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ByteDance Won’t Sell TikTok To Protect Its Secret Algorithm: Report: Sources said that if the company’s legal challenges fail, ByteDance would be willing to call ...
thedailybeast.com/bytedance-wont-sell-tiktok-to-protect-its-secret-algorithm-report
Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
Chinese owner denies it’s willing to sell TikTok as US ban looms: TikTok’s Chinese parent company ByteDance said Thursday that it has no plans to sell the social ...
cnn.com/2024/04/25/business/bytedance-denies-reports-selling-tiktok-intl-hnk/
Quick Glance: TikTok Ban Threat: ByteDance Prefers Closure Over Sale, Insiders Say
- ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, would prefer to shut down its loss-making app rather than sell it if all legal options to fight legislation to ban the platform from app stores in the US are exhausted, said four sources.
- TikTok accounts for a small share of ByteDance’s total revenues and daily active users, so the parent would rather have the app shut down in the US in a worst-case scenario than sell it to a potential American buyer, they said.
- ByteDance would not agree to sell one of its most valuable assets – its “secret source” – to rivals, said the four sources, referring to the TikTok algorithm.
- After facing challenges regarding bans, the short-form video app has encountered partial and attempted prohibitions in the US and other nations.
Why the U.S. Is Forcing TikTok to Be Sold or Banned: Lawmakers in numerous countries have expressed concerns that TikTok, which is owned by the Chinese company ...
nyti.ms/3vX3kVT
Fallout 4 next-gen update: "Bethesda has thrown the community in the trash" [Update]
pcgameshardware.de/Fallout-4-Spiel-18293/News/Spieler-Rezensionen-zum-Next-Gen-Update-1446205/
TikTok will not be sold, Chinese parent ByteDance tells US: The video sharing app faces being banned in the US unless it severs ties with its China's ByteDance.
bbc.com/news/articles/c289n8m4j19o
Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition Finally Arrives on PC After a Decade, but Only on Microsoft Store - IGN
ign.com/articles/tomb-raider-definitive-edition-finally-arrives-on-pc-after-a-decade-but-only-on-microsoft-store
Samsung releases an update to Samsung Keyboard: Samsung has released a new version of the Samsung Keyboard (version 5.8.20.12). Unfortunately ...
sammobile.com/news/samsung-releases-update-samsung-keyboard/
Donald Trump is set to secure a stock bonus worth $1.3 billion, thanks to the Trump Media & Technology Group, which operates his social media app Truth ... Show more
Trump poised to clinch $1.3 billion social media company stock award | Reuters
Trump poised to clinch $1.3 billion social media company stock award | Reuters
Kanye West confirms ‘Yeezy Porn’ site on the way with provocative tweet: Controversial rapper reportedly in talks to launch adult entertainment division of his ...
independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/kanye-west-yeezy-porn-adult-films-b2534364.html
Surf tip: Equinox.space: Little Workshop from France usually creates web solutions for customers. For Paramount and Cowboy, among others. Now they have...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/surftipp-equinox-space/
Sucker for Love: To Die For [PC - 75] Sucker for Love: Date to Die For - Metacritic "Sucker for Love: Date to Die For, from concept to execution, is darkly spellbinding ... Show more
Congress passes bill that could ban TikTok after years of false starts: Lawmakers sped a possible TikTok ban through Congress by tying it to a sprawling funding ...
washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/04/23/tiktok-ban-senate-vote-sale-biden/
Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
- The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.
- In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.
- Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'
- San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
The House Votes for Possible TikTok Ban in the U.S. Here’s What That Means: The House passed legislation that would ban TikTok in the U.S. if the platform's ...
time.com/6969432/house-votes-possible-tiktok-ban-in-united-states/
House Votes to Ban TikTok, but the App Won't Disappear Anytime Soon: The bill will go to the Senate, and if it's passed in is current form ...
inc.com/associated-press/house-votes-to-ban-tiktok-but-app-wont-disappear-any-time-soon.html
After a year marooned on the Epic store, Dead Island 2 debuts on Steam to 'mixed' reviews for a very silly reason
pcgamer.com/games/action/after-a-year-marooned-on-the-epic-store-dead-island-2-debuts-on-steam-to-mixed-reviews-for-a-very-silly-reason/
Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble: Here's What Comes in Each Edition - IGN: Everything you need to know to preorder Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble ...
ign.com/articles/super-monkey-ball-banana-rumble-release-date-collectors-edition
Humble Books Bundle: Fallout RPG & 3D Miniatures by Modiphius Encore: We’ve cracked open the Vaults again! Get Fallout: Wasteland Warfare tabletop warfare and ...
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Final Fantasy XVI: The Rising Tide [PS5 - 75] Final Fantasy XVI: The Rising Tide - Metacritic "A great expansion to an excellent action RPG, offering up one of the game's most intriguing and ... Show more
US congressional committee releases sealed Brazil court orders to Musk’s X, shedding light on account suspensions
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House OKs possible TikTok ban, but don't expect app to go away anytime soon: The House passed legislation Saturday that would ban TikTok in the United States if ...
omaha.com/news/nation-world/government-politics/politics-tech-technology-social-media/article_d0b1c83d-263c-56e1-9995-b61776b55b01.html
Netflix Added More Than 9 Million Subscribers in First Quarter: The company’s revenue was 15 percent higher compared with last year, and it solidified its ...
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Riley Testut, the developer behind GBA4iOS, launched a new Nintendo emulator, Delta, weeks after Apple adjusted its App Store policies ... Show more
Quick Glance: Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads in China
- Apple removes Meta-owned apps under Chinese government pressure.
- Apps delisted due to 'national security concerns'.
- Chinese users now unable to download Western social media apps.
- Apple faces declining iPhone sales in China despite branding efforts.
Neva Howell to Play Martha Kent in ‘Superman’ | Exclusive: Neva Howell has been cast as Martha Kent, aka Ma Kent, in James Gunn's "Superman ...
thewrap.com/superman-neva-howell-martha-kent-actor-james-gunn/
Is the US banning TikTok? What the sell-or-ban bill just passed by Congress means for you.
usatoday.com/story/money/2024/04/19/tiktok-ban-bill-law/73377253007/
Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ may have leaked—but it’s already breaking records
fastcompany.com/91109028/taylor-swift-tortured-poets-department-leaks-social-media
Trump Media announced a live TV streaming platform — and the stock tumbled 14%: Truth Social will offer content "that has been canceled, is at risk of ...
qz.com/trump-media-stock-truth-social-tv-live-streaming-1851413123
Quick Glance: A Swift Tech-Stock Bubble and Burst in Three Weeks
- The value proposition of buying shares of Truth Social's parent company revolves around Donald Trump's ability to make you wealthy, a unique focus.
- Trump's history of promising financial gains extends to the realm of Truth Social stock, which currently presents a stark contrast.
- The current trajectory of Trump's stock value compared to its initial rise creates a tech-stock bubble phenomenon.
- Examining what Truth Social offers without the Trump factor reveals its foundation as a social network built on Mastodon, lacking technical uniqueness.
Sorry Nintendo fans, Apple says no more Game Boy app on the App Store: One of the first Apple-approved Game Boy emulators has been removed from the App Store ...
qz.com/apple-game-boy-emulator-app-store-1851411823
Apple denies violating US court order in Epic Games lawsuit: IPhone maker Apple on Friday denied violating a court order governing its App Store and urged a ...
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Tesla plans to lay off 10% of workforce after dismal quarterly sales, multiple news outlets report
startribune.com/tesla-is-planning-to-lay-off-10-of-its-workers-after-dismal-1q-sales-multiple-news-outlets-report/600358948/
When Facebook blocks news, studies show the political risks that follow: Since Meta blocked links to news in Canada last August to avoid paying fees to media ...
reuters.com/technology/when-facebook-blocks-news-studies-show-political-risks-that-follow-2024-04-14/
Apple denies violating US court order in Epic Games lawsuit: IPhone maker Apple on Friday denied violating a court order governing its App Store and urged a ...
reuters.com/legal/apple-denies-violating-us-court-order-epic-games-lawsuit-2024-04-13/
Who can run Disney? The four insiders competing for Bob Iger’s job : Magic Kingdom’s unhappy record on succession means the candidates for its throne face ...
ft.com/content/25d7ca65-0e70-4b03-a1b7-2b28a8ec40c6
Taylor Swift's TikTok return shows even the biggest stars need the app: Taylor Swift's music is back on TikTok. Her return shows how important the app is for ...
businessinsider.com/taylor-swift-tiktok-music-return-shows-biggest-stars-need-app-2024-4
Epic Games proposes Google app store reforms after antitrust win: “Fortnite” video game maker Epic Games on Thursday asked a U.S. judge in California to force ...
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In the Face of U.S. Ban Threats, TikTok’s Parent Company is More Profitable Than Ever
time.com/6965464/tiktok-profit-bans-2024/
‘Dead Space’ franchise is officially on hold at Electronic Arts: Electronic Arts Inc put the Dead Space series on ice for the second time, despite the release of ...
thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2024/04/12/dead-space-franchiseis-officially-on-holdat-electronic-arts
From @Breakingviews : Soho House is looking for outside help to delist after its market cap halved since its 2021 IPO. Potential new investors should carefully evaluate ... Show more
Elon Musk announces Tesla will unveil a ‘robotaxi’ on August 8: Elon Musk has long had an affinity for self-driving vehicles, claiming they will be one of ...
cnn.com/2024/04/05/business/elon-musk-tesla-robotaxi-august-8/
Quick Glance: Elon Musk to Unveil Tesla 'Robotaxi' on August 8
- Elon Musk announced that Tesla will unveil its robotaxi on August 8, despite past promises and delays with self-driving cars.
- Musk plans to develop a car without controls for human use and gradually enhance Tesla vehicles with Full Self-Driving capability.
- Currently, buyers can add the Full Self-Driving feature for an additional cost, but experts note that the system is not fully autonomous yet.
- Other companies like Waymo and Cruise are also working on autonomous ride-sharing services, despite safety concerns and incidents.
TikTok owner Bytedance operates popular AI homework helper app Gauth: Gauth, with millions of downloads, has flown comparatively under the radar.
axios.com/2024/04/07/tiktok-bytedance-gauth-education-ai-app
Gigantic: Rampage Edition im Humble Store kaufen: GO GIGANTIC! DER EINZIGARTIGE MOBA-HELDEN-SHOOTER KEHRT ZURÜCK! GIGANTIC: RAMPAGE EDITION ist eine ...
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Suicide Squad Hackers Break Game To Play As Unreleased Characters: Apparently, the top player on the game’s leaderboard has access to Deathstroke
kotaku.com/suicide-squad-hackers-unreleased-skins-deathstroke-1851391360
The black sheep of the Thief series is free on Epic Games Store, and at that price, it deserves a second chance
pcgamer.com/games/action/the-black-sheep-of-the-thief-series-is-free-on-epic-games-store-and-at-that-price-it-deserves-a-second-chance/
German soccer rethinking font design for jerseys after Nazi comparisons: Observers on social media pointed out similarities between the number 44 and the SS rune ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/02/germany-euro-football-jersey-44/
Quick Glance: DFB Jersey: 44 Resembles Nazi Symbol
- The number 44 on the DFB jersey resembles a Nazi rune from the NS era.
- Discussions surrounding the EM jersey spark controversy, political and public reactions.
- Adidas and DFB ban the number 44, emphasize distancing from far-right symbolism.
- DFB halts delivery of jerseys with the number 44, highlighting values of diversity and inclusion.
Have you ever seen a blue snake? 🐍🤯Australian snake catcher and identification expert Mathew Hampton has discovered a rare blue snake in the Strzelecki ... Show more
Spot the snake: Slithery stowaway spotted under luxury car's bonnet
Spot the snake: Slithery stowaway spotted under luxury car's bonnet
Google to purge billions of files containing personal data in settlement of Chrome privacy case
apnews.com/article/google-chrome-privacy-lawsuit-settlement-203cc5063f1a1d4013de1900d9376814
Quick Glance: Google to Delete Search Data of Millions Who Used 'Incognito' Mode
- Google will destroy 'billions of data records' of peoples' private browsing history as part of a settlement disclosed on Monday over the company's web-tracking practices.
- For years, Google simply informed users of Chrome's internet browser that 'you've gone Incognito' and 'now you can browse privately,' when the supposedly untraceable browsing option was turned on — without saying what bits of data the company has been harvesting.
- The suit revealed that Google saved the standard and incognito browsing history of users in the same profile to inform personalized ads that the company served up.
- Under the deal, Google will have to state that the company itself can also track browsing during incognito mode and will by default block third-party companies from tracking peoples' cookies.
Would you use a government-issued ID to prove your identity online? You may soon have the option
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-01/government-backed-digital-id-passes-senate/103653648
Falling Frontier - Official Gameplay Trailer - IGN: Check out the new Falling Frontier gameplay trailer for another look at the upcoming sci-fi RTS ...
ign.com/videos/falling-frontier-official-gameplay-trailer
Pokémon TV Has Officially Ended On Nintendo Switch: "Thank you for your interest"
nintendolife.com/news/2024/03/pokemon-tv-has-officially-ended-on-nintendo-switch
Humble Audiobook Bundle: Shogun: The Asian Saga by James Clavell: Explore the depths of courage with Shogun, King Rat & more historical fiction audiobooks from ...
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TikTok in the sights as Universal and Spotify announce new partnership: A new Universal deal is aimed squarely at TikTok’s sweet spot, promising to “amplify ...
smh.com.au/culture/music/tiktok-in-the-sights-as-universal-and-spotify-announce-new-partnership-20240329-p5fg61.html
A new 2D action MORPG, Astra: Knights of Veda
Read more: HYBE IM, Global Launch of ASTRA: Knights of Veda – GamingPH.com Also available on Steam: ASTRA: Knights of Veda bei Steam Android/iOS: ASTRA: Knights of Veda on the App Store
Pepper Grinder reviews are coming in now: Pepper Grinder - Metacritic "I’ve played a lot of amazing games from Devolver’s library, but Pepper Grinder stands above most of the ... Show more
Phil Spencer blames capitalism for games industry woes: 'I don't get [the] luxury of not having to run a profitable growing business'
pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/phil-spencer-blames-capitalism-for-games-industry-woes-i-dont-get-the-luxury-of-not-having-to-run-a-profitable-growing-business/
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Martin Scorsese’s ‘Saints’ Docuseries Finds a Home at Fox Nation: The eight-part series will tell the stories of Biblical figures with narration from the iconic ...
thedailybeast.com/martin-scorseses-saints-docuseries-finds-a-home-at-fox-nation
Quick Glance: Martin Scorsese to Showcase Catholic Saints in Docu-Series for Fox Nation
- Scorsese will produce a series exploring the lives of saints like Joan of Arc and Francis of Assisi.
- The show will delve into the stories of eight different saints through acts of kindness and sacrifice.
- Scheduled for release in two parts starting November 16, the series is highly anticipated.
- Scorsese will not only produce but also serve as the narrator for the series.
Tinder's most-swiped man now - Vanessa Feltz date and struggle to find the one: Stefan-Pierre Tomlin, who became one of the most fanciable men in the UK after ...
mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/tinders-most-swiped-man-now-32468328
Quick Glance: Vanessa Feltz's Ex Ben Ofoedu Plans to Marry Channel 4 Reality TV Star
- Vanessa Feltz's former fiancé Ben Ofoedu is planning to marry his new girlfriend, just over one year on from splitting from the TV star amid cheating accusations.
- Ben Ofoedu, 51, whose 17-year relationship with Vanessa collapsed over his cheating, has been dating Precious Muir, 33, since December.
- Vanessa Feltz dumped Ben after discovering he had cheated, ending their 17-year romance. Vanessa was previously married to surgeon Michael Kurer and described the breakup with Ben as horrible and lonely.
- Ben attributed his infidelity to his insecurities and Vanessa's reluctance to get married again after her first marriage failed. He expressed regret and love for Vanessa, acknowledging his mistakes.
US FTC could bring suit or reach settlement with TikTok over privacy probe, says source
reuters.com/technology/biden-administration-pursuing-tiktok-over-data-practices-politico-reports-2024-03-26/
Spring Screams: Erlebe den Frühling des Horrors mit diesem Bundle gruselig-guter Spiele! Hol dir Amnesia: The Bunker, Escape the Backrooms und mehr! Unterstütze ...
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FTC investigating TikTok over privacy and security: The Federal Trade Commission is investigating TikTok for its data and security practices ...
cnn.com/2024/03/26/tech/ftc-tiktok-probe-privacy-and-security/
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