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Google Faces Antitrust Case Over Mobile App Store
June 23, 2021

Attorneys general in at least four different states are readying an antitrust lawsuit against Google and its mobile app store, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Amazon Wins Grocery Voice Commerce Trial As Super-Connected Consumers Engage
June 23, 2021

Alexa, tell these guys that your grocery shopping features do not infringe any patents. 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...

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Big Tech Antitrust Bills Could Hurt Small Businesses, Report Says
June 22, 2021

Antitrust efforts are gaining traction on Capitol Hill, and tech giants Google and Amazon said those efforts are likely to hurt smaller businesses, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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FTC Steps In To Review Amazon’s MGM Acquisition
June 22, 2021

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is stepping in to take a look at Amazon’s proposed acquisition of MGM, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Tuesday (June 22). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Indian Watchdog Launches Investigation Into Google’s Android OS
June 22, 2021

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is launching an investigation into Google’s Android operating system over accusations that the U.S. search giant abused its rank in the country’s smart TV market, Reuters reported on Tuesday (June 22). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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EU Antitrust Commission Opens Formal Inquest Into Google’s Digital Ad Tactics
June 22, 2021

The European Commission (EC) has launched a formal investigation into Google’s digital advertising tactics, and will assess whether competition laws in the European Union (EU) were violated. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Canada’s Trudeau Party Takes Aim At Social And Streaming Platforms
June 22, 2021

Canadian legislation drafted by Justin Trudeau’s government is taking aim at Big Tech and is looking to subject social and streaming platforms to the same rules as legacy broadcasters, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday (June 22). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: Grassley, Lee Propose Antitrust Legislation; China Passes New Data Security Law
June 21, 2021

Here’s the latest news from the technology industry, which is coming under increasing global 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 daily newsletter,...

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Commerce Department Rescinds Never-Enforced TikTok, WeChat Bans
June 21, 2021

The U.S. Commerce Department on Monday (June 21) formally withdrew, retroactive to June 16, Trump-era restrictions preventing certain transactions involving Chinese-owned smartphone apps WeChat and TikTok. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...