Google to Auto-Delete User Data on New Accounts
The announcement follows Google’s update last year, which let users choose to delete their location and activity history after three or 18 months.
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Justice Department, States Weighing Apple Antitrust Case
The Justice Department and state prosecutors have been talking to companies who say Apple’s app store rules are unfair.
Brazil Suspends WhatsApp’s Digital Payment Service
It is the latest setback for Facebook, which is trying to offer payment services through WhatsApp in key emerging markets such as Brazil and India.
Dell Reportedly Considering VMware Spinoff
With IT spending still looking uncertain for the second half, Dell is said to be mulling options for its VMware subsidiary.
Facebook Suffers Antitrust Blow in German Court
The ruling will likely influence ongoing antitrust investigations of Facebook and other tech giants in the EU and elsewhere.
DOJ and State AGs Set to Discuss Google Antitrust Case This Week
The two groups need to decide the scope of the case, as well as whether they will pursue joint or separate lawsuits against Google.
Microsoft Launches Cybersecurity Software for Android Devices
The forthcoming product lets Microsoft showcase its cybersecurity research chops while highlighting a perceived shortcoming of a competitor.
Top Tech Execs Blast Trump’s Visa Halt
The responses from executives like Apple's Tim Cook and Alphabet's Sundar Pichai reflect how important immigrants are to the tech industry.
Charter Wants to Charge Streaming Companies
Charter is asking the FCC for permission to get out of a key merger condition two years early so it can negotiate fees with streaming companies.
Bleacher Report CEO Steps Down
The WarnerMedia-owned digital sports site had been under pressure to improve its revenue but complaints about a lack of diversity at the site also played a part in the CEO's departure.
Amazon Commits $2 Billion for Carbon Zero Fund
Bezos said the fund will consider companies at all stages of development, with the focus being on investments that can accelerate the path to zero carbon.
Indonesian Ride-Hailing Startup Gojek Plans Layoffs
Gojek, whose investors include Google, Facebook and PayPal, faces fierce competition from SoftBank-backed Grab in Southeast Asia.
China Renews Crackdown on Live-Streaming Services
The crackdown comes as live streaming has exploded in popularity, especially during the outbreak of Covid-19.
More Than 1,600 Google Employees Ask Company to End Police Contracts
The petition has been circulating inside the company since last week by a group called “Googlers Against Racism.”
Brands Join Growing Facebook Ads Boycott
The boycott is unlikely to result in significant changes by Facebook because most of its ad revenue comes from small businesses rather than large brands.
Facebook Acquires Another VR Game Studio
The deal spree helps Facebook's strategy of attracting more people to its Oculus VR headsets.
Microsoft Shutting Down Mixer Game-Streaming Service
Microsoft next month will begin steering Mixer users to Facebook Gaming, marking an about-face for its online gaming strategy.
Trump to Temporarily Suspend H-1B Visas
The decision will block thousands of potential tech workers from entering the U.S. this year, but won't affect those who already have valid visas.
Airbnb Tries to Cut AWS Cloud Bill Amid Pandemic
Airbnb, whose business has been hard-hit by Covid-19, is considering ways to lower its AWS cloud bill, according to CEO Brian Chesky.
Apple Announces Macs to Run on In-House Chips at Conference
Apple said new Macs based on in-house designed chips will be available by the end of this year, as the company moves away from a partnership with Intel.
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