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Some State AGs Could Launch Joint Inquiries Into Tech Companies

Some State AGs Could Launch Joint Inquiries Into Tech Companies
Some State AGs Could Launch Joint Inquiries Into Tech Companies
September 26, 2018  |  Big Data

Some state attorneys general are worried about the dominance of the big tech leaders and could launch joint inquiries into the likes of Google and...

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Square Launches Payroll Services
Square Launches Payroll Services
September 26, 2018  |  Mobile Applications

Square has announced the launch of the Square Payroll App, a self-serve tool that makes it easier for employers to manage the payroll process. With...

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Ford’s Canvas Road Tests Vehicle Subscriptions
Ford’s Canvas Road Tests Vehicle Subscriptions
September 26, 2018  |  Subscription Commerce

For short-term transportation needs, Uber and Zipcar can work well, but longer-term stints often involve costlier options, like buying a vehicle or signing a years-long...

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Uber Lawsuit Verdict: Drivers Are Contractors, Not Employees
Uber Lawsuit Verdict: Drivers Are Contractors, Not Employees
September 26, 2018  |  Ridesharing

A three-judge panel has ruled in favor of the company in the Uber lawsuit focused on Uber jobs and whether the ridesharing company’s drivers should be considered...

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Bitcoin Daily: Google Nixes Ban On Crypto Ads; Crypto Firm Sponsors Houston Rockets
Bitcoin Daily: Google Nixes Ban On Crypto Ads; Crypto Firm Sponsors Houston Rockets
September 26, 2018  |  Bitcoin

Google has decided end its ban on advertising related to digital currencies, CNBC reported. Beginning in October, regulated crypto exchanges will have the ability to...

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Airport Biometrics Tech Not Quite Ready For Prime Time
Airport Biometrics Tech Not Quite Ready For Prime Time
September 26, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

A new report revealed that Homeland Security’s face scanning airport security program is facing “technical and operational challenges” and might not be ready to launch...

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Amazon Takes Stake In Prefab Homebuilder
Amazon Takes Stake In Prefab Homebuilder
September 26, 2018  |  Amazon

The Amazon Alexa Fund has invested in Plant Prefab, a leading home design and prefabrication company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Data Privacy Complaints In France Increase Post-GDPR
Data Privacy Complaints In France Increase Post-GDPR
September 26, 2018  |  International

Four months after General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect, France is seeing a rise in data privacy complaints. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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PayPal And Village Capital On Financial Inclusion’s Data-Driven Future
PayPal And Village Capital On Financial Inclusion’s Data-Driven Future
September 26, 2018  |  Financial Inclusion

These days, it is fair to say that data makes the world go ’round. Every day, 2.5 quintillion bytes of raw data are produced worldwide, and...

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