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EU Settlement With Broadcom Could Mean Big Trouble For Amazon, Apple And Google
October 07, 2020

Laws and regulators sometimes create seismic shifts within industries – where new mandates and rulings on trade and competitive practices can be likened to a sledgehammer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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US House Democrats Urge Antitrust Changes That May Break Up Big Tech
October 06, 2020

House Democrats have decided that big tech companies Google, Amazon, Facebook and Apple have monopoly-style power, and changes need to be made to rein them in, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Report: US House Could Break Up Big Tech firms
October 06, 2020

The long-anticipated antitrust report from the U.S. House of Representatives on giant tech companies considers a call to break up the companies, according to a draft of the study. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

DOJ Antitrust Lawsuit Against Facebook No Slam Dunk, Social Media Co. Says
October 04, 2020

The Department of Justice (DOJ) effort to break Facebook away from Instagram and WhatsApp might not be so easy, according to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Google Faces Looming Chinese Antitrust Probe
September 30, 2020

Google’s global antitrust headaches are escalating. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to...

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European Union Extends Deadline For Google/Fitbit Merger Ruling To December
September 23, 2020

The European Union’s antitrust regulators want more time to complete their investigation into Google’s planned $2.1 billion acquisition of Fitbit Inc., the San Francisco-based consumer electronics and fitness company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Spotify Slams New Apple One Service, Claims It’s Anticompetitive
September 15, 2020

Spotify, the music streaming giant, criticized tech rival Apple over a new subscription bundle that allegedly favors the company’s own Apple Music service over others, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Facebook Could Face FTC Antitrust Suit By Year’s End
September 15, 2020

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is looking into potentially launching an antitrust lawsuit against Facebook over allegations that the social media giant has stifled competition, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Facebook’s Zuckerberg: Apple’s ‘Control’ Of App Store Should Be Examined
September 09, 2020

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, speaking with “Axios on HBO,” said he believes Apple‘s App Store “deserves scrutiny.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...