TikTok, the popular social media app, has been facing scrutiny over its ties to its parent company ByteDance, which is based in China. In an effort to show lawmakers that the US business is independent, work has been underway to develop a recommendation algorithm that is separate from the Chinese version of the app, Douyin.
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Elon Musk, the enigmatic billionaire and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has found himself in the crosshairs of the Securities and Exchange Commission once again. This time, Musk has agreed to testify in the SEC’s investigation into his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter. A legal document filed recently shows that Musk has waived his right
Instagram has recently introduced a new feature called “limits” which allows users to have more control over their interactions on the platform. This feature enables users to hide direct messages and comments from accounts that may be harassing them. The aim is to provide a safer space for users to communicate and engage without fear
The recent confirmation of the authenticity of 2,500 leaked internal documents from Google has sent shockwaves through the online community. The information contained in these documents sheds light on the data that Google collects, which may have implications for its highly guarded search ranking algorithm. While Google has remained tight-lipped about the specifics of the
The photography world was taken by storm with the release of Lux’s Halide app, known for its user-friendly yet professional-level features. Now, Lux is stepping into the video realm with the launch of Kino, a dedicated video capture app specifically designed for iPhone users. This app is tailored to support the features that professional videographers
The upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 6 seems to be receiving a slight upgrade in its battery capacity compared to its predecessor, the Z Flip 5. Recent FCC testing records unveiled by MySmartPrice indicate that the Z Flip 6 will feature a 3,790mAh battery. This marks a modest increase from the 3,700mAh capacity that Samsung advertised
Microsoft has long been battling browser bloat issues, but now they are taking a proactive approach to address this problem. Instead of reducing features, Microsoft is focusing on speeding up the Edge browser to improve user experience. One of Microsoft’s key strategies is to make Edge’s user interface more responsive. They have started by enhancing
Microsoft has rolled out a new update for Phone Link that allows users to select and copy text from images synced from their Android phones. This feature is currently live in the Release Preview Insider builds and will soon be available to all users. Phone Link, also known as Link to Windows on the phone
The recent news about xAI, an AI startup founded by Elon Musk, raising $6 billion in funding has sparked discussions about the future of AI development. This funding announcement comes at a time when the competition in the AI industry is fierce, with major tech companies investing heavily in AI projects. xAI’s funding round attracted
Netflix, a streaming giant that once set out to revolutionize the way we consume television shows and movies, is now undergoing a shift in its programming strategy. In a recent interview with The New York Times, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos expressed regret over his past comparisons of the platform to HBO and its more limited