Tech trends accelerated by COVID-19 pandemic likely here to stay
COVID-19 has accelerated technology trends around things like e-commerce and remote work that likely will continue even after the pandemic subsides.
Dec 2, 2020
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Italy hits Apple, Google with antitrust fine
Italy's antitrust watchdog imposed 20 million euros ($22.5 million) in fines on Apple and Google on Friday, the second time the regulator has sanctioned US tech giants this week.
Nov 26, 2021
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In apology, Amazon admits some drivers have to 'pee in bottles'
E-commerce giant Amazon has apologized to a US lawmaker after falsely denying that some of its drivers are forced at times to urinate in plastic bottles.
Apr 3, 2021
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Peloton shares jump on reports of possible Amazon deal
Shares in at-home fitness company Peloton jumped Friday evening in extended trading on Wall Street amid reports of the company's potential takeover by e-commerce giant Amazon.
Feb 5, 2022
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TikTok says Oracle to keep US user data safe
TikTok on Friday said Oracle will store all the data from its US users, in a bid to allay fears about its safety in the hands of a platform owned by ByteDance in China.
Jun 17, 2022
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Facing pressure at home, Chinese tech giants expand in Singapore
Chinese tech giants are expanding in Singapore as they face a crackdown at home and growing pressure in other key markets—but they may struggle to find talent in the city-state.
Apr 5, 2021
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New Chinese law tightens control over company data on users
China is tightening control over information gathered by companies about the public under a law approved Friday by its ceremonial legislature, expanding the ruling Communist Party's crackdown on internet industries.
Aug 20, 2021
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Amazon says holiday shopping broke records this year
Amazon.com Inc. said its holiday season this year was "record breaking" with billions of items shipped and "tens of millions" of Amazon devices like the Echo Dot sold.
Dec 26, 2019
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China hits Alibaba with record $2.78bn fine for market abuses
Chinese regulators hit e-commerce giant Alibaba with a record 18.2 billion yuan ($2.78 billion) fine on Saturday over practices deemed to be an abuse of the company's dominant market position.
Apr 10, 2021
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Tencent limits gaming for kids after official media critique
China's biggest gaming company, Tencent Holdings, said Tuesday it will limit gaming time for minors and ban children under age 12 from making in-game purchases after a state media article called games "spiritual opium."
Aug 3, 2021
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