Commercial Misdirection in Tech: When are we being lied to?

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This episode pertains to various instances of misdirection on the behalf of companies such as Apple and Samsung over the years, the ramifications for such behaviors, and whether this may be a changing phenomenon.Referenced items include:-https://www.macrumors.com/2020/11/30/italy-fines-apple-12m-iphone-water-resistance/?scrolla=5eb6d68b7fedc32c19ef33b4&fbclid=IwAR0vwu6yF9VHG9VWMzcUoLkvLMmO-F9jnuEyjqCMA3hPx3ep6MTrmC7cuC4-https://www.channelnews.com.au/apple-sued-for-misleading-notch-advertising/?fbclid=IwAR1vmPuiju1RFMlOlFhPlgro_iCsCPcHK7bzw3HsPajg3x-bQPt1zYsZIIs-https://www.businessinsider.com/false-advertising-scandals-2016-3?r=AU&IR=T&fbclid=IwAR2LoHet7AOrLWTE9pHl66mmXobon1vWB-6MdnxItCWTh3wW6S1YENjcunA-https://www.thedrum.com/news/2019/07/12/samsung-australia-sued-consumer-watchdog-misleading-advertising-https://www.smh.com.au/technology/accc-takes-google-to-court-for-misleading-consumers-on-targeted-ads-20200727-p55fra.html-https://theconversation.com/the-accc-is-suing-google-for-misleading-millions-but-calling-it-out-is-easier-than-fixing-it-143447