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.....»»
Q&A: Potential TikTok ban is a high-stakes threat for its young user base and beyond
The popular social media app TikTok is facing an uncertain future in the U.S. amid concerns about national security. In Congress, the House passed a bill recently that would lead to a nationwide ban of the platform if its China-based owner, ByteDance.....»»
Why Ontario school boards are suing social media platforms for causing an attention crisis
Four of Ontario's largest school boards have brought a lawsuit against four of the biggest social media companies for causing an epidemic of addiction among teens. The boards are seeking over $4 billion in damages......»»
Escalating malware tactics drive global cybercrime epidemic
Evasive, basic, and encrypted malware all increased in Q4 2023, fueling a rise in total malware, according to WatchGuard. Threat actors employ diverse tactics The average malware detections rose 80% from the previous quarter, illustrating a substanti.....»»
Car thieves in Canada are using AirTags to track victims" vehicles
Canada's complex car theft ring, which often involves stealing and shipping expensive cars and SUVs around the world, just got even creepier thanks to AirTag.AirTag on a bagCanada is currently dealing with an auto theft epidemic. The Insurance Bureau.....»»
Debunking compliance myths in the digital era
Despite recent economic fluctuations, the software-as-a-service (SaaS) market isn’t letting up. The industry is set to grow annually by over 18% and be valued at $908.21 billion by 2030. It’s evident the industry is fueled by an increasing relian.....»»
TikTok national security briefings “deeply troubling” and should be made public – senators
Two senators who have received classified TikTok national security briefings say that the information revealed to them has left them “deeply troubled.” They are calling for the information to be declassified, as they say it is “critically im.....»»
US election: Turning off TikTok is a big risk for the Democrats
Popular social media platform TikTok stands accused of holding US data in China, fostering censorship, and spreading disinformation. Its popularity poses a dilemma for US politicians, but especially Democrats who have heavily relied on the app to rea.....»»
Rocket Report: Starship could fly again in May; Ariane 6 coming together
"I think we’re really going to focus on getting reentry right." Enlarge / Nine kerosene-fueled Rutherford engines power Rocket Lab's Electron launch vehicle off the pad at Wallops Island, Virginia, early Thursday. (credit: Brad.....»»
A Soyuz crew launch suffers a rare abort seconds before liftoff
The Soyuz booster and its launch systems are typically robust. Enlarge / Within minutes of Thursday's scrub, technicians were on the pad in Baikonur with the fully fueled rocket. (credit: NASA TV) On Thursday a crew of t.....»»
Exploring trends in AI-fueled metaphotonics research
A research team has published a paper in Current Opinion in Solid State and Materials Science highlighting the next generation of research trends that combine metaphotonics research with artificial intelligence......»»
DOJ aiming to persuade senators to force sale of TikTok to US company, instead of ban
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is reportedly holding a series of closed-door briefings intended to persuade senators to force the sale of TikTok to a US company, rather than ban it outright. This follows Congress voting overwhelmingly in favor of.....»»
Is TikTok’s parent company an agent of the Chinese state?
Op-ed: In China Inc., it’s a little more complicated than that. Enlarge / A stand of TikTok (Douyin) at The First International Artificial Products Expo Hangzhou on October 18, 2019, in Hangzhou, China. (credit: Long Wei | VCG.....»»
M3 MacBook Air, TikTok, and a gem of a gift from Apple, on the AppleInsider Podcast
On this week's episode of the AppleInsider Podcast, the M3 MacBook Air is now in buyers' hands and we've reviewed it, TikTok's fate in the US is being debated in the halls of power, and Apple has launched a peculiar gift card bonus.The new M3 MacBook.....»»
How to Block Someone on TikTok
If someone is annoying or harassing you on TikTok, you can block their account in a matter of seconds on iPhone, iPad, an Android device, or the web. The first thing you need to do is turn on your device, be it an iPhone, Android, or a computer, and.....»»
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.....»»
TikTok CEO mobilizes users to defend their constitutional rights against looming ban
Yesterday, the US House of Representatives swiftly voted on a bill that would force TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to sell the app or risk being banned in the US. In light of the bill moving onto the Senate, TikTok CEO Shou Chew has tapped int.....»»
The potential TikTok ban is being decided on by the wrong people
Here we go again. Four years after the last time the feds tried this, TikTok is on the cusp of an effective ban forged by a host of elected officials who know about money but dangerously know nothing about technology.A state-level TikTok ban has been.....»»
House passes bill that bans TikTok unless ByteDance sells
As expected, a bill that could ultimately ban TikTok in the United States has officially passed the House. The bill, titled as the “Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act,” cleared voting on Wednesday, securing 35.....»»
Bill that could ban TikTok passes in House despite constitutional concerns
US much closer to banning TikTok, despite users' protests. Enlarge (credit: Anadolu / Contributor | Anadolu) On Wednesday, the US House of Representatives passed a bill with a vote of 352–65 that could block TikTok in.....»»
TikTok ban: Congress and Biden in favor, but Senate may block
There’s been significant progress toward a US TikTok ban, with Congress looking likely to vote in favor, and President Biden confirming that he will sign the bill if it passes – but the latest report saying that it may be blocked by the Senate......»»