MOSCOW, June 30 (Reuters) – Russia has opened an administrative case against Google for not storing the personal data of Russian users in databases on Russian territory, a move that could see the tech giant fined, communications regulator Roskomnadzor said on Wednesday. Roskomnadzor said it was also waiting for Facebook (FB.O) and Twitter (TWTR.N) to respond to a demand that they localise similar data by July 1 or face fines, part Moscow’s wider efforts to exert greater control over Big Tech…. Source link
Read More »Google gets a new rival as Brave Search opens to the public
Illustration by Stephen Shankland/CNET Brave, the maker of a popular ad blocking browser, opened on Tuesday a public… Source link
Read More »Google’s first retail store opens this week
After years of pop-up experiments, Google is finally dipping its toes in the physical retail waters with its first store, located underneath its offices in the Chelsea neighborhood in New York City. It will primarily feature Google’s own hardware products, including Pixel phones, Nest smarthome gadgets, Fitbits, and assorted other devices. There will also be a selection of third party accessories and Google-branded swag like hats or T-shirts. Google characterizes this as its “first”… Source link
Read More »UK’s CMA opens market study into Apple, Google’s mobile “duopoly” – TechCrunch
The UK’s competition watchdog will take a deep dive look into Apple and Google’s dominance of the mobile ecosystem, it said today — announcing a market study which will examine the pair’s respective smartphone platforms (iOS and Android); their app stores (App Store and Play Store); and web browsers (Safari and Chrome). The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is concerned that the mobile platform giants’ “effective duopoly” in those areas might be harming… Source link
Read More »Google opens Workspace to everyone – TechCrunch
Google today announced that it is making Workspace, the service formerly known as G Suite (and with a number of new capabilities), available to everyone, including consumers on free Google accounts. The core philosophy behind Workspace is to enable deeper collaboration between users. You can think of it as the same Google productivity apps you’re already familiar with (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet, Chat, etc.), but with a new wrapper around it and deeper… Source link
Read More »Nonito Donaire opens up on Asian hate after title win
Nonito Donaire spoke out against anti-Asian hate after his fourth round KO of Nordine Oubaali at Dignity Health Sports Park on May 29, 2021, in Carson, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) Nearly 14 years after the first time he knocked out an unbeaten world champion, Nonito Donaire did it again on Saturday at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. In addition to becoming the WBC bantamweight champion, Donaire become sort of a philosopher after his fourth-round… Source link
Read More »Russell Westbrook opens up on breaking Wilt’s triple-double record
Russell Westbrook has been on an absolute tear. He’s more than rallied after a slow start to the season, and broke a longstanding NBA record in the Washington Wizards‘ 146-143 loss to the San Antonio Spurs: Wilt Chamberlain’s record for triple-doubles in a single month, which has stood since 1968. Chamberlain set the record with 11, but now Westbrook has 12. The Wizards have two more games scheduled in April, so that number could keep climbing. Westbrook isn’t feeling the love, though. He… Source link
Read More »Russian competition watchdog opens case against Google over YouTube curbs
A 3D printed Google logo is seen in this illustration taken April 12, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Russia’s Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) said on Monday it had initiated proceedings against U.S. tech giant Alphabet Inc’s (GOOGL.O) Google for allegedly abusing its dominant market position in video hosting services. Google has already come under pressure from the authorities this year for failing to delete what Russia calls banned content. Other western internet… Source link
Read More »Russian competition watchdog opens case against Google over YouTube curbs
FILE PHOTO: After the company announced it would extend its coronavirus work-from-home order until summer 2021, a Google sign is shown at one of the company’s office complexes in Irvine, California, U.S., July 27, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Blake MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) said on Monday it had initiated proceedings against U.S. tech giant Alphabet Inc’s Google for allegedly abusing its dominant market position in video hosting services. Google has already come… Source link
Read More »Russian competition watchdog opens case against Google over YouTube curbs
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