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JANUARY 1, 2021

If 2020 was the year of streaming media, of content done a million different ways, of apps and Apple, and Google’s and Amazon’s algorithms … it was also the year of Big Tech regulation, where 2020 set the stage for a 2021 that could be seismic in changing the way companies — from Facebook to Apple to debt collectors — interact with consumers.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Here’s the latest news for Big Tech’s Google , Amazon , Apple and Facebook , which are coming under increasing scrutiny from legislators and regulators the world over. Tumusov wrote in a social media post that “lowering the commission and having the ability to bring products to users is a growth opportunity for IT developers.”.

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DECEMBER 7, 2017

Amazon takes another swing at Etsy, Apple catches up in the proprietary Pay game and Facebook matriculates a new generation of social media users with its new Messenger product for kids — this and more of the latest news from the Frightful Five, just in case you missed it. It’s finally here: with the iOS 11.2 Microsoft.

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JANUARY 16, 2020

Apple has found what could be a powerful partner in getting its music offering out to more consumers. Even so, the outlook for Apple’s services – and the revenue coming from it – is hardly a slam dunk, even as the company looks to gain more from digital services in light of flagging hardware sales. The service costs $9.99

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JUNE 10, 2019

Stripe rolled out chargeback protection, Apple rolled out its take on sign-in authentication , Mastercard launched an open banking platform and Visa and Western Union paired on a global push to card payments – and those are just the top headlines. There were plenty of introductions last week.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

A new survey has found that big retailers like Apple and Nike are losing favor in China, as consumers are showing a preference towards local brands. Chinese brands have been better at leveraging social media to reach out to shoppers in China,” said Catherine Lim, a Bloomberg Intelligence analyst. There’s a stronger buzz.”.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Social media platforms are infested with phonies, and not just your best friend’s irritating co-worker (although he totally is). This is about the fact that fake identities comprise 25 percent of new social media accounts created every day, and that 53 percent of all social media logins are fraudulent , according to a recent study.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2020

A privacy advocate in Europe has filed complaints against Apple charging that its advertising tracking tools store user data without consent, according to a CNBC report on Monday (Nov. Schrems has already challenged Facebook in court twice, which resulted in the social media giant having to change the way it transfers data.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The latest news on Apple, Google, Facebook and other Big Tech firms that are coming under increasing scrutiny from regulatory watchdogs, trade organizations and politicians globally. EU Renews Demand for Back Taxes on Apple’s Ireland Ops. In July, Apple won a major victory in its fight not to pay a $14.8 Regulations. are over.".

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DECEMBER 14, 2020

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has mandated that nine social media companies and streaming services — including Amazon , Facebook , TikTok , Reddit , and more — turn over information about how they collect data, according to a press release. The complaint accuses Facebook of using its dominant position to maintain its monopoly.

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APRIL 6, 2020

In today’s top news, Wells Fargo began taking loan applications, saying it will disperse $10 billion to nonprofits and small businesses, and Apple bought voice assistant startup Voysis. Apple Buys AI Voice Assistant Startup To Make Siri Smarter. Wells Fargo To Cap SMB Bailout Loans at $10 Billion. Siri is getting an assistant, sort of.

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JULY 17, 2020

Facebook Inc’s top executives could be required to testify before the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) as the regulator investigates whether the California-based social media conglomerate has violated U.S. CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg are preparing for potential depositions, a source told The Journal.

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MARCH 25, 2019

The Apple event, heavy on subscription commerce offerings, took place at time when the company is trying to find more revenue from services given recent stumbles with iPhone sales — a move that seems to be pleasing at least some investors lately. Magazine Subscriptions. One selling point of this service?

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NOVEMBER 9, 2020

The European Commission has rolled out high-profile probes into firms such as Google, Apple, Facebook and Amazon over worries that their market supremacy is negatively impacting competition. million) penalty for not following a new social media law, Reuters reported, citing Omer Fatih Sayan, the deputy transport and infrastructure minister.

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AUGUST 8, 2020

President Donald Trump has issued two executive orders in two days banning two Chinese behemoths from operating in America – and, in doing so, has created an infinite amount of questions. Could WeChat Be Banned from Google’s and Apple’s App Stores? app stores, including Google’s and Apple’s, to remove TikTok and WeChat.

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AUGUST 22, 2018

As it makes its way to South Africa and continues to amass impressive partnerships with the likes of Alipay and PayPal, Samsung Pay might have completed three years in the mobile payments market, but its numbers still lag its main rival, Apple Pay. Samsung revealed yesterday that it had completed 1.3

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OCTOBER 22, 2018

Instagram, the photo-sharing social media network operator owned by Facebook, has surpassed Snapchat as the most frequented social media platform among teenagers. Netflix received the top billing for streaming, with 38 percent of teens saying they watch media on it each day. ”

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OCTOBER 2, 2020

AndroidAuthority.com reported last month that Spotify might still be the biggest music streaming platform in the world, but Apple Music is nipping at its heels. Since 2015, Apple has grown to more than 70 million subscribers , the website reported. Apple Music offers more than 50 million songs available on the cloud.

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DECEMBER 21, 2020

The European Union ’s governing European Commission published drafts of new rules for digital services that would cover social media, digital marketplaces and other platforms. Facebook Ad Criticizes Apple Over Privacy Changes. Read More On Big Tech: Is It Time For Apple To Allow Others Access To The iPhone NFC Chip?

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FEBRUARY 1, 2018

In an update to its terms & conditions yesterday, the social media payments app said it was adding a flat fee of $0.25 EXCLUSIVE- Payment app Venmo now has a transfer fee. But, thankfully, that fee is only for instant payments. for an “Instant Transfer,” which is a duration of 30 minutes or less. The […].

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JULY 21, 2020

Of particular interest to market watchers are the FAANG s – Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix and Alphabet/Google – and how the pandemic has affected those tech giants’ performance thus far. Operating margins also expanded by an unheard-of 770 basis points year over year to 22.1 economic recovery. ” Amazon. ” Amazon.

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JANUARY 24, 2020

The first bar of this story should probably include the streaming wars, which involved many major Big Tech players, including Amazon and Apple. The NBA exec said the tracks will also be on the organization’s website, on its app and featured on social media game highlights. New Partnerships and Services.

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OCTOBER 12, 2020

The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has been creating regulations to force digital firms to pay tax where they conduct operations instead of the registered location of subsidiaries. Facebook Could Face Penalties If It Contravenes Turkish Social Media Law. Ukraine Mulls VAT for Digital Platforms.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2018

after the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) ruled that the social media network operator was engaged in “serious breaches of data protection.”. Rometty isn’t the first executive to come down on the social media giant. The company was also hit last month with a $644,600 fine in the U.K.

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JANUARY 29, 2021

Legislators in the European Union have informed Alphabet , Facebook , Apple and Amazon that they are open to delaying a potential hearing beyond Feb. 1, its initially scheduled date, Reuters reported. The two proposals serve one purpose: to make sure that we, as users, have access to a wide choice of safe products and services online.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Chinese electronics company Xiaomi rolled out its first smartwatch dubbed the Mi Watch, which is said to look similar to the Apple Watch. The firm is competing with Apple for the lead position in the market for wearables, according to reports. The smartwatch also includes calendar reminders, social media updates and more. .

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FEBRUARY 11, 2020

The FTC is investigating Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Alphabet and Microsoft over antitrust implications, and it recently asked the companies to turn over information regarding takeovers of smaller companies between the years of 2010 and 2019. It also wants to examine how the smaller companies operated post-acquisition.

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JULY 14, 2019

The tax reportedly impacts any digital firm — Apple included — that has revenues exceeding $750 million with a minimum of $28 million generated in the country. It is said to target approximately 30 different firms such as Alphabet, Facebook, Apple, Amazon and Microsoft.

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DECEMBER 28, 2020

He also noted that Amazon has invested in excess of $10 billion in “COVID-19 related operating costs” since the pandemic began. Facebook Calls Out New Apple App Privacy Policy. Facebook called out new Apple policy as one that is “about profit, not privacy” in a December blog post.

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JULY 10, 2019

With the digital identity market expected to reach $15 billion by 2024, major ID providers such as Google and Apple are racing to improve the identity verification experience. Apple announced its own digital ID program, Sign In with Apple, at its recent Worldwide Developers Conference.

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AUGUST 9, 2018

Reuters noted that Sharma took on Facebook and Apple , helping to shape rules that prevent internet service providers from charging different prices for accessing different parts of the internet. The regulatory head also convinced Apple to allow spam detection on its iOS mobile operating software for the iPhone.

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MARCH 18, 2019

In an interview, Jason Rader, national practice director for security at Insight’s Cloud and Data Transformation operation, said the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) might be a point from which firms can begin preparing for new regulations. Privacy and Competition.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2020

You’re blowing up on social media for all the wrong reasons. And to top it off, you have a major product extension on the books with millions in media behind it. The report added that some brands, such as Apple, had begun to reopen stores, possibly signaling an improved outlook. You’re Constellation Brands.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Instagram ’s CEO has added his voice in criticizing Apple Inc. 's 11) that Apple’s plan to change its iPhone operating system will hurt businesses with its ad tracking limits. But Mosseri added that he’s certain his words won’t carry any weight in Apple’s Cupertino, California offices. “I s business practices.

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MARCH 13, 2019

As reported Wednesday (March 13), Spotify , the music streaming juggernaut, has filed an antitrust complaint in Europe against another tech giant with a foothold in music streaming – that would be Apple, of course. By way of competitive – or anti-competitive – actions, Spotify has also said Apple had on occasion rejected security updates.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

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FEBRUARY 5, 2020

That’s a bad moon rising for some Big Data operators. In the middle are the consumers whose data fuels eCommerce, social media and basically the entire internet as we know it. It won’t be easy, and some players see it as ultimately handing even more market-making power to Google, Apple and Facebook.

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