Daily Tech News Show Canada’s Competition Bureau Sues Google For Anti-Competitive Online Advertising - DTH
Nov 29, 2024
Canada's Competition Bureau is taking legal action against Google for alleged anti-competitive practices in online advertising, shaking up the tech landscape. Meanwhile, the European Commission wraps up its investigation into Amazon's tax practices. In exciting infrastructure news, Meta is investing $10 billion into a new fiber-optic subsea cable, which promises to enhance global connectivity. The podcast also delves into the latest tech innovations, including new features in gaming and updates in social media regulations.
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Canada vs. Google
- Canada's Competition Bureau is suing Google for anti-competitive practices in online advertising.
- They're demanding Google sell ad tech tools and pay a penalty.
Amazon Tax Investigation Concluded
- The European Commission ended its investigation into Amazon's tax practices in Luxembourg.
- After initially claiming Amazon received illegal tax benefits, the EU now accepts no rules were broken.
Meta's Subsea Cable
- Meta plans a $10 billion, 40,000-kilometer subsea cable.
- This project, still in early stages, marks Meta's first sole ownership of such infrastructure.