Tech Brew Ride Home Thu. 06/25 – Amazon Has A Counterfeit Crimes Unit (Sounds Like An NBC TV Show)
Jun 25, 2020
Wirecard has collapsed, leaving behind a $4 billion scandal that raises serious corporate governance questions. Amazon is stepping up its game with the formation of a Counterfeit Crimes Unit to address the rising issue of fake products. Meanwhile, Google is making headlines by paying publishers for content while committing to auto-delete user data. Apple’s privacy changes are shaking up the mobile advertising industry. Lastly, the email service Hey is now open to everyone, providing exciting new features.
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Wirecard Collapse
- Wirecard, a German company, has collapsed and filed for insolvency.
- This has caused significant financial losses, nearly $4 billion, and damaged Germany's corporate image.
Google Pays Publishers
- Google will pay publishers for content in a new news product launching later this year.
- This is a significant shift, as Google previously refused such payments.
Google Auto-Deletes User Data
- Google will auto-delete new users' location and search data after 18 months by default.
- Existing users should check their auto-delete settings.