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End of the Tune: TikTok Music to Close After Failing to Convert App Users to Streamers

TikTok Music has announced its impending shutdown, confirming that accounts will be closed by November 28. This decision follows an unsuccessful attempt to translate the massive engagement from TikTok’s main app into a viable music streaming service. Users can expect all personal data and login information to be deleted as part of the closure. For existing subscribers, there are important…

Apple to Launch iOS 18.1 Next Week, Introducing Apple Intelligence and AirPods Pro Hearing Aid Features

Apple's iOS 18.1 is set to release next week, introducing new and innovative features that promise to enhance user experience across devices. This update will officially bring hearing aid software capabilities to the AirPods Pro 2, and roll out Apple Intelligence, a suite of AI-powered tools. The launch has been confirmed by several tech outlets, including The Wall Street Journal…

Uber Reportedly Eyeing Expedia Acquisition in Bid to Expand Travel Platform

Uber is reportedly considering an acquisition of Expedia, one of the world’s largest travel booking companies. According to the Financial Times, the idea is still in early stages, with Uber yet to make a formal offer. With an estimated valuation of $20 billion, Expedia would be Uber's largest acquisition to date. Sources indicate that Uber has spent the past several…

Amazon Unboxes New Ad Tech: AI, DSP Upgrades Aim to Boost Advertiser Reach

Amazon has introduced a suite of new capabilities for advertisers, including a revamped Demand-side Platform (DSP) and innovative AI tools, aimed at enhancing ad services and campaign performance. Announced at Amazon's annual UnBoxed conference, these upgrades showcase the retail media giant's commitment to expanding its advertising ecosystem, helping marketers optimize ad campaigns across its platforms. New AI-Powered Creative Tools for…

U.S. Considers Territorial Export Limits on AI Chips to Curb China’s Advancements

The Biden administration is exploring the possibility of implementing territorial restrictions on the export of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips, particularly those produced by leading U.S. companies such as Nvidia Corp. The potential policy aims to control the distribution of these cutting-edge technologies, which are seen as critical assets in the global AI race. Strategic Export Licensing Under Consideration According…

Elon Musk Unveils Vision for a Futuristic World of Robotaxis and Self-Driving Cars

Elon Musk, the trailblazing CEO of Tesla, once again captured the world’s attention on Thursday with his bold vision of an "age of abundance." Musk's grand announcement promised a future filled with self-driving cars that lack steering wheels, urban spaces transformed from parking lots to parks, and robots mingling with the human population. It was a dazzling spectacle—typical of Musk—complete…

Spot Bitcoin ETFs Now Hold 5% of Total Bitcoin Supply, Indicating Strong Institutional Adoption

The cryptocurrency market is abuzz today as a new report reveals that spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) now hold a staggering 5% of the total Bitcoin supply. This significant development reflects the growing interest from institutional investors in Bitcoin as an asset class, which is being increasingly embraced by financial giants. BlackRock Leads the U.S. ETF Market with $22.91 Billion…

Meta’s Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Get Smarter with New AI Features and Stylish Design

Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses, already one of the more ambitious attempts at blending fashion with AI technology, are taking a leap forward with new updates that push the boundaries of wearable tech. At the recent Meta Connect conference, the company unveiled a series of software enhancements and a new translucent style for its Ray-Ban smart glasses, which promise to make…

Fidelity Slashes X Value 79% After Musk’s $44B Purchase

Fidelity has dramatically lowered its valuation of Elon Musk’s social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, highlighting the financial struggles the company faces. Since Musk acquired the platform for $44 billion in October 2022, X’s worth has plummeted, with Fidelity's latest estimate placing its value at just $9.4 billion — less than a quarter of the purchase price. Fidelity's…

Tesla’s controversial payouts to sick workers spark outrage in Germany

Tesla's recent decision to send managers to the homes of employees on long-term sick leave has ignited significant backlash from the plant's union and raised questions about workplace ethics. This move, described by André Thierig, the manufacturing director of Tesla's Berlin-Brandenburg gigafactory, as an effort to “appeal to employees’ work ethic,” has been met with vehement opposition from labor representatives.…

CEO Durov Responds to Government Accusations

Messaging giant Telegram is set to alter its approach to user data by providing authorities with user IP addresses and phone numbers in response to valid legal requests, as announced by CEO Pavel Durov. This significant policy shift aims to curb criminal activities and comes in the wake of Durov's recent legal troubles in France, where he faces charges related…

India Accuses Samsung, Xiaomi of Collusion with Amazon and Flipkart in Antitrust Scandal

India’s Competition Commission of India (CCI) has accused smartphone giants Samsung and Xiaomi of colluding with e-commerce platforms Amazon and Flipkart to conduct exclusive online product launches, in violation of antitrust laws. These practices, the CCI states, have hurt smaller retailers across the country, raising concerns over free competition. Regulatory Scrutiny Deepens According to reports by Reuters, the CCI's investigation…

Samsung Gears Up to Unveil a Revolutionary Rollable Smartphone with 12.4-Inch Display by 2025

Samsung is reportedly accelerating plans to launch a rollable smartphone, possibly debuting as soon as 2025. This strategic shift comes amid growing challenges from rival brands that are pushing the limits of foldable technology. Facing Fierce Competition The foldable smartphone arena has become increasingly crowded, with major players like Google and OnePlus releasing compelling models. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold…

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