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US lawmakers introduce bills to curb powers of big tech companies

US media outlets are reporting the legislation could force the tech giants to overhaul their business models.

Bills that could curb market power of Big Tech companies unveiled in House

The proposed legislation targets the structure of the companies and could break them up, a radical step for Congress to take toward a powerful industry

Apple tightens rules after Justice Department targeted US lawmakers

Apple said it recently instituted a limit of 25 identifiers such as email addresses or phone numbers per legal request

G7 deal on minimum global corporate tax: Reason, likely impact explained

Agreement paves way for levies on multinationals in countries where they operate, instead of just where they are headquartered.

Google beyond the Plex

Book review of In The Plex: How Google Thinks, Works and Shapes Our Lives

Apple says ads engineer leaves company after past comments draw fire

Apple has ad slots in the App Store, Apple News and Stocks apps, but has clamped down on the ability for third-party app developers like Facebook to target users with personalized ads.

Competing in a digital world

Book review of Rethinking Competitive Advantage: New Rules for the Digital Age

Facebook ordered to stop collecting German Whatsapp data

The US tech giant has faced global criticism over the new terms that WhatsApp users are required to accept by May 15.

A big privacy move by Apple, a big shakeup in the mobile ad market

As part of iOS 14.5, Apple will seek user permission for each app that wants to track usage data. It's all great for privacy but ad networks and social media platforms may see spending shrink.

Facebook rules are internally inconsistent, says oversight board leader

Michael McConnell's comments follow panel's decision to leave in place a ban on Donald Trump for his posts surrounding the storming of the US Capitol.

Alibaba freezes executive pay rises amid China's big-tech crackdown: report

This is in an effort to preserve its workforce amid a regulatory clampdown: report

European Union hits Apple with music streaming charge in boost for Spotify

Apple found itself in the European Commission's crosshairs after Sweden-based Spotify complained two years ago

Technology giants Facebook and Apple double their profits

Apple said its revenues soared by 54 percent to $89.6 billion, a record for the March quarter that meant Apple sold more than $1 billion on average each day

Amazon to raise pay for more than 500,000 workers to attract more workers

Amazon has been criticised for not paying its workers enough

Apple ships record over 1 million iPhones in India in first quarter 2021

The firm is continuing its dream run in India

Wall Street edges higher at open ahead of big tech earnings season

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.74 points, or 0.00%, at the open to 34,044.23

Apple announces plans for first East Coast campus in North Carolina

The move expected is to bring at least 3,000 new jobs to the state

Facebook begins testing advertisements on short video offering Reels

The firm looks to help brands better engage with relevant audiences.

Internet cos need positive regulatory framework: Facebook India head

Facebook India Head Ajit Mohan said there is a need for a "forward-looking and positive regulatory framework" for internet companies

Fine, thank you, says Alibaba Group after China's $2.8-billion penalty

It's a sign of how odd China's crackdown on the power of big tech has been compared with the rest of the world