Google

Google LLC is an American multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products, which include online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. It is considered one of the Big Four technology companies, alongside Amazon, Apple, and Facebook.

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Consumer Groups Ask DOJ To Look At Google’s Fitbit Acquisition
Consumer Groups Ask DOJ To Look At Google’s Fitbit Acquisition
April 30, 2020  |  ANTITRUST

Public advocacy groups want the government to closer examine the acquisition of Fitbit by Google, due to the former’s potential as a rival in advertising,...

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Google Plans Staggered Reopening Of Offices After June 1
Google Plans Staggered Reopening Of Offices After June 1
April 29, 2020  |  Google

Google CEO Sundar Pichai said the company’s offices would remain closed at least until June 1, according to emails sent to employees, which were seen...

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Alphabet’s YouTube Revenues Surge 33 Pct In Q1
Alphabet’s YouTube Revenues Surge 33 Pct In Q1
April 29, 2020  |  Earnings

Call it a tale of two quarters – or, more specifically, a quarter that can be divided into “before coronavirus” and “during coronavirus.” Alphabet, the...

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EU Reignites Efforts To Force Big Tech Transparency
EU Reignites Efforts To Force Big Tech Transparency
April 28, 2020  |  International

EU leaders are getting ready to initiate a consultation on its Digital Services Act after pausing it in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the...

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Google Slows Hiring, Cuts Marketing Amid COVID-19
Google Slows Hiring, Cuts Marketing Amid COVID-19
April 24, 2020  |  Google

The coronavirus’ impact has not eluded Google, which announced a hiring freeze and a slashing of marketing budgets on Thursday (April 23). The tech giant said...

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How Banks Have Adapted Their Digital Banking Systems To Serve Customers During The Pandemic
How Banks Have Adapted Their Digital Banking Systems To Serve Customers During The Pandemic
April 23, 2020  |  Digital-First Banking

The COVID-19 pandemic is creating new challenges for banks, as social distancing measures are pushing more customers to look for in-person services online, like loan...

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Google: State-Backed Hackers Behind Coronavirus Phishing Attempts
Google: State-Backed Hackers Behind Coronavirus Phishing Attempts
April 22, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

Security experts at Google have identified over a dozen government-backed hacking groups trying to use the coronavirus pandemic to fuel malware and phishing attempts. Each...

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Google Offers Free Ads To Lure Merchants From Amazon
Google Offers Free Ads To Lure Merchants From Amazon
April 21, 2020  |  eCommerce

In a bid to lure advertisers from other eCommerce companies, Google said it will no longer charge merchants to place ads on its Shopping search...

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Today In Payments: Shake Shack To Give Back $10M PPP Funds; Uber Expands Delivery Options
Today In Payments: Shake Shack To Give Back $10M PPP Funds; Uber Expands Delivery Options
April 20, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, Shake Shack said it would return the $10 million Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan from the government, and Uber expanded its...

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