Despite an order from the European Union’s antitrust watchdog to curb its anticompetitive practices, Google continues to boost its market power, according to Reuters, which cited a study released Monday (Sept. 28). In 2017, the European Commission, responsible for managing the day-to-day business of the...
Google plans to take the gloves off. The technology giant is expected to put an end to apps that have avoided Google Play Store rules on in-app purchase billing, Bloomberg reported. Sources told the news outlet that the crackdown could come as early as next week...
Google has rolled out a new student loan repayment program, the tech giant announced in a blog post. In 2021, Google will begin matching student loans up to $2,500 per year, which the company says will help them pay off their loans faster and also...
When the government’s case against Google reaches a courtroom, prosecutors will focus on the multinational technology conglomerate’s power over internet searches. But that decision could spur dozens of separate lawsuits from attorneys general nationwide that will target the Mountain View, California-based tech giant’s mastery in...
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is putting the finishing touches on its antitrust lawsuit against Google that could be filed as early as this week, sources told The New York Times. The newspaper reported the DOJ lawyers plan to brief the nation’s state attorneys...
Paytm, India’s eCommerce payment platform, was removed from Google’s Play Store after the global technology company alleged Paytm violated Google’s gambling policies, India.com reported, but the app was later reinstated. “We don’t allow online casinos or support any unregulated gambling apps that facilitate sports betting,”...
Google is pitching what it calls a powerful way to create videos and sell tickets. The service, dubbed Fundo, was created to help video artists and small businesses create events, set dates and sell tickets, Google said. In a blog post, Fundo General Manager John...
U.S. Attorney General William Barr plans to file an antitrust case against Google this month despite pleas from staff lawyers who said they need more time to strengthen the complaint. Sources told The New York Times that some attorneys assigned to the case say the...
Passport has collaborated with Google to offer mobile parking payments in Austin, Texas through Google Maps. The function will begin launching on Wednesday (Sept. 2) and will be “widely available” in the weeks to come, according to an announcement. “We’re excited to work with Passport to help...