Big Tech

Amazon Could Be Open To Splitting
Amazon Could Be Open To Splitting
October 15, 2019  |  Amazon

A writer for The Atlantic, who wrote a sprawling story about Amazon, thinks that CEO Jeff Bezos will spin off the highly profitable Amazon Web...

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Apple TV Users Can Now Stream Amazon Music
Apple TV Users Can Now Stream Amazon Music
October 10, 2019  |  Amazon Entertainment

Amazon Music is now available on Apple TV in 13 countries, including the U.S., U.K., Canada and Australia, as reported on Thursday (Oct. 10). Supporting one...

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EU Slaps Broadcom With Interim Anti-Competitive Order
EU Slaps Broadcom With Interim Anti-Competitive Order
October 07, 2019  |  Regulation

The European Union’s antitrust enforcer Margrethe Vestager is handing down an interim order to U.S. chipmaker Broadcom to halt purported anti-competitive practices, the Financial Times reported...

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Big Tech Privacy Bill Faces Delays
Big Tech Privacy Bill Faces Delays
October 07, 2019  |  Regulation Roundup

Big Tech has faced a number of inquiries growing in scope and scrutiny as lawmakers have been focused on competitive practices and efforts to ensure...

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SoftBank Struggles To Raise Vision Funds
SoftBank Struggles To Raise Vision Funds
October 04, 2019  |  Investments

Following WeWork’s botched initial public offering, Japan’s SoftBank is seeking money for another big tech investment despite the falling valuations of its other big holdings,...

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Leaked Recordings Expose Zuckerberg’s Anti-Breakup Sentiments
Leaked Recordings Expose Zuckerberg’s Anti-Breakup Sentiments
October 01, 2019  |  Facebook

Leaked audio from two July meetings at Facebook show that CEO Mark Zuckerberg was ready for the possibility that Elizabeth Warren could become president and...

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House To Grill Google, Amazon, Facebook On SMB Impact
House To Grill Google, Amazon, Facebook On SMB Impact
October 01, 2019  |  ANTITRUST

Big tech companies Facebook, Google and Amazon are going to be the subject of a new congressional hearing, in addition to the series of investigations...

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In Asia, Focus On Big Tech Regs And Taxes
In Asia, Focus On Big Tech Regs And Taxes
September 30, 2019  |  Regulation

Scrutiny of tech firms is spreading across the globe, hinting at broader regulations over privacy and, possibly, bigger tax bills. Get the Full Story Complete...

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US Companies Scramble To Comply With Impending CA Privacy Law
US Companies Scramble To Comply With Impending CA Privacy Law
September 26, 2019  |  Regulation

An estimated half-million businesses will be affected when the new California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) comes into effect on Jan. 1, 2021, the Financial Times...

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