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Google's purchase of Fitbit will stifle the competition, say consumer groups
“Regulators around the world... must therefore give it their utmost attention,” they said, calling it a “test case” on facing down Big Tech.
Having 8 million advertisers, will Facebook be hurt because a few dozen boycott it?
Data of past boycotts suggests the observable impact is relatively mild, a business intelligence firm said.
Setting a controversial example, Israeli Parliament permits phone tracking to monitor coronavirus spread
The law grants internal security agency Shin Bet permission to track cell phones for a three-week period on a case-by-case basis.
Google, Apple quick to remove the 59 Chinese apps banned by India
Some app developers themselves also voluntarily took down apps from Play Store and App Store to adhere to local laws.
Why you end up paying more for mobile phones, hotel because of Facebook, Google ads
UK regulators say the duopoly are indulging in anti-competitive practices and wants to regulate the two US Big Tech companies.
TikTok influencers unfazed by ban, confident of gaining fame and money on other platforms too
They will bear the brunt of losing income for the sake of the nation, they say
Zoom came into the limelight during lockdown, accelerated security fixes forced by zoombombing
When faced with a wave of lawsuits, the company said they would fix the service's weaknesses in 90 days. Now time's up and Zoom takes a bow.
Save the list: Indian apps to replace the 59 banned Chinese ones
Many of the Chinese apps have several Indian alternatives. For others, there are the Big Tech ones.
After ban, Tiktok says it never shared any Indian users' data with Chinese government
"TikTok continues to comply with all data privacy and security requirements under Indian law..."
India bans 59 Chinese apps, including TikTok, Shareit, CamScanner
"They are engaged in activities prejudicial to the sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order"