Big Tech Weekly: Google Faces EU Regulator Crackdown on 2 Fronts
Big Tech Weekly: Google Faces EU Regulator Crackdown on 2 Fronts
June 24, 2022  |  Big Tech

In the latest chapter of Alphabet’s mounting European Union antitrust concerns, the Google Maps platform comes under scrutiny from the German competition watchdog and the...

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Auto, Industrial Uses Driving Growth in IoT Market 
Auto, Industrial Uses Driving Growth in IoT Market 
June 24, 2022  |  Internet of Things

The total addressable market (TAM) for Internet of Things (IoT) applications is expected to grow between 8% and 10% over the next three years, BlackBerry...

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Amazon Promotes Alexa to Companion From Simple Servant’s Role
Amazon Promotes Alexa to Companion From Simple Servant’s Role
June 24, 2022  |  Amazon

Seeing eventual limitations to simply giving Alexa commands — “Alexa, buy milk,” “Alexa, turn the AC down,” — Amazon’s engineers believe the voice recognition AI needs...

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Domino’s Drone Push Lifts Last-Mile Delivery Fight to New Heights
Domino’s Drone Push Lifts Last-Mile Delivery Fight to New Heights
June 24, 2022  |  Delivery

In even the best of labor markets, food delivery has never been the most solid business where margins are concerned. Now, as demand for off-premises...

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Today in Data: A Taste for Chain Restaurants
Today in Data: A Taste for Chain Restaurants
June 24, 2022  |  Today In Data

Today in Data, new research shows American diners displaying a preference for chain restaurants, and personal service. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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What Recession? FedEx Sees eCommerce Leading Growth
What Recession? FedEx Sees eCommerce Leading Growth
June 24, 2022  |  Retail

After closing out a record fourth quarter and fiscal full year, FedEx turned its sights on the year to come, telling investors that it does...

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Lockdowns, Consumer Backlash Force H&M to Close Shanghai Flagship
Lockdowns, Consumer Backlash Force H&M to Close Shanghai Flagship
June 24, 2022  |  Retail

Fashion retailer H&M has closed its Shanghai, China store, the latest move in that nation after consumer demand is flagging as the country has just...

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TechReg Weekly US: CFPB Eyes Credit Card Late Fee Rules; Data Privacy Bills Advance in Congress 
TechReg Weekly US: CFPB Eyes Credit Card Late Fee Rules; Data Privacy Bills Advance in...
June 24, 2022  |  Technology

This week, U.S. lawmakers have proposed new legislation seeking to increase customers’ control over their financial data. A new data privacy bill has also overcome...

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NerdWallet Signs $120M Deal for On The Barrelhead
NerdWallet Signs $120M Deal for On The Barrelhead
June 24, 2022  |  Acquisitions

Financial guidance firm NerdWallet is acquiring consumer debt robo-advisor platform On the Barrelhead for approximately $120 million, consisting of roughly $70 million in cash and $50 million in NerdWallet...

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