AT&T, Verizon reject U.S. request to delay 5G wireless plans
Verizon and AT&T have rejected a request by the U.S. government to delay the rollout of next-generation wireless technology.
Jan 03, 2022
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China pursues tech 'self-reliance,' fueling global unease
To help make China a self-reliant "technology superpower," the ruling Communist Party is pushing the world's biggest e-commerce company to take on the tricky, expensive business of designing its own processor chips—a business ...
Dec 28, 2021
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Bill to help small telecoms excise Huawei goes to Trump
The Senate has passed a bill to provide $1 billion for small telecom providers to replace equipment made by China's Huawei and ZTE, sending the measure to President Donald Trump.
Feb 28, 2020
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Privacy groups: TikTok app violating children's privacy
Privacy watchdogs say that the popular TikTok video app is violating a children's privacy law and putting kids at risk.
May 14, 2020
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Regulator seeks transparency for payment systems of big tech
In its first significant action under a new director, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is ordering Apple, Amazon, PayPal and other tech giants to reveal how their proprietary payment networks function.
Oct 21, 2021
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Privacy, consumer groups seek to block Google-Fitbit deal
Nine privacy, social justice and consumer groups are calling for the U.S. government to block Google's $2.1 billion acquisition of fitness-gadget maker Fitbit, citing antitrust and privacy concerns.
Nov 13, 2019
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Advocacy groups urge FTC to be tougher on Google with protecting kids privacy on apps
Two advocacy groups want the Federal Trade Commission to take a tougher stance against Google, accusing its app store of recommending apps that transmit kids' personal information such as location without their parents' consent ...
Mar 31, 2021
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Airlines to lose $51.8 bn in 2021, stay in red in 2022: IATA
Global airlines will lose an estimated $51.8 billion in 2021 and another $11.6 billion in 2022 in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to an industry forecast released Monday.
Oct 04, 2021
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European car sales swerve lower
European car sales swerved lower again in October, industry data showed Wednesday, as countries began to tighten restrictions on businesses to battle the spread of coronavirus infections.
Nov 18, 2020
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TikTok tightens privacy features for younger users
A month after federal regulators ordered it to disclose how its practices affect children and teenagers, TikTok is tightening its privacy practices for the under-18 crowd.
Jan 13, 2021
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