Social Media and Online Platforms
Amazon’s Twitch launches TikTok rival
Amazon’s Twitch launches a TikTok rival, competing in the short-form video space amid efforts to ban Chinese apps, boosting competition in the social media landscape. (Source: SCMP)
Screenshots suggest TikTok is circumventing Apple App Store commissions
Screenshots indicate TikTok may be circumventing Apple App Store commissions, raising questions about the app’s compliance with platform policies and potential consequences. (Source: TechCrunch)
White House considers TikTok ban
The White House considers a TikTok ban due to concerns over security and data privacy, signaling potential regulatory actions against ByteDance and its popular social media platform. (Source: Mashable)
Tech Industry and Market Trends
Huawei profits soar in Q1
Huawei reports soaring profits in Q1, defying challenges and restrictions, showcasing resilience and continued growth in its global market presence. (Source: The Register)
FCC fines America’s largest wireless carriers $200 million
The FCC fines America’s largest wireless carriers $200 million for selling customer location data, emphasizing the need for stricter regulations and accountability in data privacy practices. (Source: Engadget)
Polestar achieves world’s first 10-minute charge for EV
Polestar achieves a breakthrough with the world’s first 10-minute charge for electric vehicles, leveraging Storedot technology to revolutionize charging infrastructure and accelerate EV adoption. (Source: The Next Web)
Emerging Technologies and Innovations
China’s advances in brain-computer interfaces
China makes strides in brain-computer interfaces, with advancements in neurotechnology raising ethical and societal implications amidst the pursuit of innovation in neural interface technology. (Source: Wired)
Inside the quest to map the universe with mysterious bursts of radio energy
Researchers delve into the quest to map the universe using mysterious bursts of radio energy, exploring the potential of Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs) to unlock cosmic mysteries and understand the cosmos. (Source: Technology Review)
Product Releases and Updates
Arc Browser for Windows launches with new features
Arc Browser for Windows launches with new features and enhanced availability, offering users a streamlined and efficient browsing experience tailored to their productivity needs. (Source: The Verge)
Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 price plunges to Amazon all-time low
Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 price plunges to Amazon all-time low with a 69% discount, offering consumers a compelling deal on the latest wireless earbuds from the tech giant. (Source: CNET)
iPhone 16 could come in a green shade
The iPhone 16 could come in a green shade with the same color trick as the iPhone 15, adding a new aesthetic option to Apple’s flagship smartphone lineup. (Source: TechRadar)
OpenAI’s Sam Altman to lead government AI safety panel
OpenAI’s Sam Altman will chair a government panel on AI safety, focusing on ethics and regulation, signaling a collaborative effort between tech industry leaders and policymakers. (Source: CNN)
Microsoft under investigation by South Africa over cloud computing licensing
South Africa launches an investigation into Microsoft’s cloud computing licensing practices, highlighting regulatory scrutiny on tech giants’ market dominance and business practices. (Source: Channel News Asia)
RETN launches DDoS mitigation platform with increased scrubbing capacity
RETN launches a DDoS mitigation platform with boosted scrubbing capacity, enhancing cybersecurity measures against distributed denial-of-service attacks and safeguarding digital infrastructure. (Source: IT Brief Australia)
Russia clones Wikipedia, censors it, bans original
Russia clones Wikipedia, censoring and banning the original site, raising concerns over digital censorship and control over online information in the country. (Source: 404 Media)
