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November 13, 2020

Executive Summary
A technology company is a type of business entity that focuses mainly on the development and manufacturing of technology products or providing technology as a service. "Technology", in this context, has come to mean primarily electronics-based technology. This can include, for example, business relating to digital electronics, software, and internet-related services, such as e-commerce services.
Top News
U.S. senator urges FTC to interview Facebook ex-officials
Reuters, November 12, 2020
 
Apple chips away at a new strategy for computing
Financial Times, November 12, 2020
 
Chinese Professor in Huawei Case to Admit Guilt to Lesser Charge
Bloomberg, November 12, 2020
 
Government & Regulatory
Biden Will Need to Talk Tech and Tax to Fix Ties With Europe
Bloomberg, November 13, 2020
 
Biden campaign officials criticize how Facebook handled the election and its aftermath
CNBC, November 12, 2020
 
Act now before Google kills us, 135-strong coalition of startups warns EU antitrust chief
TechCrunch, November 12, 2020
 
General Industry News
Stopping tech giants from monopolizing data could help smaller start-ups, says venture cap investor
CNBC, November 13, 2020
 
Amazon sues online influencers engaged in a counterfeit scheme
TechCrunch, November 12, 2020
 
TikTok is luring Facebook moderators to fill new trust and safety hubs
CNBC, November 12, 2020
 
Top News
Reuters, November 12, 2020

Senator Marsha Blackburn, a Republican and a tough critic of the big tech companies, urged the Federal Trade Commission on Thursday to interview some former employees of Facebook as part of its probe of the social media giant.

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Financial Times, November 12, 2020

[Opinion] When Apple took the wraps off its latest Macs this week, the most interesting thing about the new machines had been well-trailed in advance. They are powered by chips made by Apple itself, a departure after 15 years of relying on Intel.

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Bloomberg, November 12, 2020

A Chinese professor accused of stealing trade secrets for Huawei Technologies Co. will plead guilty to a reduced charge and be allowed to return to China, lawyers told a U.S. judge on Thursday.

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Government & Regulatory
Bloomberg, November 13, 2020

From NATO to climate change, the relationship between the U.S. and Europe is in dire need of a reboot after four years of President Donald Trump’s abrasive “America First” policies.

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CNBC, November 12, 2020

Several Biden campaign officials have criticized Facebook’s handling of the 2020 election, suggesting that the incoming administration may not go easy on the company, which has come under increasing government scrutiny in recent years.

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TechCrunch, November 12, 2020

A coalition of 135 startups and tech companies with services in verticals including travel, accommodation and jobs have written to the European Commission to urge antitrust action against Google — warning that swift enforcement is needed or some of their businesses may not survive.

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General Industry News
CNBC, November 13, 2020

Regulation aimed at addressing data monopoly among big tech firms could create a healthier environment for start-ups to innovate, according to the founder of Fusion Fund.

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TechCrunch, November 12, 2020

Amazon on Thursday announced a lawsuit against more than a dozen bad actors, including online influencers and other businesses, who attempted to evade Amazon’s anti-counterfeiting measures by promoting luxury counterfeit products on social media sites, like TikTok and Instagram, as well as on personal websites, then using Amazon seller accounts to fulfill those orders.

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CNBC, November 12, 2020

Many Facebook content moderators who work at outsourcing firms like Accenture, CPL, Hays, and Voxpro have been leaving to take in-house roles at TikTok, according to LinkedIn analysis by CNBC.

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