Dynamic Pricing: The Price Jump Problem By Ivanhoe Broadcast News on August 19, 2026

Orlando, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) — You’ve seen it with airfares, concert tickets, and rideshares. Prices that change by the hour, or even the minute. But consumer watchdogs say some companies may be going a step further, using personal data like your location, browsing history, and shopping habits to help decide what price or offer you see. The federal trade commission is now studying so-called “surveillance pricing.” https://www.ivanhoe.com/?p=37457&preview=1&_ppp=129314072e