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Google LLC is an American multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products, which include online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. It is considered one of the Big Four technology companies, alongside Amazon, Apple, and Facebook.

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Mapping Startup WhereIsMyTransport Raises $7.5M From Google, Toyota

Mapping Startup WhereIsMyTransport Raises $7.5M From Google, Toyota
Mapping Startup WhereIsMyTransport Raises $7.5M From Google, Toyota
February 28, 2020  |  Investments

WhereIsMyTransport, a mapping startup that works to outline public transport routes in emerging markets, has raised $7.5 million in a Series A funding, according to...

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Oracle Says It Backs Groups Taking On Big Tech Rivals
Oracle Says It Backs Groups Taking On Big Tech Rivals
February 26, 2020  |  Legal

Oracle is among the donors of the Internet Accountability Project (IAP), which aims to fight against the dominance of Big Tech. California-based Oracle donated between $25,000...

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G20 Determined To Change How Big Tech Is Taxed
G20 Determined To Change How Big Tech Is Taxed
February 23, 2020  |  Taxes

G20 officials want to optimize taxes from tech giants like Google in a bid to help raise revenues in countries around the world, they said...

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Proposed US Law Could Hamper End-To-End Encryption
Proposed US Law Could Hamper End-To-End Encryption
February 21, 2020  |  Safety and Security

With a bill that seeks to tackle the distribution of child abuse material, U.S. legislation will reportedly be introduced in the weeks to come that...

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Google’s Bid For Fitbit Prompts Warning From EU Over Data Privacy
Google’s Bid For Fitbit Prompts Warning From EU Over Data Privacy
February 21, 2020  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

The European Union’s (EU’s) privacy body has voiced skepticism over the acquisition of Fitbit by Google, saying it could lead to privacy risks, Reuters reported....

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Fitbit Sells 6M Wearable Devices In Q4 Amid Pending Google Acquisition
Fitbit Sells 6M Wearable Devices In Q4 Amid Pending Google Acquisition
February 20, 2020  |  Earnings

As it sold more wearable devices and average selling price fell, which was driven by more affordable devices as well as higher promotions, Fitbit reported...

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Japan Takes Aim At Big Tech eCommerce Transparency
Japan Takes Aim At Big Tech eCommerce Transparency
February 20, 2020  |  eCommerce

Earlier this week, Japan’s cabinet proposed a bill that seeks to, as reported by the country’s national daily, The Mainichi, “improve contract transparency” for deals...

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Today In Payments: EU Wants PSD2-Like Regs For Big Tech Data; Goldman Sachs Warns Of Market Drop Due To Coronavirus
Today In Payments: EU Wants PSD2-Like Regs For Big Tech Data; Goldman Sachs Warns Of...
February 20, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, the European Commission has plans to pool its data to better compete with Big Tech firms, and Goldman Sachs warns that...

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Oracle, Google API Litigation Looms Over Open Banking’s Future
Oracle, Google API Litigation Looms Over Open Banking’s Future
February 20, 2020  |  Legal

In technology, one key question is: “Build or buy?” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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