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House Antitrust Chair Says Congress Must Rein In Big Tech
House Antitrust Chair Says Congress Must Rein In Big Tech
August 26, 2020  |  ANTITRUST

Rep. David Cicilline, chairman of the House antitrust panel, is expected to deliver recommendations by next month in the investigation he’s leading into how Big...

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Salesforce Orders Some 1,000 Layoffs Despite Great Earnings And Record Stock Price
Salesforce Orders Some 1,000 Layoffs Despite Great Earnings And Record Stock Price
August 26, 2020  |  Economy

Salesforce is cutting around 1,000 jobs, or 2 percent of its workforce, despite a massive earnings report that raised the company’s stock, CNBC reported. The...

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Republicans Ready A More Modest Stimulus Bill
Republicans Ready A More Modest Stimulus Bill
August 26, 2020  |  Economy

Republican lawmakers are aiming to release a narrower pandemic stimulus bill as soon as this week, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Etsy Claims Amazon Is Backing California Bill To Edge Out Competition
Etsy Claims Amazon Is Backing California Bill To Edge Out Competition
August 26, 2020  |  eCommerce

Amazon is facing criticism from Etsy CEO Josh Silverman over its support of a new California law. Silverman claimed that Amazon is “taking bold steps...

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Cybersecurity Agencies Warn Banks Of North Korean Hackers
Cybersecurity Agencies Warn Banks Of North Korean Hackers
August 26, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

Four federal agencies say that a hacking team from the North Korean government has attempted to steal nearly $2 billion from ATMs in more than...

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Apple iPhones Won’t Get Fortnite Updates Amid Epic Court Battle
Apple iPhones Won’t Get Fortnite Updates Amid Epic Court Battle
August 26, 2020  |  Legal

With the ongoing strife between Apple and Epic Games, iPhones won’t have access to Fortnite updates, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Bitcoin Daily: Fidelity Exec Begins Bitcoin Fund; Sberbank Teams With S7 Airlines For Crypto Ticket Sales
Bitcoin Daily: Fidelity Exec Begins Bitcoin Fund; Sberbank Teams With S7 Airlines For Crypto Ticket...
August 26, 2020  |  Bitcoin

The head strategist of Fidelity Investments is leading a new cryptocurrency fund. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Chipotle Debuts Quiz Game With BOGO Rewards
Chipotle Debuts Quiz Game With BOGO Rewards
August 26, 2020  |  ResTech

Chipotle is rolling out its new trivia game, Chipotle IQ, which will allow high-scoring players to win bonus points, a press release says. Get the...

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Google Is Putting Nest Hub Smart Displays In Hotel Rooms
Google Is Putting Nest Hub Smart Displays In Hotel Rooms
August 26, 2020  |  Google

Google‘s Nest Hub smart displays aim to add new smart features to hotel rooms, including wake-up calls, extra towel requests and specials inquiries, according to...

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