ByteDance unlikely to sell TikTok, as former Trump official plots purchase
TikTok CEO urges users to protest bill, warns it "will lead to a ban." Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images Pool) Former US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is reportedly assembling an investor group to buy Tik.....»»
Tips to keep your smartphone just as safe as a government official’s
A top U. S. government cybersecurity agency has released a set of smartphone safety protocols for top officials and politicians. You should follow them, too......»»
Tencent & ByteDance may be Apple Intelligence launch partners in China
Apple is reportedly in talks with ByteDance and Tencent to integrate their AI models with Apple Intelligence in China, so it can expand the feature set to the lucrative market.Apple Intelligence has a long way to go before launching in ChinaApple is.....»»
White House unveils new climate goals weeks before Trump"s return
President Joe Biden's administration on Thursday unveiled a new climate target under the landmark Paris accord, just weeks before Donald Trump's return to the White House threatens to upend US efforts to combat global warming......»»
9to5Mac Daily: December 18, 2024 – TikTok ban, Vision Pro content
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsore.....»»
Supreme Court to decide if TikTok should be banned or sold
TikTok won’t get injunction but will get SCOTUS review ahead of potential ban. On Wednesday, the Supreme Court confirmed it would review whether a federal law that could ban or.....»»
Is TikTok about to get banned in the US? It’s now up to the Supreme Court
TikTok is running out of options to avert its impending US ban. But one of the only sources of hope left for TikTok has just come through. The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear TikTok’s arguments against the forthcoming ban. Here are the details......»»
Black Bag trailer: Michael Fassbender, Cate Blanchett are spies in a deadly marriage
In the official trailer for Steven Soderbergh's Black Bag, Michael Fassbender's espionage agent must choose between protecting his wife or serving his country......»»
Companies issuing RTO mandates “lose their best talent”: Study
Despite the risks, firms and Trump are eager to get people back into offices. Return-to-office (RTO) mandates have caused companies to lose some of their best workers, a study tra.....»»
Analyst: Trump will waive Apple’s China tariffs so it doesn’t ‘lose to Samsung’
President-elect Donald Trump has proposed sweeping tariffs on China, where Apple manufactures many of its products. Yet Apple’s stock is hitting all-time highs. Here’s why. more….....»»
Facing ban next month, TikTok begs SCOTUS for help
Will TikTok shut down next month? SCOTUS may intervene. TikTok has asked the Supreme Court to step in before it's forced to shut down the app in the US next month. In a petition r.....»»
Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan join forces in trailer for Karate Kid: Legends
In the official trailer for Karate Kid: Legends, Ralph Macchio's Daniel LaRusso and Jackie Chan's Mr. Han team up to train a new recruit......»»
No, iOS Photos isn"t telling you who last looked at your messages
A TikTok trend makes an astounding claim that the iOS Photos widget displays who is reading your messages and may be looking back at your photos, and it is not based in reality at all.Photos widgets in iOS 18.2Social media users often make posts abou.....»»
TikTok videos claim anyone can steal your credit cards with AirDrop
Before you start panicking: no, people can't steal your credit cards via AirDrop.Contact sharing via the iPhoneYet another TikTok conspiracy video surrounding the iPhone has taken off. This time, the rumor warns users that AirDrop could be used to gi.....»»
Trump FCC chair wants to revoke broadcast licenses—the 1st Amendment might stop him
Brendan Carr backs Trump's war against media, but revoking licenses won't be easy. President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr,.....»»
TikTok ban: Supreme Court asked for emergency injunction; Trump meeting
The TikTok ban is once again in doubt, despite an appeals court rejecting the company’s argument that it was protected by the First Amendment. Parent company ByteDance has applied to the US Supreme Court for an emergency injunction against the l.....»»
Trump to block the government and military from buying EVs
Trump's attack on clean vehicles to be bigger than thought, says report. The incoming Trump administration has even more plans to delay electric vehicle adoption than previously t.....»»
Apple officially renews sci-fi drama Silo for two more seasons to close out the story
Apple has officially renewed its hit sci-fi drama Silo for season three and season four, which will conclude the adaptation of the story based on the . The show is currently in the midst of airing its second season on Apple TV+, so the official re.....»»
On Trump’s chopping block: EVs, charger funding, California’s emissions
Trump's attack on clean vehicles to be bigger than thought, says report. The incoming Trump administration has even more plans to delay electric vehicle adoption than previously t.....»»
Scientists can now predict how climate change will alter plant growth cycles
On February 2, 1887, residents of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, consulted a large rodent regarding the arrival of spring, marking the first official celebration of Groundhog Day. According to Rob Guralnick, curator of biodiversity informatics at the Fl.....»»
Retailers that make it harder to return stuff face backlash from their customers
In 2018, L.L. Bean ended its century-old "lifetime" return policy, limiting returns to one year after purchase and requiring receipts. The demise of this popular policy sparked backlash, with several customers filing lawsuits......»»