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EU Parliament backs tough new rules to rein in US tech giants
EU lawmakers also want the rules to apply to web browsers, virtual assistants and connected TV
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Apple, in break from secrecy, tells staff they have right to discuss wages
Apple's business conduct policy already included language stating that workers were not restricted in their ability to discuss wages and working conditions.
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What Apple's new repair program means: even if you don't own an iPhone
The plan by the world's most profitable company is a sign that the tech industry could finally be warming to making maintenance a part of the experience of owning a gadget.
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Tech giants' earnings may be another test for markets at new highs
Investors are homing in on a flood of earnings reports from Wall Street's tech and Internet giants
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EU lawmaker says US tech giants should be regulated where they are based
The principle means Ireland is responsible for regulating Apple, Alphabet's Google and Facebook because they have their European headquarters there while Amazon is subject to Luxembourg's supervision
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Google removes 93,550 content pieces in August in India: Compliance report
Google received 35,191 complaints from users and removed 93,550 pieces of content based on those complaints in the month of August, the tech giant said in its monthly transparency report
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US tech giant Adobe appoints Prativa Mohapatra as India MD and VP
Her career spans over 25 years in tech industry. She joins Adobe from IBM, where she served as vice president of digital sales for APAC
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Facebook, tech giants to target manifestos, far-right militias in database
Over next few months, group will add attacker manifestos - often shared by sympathizers after white supremacist violence - and other publications and links flagged by UN initiative Tech Against Terror
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Frequent run-ins with Indian govt cloud US big tech's expansion plans
India is a massive market for US tech giants, biggest for both Facebook and WhatsApp by user numbers and third for Twitter
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Google, 30 other tech giants push to protect work permits for H-1B spouses
An H-4 visa is issued by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to immediate family members (spouse and children under 21 years of age) of the H-1B visa holders
 "Google, 30 other tech giants push to protect work permits for H-1B spouses")
Competing in a digital world
Book review of Rethinking Competitive Advantage: New Rules for the Digital Age
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UK class action lawsuit against Apple for overcharging 20 million users
Apple Inc is facing a London lawsuit over claims it overcharged nearly 20 million UK customers for App Store purchases, another legal headache for the tech giant fighting lawsuits across the world.
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Unfriended by Facebook, Oz reaches out to India, friends around the globe
Social media giant faces backlash over its bid to 'bully' Australia; UK expresses concern
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Facebook 'unfriends' Australia in warning for rest of the world
Govt hits out at tech giant after emergency sites blocked over decision on proposed media law
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European Union wants US to draft joint rule book to rein in tech giants
In December, the Commission proposed two new pieces of EU legislation to better protect consumers and their rights online
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Facebook, Google entered illegal deals to undermine competition: US lawsuit
Facebook and Google used a series of deals to consolidate their market power illegally, Texas and nine other states alleged in a lawsuit against Google
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The FAANGs are back and sharper: Global tech giants' 10-year bet on India
Google and Facebook have all-weather partner in Jio. Apple will manufacture in India. Amazon is cementing its dominance. Latest moves by tech giants will have a lasting impact on India's digital space
 "The FAANGs are back and sharper: Global tech giants' 10-year bet on India")
'Bulletproof' Big Tech: Why Apple, Amazon, Google are not going to break up
Washington lawmakers see their job as protecting the consumer first and foremost
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US tech giants to face free speech test in Hong Kong with new security law
According to The Wall Street Journal, the new law requires local authorities to take steps to supervise and regulate the city's internet.
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Big tech's behind-the-scenes bets get bigger as Covid-19 slows economy
Many companies are retreating. But Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google and Microsoft are placing bets to get even bigger
