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RBI red flags concerns around big tech in financial services sector

Concerns such as level playing field with banks and operational risks have intensified lately: RBI

Tech giant Apple to release 10.86-inch OLED iPad in 2022, says report

Apple is likely to release a 10.86-inch OLED iPad in 2022 and two new 120Hz OLED iPads in 2023, the media reported.

Tech giant Apple preparing for expansion of mmWave iPhone 13 models

The 5G mmWave technology debuted in the iPhone 12, and compared to traditional sub-6Ghz, mmWave offers significantly faster speeds but is limited in distance.

India agrees to landmark global tax framework on taxing multinationals

India has agreed to a pathbreaking international framework with 129 other countries for taxing multinationals that could impact its ability to tax them

Microsoft, Google end 6-year truce on legal battles to prevent open warfare

Microsoft and Google have reportedly ended a six-year truce on legal battles, to prevent open warfare between the two tech giants

Amazon seeks FTC Chairperson Lina Khan's recusal from anti-trust probe

In a 25 page filing, e-commerce giant Amazon is asking that Lina Khan, the newly appointed chief of FTC and a strident Big Tech critic, step aside from anti-trust investigations of the company.

Legally insufficient: US Facebook critics get preview of long slog ahead

Critics of Big Tech market power got a preview of the long slog likely ahead in US courts after a federal judge this week dismissed anti-trust lawsuits against Facebook

Immediately remove pornographic, obscene content: NCW to Twitter

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has asked the Managing Director of Twitter India to remove all pornographic and obscene content from the platform within a week.

Removed over 59,000 content pieces in April in India, says Google

Google received over 27,700 complaints in April this year from individual users in India over alleged violation of local laws or personal rights

Google takes down maps targeting hundreds of Thais accused of opposing king

Google took down two Google Maps documents on Monday that had listed the names and addresses of hundreds of Thai activists who were accused by royalists of opposing the monarchy

Kerala High Court dismisses plea seeking ban on WhatsApp in India

The petition stated that the app was exposed to a lot of bugs and errors and could be easily manipulated, adding that it was being used by anti-national elements to send messages and information.

Parliamentary Committee on IT summons Google, Facebook on June 29

In its next sitting on July 6, representatives of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology will submit evidence related to the subject before the committee.

Amazon acquires podcast hosting, monetisation company Art19

The acquisition could allow Amazon to host podcasts and sell ads against them.

Google tests feature to warn users if search results not reliable

Companies like Google, Twitter and Facebook have often struggled to handle the high volume of misinformation, conspiracy theories and unverified news stories that run rampant on the internet.

6 bills to rein in Big Tech market power hurtle forward in US Congress

Six bills taking aim at the Big Tech market power are hurtling forward in the US Congress with bipartisan support even as a House panel has pushed forward an ambitious legislative package

Big Tech loses first round in Congress anti-trust battle: Report

Tech companies to take the fight over the proposed new regulations and oversight to the House floor and Senate

US House panel pushes legislation targeting Big Tech's market power

A House panel pushed ahead with ambitious legislation that could curb market power of tech giants Facebook, Google, Amazon and Apple

Parliamentary panel turns down Facebook's call for virtual appearance

The committee has taken cognizance of the fact that social media platforms are being run remotely from outside the country and the rules made by the government are also being ignored.

Microsoft names CEO Satya Nadella as tech giant's new Chairman

In this role, Nadella will lead the work to set the agenda for the board

PwC plans $12-billion investment for 100,000 new jobs, says report

The Big Four accounting firm looks to increase its workforce by more than a third by 2026