13 Apr 2024 · 9.0M views · 24:38

The Internet is starting to Break - Here's Why.

7 products in this video, in the order they appear. Tap a timestamp to jump to the bit where I talk about it.

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In this video.

01I'd skip it▶ 0:00
Uber
Arun says Uber has gone from cheap and convenient to expensive, tiered and exploitative, with misleading fees and a pointless subscription.
02Worth it if…▶ 4:30
Netflix
Once revolutionary and cheap, Netflix now has tiered pricing and adverts, though he says it isn't the worst offender.
03Worth it if…▶ 5:55
Amazon Prime
Arun still relies on Amazon's delivery but says Prime has been diluted by minimum spends, ads and pre-selected slow delivery.
04I'd skip it▶ 7:11
Uber One
Arun pays for Uber One but finds the perks, free delivery and delivery guarantee underwhelming and misleading.
05I'd skip it▶ 8:25
Uber Eats
Arun demonstrates Uber Eats charging up to 100% markups and stacked fees, with delivery taking about 70% of an order's value.
06I'd skip it▶ 13:35
Piccolo
A drinking game app with a predatory weekly subscription that cost him about £110 after he forgot to cancel the free trial.
07I'd skip it▶ 17:39
PlayStation Plus
Arun found it impossible to buy a single month and the cancellation process was deliberately buried in console settings.