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TikTok CEO Vows to Fight U.S. Ban, Assures Users 'We Aren't Going Anywhere'
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew has declared that the popular short video app "isn't going anywhere" despite President Joe Biden signing legislation that could potentially ban the app in the United States. The new law, signed on Wednesday, gives China-based ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, 270 days to divest the app's U.S. assets or face a nationwide ban. 
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew has declared that the popular short video app "isn't going anywhere" despite President Joe Biden signing legislation that could potentially ban the app in the United States. The new law, signed on Wednesday, gives China-based ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, 270 days to divest the app's U.S. assets or face a nationwide ban. -
TikTok's Creator Economy Faces Existential Threat as U.S. Lawmakers Push for Ban
The future of TikTok in the United States hangs in the balance after Congress approved a bill that gives the app's Chinese-owned parent company, ByteDance, two options: sell TikTok to an approved U.S. buyer or face a nationwide ban. 
The future of TikTok in the United States hangs in the balance after Congress approved a bill that gives the app's Chinese-owned parent company, ByteDance, two options: sell TikTok to an approved U.S. buyer or face a nationwide ban. -
British Regulators Scrutinize Microsoft and Amazon's AI Partnerships Amid Competition Concerns
The U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has intensified its scrutiny of big tech's involvement in the artificial intelligence market, focusing on partnerships between Microsoft and Amazon with smaller generative AI model makers. 
The U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has intensified its scrutiny of big tech's involvement in the artificial intelligence market, focusing on partnerships between Microsoft and Amazon with smaller generative AI model makers. -
Apple Set to Unveil New iPad Models and Apple Pencil at May 7th Event
Apple is gearing up for its highly anticipated product launch event on May 7, with significant updates expected for its iPad lineup and the Apple Pencil. The event, titled "Let loose," will showcase Apple's latest technological advancements and is set to stream online at 7 a.m. Pacific Time. 
Apple is gearing up for its highly anticipated product launch event on May 7, with significant updates expected for its iPad lineup and the Apple Pencil. The event, titled "Let loose," will showcase Apple's latest technological advancements and is set to stream online at 7 a.m. Pacific Time. -
Microsoft Debuts Phi-3 Mini, Pioneering Smaller AI Models for Mobile Use
Microsoft has introduced the Phi-3 Mini, the first in its series of smaller AI models designed for performance on personal devices like smartphones and laptops. This launch marks a significant advancement in AI technology, making powerful tools more affordable and widely available, particularly for organizations with limited resources. 
Microsoft has introduced the Phi-3 Mini, the first in its series of smaller AI models designed for performance on personal devices like smartphones and laptops. This launch marks a significant advancement in AI technology, making powerful tools more affordable and widely available, particularly for organizations with limited resources. -
Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 Set to Debut in Xiaomi's Upcoming Flagship
As the race in smartphone technology accelerates, Qualcomm remains at the forefront with its flagship Snapdragon processors, highly anticipated each year for pushing the boundaries of mobile performance. 
As the race in smartphone technology accelerates, Qualcomm remains at the forefront with its flagship Snapdragon processors, highly anticipated each year for pushing the boundaries of mobile performance. -
iPhone Sales in China Reportedly Drop 19% in Q1, Apple Slips to Third in Market Share
Apple has fallen from the top spot in China's smartphone market, marking its worst performance since 2020. According to the latest data from Counterpoint Research, in the first quarter of 2024, iPhone sales in China declined by 19%, the largest drop since 2020. 
Apple has fallen from the top spot in China's smartphone market, marking its worst performance since 2020. According to the latest data from Counterpoint Research, in the first quarter of 2024, iPhone sales in China declined by 19%, the largest drop since 2020. -
Xiaomi Car to Launch Electric SUV, Plans for More Affordable Models
Xiaomi Car, having made a successful debut, continues to ride high on its initial achievements. Lei Jun, during the Xiaomi Investment Conference held on April 23, announced that as of April 20, pre-orders for the Xiaomi SU7 had exceeded 70,000 units, leading the company to increase its annual delivery target to over 100,000 vehicles. 
Xiaomi Car, having made a successful debut, continues to ride high on its initial achievements. Lei Jun, during the Xiaomi Investment Conference held on April 23, announced that as of April 20, pre-orders for the Xiaomi SU7 had exceeded 70,000 units, leading the company to increase its annual delivery target to over 100,000 vehicles. -
Meta Licenses Quest Operating System to Lenovo and Asus, Unveils Limited-Edition Xbox Headset
Meta Platforms has begun licensing the operating system for its Quest headset to rival device makers, starting with Lenovo and Asus. The company also announced a limited-edition, gaming-focused Quest headset in collaboration with Microsoft's Xbox. 
Meta Platforms has begun licensing the operating system for its Quest headset to rival device makers, starting with Lenovo and Asus. The company also announced a limited-edition, gaming-focused Quest headset in collaboration with Microsoft's Xbox. -
EU Threatens TikTok with Fines and Suspension Over Addictive Features in New TikTok Lite App
The European Union has launched proceedings against ByteDance's TikTok, threatening to suspend its newly launched TikTok Lite rewards program over concerns that it may lead to addiction among users, particularly children. The European Commission, the EU's executive arm, has given TikTok 24 hours to provide a risk assessment report for TikTok Lite or face fines, and until May 3 to provide further requested information. 
The European Union has launched proceedings against ByteDance's TikTok, threatening to suspend its newly launched TikTok Lite rewards program over concerns that it may lead to addiction among users, particularly children. The European Commission, the EU's executive arm, has given TikTok 24 hours to provide a risk assessment report for TikTok Lite or face fines, and until May 3 to provide further requested information.
