WSJ Tech News Briefing TNB Tech Minute: Google Settles Lawsuit Over Cellular Data Collection
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Jan 28, 2026 Christoph Beck, an Ecolab executive focused on sustainability and water savings for data centers, discusses corporate environmental strategies. He highlights how companies cut water use and boost efficiency in their infrastructure. The segment spotlights industry approaches to sustainable operations and practical steps firms take to reduce environmental impact.
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Google Settles Over Android Data Collection
- Google agreed to pay $135 million to settle allegations it programmed Android to collect cellular data without proper disclosure.
- The settlement also requires clearer Play Store terms and consent prompts on new Android devices.
Fidelity Enters Stablecoin Market
- Fidelity will launch a stablecoin called the Fidelity Digital Dollar for individuals and institutions.
- The rollout comes after Congress passed laws easing stablecoin integration into mainstream finance.
Meta Plans Massive AI-Driven Spending
- Meta reported record Q4 sales and plans massive capital spending tied to AI expansion.
- The company expects up to $135 billion in capital spending this year, well above Wall Street estimates.