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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 ...
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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.
Laurence Fox told to pay £180,000 in libel damages: Mrs Justice Collins Rice says the actor's comments were "gross, groundless and indefensible".
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Quick Glance: Laurence Fox ordered to pay damages for libel
- Actor-turned-politician Laurence Fox has been instructed to pay £90,000 in damages to two individuals he labeled as 'paedophiles' on social media.
- Following a libel dispute in the High Court, he is now required to pay a total of £180,000.
- During an exchange over Sainsbury's decision to recognize Black History Month in October 2020, Fox referred to Mr. Blake and Crystal as 'paedophiles.'
- In a prior ruling in January, Fox's counterclaims were rejected, and judgment was made in favor of Mr. Blake and Mr. Seymour.
Sequoia commits to backing Elon Musk’s xAI start-up: Venture capital firm is among investors that entrepreneur is wooing as he seeks to gain ground on rivals
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Quick Glance: Sequoia backs Elon Musk’s xAI venture
- Sequoia Capital, a well-known venture capital firm in Silicon Valley, has committed to supporting Elon Musk's artificial intelligence start-up xAI to help him raise billions and compete with OpenAI, Meta, and Google.
- The exact amount of Sequoia's investment in xAI remains undisclosed.
- Sequoia, an early investor in Google, YouTube, and Apple, has backed several Musk projects in recent years, including The Boring Company and SpaceX.
First Look: Can the Rabbit R1 AI Companion Do Anything Our Phones Can't?: What can this device actually do? Right now, not much.
pcmag.com/articles/first-look-can-the-rabbit-r1-do-anything-our-phones-cant
Quick Glance: Rabbit R1: More Fun and Accessible than Humane AI Pin
- The Rabbit R1 is a compact AI companion with a screen and camera.
- Compared to the Humane AI Pin, the R1 is more affordable and user-friendly.
- R1 offers a range of features like image recognition and a personal touch.
- Rabbit promises continuous improvements and new features for the R1.
Windows 11 will reportedly display a watermark if your PC does not support AI requirements
tomshardware.com/software/operating-systems/windows-11-will-reportedly-display-a-watermark-if-your-pc-does-not-support-ai-requirements
Scott Farquhar to resign as joint CEO of Atlassian: Co-founder leaving ‘to spend more time with his young family, improve the world via philanthropy ...
theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/26/scott-farquhar-to-resign-as-joint-ceo-of-atlassian
Huawei’s New Phone Sports Latest Version of Made-in-China Chip: Huawei Technologies Co.’s latest smartphones carry a version of the advanced made-in-China ...
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Ring customers get $5.6 million in refunds in privacy settlement: The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $5.6 million in refunds to consumers as part ...
apnews.com/article/ring-doorbell-camera-settlement-ftc-payments-658a3bae14c4744cf449932099dc4404
Who could buy TikTok?: The clock has begun ticking for TikTok to find a new owner.
cnn.com/2024/04/25/tech/who-could-buy-tiktok/
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.
CEOs ask for patience on their big bets on AI: Right now, CEOs are betting big on AI, pouring vast amount of resources and money into the technology ...
businessinsider.com/when-will-companies-monetize-ai-ceos-ask-for-patience-2024-4
Quick Glance: Microsoft's Leadership in AI Threatens Amazon Cloud Dominance
- Microsoft is poised to potentially surpass Amazon in the cloud computing market with innovative AI features.
- Upcoming quarterly reports from Microsoft will illuminate the impacts of AI investments.
- Microsoft's Azure cloud service could experience significant growth fueled by generative AI.
- Google and Amazon are also focusing on integrating AI into their cloud services.
Meta’s stock plunges on ‘aggressive’ AI spending plans: Shares in Meta plunged in premarket trading Thursday as the company’s plans to “invest aggressively” in ...
cnn.com/2024/04/25/investing/meta-stock-plunges-ai-spending/
Quick Glance: Meta Quarterly Results: Revenue Expectations Lowered, Stock Fell
- Meta's quarterly results exceeded expectations, but the revenue forecast for the next quarter was lowered.
- Despite successful ad business and increasing user numbers, Meta's stock experienced a drop of over 10 percent.
- Analysts caution about Meta's reduced revenue expectations for the second quarter, leading to investor skepticism.
- Zuckerberg plans to significantly increase investments in AI models in the coming years to enhance Meta's leading position in the artificial intelligence domain.
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With the Release of Fallout 4's Next-Gen Update, It's Time To Give Fallout 4 Another Chance - IGN
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Huawei's smart car tech offers automakers route to China sales: It's taken Huawei just four years to become a force in smart car technology ...
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Tattooed woman mad about job rejection: A woman whose face is covered in tattoos and piercings has claimed she was denied a job at retailer TJ Maxx over her body ...
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US wants allies to cut chip-related China exports amid Huawei alarm : Washington urges Japan, South Korea and the Netherlands to tighten supply of tools and ...
ft.com/content/4ecea0a7-a5cd-40b0-8a24-b72c1c1a8996
Global Founders Capital will deploy Rocket Internet’s cash instead of raising a new fund
techcrunch.com/2024/04/26/global-founders-capital-becomes-rocket-internets-venture-arm/
Meituan to Debut in Riyadh as Expansion Beyond China Quickens: Meituan is planning to launch its international food-delivery platform in Saudi Arabia’s capital ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-26/meituan-to-debut-in-riyadh-as-expansion-beyond-china-quickens
Indian IT firm Tech Mahindra's shares jump most in 8 years on turnaround plan: Tech Mahindra shares jumped 13.2% on Friday, their biggest intraday gain in nearly ...
reuters.com/technology/indian-it-firm-tech-mahindras-shares-jump-most-8-years-turnaround-plan-2024-04-26/
Meet Thermonator, a Flame-Throwing Robodog That Can Light Fires, Melt Snow: You, or the US military, can now buy a 'wolfpack' of Thermonators that blast 30-foot ...
pcmag.com/news/meet-thermonator-a-flame-throwing-robodog-that-can-light-fires-melt-snow
Quick Glance: Thermonator: Robodog with Flamethrower
- Throwflame is selling the Thermonator, a robodog with a flamethrower for $9,420.
- The Thermonator can be remote-controlled, weighs about 37 pounds, and features environment sensing technology.
- The product can be used for controlled burns in agriculture, snow melting, or entertainment purposes.
- The robodog's flamethrower has a range of 30 feet but can be limited to 10 feet in certain states.
Abine DeleteMe Review: Abine DeleteMe opts you out from sites that collect and sell your data using a combination of automation and direct human intervention.
pcmag.com/reviews/abine-deleteme
Explainer: What is so special about TikTok's technology: The content recommendation algorithm that powers the online short video platform TikTok has once again ...
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Apple Logic Pro Review: Apple Logic Pro powers up its mastering chops in version 10.8 while retaining its core excellence, for another stellar update to a ...
pcmag.com/reviews/apple-logic-pro
Huawei's smart car tech offers automakers route to China sales: It's taken Huawei just four years to become a force in smart car technology ...
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Android 15 Beta 1.2 released: After the patch is before the patch: Google recently distributed patch 1.1 for Android 15 on Pixel devices, now follows...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/android-15-beta-1-2-veroeffentlicht/
Google Keep: Reminders end up in Google Tasks: Google Keep (also known as Google Keep) allows users to record everything quickly and easily. You can list...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/google-notizen-erinnerungen-landen-in-google-tasks/
Reddit is down: Why you're getting a 502 bad gateway error: The social giant crashed Thursday, April 25.
mashable.com/article/reddit-down-502-bad-gateway-april-25
Quick Glance: Innovative Advertising Strategies on Reddit
- Reddit recently introduced an innovative ad format aimed at selling products to Reddit users.
- Through Reddit's Dynamic Product Ads, users are automatically shown ads based on their previous interactions with products on the advertiser's website or on Reddit.
- In a blog post, Reddit emphasized its clear focus on ad sales and the natural commercial aspect of the Reddit community.
- The introduction of Dynamic Product Ads is a step in Reddit's strategy to expand its advertising business and drive growth.
Snap shares soar 25% as company beats on earnings, shows strong revenue growth: Snap reported first-quarter results that beat analysts' estimates
cnbc.com/2024/04/25/snap-snap-q1-2024-earnings-.html
AI could kill off most call centres, says Tata Consultancy Services head: Chatbots will soon take over much of the work of human agents, forecasts chief of ...
ft.com/content/149681f0-ea71-42b0-b85b-86073354fb73
Quick Glance: AI Revolutionizing Call Centers: TCS Insights
- The head of Tata Consultancy Services predicts chatbots will reduce the need for human call center agents significantly, revolutionizing the industry.
- TCS's generative AI projects have doubled in value to $900 million by March, highlighting the increasing demand for tech talent and the need for workforce training.
- Reports suggest that overall IT services growth is affected by global uncertainties like inflation, war, and elections, leading to a decline in spending and slower revenue growth for companies like TCS and Infosys.
- Infosys anticipates a modest 1-3% sales growth in the upcoming financial year due to customers delaying discretionary spending on new tech projects amidst the current economic climate.
Alphabet, Microsoft, grow revenue without much help from AI: Machine learning could be an expensive habit
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Nintendo forces Garry's Mod to delete 20 years of content — Garry confirms Nintendo is behind Steam Workshop purge
tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/nintendo-forces-garrys-mod-to-delete-20-years-of-content-garry-confirms-nintendo-is-behind-steam-workshop-purge
Microsoft-backed Rubrik's stock jumps nearly 21% in NYSE debut: Rubrik's shares rose nearly 21% in their debut on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday ...
reuters.com/technology/cybersecurity/microsoft-backed-rubriks-stock-jumps-nearly-21-nyse-debut-2024-04-25/
Bitcoin falls below $64,000 as Meta, Microsoft and Google continue to drop: Slow economic growth and weak earnings reports in the tech sector have led to a ...
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Microsoft beats quarterly revenue estimates: Microsoft beat Wall Street estimates for third-quarter revenue on Thursday, driven by gains from AI adoption across ...
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RevenueCat raises $12M Series C as it expands its subscription management to the web
techcrunch.com/2024/04/25/revenuecat-raises-12m-series-c-as-it-expands-its-subscription-management-to-the-web/
Flaws in Chinese keyboard apps leave 750 million users open to snooping, researchers claim
theregister.com/2024/04/26/pinyin_keyboard_security_risks/
Meta says revenue will be weak as it spends even more on AI: Push to integrate AI into Meta products boosts financial results, with sales and profits beating ...
theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/24/meta-earnings
Tiktok for math: Two founders develop AI learning app for high school: Two students developed an AI learning app for their math Abi. They use AI clones of ...
businessinsider.de/gruenderszene/business/tiktok-fuer-mathe-zwei-gruender-entwickeln-ki-lernapp-fuer-das-abi/
Cooperation with EA: Mercedes gets Need for Speed on the display - Golem.de: Mercedes-Benz announced a cooperation between Tencent and EA at Auto China 2024 ...
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Meta loses $200 billion in value as Zuckerberg focuses earnings call on all the ways company bleeds cash
cnbc.com/2024/04/24/meta-loses-200-billion-in-value-zuckerberg-focuses-on-ai-metaverse.html
Quick Glance: Meta Invests Heavily in Artificial Intelligence
- Meta focuses on AI to enhance app appeal
- The smart glasses with AI capabilities aim to attract users
- Meta envisions AI assistants for complex tasks in communication
- Meta aims to become a global leader in AI, despite significant investments
Alphabet makes historic move with first dividend, $70 bn buyback; stocks skyrocket
wionews.com/business-economy/alphabet-makes-historic-move-with-first-dividend-70-bn-buyback-stocks-skyrocket-715163
Google Thinks It Can Cash In on Generative AI. Microsoft Already Has: While both Alphabet and Microsoft boasted strong earnings, only one tech giant showed that ...
wired.com/story/microsoft-google-earnings-generative-ai/
Nevertheless, many people are afraid of the rapid development of artificial intelligence - According to Sam Altman, there is no reason for this.
Walmart's longest-serving director Rob Walton to retire from board: Walmart said on Thursday that Rob Walton, the longest serving member on its board and eldest ...
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/walmart-ex-chairman-rob-walton-retire-board-2024-04-25/
Wordle Tips: The Very Best Start Words, Tips, and Strategies: Learn to use your six guesses most effectively and keep your streak alive.
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Microsoft’s revenue and cloud sales beat expectations: Shares rise in after-hours trading following earnings report
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There is no fear of job losses due to AI here! 💪
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India's Tech Mahindra misses Q4 revenue estimates, unveils three-year turnaround plan
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With the introduction of AI Facebook may finally reach its target to ‘improve the world’
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-24-with-the-introduction-of-ai-facebook-may-finally-reach-its-target-to-improve-the-world/
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS “Noble Nombat” released: Canonical has released Ubuntu 24.04 LTS “Noble Numbat”. The new release relies on Gnome 46 and Linux kernel 6.8 ...
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The parent of Facebook and Instagram lost some $150 billion in market value after CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the company is going to invest aggressively in AI ... Show more
Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson & Ralph Fiennes To Star In ‘28 Years Later’ For Danny Boyle And Sony Pictures
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Quick Glance: 28 Years Later: Cast Revealed with Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph Fiennes
- Sony Pictures' work on 28 Years Later is progressing, as Ralph Fiennes, Jodie Comer, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson have all signed up to join Danny Boyle and Alex Garland’s post-apocalyptic follow-up, according to Deadline.
- The three stars are now attached to the first of a planned three-movie run for the franchise. Details about their roles remain undisclosed at this time.
- Fiennes, Comer, and Taylor-Johnson each possess enough star power to carry their own films. Fiennes is best known for his roles in The Grand Budapest Hotel and Schindler’s List, but also made a name for himself as an intimidating head chef and as Lord Voldemort in Harry Potter movies. Taylor-Johnson has appeared in numerous superhero films and is allegedly a top candidate to take on James Bond. Comer has a significant presence in Killing Eve and has also been in Ridley Scott’s The Last Duel and Ryan Reynolds-led Free Guy.
- 28 Years Later aims to bring the three stars together to narrate a story penned by Garland and directed by Boyle. However, the trio is only committed to the initial installment, leaving their return for future films uncertain. A second film in what could be a 28 Years Later trilogy is already confirmed, with Nia DaCosta as the favored choice to direct. The filming plan involves shooting both movies consecutively.
Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar: “I’m the greatest!” “No, you midget!”: Kendrick Lamar complains about Drake, he texts back, others chime in, and there's a huge beef in ...
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Quick Glance: Tupac Shakur's Estate Threatens Drake with AI Voice Imitation Lawsuit
- Tupac Shakur's estate has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Drake over his use of an AI-generated imitation of Tupac's voice in a new song.
- The estate demands that Drake cease publication of the song and take all necessary steps to remove it from all platforms as it constitutes a flagrant violation of Tupac's publicity rights.
- Drake is accused of creating the false impression that Tupac's estate endorses his lyrics, adversely affecting the market for Amaru Entertainment, Inc.'s AI projects.
- Drake is requested to provide written confirmation that 'Taylor Made' has been removed from all platforms, along with an explanation of how the sound-alike was created and the individuals or company involved.
Hype game makes players angry because they are asked to pay again: A popular hype game is currently causing trouble among players. The reason: you are asked for ...
t3n.de/news/hype-game-veraergert-spieler-1621323/
EU Commissioner Breton on TikTok: “It’s about protecting our children”: Thierry Breton suspects TikTok of making young people addicted and repeatedly confronting ...
spiegel.de/netzwelt/apps/tiktok-eu-kommissar-thierry-breton-fordert-schutz-von-kindern-und-droht-mit-konsequenzen-a-300f1fc9-61e6-4ab6-97df-54982ace5602
Paid articlePaid Banned Seinfeld ep surfaces after 33 years: These pretzels are making me … murderous?
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Athletic director used AI to frame principal with racist remarks, police say: Authorities in Maryland say a high school athletic director used artificial ...
apnews.com/article/ai-artificial-intelligence-principal-audio-maryland-baltimore-county-pikesville-853ed171369bcbb888eb54f55195cb9c
It’s a sunny day for Google Cloud: Google Cloud had a blockbuster quarter, driving parent company Alphabet's revenues — and stock price — to impressive ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/25/its-a-sunny-day-for-google-cloud/
World's first AI contest selects virtual beauties: Dystopian nightmare or the future of beauty pageants? Judge for yourself!
de.euronews.com/kultur/2024/04/26/miss-ki-weltweit-erster-schonheitswettbewerb-mit-virtuellen-frauen
US FCC approves T-Mobile deal to buy budget provider Mint Mobile: The U.S. Federal Communications Commission said on Thursday it will approve the T-Mobile US Inc ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/us-fcc-approves-t-mobile-deal-buy-budget-provider-mint-mobile-2024-04-25/
Boeing’s Starliner set to fly astronauts for the first time on May 6: This will mark Starliner’s second flight to the ISS: The first, an uncrewed mission called ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/25/boeings-starliner-set-to-fly-astronauts-for-the-first-time-on-may-6/
BlizzCon 2024 is canceled: Blizzard has canceled this year's edition of BlizzCon. It plans to bring back the event in the future.
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Tech brands are forcing AI into your gadgets—whether you asked for it or not: The "AI mouse" is just the start.
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/ai-marketing-hype-is-coming-for-your-favorite-gadgets/
Huawei-led Chinese firms aim to make advanced memory chips by 2026, The Information reports
reuters.com/technology/huawei-led-chinese-firms-aim-make-advanced-memory-chips-by-2026-information-2024-04-25/
Vodafone Idea Revival: Indian Government, Investors Save Billionaire Birla Firm: Three is not a crowd in telecom.
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-25/vodafone-idea-revival-indian-government-investors-save-billionaire-birla-firm
Amazon to invest $11 billion in Indiana to build data centers: Amazon.com's cloud-computing arm said it would invest $11 billion in Indiana to build data centers ...
reuters.com/technology/amazon-invest-11-billion-indiana-build-data-centers-2024-04-25/
Apple is launching new iPads May 7: Here's what to expect from the 'Let Loose' event
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Work smarter, not harder with screen sharing.
Activision Boosts Microsoft Q3 Gaming Business, But Actual Xbox Sales Collapse Continues
wccftech.com/activision-boosts-microsot-q3-gaming-revenue-xbox-consoles-sales-collapse/
EU Parliament: Various single-use plastic packaging banned from 2030: The European Parliament has approved a new regulation on packaging. The regulation aims to ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/eu-parlament-diverse-einwegverpackungen-aus-kunststoff-ab-2030-verboten/
TikTok but without the algorithm? TikTok by Meta? A new law this week puts the plaftorm on a death watch—and none of the potential outcomes look great. www.wired.com/story/plaintext-sale-or-no-sale-tiktok-will-never-be-the-same/
Ads for Explicit ‘AI Girlfriends’ Are Swarming Facebook and Instagram: WIRED found thousands of ads running on Meta’s social platforms promoting sexually ...
wired.com/story/ads-for-explicit-ai-girlfriends-swarming-facebook-and-instagram/
The FTC wants to make it easier for you to quit your job and go work for a competitor — or start a competitor of your own.
In a 3-to-2 ruling ... Show more @anthonyha
Meta’s Open Source Llama 3 Is Already Nipping at OpenAI’s Heels: Meta’s decision to give away powerful AI software for free could threaten the business models of ...
wired.com/story/metas-open-source-llama-3-nipping-at-openais-heels/
For Kings (and Lakers, Clippers), home is where the playoff action is: As the Kings head back to L.A. after exhilarating Game 2 OT win, they'll find Crypto ...
latimes.com/sports/hockey/kings/story/2024-04-25/kings-edmonton-oilers-game-2-crypto-arena-nba-nhl-playoffs
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