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Belgian Regulator Fines Google $681K Over Privacy Violations
July 14, 2020

Google is objecting to a fine issued by Belgium’s privacy watchdog, the latest for alleged violations from a European privacy regulator. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Google Caves On Data To Get Fitbit Merger Approval
July 13, 2020

Google, trying to meet regulators halfway, offered to pledge not to use fitness data to help it target ads in its purchase of Fitbit, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Google To Ban Ads For Spying
July 10, 2020

Starting next month, Google will ban ads for products or services that secretly track people, the global technology company announced on Friday (July 10). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Google May Have To Offer Concessions For Fitbit Deal
July 09, 2020

The pressure is on as European Union (EU) antitrust regulators get ready to rule by July 20 on whether to approve Google’s $2.1 billion bid for Fitbit, the California fitness tracker company, amidst concerns over competition. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Google Enables Businesses To Message Customers Via Maps, Search
June 25, 2020

A recent survey found when it comes to communicating with a merchant, 75 percent of consumers prefer private messaging over traditional channels, according to Conversocial, the New York provider of customer service software. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Google Adds Digital Offerings To Boost India’s SMBs
June 25, 2020

Google is ramping up its small business offerings in India with newly bundled digital services and a system to let financial institutions offer business loans through the Google Pay app. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Google’s Reliance On Travel Ads Dents US Ad Revenue
June 23, 2020

Google‘s U.S. ad revenue is about to take a fall due to the decline in spending from many companies tightening their belts during the pandemic, Reuters reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Google Launches New ‘Promoted’ Pins To Boost SMB Visibility
June 17, 2020

Google will be trying to help businesses hawk their wares with new square-shaped “Promoted” pins on Google Maps, denoting small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), according to the tech giant’s annual Google Marketing Live conference. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Google Assistant Could Soon Control Doorbells, Clothes Stylers
June 07, 2020

On Friday night (June 5) Google Assistant, the artificial intelligence–powered virtual assistant for mobile and smart home devices, was updated to include doorbell and clothes styler devices, which will soon be available widely, reported 9To5Google. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...