TikTok’s CEO Vows to Secure Platform’s Flourishing, Expresses Appreciation to Trump
January 18, 2025 – In a video message released on TikTok just four hours ago, the platform’s CEO, Shou Zi Chew, assured the public that he would leave no stone unturned to ensure TikTok’s continued prosperity. On Friday local time, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a ruling declaring the “ban if not sold” law…
TikTok’s Fate in US Sealed as Supreme Court Supports Ban
January 18, 2025 – The United States Supreme Court has ruled in favor of maintaining the ban on short-video social media platform TikTok, setting the stage for the app’s potential removal from US markets as early as January 19th. In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court stated that the provisionss at issue do not violate…
Google Challenges EU: Refuses to Add Fact-Checking to Search Results Under New Rules
January 18, 2025 – According to documents revealed by Axios today, Google has notified the European Union that it will not comply with the upcoming fact-checking laws. The tech giant stated that it will not integrate fact-checking content into its search results or YouTube videos, nor will it use fact-checking data to rank or remove…
Samsung and OpenAI Collaborate to Reinforce TV Market Leadership, Exploring AI Features Like Personalized Content and Translation
January 17, 2025 – According to a report published by South Korean media outlet MK on January 16th, Samsung is strengthening its leadership position in the television market through a partnership with OpenAI to jointly develop AI-powered televisions. The report cites that both parties have established an “open collaboration” and are currently coordinating specific plans….
Microsoft 365 Gets Smarter with Integrated Office AI, Monthly Cost Increases by $3
January 17, 2025 – Microsoft has announced today that it is integrating its Office AI capabilities, which were previously launched for enterprise users in November of last year, into Microsoft 365 subscriptions for personal and family use. However, this move comes with a price hike for Microsoft 365 subscriptions in the United States. The tech…
Strong Supply Chain Paves Way for Nintendo Switch 2 to Sell Over 20 Million Units in First Year
January 17, 2025 – The highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 has finally been unveiled, along with a teaser for an all-new Mario Kart game, though full details will be revealed during a Direct presentation on April 2nd. Analyst Robin Zhu from Sanford C. Bernstein told Bloomberg that the Nintendo Switch 2 is projected to sell…
Apple Pay Expands ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Option in Partnership with Synchrony
January 17, 2025 – Following the discontinuation of its own “buy now, pay later” service, Apple Pay Later, in June 2024, Apple has announced a new partnership with Synchrony, a leading financial services company. Together, they have launched “Synchrony Installments,” a new “buy now, pay later” option for customers in the United States. The upcoming…
US Wraps Up Probe into Cruise Self-Driving Car Safety for Pedestrians
January 17, 2025 – The U.S. auto safety regulator announced on Wednesday local time that it has concluded its investigation into whether Cruise, the autonomous driving subsidiary of General Motors, had taken adequate measures to ensure pedestrian safety. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched the probe in October 2023, citing five incidents where…
Discount Promotion Launched for Tesla Cybertruck Amid Sales Decline
January 17, 2025 – Tesla has rolled out discount promotions for its highly anticipated Cybertruck electric pickup, aiming to counter a recent decline in sales of the model, as reported by Business Insider. According to Tesla’s official US website, customers purchasing a brand-new Cybertruck can now enjoy discounts of up to 1,600.Additionally,theautomakerisofferingalimitednumberofdemoCybertruckswithjustafewhundredmilesontheodometer,boastingdiscountsof2,600. In an unusual…
Sneak Peek: Galaxy S25 AI Features Including YouTube Summaries and Music Search
January 16, 2025 – Ahead of Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event on January 22, a leak by @AhmedQwaider888 on X platform has revealed some of the Galaxy AI features expected to be seen on the upcoming Galaxy S25 series. A sneak peek into the AI capabilities of the Samsung Galaxy S25 series suggests various exciting additions,…