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US threatens TikTok ban if app is not sold

TikTok, owned by Chinese firm ByteDance, says it has been contacted about a change in ownership......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcMar 16th, 2023

The US Government Signs TikTok “Ban” Law into Effect

The new law gives ByteDance an initial nine months to sort out a deal that would require to sell TikTok to a different entity. The post The US Government Signs TikTok “Ban” Law into Effect appeared first on Phandroid. Followin.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated News12 hr. 1 min. ago

Lithia Q1 net income down 28% as "normalization" returns to profit per vehicle

Lithia Motors said it sold 188,119 new and used vehicles, with gross profit per vehicle dropping 22% to $4,346 in the first quarter......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated News14 hr. 1 min. ago

Biden signs TikTok bill into law as Chinese firm threatens legal action

President Biden has now formally signed the bill that means TikTok owner ByteDance must sell the platform, or face being banned in the US from 2025.TikTok could be banned in the US from 2025As expected following the Senate's passing of the combinatio.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated News17 hr. 33 min. ago

US bans TikTok owner ByteDance, will prohibit app in US unless it is sold

Bill gives ByteDance 270 days to sell TikTok or app loses access to US market. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Chesnot ) The Senate last night approved a bill that orders TikTok owner ByteDance to sell the company within.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated News17 hr. 33 min. ago

Lithia Q1 net income down 28% as margins slip

Lithia Motors said it sold 188,119 new and used vehicles with a gross profit of $4,346 in the first quarter......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated News22 hr. 1 min. ago

Judge deals blow to Stellantis in supplier pricing dispute that threatens production

The order filed Tuesday means that the parent company of Jeep and Ram brands must continue paying its supplier under protest — or “hostage threat,” as the automaker’s lawyer put it last week......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Biden will ban TikTok unless Chinese owner ByteDance sells it

After a vote in the Senate tied to foreign aid late on Tuesday, President Biden will sign into law a requirement for ByteDance to sell or divest its TikTok platform within a year.TikTok could be banned in the USThe combination bill including a potent.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

TikTok fears point to larger problem: Poor media literacy in the social media age

The U.S. government moved closer to banning the video social media app TikTok after the House of Representatives attached the measure to an emergency spending bill on Apr. 17, 2024. The House voted on each of the four components of the bill, and the.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

TikTok ready to “move to the courts” to prevent ban in US

Company points out that proposed ban would run afoul of the First Amendment. Enlarge (credit: Sheldon Coope | SOPA Images | LightRocket | Getty Images) TikTok is gearing up for a long legal battle to fight legislation i.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

House passes bill saying ByteDance must sell or spin off TikTok or face a ban

The US House of Representatives has passed a combination bill related to sanctions on other countries, such as Russia that includes language that could force the sale or divestiture of TikTok.Legislators have framed the measure in such a way as to do.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

House passes bill saying ByteDance must sell or spin off TikTok

The US House of Representatives has passed a combination bill related to sanctions on other countries, such as Russia — but includes language that could force the sale or divestiture of TikTok by its parent company, ByteDance.Legislators have fram.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

How One Corporation Is Cashing In on America’s Drought

In an unprecedented deal, a private company purchased land in a tiny Arizona town—and sold its water rights to a suburb 200 miles away. Local residents fear the agreement has “opened Pandora’s box.”.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

Actions needed beyond lawsuit to address social media"s influence on youth, say experts

While four Ontario school boards recently announced a $4.5-billion lawsuit against the social media giants behind Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok, Brock University experts are calling for additional actions to address the influence popular o.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

TikTok might not have existed without insights from Steve Jobs

The story of TikTok's start highlights how visionary ideas, much like those of Steve Jobs, can have unexpected paths that profoundly impact global technology and culture.TikTok might not have existed without Steve JobsA recent examination of court do.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

No, getting your boyfriend to peel an orange won"t prove his loyalty—why TikTok relationship "tests" are useless

Have you ever wondered if your partner really loves you? Well apparently so have thousands of TikTok users, who are testing their theories for the world to see......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

Billions of public Discord messages may be sold through a scraping service

Cross-server tracking suggests a new understanding of "public" chat servers. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) It's easy to get the impression that Discord chat messages are ephemeral, especially across different public ser.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

TikTok Notes: latest on the upcoming Instagram competitor

Remember that TikTok Photos app rumor? More recently, the unreleased app has been going by the name TikTok Notes. Although the name is changed, the game is still the same: take a swing at Instagram. more….....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

TikTok Notes is now available for some users

It looks like TikTok Notes has quietly launched for users in Canada. So check it out if you’re looking for an Instagram alternative. The post TikTok Notes is now available for some users appeared first on Phandroid. The other day, TikTok.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

Escalation in harassment of New Zealand"s MPs threatens democracy, says study

From online abuse to threats of sexual violence, harassment of New Zealand's parliamentarians is on the rise, and becoming increasingly disturbing, University of Otago research shows......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

Morgan Stanley fires back at iPhone doomsday research

One investment firm isn't so sold on tales of disastrous iPhone order cuts, and instead, is bullish on what they see as better than expected order volume across Apple's supply chain.iPhone 15 Pro Max — Apple's current sales leaderIn what has become.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024