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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...

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Google’s Search Engine Option Menu In Europe Gets DOJ Attention
June 05, 2020

Google’s move to provide a menu in Europe, which began showing up on new tablets as well as smartphones and lets users select a search engine other than its own at setup, has reportedly captured the interest of Justice Department lawyers, The New York Times...

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Grocery Delivery Now Available Through Google Pay In India
May 31, 2020

Google users in India can now order groceries for delivery from startup Dunzo, allowing the tech giant to effectively enter into the Indian delivery market, according to a BGR report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Google Withdraws Offers To More Than 2,000 Contract Workers
May 29, 2020

More than 2,000 people who had signed employment agreements with Google as temp and contract workers had their offers rescinded, The New York Times reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...