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Anker bundles sneaky $10 subscriptions with Nano power banks (www.pcworld.com)
submitted 18 hours ago by throws_lemy@lemmy.nz to c/tech@programming.dev
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Anker remains one of our preferred sources of power banks, USB-C hubs, and other PC and phone peripherals. But beware buying them from Anker itself. You might end up with a $9.99/mo “Plus subscription” that you’ll have to spot and actively cancel.

Some of Anker’s slim Nano products ship automatically bundled with the recurring Anker Plus subscription, which promises an extra five percent off of all purchases and benefits like free next-day delivery. That might be acceptable if it were your choice, but it’s not. The subscription is added as a one-time “free” benefit. After that, Anker will charge $9.99 to your credit card per month.

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[–] Godnroc@lemmy.world 24 points 18 hours ago (2 children)

Anker hasn't had a W for a long time.

[–] MudMan@fedia.io 14 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

Didn't they just recently have to recall a bunch of exploding batteries? PC World may want to rethink that endorsement.

[–] rhythmisaprancer@piefed.social 1 points 7 hours ago

I had a charge pack under (presumably) this recall and they said it wasn't eligible 🫤 not very assuring.