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What made Parler the fastest-growing app, why has it been pulled offline?
Before Apple banned Parler from its App Store, the social media site topped the charts as the most popular free app in the United States. Read more…
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Apple, Amazon suspend Parler popular with right-leaning users
Apple and Amazon have suspended Parler, saying it has not taken adequate measures to prevent the spread of posts inciting violence. Read more…
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Indian court leaves fate of Future Group sale to Reliance with regulators
High Court of Delhi has left it to regulators to decide the fate of the $3.38bn sale of Future Group’s retail assets to Reliance Industries. Read more…
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Google and Facebook vs Governments – who will ultimately win?
Google and Facebook are not alone in being toe to toe with Governments and Regulators around the world but are high profile. Read more…
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The US antitrust issue – big tech companies ‘worse than oil barons’
The antitrust subcommittee recommended that Google, Apple, Amazon.com and Facebook should not both control and compete in related businesses. Read more…
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Amazon introduces the smart ‘Dash Cart’ for its cashier-less food outlets
Amazon.com is opening a supermarket in Los Angeles with shopping carts aptly named as the ‘Dash Cart’ that let customers skip checkout lines. Read more…
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Amazon faces new antitrust challenge from online sellers in India
A group of more than 2,000 online sellers has filed an antitrust case against Amazon in India, alleging the US company favours some retailers Read more…
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Question: when is a tech company a telco? Answer: about now
When is a tech company a telco? In light of the recent flurry of investment activity in India you have to wonder. Read more…
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Amazon in talks to buy $2bn stake in Indian mobile operator Bharti Airtel
Amazon is in talks to buy a $2 billion stake in mobile operator Bharti Airtel, in a move that could turbocharge India’s digital economy. Read more…
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Amazon buys thermal cameras for own use from blacklisted Chinese firm
Amazon has bought thermal cameras to take temperatures of workers during the coronavirus pandemic from a firm the United States blacklisted. Read more…