New devices don’t usually get actual discounts, but manufacturers and retailers find some nice ways to sweeten the deal. A common one is offering a free gift card with the purchase of a smartphone.

SAN JOSE, Calif. — A federal judge dismissed a proposed class action lawsuit accusing Google of illegally profiting from Google Play gift card scams by refusing to refund millions of dollars stolen ...

As Pixel 9 series devices hit the store shelves, those free gift cards are starting to disappear. As of now, only one of the Pixel 9 devices gets you a free gift card when you pre-order it, though.

There’s nothing unfair about Google collecting fees to profit off Google Play gift card scams while refusing to refund victims who collectively lost millions, federal Judge Beth Freeman ruled Monday.

What just happened? Gift card scams are a popular tactic used by scammers, who trick people into buying the cards and providing the codes they contain so the criminals can access the money without a ...