How to block on TikTok
The last thing you want to see on your FYP is something negative, uncomfortable, or down right dumb -- so let's change that by teaching you how to block on TikTok......»»
Microsoft-Activision faces fresh blow to bid to buy Call of Duty maker
The Federal Trade Commission's request to block the Microsoft-Activision deal was rejected by a judge......»»
Microsoft"s deal to buy Call of Duty maker boosted by US judge
The Federal Trade Commission in the US had sought to block the proposed merger on competition grounds......»»
Huge discounts land on top Lego sets for Amazon Prime Day 2023
If you're a huge building block fan, there are a lot of great Prime Day deals on everything from Lego to Nifeliz and Semky, so come check these deals out......»»
Microsoft victorious over FTC lawsuit to block Activision Blizzard buy
A federal judge says that the FTC has failed to prove that Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard would be anticompetitive, and because of it, the UK is now pausing its own appeal of the matter.Microsoft and Activision Blizzard logosSan Franc.....»»
Microsoft can close its Activision merger, federal judge rules
A federal judge will not block Microsoft from closing its $69 billion deal to acquire video game giant Activision Blizzard, a defeat for US regulators who had asked for a temporary injunction while legal challenges to the merger unfold......»»
Mozilla says it will start blocking a whole host of browser add-ons
New Quarantined Domains feature in Firefox 115 will block certain add-ons on certain sites......»»
TikTok now wants to compete with Apple Music with a new streaming service
The music streaming market has a lot of competitors, but Apple Music and Spotify have pretty much become leaders in this segment. However, there’s a new player entering this game, and that’s TikTok. The owners of the popular social network now w.....»»
Influencer isn"t telling the whole story about her viral AirPods replacement ordeal
A viral TikTok video featuring a woman saying that she shouted for hours in an Apple Store for replacement AirPods isn't explaining exactly what happened when she visited the outlet.Grand Central Apple StoreThe TikTok video by a woman identifying as.....»»
Study reveals how a tall spruce develops defense against hungry weevils
A study led by a North Carolina State University researcher identified genes involved in development of stone cells—rigid cells that can block a nibbling insect from eating budding branches of the Sitka spruce evergreen tree. The insect's attack ha.....»»
State Dept. cancels election meetings with Facebook after “free speech” ruling
US aims to block injunction after judge ruled White House coerced social networks. Enlarge / US President Joe Biden exits the White House before boarding Marine One on Thursday, July 6, 2023. (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg).....»»
Apple, Google confirm new EU "gatekeeper" law applies to them
A swathe of Big Tech firms ranging from Apple to TikTok owner Bytedance have told the EU that they fall under the provisions of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), signalling that they accept its rules about messaging apps.It's not that there was any doub.....»»
Physicists develop a metamaterial that can count
A block of rubber that can count to ten and even remember the order in which it is pressed—physicists Martin van Hecke and Lennard Kwakernaak (Leiden University and AMOLF Amsterdam) have published about this latest metamaterial in the journal Physi.....»»
TikTok finally admits to funding users’ lawsuit against Montana ban
In Montana, TikTok follows the same playbook that beat Trump's ban. Enlarge (credit: SOPA Images / Contributor | LightRocket) TikTok is funding the lawsuit filed by TikTok users to combat Montana's state-wide ban of th.....»»
TikTok funds lawsuit by Montana users challenging statewide ban
A high-profile lawsuit brought by TikTok users and creators last month challenging Montana's statewide ban against the short-form video app is being funded by the social media giant itself, the company told CNN on Wednesday......»»
Facebook Messenger parental controls expanded to teens; new TikTok half-measure
Facebook Messenger parental controls have long been available for Messenger Kids – the special version of the chat app designed for children below 13 years of age – but not for teens. This has now changed, with parental controls coming to the ma.....»»
Research proposes extending Earth"s internet to Mars with orbital data servers
You've done it. After years of effort and training, sacrifice, and pain, you become an astronaut and have finally set foot on Mars. Time to post your triumph on TikTok for that sweet social media cred. If only you can get a signal......»»
Russia, China block move for new Antarctic marine reserves
Members of a multinational group on Antarctic conservation failed to agree Friday on a roadmap for the creation of three new marine protected areas—a goal that has proven elusive for years......»»
Top TikTok exec and public face of company in US is stepping down
TikTok's chief operating officer Vanessa Pappas is leaving the company, according to an internal memo obtained by CNN, after spending several tumultuous years as its top public advocate and a champion of TikTok creators in the face of accusations the.....»»
TikTok acknowledges some US creator data may be stored in China
TikTok has acknowledged to US lawmakers that some personal information belonging to creators on the platform may be stored in China, outside of the protections that the company applies to other types of US user data......»»
Who are the “Kia Boyz”? How TikTok fueled an epidemic of car thefts
Tens of thousands of Kias and Hyundais have been stolen for social media cred. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) You may have read about the recent lawsuits against Kia and Hyundai in New York and other US c.....»»