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Paul Graham backs Mark Zuckerberg’s charges against ex-Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg: ‘Common for young, inexperienced…’
livemint.com/companies/paul-graham-backs-mark-zuckerbergs-charges-against-ex-facebook-coo-sheryl-sandberg-common-for-young-inexperienced-11737164521752.html
Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban in the U.S. : TikTok's CEO is thanking President-elect Donald Trump for "his commitment" to keeping the app available after the ...
apnews.com/article/supreme-court-tiktok-china-security-speech-166f7c794ee587d3385190f893e52777
US grounds SpaceX’s Starship after fiery mid-air explosion: The United States on Friday grounded SpaceX’s Starship and ordered Elon Musk’s company to investigate ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/united-states/2025/01/18/us-grounds-spacex-s-starship-after-fiery-mid-air-explosion
Goldman Sachs hikes David Solomon's pay 25% — and offers a sweet stock deal to remain CEO
qz.com/goldman-sachs-gs-solomon-compensation-2024-rsu-stock-1851742032
Quick Glance: Goldman Sachs Raises CEO Pay to $39 Million
- Goldman Sachs increased CEO David Solomon's pay by 26% to $39 million and announced an $80 million stock bonus vesting over five years.
- COO John Waldron also received an $80 million bonus and is viewed as a potential successor to Solomon.
- The bank reported a fourth-quarter net income of $4.11 billion, exceeding estimates.
- Board members emphasized the importance of stabilizing the leadership team and retaining top talent in a competitive landscape.
Apple fourth-quarter iPhone shipments in China drop 25% as Huawei closes in, Canalys data shows
cnbc.com/2025/01/16/apple-fourt-iphone-shipments-in-china-drop-as-huawei-closes-in.html
Brussels orders X to hand over documents on algorithm: Expansion of probe follows complaints from politicians in Germany ahead of election next month
irishtimes.com/business/2025/01/17/brussels-orders-x-to-hand-over-documents-on-algorithm/
Quick Glance: Registration for Nintendo Switch 2 Events Starts Soon
- Nintendo fans can soon register for hands-on events featuring the Nintendo Switch 2.
- Registration opens on January 17 and closes on January 26.
- Events are set to occur in New York, Los Angeles, and Dallas, with additional international locations planned.
- Mario Kart 9 is likely to be playable, and the official release of the Switch 2 may follow these events.
Trump had a call with China's Xi about TikTok and trade: The president-elect has promised to implement aggressive tariffs on imports from China.
axios.com/2025/01/17/trump-call-with-chinas-xi-tiktok-and-trade
Quick Glance: Trump and Xi Reinforce Cooperation After Phone Call
- Donald Trump described his phone call with Xi Jinping as 'very good' and expressed optimism about solving many problems together.
- The leaders discussed topics including trade, fentanyl, and TikTok, with both sides expressing a desire for a positive development in their relations.
- Xi Jinping noted that it is natural for large countries with different national conditions to have disagreements, especially regarding Taiwan.
- Trump, previously seen as a friend to Taiwan, has intensified his rhetoric, asserting that Taiwan should pay more for US protection.
Switch 2's Big Twist Is That It Plays It Safe, And That’s 100% The Right Move - IGN
ign.com/articles/nintendo-switch-2-big-twist-plays-it-safe
Google inks a Gemini AI chatbot deal with the Associated Press: Google announced its AI chatbot Gemini will deliver news from The AP in its first such deal with ...
fastcompany.com/91261927/google-inks-gemini-ai-chatbot-deal-with-associated-press
Japanese star right-hander Roki Sasaki announced on Instagram Friday that he will sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Japanese RHP Roki Sasaki says he’s signed with Dodgers | Reuters
Quick Glance: Dodgers Sign Japanese Pitching Sensation Roki Sasaki
- Roki Sasaki, a 23-year-old pitcher from Japan, has signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- He announced a minor-league deal on social media, but the terms were not disclosed.
- Sasaki attracted interest from multiple teams, including the Blue Jays and Padres, before ultimately choosing the Dodgers.
- Despite his successful career in Japan, Sasaki is eager to learn and aims to become one of the greatest in MLB.
A SpaceX Starship prototype broke up in space, minutes after launching from Texas, setting back the company's speedy rocket development efforts in a mission ... Show more
Quick Glance: Starship test failure disrupts air traffic significantly
- A SpaceX Starship rocket broke apart shortly after launching from Texas, causing airline diversions over the Gulf of Mexico.
- Contact with the rocket was lost eight minutes post-launch, with the communications manager confirming the ship was lost.
- Airports like Miami International grounded flights, and the FAA briefly regulated air traffic around the debris area.
- This failure was part of Musk's ambitious plan to develop a rocket for future missions to Mars.
BREAKING: The US Supreme Court rules against TikTok’s challenge to a law that would force a sale or ban the app in the United States
Apple suspends new AI feature that was criticised for making mistakes in news alerts
wionews.com/science-tech/apple-suspends-new-ai-feature-that-was-criticised-for-making-mistakes-in-news-alerts-8630254
Quick Glance: Apple Disables AI News Summary Features Amid Concerns
- Apple has decided to disable the news summary feature following complaints from British media regarding inaccuracies.
- This decision came after the BBC urged changes in December 2024, when a flawed summary misrepresented a news report about a suspect.
- Apple plans to introduce a warning for users opting into notification summaries for other apps to indicate potential errors.
- The challenges faced by AI products raise questions about their immediate value and effectiveness for mainstream consumers, while Apple works on improvements.
It looks like advertisers can just pay Meta to avoid getting roasted by Community Notes
neowin.net/news/it-looks-like-advertisers-can-just-pay-meta-to-avoid-getting-roasted-by-community-notes/
Quick Glance: Meta's Community Notes Exclude Paid Advertisements
- Meta's 'Community Notes' model will not apply to paid ads.
- It will be enabled for organic content that has not been sponsored.
- Certain aspects of the program may change, particularly regarding brand and influencer posts.
- Meta aims to roll out 'Community Notes' in the US over the next few months and improve it continually.
A TikTok ban in the US is set to go ahead on Sunday after the Supreme Court rejected an appeal.
Read more: TikTok updates: TikTok faces ban in US by Sunday after Supreme Court rejects appeal - BBC News
Quick Glance: Essential Tips for Saving TikTok Content
- The impending TikTok ban necessitates users to back up their videos and data.
- Individual videos can be saved easily, while archiving entire collections is more complex and may require external apps.
- Users can request their personal data from TikTok, but the process can be time-consuming.
- It's advisable to follow favorite TikTok creators on other platforms and explore creative video-saving methods.
Brad Pitt's team responds to scam that fleeced French woman: Brad Pitt is not on social media, his team reminded fans, after a French woman said she was conned ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2025-01-17/brad-pitt-scam-hospital-photos-instagram-france
TikTok's purveyors of creams and candies under threat from US ban
reuters.com/technology/tiktoks-purveyors-creams-candies-under-threat-us-ban-2025-01-17/
Microsoft raises Microsoft 365 Personal and Home prices as it adds Copilot and AI features
neowin.net/news/microsoft-raises-microsoft-365-personal-and-home-prices-as-it-adds-copilot-and-ai-features/
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Ahead of U.S. TikTok ban, Canadians flock to Chinese 'RedNote' app: With TikTok facing an imminent ban in the United States, many Canadian users are moving to ...
cp24.com/news/canada/2025/01/17/ahead-of-us-tiktok-ban-canadians-flock-to-chinese-rednote-app/
‘Bye Genocide Joe’: Social media reflects on Biden’s legacy on Gaza: As Trump's inauguration approaches, pro-Palestine social media users say their final ...
middleeasteye.net/trending/bye-genocide-joe-social-media-reflects-bidens-legacy-gaza
Sony cancels two first-party live service projects, including a God of War entry: Live service games in development at Sony first-party studios don't seem ...
neowin.net/news/sony-cancels-two-first-party-live-service-projects-including-a-god-of-war-entry/
Should AI movies be considered art, be eligible for copyright protection? : A groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) film has gained attention not only for ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2025/01/689_390531.html
Biden takes aim at 'tech industrial complex,' echoing Eisenhower: Eisenhower had warned of the dangers of a
reuters.com/world/us/biden-raises-alarm-about-dangerous-concentration-power-among-few-wealthy-people-2025-01-16/
Nvidia CEO says not attending Trump's inauguration
reuters.com/world/us/nvidia-ceo-says-not-attending-trumps-inauguration-2025-01-17/
Kevin O’Leary says he’s offering $20B cash for TikTok: Investor Kevin O’Leary, widely known as a star from “Shark Tank,” said he offered TikTok’s owners $20 ...
thehill.com/business/5092226-tiktok-buyout-offer-kevin-o-leary/
The US Supreme Court ruled against TikTok's bid to avoid a ban that could shut the app down in just two days and impact millions of users who rely on the ... Show more
What happens after the TikTok ban? | Reuters
What happens after the TikTok ban? | Reuters
The unanimous decision by the US Supreme Court could shut down TikTok in just two days — a platform used by nearly half of all Americans. But ... Show more
What happens after the TikTok ban? | Reuters
What happens after the TikTok ban? | Reuters
Japan's Nintendo will release the Switch 2 console, successor to its hit Switch device, this year. The gaming company did not release pricing for the new ... Show more
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Dragon Age: The Veilguard Director Reportedly Exits BioWare - IGN: Dragon Age: The Veilguard director Corinne Busche is reportedly leaving EA-owned BioWare.
ign.com/articles/dragon-age-the-veilguard-director-reportedly-exits-bioware
Volkswagen looking to deepen partnership with U.S. EV maker Rivian, Spiegel reports
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/volkswagen-looking-deepen-partnership-with-us-ev-maker-rivian-spiegel-reports-2025-01-17/
3 big predictions for AI in financial services in 2025: How your company can use artificial intelligence this year to improve efficiency and customer service.
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Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin launches massive New Glenn rocket: Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket blasted off from Florida, soaring from the same pad used to launch ...
livemint.com/science/jeff-bezos-blue-origin-launches-massive-new-glenn-rocket-11737013138359.html
Quick Glance: Blue Origin's New Glenn Successfully Launches into Orbit
- Blue Origin achieved a significant milestone by successfully sending the New Glenn rocket into orbit.
- Although the booster landing on the platform failed, it was not critical to the mission.
- The launch poses a challenge to Elon Musk as Bezos' company catches up in space technology.
- Blue Origin aims to make the booster reusable to remain competitive in the growing aerospace industry.
Nvidia-backed AI video platform Synthesia doubles valuation to $2.1 billion: Synthesia CEO Victor Riparbelli told CNBC his company isn't "dependent" on venture ...
cnbc.com/2025/01/15/ai-video-platform-synthesia-doubles-valuation-to-2point1-billion.html
‘Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow’ Adds David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham (Exclusive): Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow stars Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El ...
hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/supergirl-woman-of-tomorrow-david-krumholtz-emily-beecham-1236103434/
Reports China is eyeing Elon Musk to buy TikTok: Elon Musk is being eyed by Chinese authorities as a potential buyer of TikTok. Newsweek's live blog is closed.
newsweek.com/elon-musk-tiktok-live-updates-reports-china-eyeing-tesla-ceo-buy-app-2016063
Appeal to the US government: TikTok is forced to block the video platform from Sunday
spiegel.de/netzwelt/tiktok-will-videoplattform-ab-sonntag-sperren-wenn-us-regierung-nicht-eingreift-a-ad1bc8c7-b9c6-4253-bac4-1f75dab1c8d4
‘Did We Just Become Best Friends’?: Elon Musk Teases Reconciliation With Rival Billionaire Bezos
forbes.com/sites/dereksaul/2025/01/16/did-we-just-become-best-friends-elon-musk-teases-reconciliation-with-rival-billionaire-bezos/
TikTok ban: VPN workarounds present significant compromises for users: The TikTok ban is upon us and we've examined the pros and cons of using a VPN to access ...
businessinsider.com/guides/tech/tiktok-ban-vpn-workarounds-2025-1
Meta wants to replace five percent of the workforce and only the "best talents": Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg is raising the bar for his employees' performance ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/unternehmen/meta-will-fuenf-prozent-der-belegschaft-ersetzen-und-nur-die-besten-talente-110232866.html
Quick Glance: BP Plans Job Cuts to Slash Costs
- BP will reduce approximately 4,700 jobs, representing over 5% of its workforce.
- The cuts will mainly impact office staff, while 6,000 employees at petrol stations will remain unaffected.
- CEO Murray Auchincloss aims for $2 billion in savings by 2026 and has halted or paused 30 projects.
- The strategy focuses on enhancing digital capabilities and improving competitiveness during the energy transition.
Quick Glance: Kristi Noem: Confirmation Hearing for Homeland Security
- Kristi Noem, Governor of South Dakota, has been nominated for Secretary of Homeland Security.
- She has supported Trump's immigration policies and plans to collaborate with 'Border Czar' Tom Homan.
- Noem is likely to face questions regarding her stance on birthright citizenship and her response to natural disasters in her state.
- Her appointment could significantly influence Trump's immigration strategy and border security efforts.
CEO of Chinese smartphone brand Honor resigns due to personal reasons: Honor's focus on high-end devices and technology is expected to continue under Jian Li ...
cnbc.com/2025/01/17/honor-ceo-george-zhao-resigns-due-to-personal-reasons.html
A US ban on TikTok is set to go into effect on Jan. 19. @Reuters correspondent Stephanie Kelly explains what users of the social media app can expect reuters.com
SpaceX Starship test fails after Texas launch: Officials at Elon Musk's company said the upper stage was lost, minutes after it launched.
bbc.com/news/articles/cwy77x09y0po
Brad Pitt speaks out after AI scam saw woman hand over £700k and divorce husband: A scammer posed as the actor in a romance plot to con a 53-year-old interior ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/celebrity/brad-pitt-speaks-out-after-34499070
Quick Glance: Woman Duped Out of $850K by Fake Brad Pitt Romance
- A 53-year-old French woman was scammed out of $850,000, believing she was in a relationship with Brad Pitt.
- The scammer initially posed as Pitt's mother and later requested money for supposed gifts and cancer treatment.
- While married, the woman divorced her husband to pursue the scammer, sending large sums of her divorce settlement.
- The scam was uncovered in 2024 when she saw a recent photo of Pitt with his girlfriend.
Social media platform: TikTok fails at the US Supreme Court: From Sunday, the short video platform TikTok must disappear from the app stores ...
spiegel.de/netzwelt/netzpolitik/tiktok-scheitert-am-us-supreme-court-a-7769fca9-f387-4442-a1b2-a769abdc13c0
Bumble’s new CEO is already leaving the company as shares fell 54% since killing the signature feature and letting men message first
fortune.com/2025/01/17/bumble-ceo-lidiane-jones-resignation-whitney-wolfe-herd/
Kareena Kapoor breaks silence on attack on Saif Ali Khan: ‘Kindly respect our boundaries and give us space’
hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/kareena-kapoor-breaks-silence-on-attack-on-saif-ali-khan-it-has-been-an-incredibly-challenging-day-for-our-family-101737041774458.html
Quick Glance: Saif Ali Khan in Stable Condition After Home Attack
- Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was attacked by an intruder at his home in Mumbai and required surgery.
- After the procedure, the hospital reported that Khan is stable and recovering from significant injuries.
- Police are investigating the incident, which occurred during an attempted burglary that led to a confrontation.
- Khan, married to actress Kareena Kapoor Khan, has two children, and the family has not publicly commented on the event.
What Elon Musk Missed About England’s Grooming Gangs: The world’s wealthiest man revived an argument that the right already won.
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/01/elon-musk-england-grooming-gangs/681339/
Quick Glance: Hollyoaks Actor Paul Danan Passes Away at 46
- Paul Danan, known for his role in Hollyoaks, has died at the age of 46.
- His management announced that his passing leaves an irreplaceable void.
- Danan was recognized for his talent and kindness, recently auditioning for a Shakespeare play.
- He leaves behind his nine-year-old son Deniro and had plans for a charity organization.
Nominations close soon in our Readers’ Choice Food Awards. Want to compete? Download our media kit.
chicagotribune.com/2025/01/17/readers-choice-food-awards-nomination-reminder/
Mega Galaxy S25 series leak reveals Gemini integration and the new 'Now Brief' feature
neowin.net/news/mega-galaxy-s25-series-leak-reveals-gemini-integration-and-the-new-now-brief-feature/
Quick Glance: Galaxy S25 Leak Reveals AI Features and Specifications
- A significant leak has confirmed the specifications for the Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, and S25 Ultra, detailing camera and battery configurations.
- The new Gemini AI assistant will enable advanced cross-app functionalities, such as extracting details from YouTube videos.
- The Galaxy S25 series will include the 'Now Brief' feature, providing personalized daily summaries with weather updates and activity recaps.
- Samsung has opted for Google's Gemini as the primary AI assistant instead of enhancing Bixby.
Breaking news: US Supreme Court upholds Tiktok ban: Breaking News
n-tv.de/newsletter/breakingnews/Oberstes-Gericht-der-USA-bestaetigt-Tiktok-Verbot-article25496932.html
4 urgent priorities when scaling responsible AI: Responsible AI means organizations must consider if AI is best for the task, ensuring it is ethical ...
weforum.org/stories/2025/01/scaling-ai-sustainably-4-urgent-priorities/
Trump Has Frightening Reaction to Supreme Court’s TikTok Ruling: Donald Trump apparently thinks he can just ignore two branches of government.
newrepublic.com/post/190370/donald-trump-reaction-supreme-court-tiktok
Mark Zuckerberg Turns His Back on the Media: The Meta CEO is abandoning his commitment to the truth in favor of a Trump-style playbook.
wired.com/story/plaintext-mark-zuckerberg-turns-his-back-on-the-media/
As US TikTok users move to RedNote, some are encountering Chinese-style censorship for the first time
cnn.com/2025/01/16/tech/tiktok-refugees-rednote-china-censorship-intl-hnk/
Amidst a flurry of Galaxy S25 leaks, have a look at the iPhone SE 4 dummy units: Apple's mid-ranger, the iPhone SE 4, is expected to come with a redesigned ...
neowin.net/news/amidst-a-flurry-of-galaxy-s25-leaks-have-a-look-at-the-iphone-se-4-dummy-units/
Quick Glance: David Lynch: Master of American Surrealism
- David Lynch uniquely interprets the American Dream, revealing the tension between safety and danger.
- He blends experimental film traditions with mainstream elements, creating a body of work that encompasses both conventional and avant-garde narratives.
- His influence extends from films like 'Eraserhead' and 'Mulholland Drive' to 'Twin Peaks', which anticipated the rise of high-quality television.
- Lynch's works reflect a profound engagement with American identity and the hidden depths of society.
Duolingo brings AI video calling to Android amid Mandarin learning boom driven by RedNote
neowin.net/news/duolingo-brings-ai-video-calling-to-android-amid-mandarin-learning-boom-driven-by-rednote/
Apple Plans to Disable A.I. Summaries of News Notifications: The company’s Apple Intelligence system has erroneously characterized news stories ...
nytimes.com/2025/01/16/technology/apple-ai-news-notifications.html
TikTok refugees are pouring to Xiaohongshu. Here's what you need to know about the RedNote app
apnews.com/article/tiktok-refugee-xiaohongshu-rednote-855692624aa52825b30afc5474af881d
#HitMan wins the Golden Tomato for Best Comedy Movie of 2024. Rotten Tomatoes Awards: Best Movies & TV Winners of 2024 | Rotten Tomatoes
Quick Glance: Top Films and Series of 2024 Honored
- The Rotten Tomatoes Awards recognized the best films and TV series of 2024, with Dune: Part Two taking the top honor.
- A total of 30 categories were awarded, including a new category for Fan Favorite Movies.
- Winners were determined using an adjusted scoring system that considers ratings and the number of critic reviews.
- Other notable winners included Shōgun for Best TV Series and All We Imagine As Light for Best Limited Release Film.
After shutting down several popular emulators, Nintendo admits emulation is legal
androidauthority.com/nintendo-emulators-legal-3517187/
US TikTok ban could echo India chaos as users seek options: TikTok fans in the U.S. are racing to secure alternatives and safeguard their digital empires ahead ...
reuters.com/technology/us-tiktok-ban-could-echo-india-chaos-users-seek-options-2025-01-17/
TikTok creators mourn app where 'overnight' success is possible: Some creators told the BBC they will start to diversify where they post their content and lean ...
bbc.com/news/articles/cdd99r0jm3jo
America Is Winning the Race for Global AI Primacy—for Now: To Stay Ahead of China, Trump Must Build on Biden’s Work
foreignaffairs.com/united-states/america-winning-race-global-ai-primacy-now
Apple loses smartphone sales crown in China, drops to third in 2024: Apple was dethroned as China's biggest smartphone seller in 2024, with local rivals Vivo and ...
reuters.com/technology/apple-smartphone-shipments-china-fell-25-q4-canalys-says-2025-01-16/
Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban: TikTok argued that a potential ban violated the First Amendment.
axios.com/2025/01/17/supreme-court-tiktok-ban-trump-biden
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TikTok: Supreme Court confirms shutdown on Sunday: The video app TikTok is facing closure in the USA. The Supreme Court has made it clear that freedom of speech ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/ausland/internationale-politik/id_100577074/tiktok-supreme-court-bestaetigt-aus-am-sonntag.html
As global conflicts escalate and transformative #technology rapidly reshapes industries, global value chains are undergoing a profound shift ... Show more
www.weforum.org/beyond-cost-country-readiness-for-the-future-of-manufacturing-and-supply-chains/
www.weforum.org/beyond-cost-country-readiness-for-the-future-of-manufacturing-and-supply-chains/
Before today’s Supreme Court ruling upholding the U.S. ban on TikTok, Donald Trump posted on Truth Social about a 'very good' phone call with China’s President ... Show more
Trump comments on TikTok ban | TechCrunch
Trump comments on TikTok ban | TechCrunch
Lawyer drops Meta as client, citing Mark Zuckerberg's "toxic masculinity and Neo-Nazi madness"
techspot.com/news/106385-lawyer-drops-meta-client-citing-mark-zuckerberg-toxic.html
TikTok loses in US Supreme Court: In the dispute over the Chinese app TikTok, the US Supreme Court has approved a law that would ban TikTok or force it to be ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/amerika/tiktok-usa-verbot-biden-trump-china-100.html
Quick Glance: Biden's Departure: A Legacy of Division
- President Joe Biden leaves behind a complex legacy marked by significant achievements and deep rifts within his party.
- His presidency concluded in a politically divided nation, with many Democrats blaming him for Donald Trump's resurgence.
- Biden faced fractured relationships with former allies and a family drama that influenced his departure.
- Despite legislative successes, he exits with low approval ratings and a reputation of overstaying his welcome.
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