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It's not even privacy that's the issue, yet Europe is cold to Covid apps

A few countries have scrapped their tracing apps and others have found so few users that the technology is not very effective.

22 Sep 2020 5:32 PM

Paytm accuses Google of following double standards on cashback policy, abusing its power

Paytm said it was “arm-twisted” to comply with biased Play Store policies “that are meant to artificially create Google’s market dominance”.

20 Sep 2020 7:47 PM

As things get heated on internal message boards, Facebook mulls moderating employees' posts

A year ago on getting complaints about heated, abusive posts, Google told staff to be responsible and thoughtful on internal message boards.

18 Sep 2020 5:42 PM

Australia's pay-for-news law: Facebook, Google won't have to give out user data, says regulator

The final draft of the bill could be introduced into Parliament in late October.

17 Sep 2020 10:52 PM

Would encourage Google, Facebook to cooperate with government on news pay plan, says Australian PM

“I think people from these companies understand that when I say something, I mean it,” Prime Minister Scott Morrison told reporters.

07 Sep 2020 5:01 PM

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Google could face an antitrust case before the end of Trump's term, says report

A 40-lawyer team investigating Google was reportedly asked to wrap up by month-end, despite their seeking more time to make a strong case.

04 Sep 2020 6:50 PM

No app, no problem: US users can enable Apple-Google virus tracing tech incorporated into phones

The second phase of their “exposure notification” system automatically alerts people if they might have been exposed to the coronavirus.

02 Sep 2020 4:03 PM

Apple rule that apps must get user consent for targeted ads will hit small apps’ revenues: Facebook

Facebook says Apple’s rules could reduce what apps earn by advertising through Facebook’s audience network.

27 Aug 2020 5:08 PM

'Location off should mean location off', Google engineers said after AP expose on tracking users

After the AP article two years ago, Google made changes to its privacy settings to make it easier for users to conceal their movements.

27 Aug 2020 2:19 PM

If Trump loses, social media anticipates a fight, plans strategy to beat back misinformation

Facebook is considering options including a “kill switch” to shut off political advertising after election day to thwart misinformation.

22 Aug 2020 2:18 PM

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Will US Federal Trade Commission's antitrust probe against Facebook lead to a lawsuit?

Facebook says Zuckerberg answered US regulators’ questions on antitrust practices, but FTC investigations do not always lead to lawsuits.

21 Aug 2020 3:12 PM

Google drafts YouTubers worldwide in campaign against Australia’s bid to make it pay for news

“The YouTube you know and love is at risk in Australia,” the company tweeted from its YouTube Creators account.

18 Aug 2020 5:23 PM

Google slammed for spreading 'misinformation' to counter Australian law mandating it to pay for news

The tech giant in an open letter claimed it would be forced to hand over users’ search data to news media companies.

17 Aug 2020 2:07 PM

Google joins other internet platforms to shield US election from disinformation

A coordinated effort is being made by online platforms to curb the spread of disinformation and thwart efforts to manipulate voters.

14 Aug 2020 11:36 AM

Fortnite gets pulled off app store, files lawsuit against Apple for monopoly

Google Play Store too removed the game as Epic Games’ latest update bypasses app stores on payments, depriving them of their 30% cut.

14 Aug 2020 10:46 AM

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Google's new feature lets you create virtual visiting cards for people to find you on search

You can highlight your existing website and social profiles and other information on the card, using the feature released first in India.

11 Aug 2020 6:55 PM

Google search result calls Argentine vice-president called 'thief', she sues for defamation

Facing charges in nine cases, Cristina Kirchner was twice ordered into pre-trial detention, but parliamentary immunity spared her jail time.

07 Aug 2020 4:57 PM

Google's plan to buy Fitbit comes under lens of EU competition commissioner

Google has an operating system for smartwatches so Fitbit’s user data will strengthen its already powerful position in targeted advertising.

04 Aug 2020 10:47 PM

Tech This Week | What we learned from the US antitrust inquiry

Lawmakers seem to be catching up with technology and so will regulation, so Big Tech should not take things for granted.

01 Aug 2020 4:17 PM

Profits of Google parent Alphabet hit by 30 pc over dip in ad sales revenue

Revenue regained ground in the second quarter in search and at video-sharing platform YouTube, showing signs of stabilisation by the end.

31 Jul 2020 6:24 PM

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