The Hidden Costs of ‘Free’ Smartphone Trade-In Programs

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The Illusion of ‘Free’ Smartphone trade-in programs are marketed as win-win solutions: consumers get discounts on new devices, while companies promote sustainability by refurbishing or recycling old gadgets. But beneath the surface of these ‘free’ or ‘discounted’ offers lie significant hidden [...] Read more

The Hidden Risks of 'Antiviral' School Backpacks

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The Rising Trend of Antimicrobial School Supplies In recent years, back-to-school product marketing has taken a dramatic turn toward "germ-fighting" features. Antimicrobial backpacks now flood store shelves, promising to protect children from harmful pathogens. While these claims sound appealing to safety-conscious [...] Read more