Snapchat settles FTC charges
The Los Angeles startup agreed to settle charges that it misled consumers by telling them that messages would disappear, misrepresented its data-collection practices and didn't adequately protect users' personal data.
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Big Google Maps update adds Uber integration, offline maps, navigation tweak
Google Maps just received a rather sizable update (Android, iOS) with tweaks to navigation, transit, offline maps, and the option to grab an Uber.
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Bitcoin wins US election panel's approval for political donations
Bitcoins may soon be helping fund an election campaign near you.
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Omnicom, Publicis call off proposed $35 billion merger
The $35 billion merger of U.S.-based Omnicom and France's Publicis collapsed on Friday after a battle for control destroyed plans to create the world's largest advertising agency.
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