6 d. ago Does buying a film digitally mean you actually own it? | J Oliver Conroy

A new lawsuit aimed at Amazon questions the legitimacy of the word ‘buy’ when it comes to owning a movie on your devicesA possible class-action lawsuit against Amazon Prime, one of the world’s biggest platforms for streaming film and television, has raised an odd question: what does it mean to buy something?The proposed lawsuit, which was filed last week in federal court and first reported by the Hollywood Reporter, alleges that Prime’s practice of offering users the chance to “buy” (as opposed to “rent”) content is inherently deceptive. The suit argues that buying something implies perpetual possession – but that Amazon, like many other streaming services, is really just selling its customers viewing licenses that can be revoked at any time, in keeping with fine print that most customers do not read or understand. Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago Think you actually own all those movies you've been buying digitally? Think again | J Oliver Conroy

New lawsuit aimed at Amazon questions the legitimacy of the word ‘buy’ when it comes to owning a movie on your devicesA possible class-action lawsuit against Amazon Prime, one of the world’s biggest platforms for streaming film and television, has raised an odd question: what does it mean to buy something?The proposed lawsuit, which was filed last week in federal court and first reported by the Hollywood Reporter, alleges that Prime’s practice of offering users the chance to “buy” (as opposed to “rent”) content is inherently deceptive. The suit argues that buying something implies perpetual possession – but that Amazon, like many other streaming services, is really just selling its customers viewing licenses that can be revoked at any time, in keeping with fine print that most customers do not read or understand. Continue reading...

Economics

7 d. ago Buying or renting a house? Why you should ask for a sleepover first

More and more people now want to try a house before they buy it – and sellers are often happy to obligeName: Homebuyer sleepovers.Age: Newish. Continue reading...

Society

1 week ago Soft and bouncy £18 mattress topper is ‘perfect for university beds’ say parents

Heading off to uni, or moving into rented accommodation? A comfy mattress topper is a great buy – and doesn't have to cost a fortune, as parents have been praising this £18 one

Economics

1 week ago Why London’s rich are renting, not buying — at £325,000 a month

Why London’s rich are renting, not buying — at £325,000 a month  The Times

Economics

2 w. ago London leaver: 'we put down a deposit of £1,236 and now we're renting to buy'

This family hope to buy their dream family home in Kent within three years via the Rent to Buy scheme

Economics