Bing Wallpaper showing Ad for Harry Potter and Fantastic beasts box set
A user on a tech forum reports that the Bing Wallpaper application is displaying advertisements for Harry Potter merchandise. This has sparked a discussion regarding the 'enshittification' of software and intrusive advertising in utility apps.
Why it matters
It reflects growing consumer frustration with the monetization of desktop utility software and the degradation of user experience in tech ecosystems.
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