Wednesday, 12 August, 2026
Cookie-Cutter Controversy: Phoebe Gates’ Shopping App Faces Fresh Claims Over Alleged Sales Hijacking
By TechShots Studio
Internal records suggest Phia, the shopping app co-founded by Phoebe Gates, engaged in "cookie stuffing" for months—claiming unearned affiliate commissions by placing tracking code without driving actual purchases. Following allegations, Phia paused the feature, blaming a "bug," which triggered an immediate revenue plunge and raised doubts over its claim that the issue lasted only 24 hours.
Read full story at TIMES OF INDIA