its national tour, the FULU Foundation made Myrtle Beach a stop to draw attention to what it calls an “erosion of ownership” in consumer tech, the station said. In the group’s view, people are increasingly finding that products they thought they owned come with software controls, obstacles to repair, and ongoing charges…