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Anker bundles sneaky $10 subscriptions with Nano power banks (www.pcworld.com)

submitted 4 days 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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[–] ilinamorato@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago

I kind of wish I lived the type of life where a bluetooth speaker was a useful thing for me. Honestly I never considered it. I think I've purchased one bluetooth speaker in my life, and it was a gift for my girlfriend (now wife).