Monthly Archives: January 2025

TikTok says it will go dark Sunday unless Biden offers ‘definitive statement’

It remains unclear whether TikTok will still be available in US app stores Sunday, with the company claiming that President Joe Biden’s outgoing administration needs to offer “definitive” assurances that it won’t enforce the ban. On Friday, the Supreme Court … Continue reading

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Google Maps is turning 20 — it’s mapping three more countries and adding AI capabilities

As Google Maps turns 20, it’s mapping more countries and rolling out generative AI capabilities to keep dominance as the world’s top navigation app

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GLP-1s and Brian Thompson’s killing loom large at top health-care conference

This year’s JPMorgan health-care conference took place a month after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot in New York City.

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TikTok creators post farewell videos to their fans ahead of expected U.S. ban

Ahead of the expected TikTok ban, creators on the app posted heartfelt goodbyes this week to their fans. 

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How victims of PowerSchool’s data breach helped each other investigate ‘massive’ hack

School workers say they resorted to crowdsourcing help among each other following PowerSchool’s breach, fueled by solidarity and the slow response from PowerSchool. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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TikTok says it will ‘go dark’ on Sunday without US government action

The Supreme Court earlier upheld a law that would ban the video app in the US unless its Chinese parent-company sells it.

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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 in to platforms like Instagram and YouTube.

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TikTok says it will go dark on Sunday unless Biden intervenes

TikTok said its services will go dark Sunday unless the Biden administration gives a definitive statement providing assurances for the app’s service providers.

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EV startup Canoo files for bankruptcy and ceases operations

Seven-year-old electric vehicle startup Canoo has filed for bankruptcy and will “cease operations immediately.” The company is liquidating its assets in a Chapter 7 proceeding in the Delaware Bankruptcy Court. The company said in a press release published late Friday … Continue reading

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Meta warns India antitrust ruling could force roll back of features, hurt business 

Reuters was first to report that Meta has warned it may have to “roll back or pause” some features in India due to an antitrust directive which banned WhatsApp from sharing user data for advertising purposes. A non-public court filing … Continue reading

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