Big Tech

Looking Into What ‘Looking Into’ Tech Antitrust Activity Might Mean
Looking Into What ‘Looking Into’ Tech Antitrust Activity Might Mean
November 05, 2018  |  ANTITRUST

In antitrust we trust – or at least a “look into” antitrust? News came Monday (Nov. 5) that, according to President Donald Trump, the current...

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Trump ‘Looking Into’ Big Tech Antitrust Activity
Trump ‘Looking Into’ Big Tech Antitrust Activity
November 05, 2018  |  Regulation

Driven by President Donald Trump, the federal government will continue to study the technology-heavy hitters in Silicon Valley to identify any potential antitrust violations. According...

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UK Facing Pushback For Tax On Tech Companies’ Revenue
UK Facing Pushback For Tax On Tech Companies’ Revenue
October 31, 2018  |  International

The U.K. is facing pushback by lawmakers in the U.S. and lobbyists who contend a new tax on some of the world’s biggest internet companies...

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UK ‘Digital’ Tax To Hit Alphabet, Amazon, Facebook
UK ‘Digital’ Tax To Hit Alphabet, Amazon, Facebook
October 30, 2018  |  International

The U.K. is implementing a first-of-its-kind tax on locally generated revenue by large technology firms, including Google, Amazon and Facebook. According to the Wall Street...

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FTC Chairman Eyes Tougher Tech Enforcement
FTC Chairman Eyes Tougher Tech Enforcement
September 14, 2018  |  Regulation

The chairman of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said he might consider getting tougher on antitrust enforcement, which would have an impact on high-profile big...

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Facebook, Google, Publishers Go Head-To-Head Over ‘Digital Use’ Payments
Facebook, Google, Publishers Go Head-To-Head Over ‘Digital Use’ Payments
September 11, 2018  |  Regulation

The European Parliament is set to vote this week on copyright legislation that would make media internet platforms pay for the content that appears on...

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US State AGs Mull Tech Regulation
US State AGs Mull Tech Regulation
September 10, 2018  |  Regulation

U.S. state attorneys general are working together to figure out the best way to regulate internet powerhouses such as Facebook, Twitter and Google. According to...

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Amazon Hits $1T Market Cap Before Receding
Amazon Hits $1T Market Cap Before Receding
September 04, 2018  |  Amazon

It’s official. Amazon has set a record as the second U.S. company to surpass $1 trillion in market capitalization — Apple hit that milestone a...

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Amazon Could Hit $1T Market Cap Before Apple
Amazon Could Hit $1T Market Cap Before Apple
August 01, 2018  |  Retail

Amid the race to reach $1 trillion in market capitalization, analysts are predicting that Amazon will win over Apple. Even so, Apple could potentially pull...

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