Canceling subscriptions is about to get a lot easier, thanks to the US Federal Trade Commission. The FTC has stepped in with the “ click-to-cancel ” rule that’s set to address growing frustrations over confusing or difficult subscription policies, by making the subscription cancellation process require the same amount of clicks as signing up, NPR reports.

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No more endless searching for hidden cancel buttons or jumping through hoops just to escape that membership you barely use. Now, businesses will have to make it as simple to cancel as it is to sign up. This new rule means companies won't be able to trap you in endless membership cycles without a clear exit route. The new rule will be in full swing in six months.

If companies fail to comply, a hefty penalty and consumer refunds await them. The commission has already gone after major players like Amazon, accusing them of enrolling customers in Prime memberships without proper consent and making cancellations difficult.

The rule couldn’t have come in a better time, as more subscription-based services pop up, making it difficult for consumers to track each one. A study by C+R Research found that consumers often underestimate how much they spend on subscriptions, with many forgetting about unused services.

E-readers, rejoice — Amazon has just introduced a lineup of Kindles, including the first Kindle in color. Standing out from the regular Kindle we all know and love — even if new and improved — the Kindle Colorsoft incorporates color to the user interface.

Book covers can finally be done justice, but that’s not all. Users can add colored highlights to the books they’re reading, making organizing their thoughts much easier. The creators have somehow kept the easy-on-the-eyes display that we much appreciate, and there is an option to switch between standard and vibrant colors based on preference. The device is also waterproof, and comes with wireless charging and a battery that can last up to eight weeks.

Scribble away. The new Kindle Scribe adds note-taking features to the classic Kindle. The paper-like texture of the screen and the finely crafted Premium Pen mimic the sensation of writing on a real notebook with a real pen. There’s even a soft-tipped eraser that Amazon explained would make you “think you have to brush the screen clean after erasing.” This model also has a built-in AI feature that allows users to summarize pages of notes into bullet points and refine notes into a script font.

An upgrade on the classic. The new version of the best-selling Kindle Paperwhite is the fastest of its kind. The company boasts 25% faster page turns and a responsive scroll. It also has the highest contrast ratio across all Kindles due to its use of an oxide thin-film transistor. We’re also seeing a larger 7-inch display and an even thinner body. The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition adds optional wireless charging, auto-adjusting lights, and 32GB of storage — compared to 16GB in the standard version.

Pocket sized. The entry-level Kindle is the most compact version of the device and now comes in a new color: Matcha. Small enough to fit in a back pocket, this device shares the same glare-free display among other features on the Kindle Paperwhite.

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