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Study highlights consumer distrust due to dark design patterns
EduTech

Study highlights consumer distrust due to dark design patterns

Dovetail's study finds that 40% of users face financial loss due to 'dark design' tactics on eCommerce platforms.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Dec 2023
FTC closes Google antitrust review
Gaming

FTC closes Google antitrust review

Federal Trade Commission closes 19-month review, concluding Google's services are good for users and good for competition.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Jan 2013
Google submit EU anti-trust plans
Microsoft

Google submit EU anti-trust plans

Google moves towards settling EU anti-trust dispute by offering concessions to address competition concerns and avoid hefty fines.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Jul 2012
Facebook-Instagram deal faces scrutiny
Facebook

Facebook-Instagram deal faces scrutiny

The Federal Trade Commission's scrutiny of Facebook's USD $1 billion acquisition of Instagram delays the deal, amid doubts over the high valuation.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 31st May 2012
Google fined for side-stepping FCC
Wireless Networks

Google fined for side-stepping FCC

Google fined £19k by FCC for not cooperating in a privacy breach probe linked to Street View data collection, despite its £38bn cash reserve.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2012
Google's US$2.5 bn guarantee
Google

Google's US$2.5 bn guarantee

In a bold move, Google promises Motorola Mobility a staggering USD $2.5 billion reverse breakup fee if its USD $12.5 billion acquisition falters.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 16th Aug 2011

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