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TikTok ban: ByteDance would rather shut app down than sell, insiders say: TikTok owner ByteDance would prefer shutting down its loss-making app rather than sell ...
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Quick Glance: TikTok Ban Threat: ByteDance Prefers Closure Over Sale, Insiders Say
- ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, would prefer to shut down its loss-making app rather than sell it if all legal options to fight legislation to ban the platform from app stores in the US are exhausted, said four sources.
- TikTok accounts for a small share of ByteDance’s total revenues and daily active users, so the parent would rather have the app shut down in the US in a worst-case scenario than sell it to a potential American buyer, they said.
- ByteDance would not agree to sell one of its most valuable assets – its “secret source” – to rivals, said the four sources, referring to the TikTok algorithm.
- After facing challenges regarding bans, the short-form video app has encountered partial and attempted prohibitions in the US and other nations.
Earn bonus points for cycling: A free coffee as a reward for those who take the train or bike instead of the car. An app works on this principle.
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Windows 11 will reportedly display a watermark if your PC does not support AI requirements
tomshardware.com/software/operating-systems/windows-11-will-reportedly-display-a-watermark-if-your-pc-does-not-support-ai-requirements
Spotify Says Taylor Swift Album Is First to Stream a Billion in a Week: Taylor Swift's 'Tortured Poets Department' has become the first album to ...
variety.com/2024/music/news/spotify-taylor-swift-billion-streams-week-album-tortured-poets-1235980864/
Explainer: What is so special about TikTok's technology: The content recommendation algorithm that powers the online short video platform TikTok has once again ...
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Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
Reddit down in major outage blocking access to web, mobile apps: Reddit is investigating a major outage blocking users worldwide from accessing the social ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/reddit-down-in-major-outage-blocking-access-to-web-mobile-apps/
Quick Glance: Innovative Advertising Strategies on Reddit
- Reddit recently introduced an innovative ad format aimed at selling products to Reddit users.
- Through Reddit's Dynamic Product Ads, users are automatically shown ads based on their previous interactions with products on the advertiser's website or on Reddit.
- In a blog post, Reddit emphasized its clear focus on ad sales and the natural commercial aspect of the Reddit community.
- The introduction of Dynamic Product Ads is a step in Reddit's strategy to expand its advertising business and drive growth.
Congress approves bill banning TikTok unless Chinese owner ByteDance sells platform
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Kaiser Permanente: Data breach may impact 13.4 million patients: Healthcare service provider Kaiser Permanente disclosed a data security incident that may impact ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/kaiser-permanente-data-breach-may-impact-134-million-patients/
Two policemen accused of extortion at Johor’s Sultan Iskandar checkpoint back at work
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/two-malaysian-cops-accused-of-extortion-at-sultan-iskandar-checkpoint-back-to-work
Windows 11 update brings advertisements to the start menu: Microsoft is embedding ads from apps listed in its store on Windows 11's Start menu with the hope it ...
tomshardware.com/software/operating-systems/windows-11-update-brings-advertisements-to-the-start-menu
YouTube is making a bigger effort to go after third-party apps that block its ads
neowin.net/news/youtube-is-making-a-bigger-effort-to-go-after-third-party-apps-that-block-its-ads/
Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads from China store under pressure from Beijing: Internet regulator orders delisting of two Meta-owned apps over ‘national ...
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Quick Glance: Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads in China
- Apple removes Meta-owned apps under Chinese government pressure.
- Apps delisted due to 'national security concerns'.
- Chinese users now unable to download Western social media apps.
- Apple faces declining iPhone sales in China despite branding efforts.
Online banking security put to the test: Bank security put to the test: Which? tested websites and apps from HSBC, Natwest, Nationwide, Barclays and more ...
which.co.uk/news/article/online-banking-security-put-to-the-test-how-safe-is-your-banks-website-a1hW09D9pQBJ
TikTok: US House of Representatives votes for possible TikTok ban: The Chamber of Congress wants to force the Chinese owner of TikTok to sell the video platform ...
zeit.de/politik/ausland/2024-04/us-repraesentantenhaus-stimmt-fuer-moegliches-tiktok-verbot
Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
- The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.
- In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.
- Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'
- San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
Saudi Arabia: Any visa holder can now perform Umrah: Pilgrims encouraged to utilise Nusuk app to obtain Umrah permit, adhere to ritual timings
gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-any-visa-holder-can-now-perform-umrah-1.102327567
Microsoft: Windows Copilot app we quietly installed is harmless and doesn't steal your data
neowin.net/news/microsoft-windows-copilot-app-we-quietly-installed-is-harmless-and-doesnt-steal-your-data/
Owner upset workshop cut car exhaust pipe: A CAR owner who sent his vehicle to a workshop after watching its promotional videos on social media was left unhappy ...
thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2024/04/22/owner-upset-workshop-cut-car-exhaust-pipe
Tinder, Hinge release new protective features to keep users safe: Tinder and Hinge, the two largest dating apps in the world, are rolling out new protective ...
usatoday.com/story/tech/2024/04/25/share-my-date-tinder-hidden-words-new-hinge-safety-features/73456833007/
Why you should use your energy supplier's app: Send gas and electricity meter readings, top-up your meter and see your energy use with an app
which.co.uk/news/article/why-you-should-use-your-energy-suppliers-app-aKzIg7i6sTGj
'Challenging to make a living': RM5,000 offer to attract Malaysian roti canai chefs to Singapore deemed too low
asiaone.com/singapore/challenging-make-living-rm5000-offer-attract-malaysian-roti-canai-chefs-singapore-deemed
Facebook parent Meta relies fully on artificial intelligence: Facebook's mother Meta makes a lot of money from advertising. In the future, particular emphasis ...
tagesschau.de/wirtschaft/facebook-meta-ausblick-100.html
Quick Glance: Meta Invests Heavily in Artificial Intelligence
- Meta focuses on AI to enhance app appeal
- The smart glasses with AI capabilities aim to attract users
- Meta envisions AI assistants for complex tasks in communication
- Meta aims to become a global leader in AI, despite significant investments
Special zones can help Johor surpass other states economically: PM: High-impact projects to boost state's expansion, Anwar says.
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Thousands of apps ported back to Windows 95 twenty-eight years later — .NET Framework port enables backward compatibility for modern software
tomshardware.com/software/operating-systems/thousands-of-apps-ported-back-to-windows-95-twenty-eight-years-later-net-framework-port-enables-backward-compatibility-for-modern-software
TikTok CEO expects to defeat US ban: 'We aren't going anywhere': TikTok's chief executive said on Wednesday that the company expects to win a legal challenge to ...
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Two Berlin outdoor swimming pools are to get a call for help app: The summer pool in Neukölln was one of the Berlin outdoor pools where there were various ...
morgenpost.de/berlin/article242123698/Zwei-Berliner-Freibaeder-sollen-Hilferuf-App-bekommen.html
Eken Fixes Security Issues in Doorbell Cameras Sold by Amazon, Walmart, Others: Eken released firmware updates to fix security problems CR found in doorbell ...
consumerreports.org/home-garden/home-security-cameras/eken-fixes-security-issues-in-doorbell-cameras-a1005200443/
‘Report of second casino a lie’: SEPANG: Action must be taken by those mentioned in a recent report claiming that the government was considering issuing a second ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/27/report-of-second-casino-a-lie
A climate-minded newcomer's guide to riding transit in the Twin Cities: With a little planning and perseverance, it can work for commuting and just getting ...
startribune.com/a-climate-minded-newcomers-guide-to-riding-transit-in-the-twin-cities/600359050/
Sharjah offers free vehicle damage certificate for residents affected by rains - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/sharjah-free-damage-certificate-offered-now-for-affected-residents
The US Senate passed legislation giving TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, about nine months to divest the US assets of the short-video app ...
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Trump to score additional $1.2 billion windfall thanks to his Truth Social app: Trump is getting additional shares in his social media company ...
npr.org/2024/04/23/1246645808/truth-social-shares-windfall-trump-media-technology-group
A big bang in the industry: two delivery services are leaving the German market: Germany has to say goodbye to two large delivery services. You can find out ...
chip.de/news/Zwei-Lieferdienste-verabschieden-sich-von-Deutschland-Das-muessen-Kunden-jetzt-wissen_185246784.html
Annual ceremony unites Johor’s men in uniform: SOME 450 Johor Indian policemen and their family members congregated for a special prayer at Arulmigu Sri ...
thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2024/04/24/annual-ceremony-unites-johors-men-in-uniform
Can TikTok's owner afford to lose its killer app?: Sell or be banned - TikTok's US operations, by some estimates, could fetch up to $100bn.
bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-68681786
Meta is putting AI front and center in its apps, and some users are annoyed: Meta’s artificial intelligence-powered assistant is suddenly everywhere in its ...
nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/meta-putting-ai-front-center-apps-users-are-annoyed-rcna148857
The House Votes for Possible TikTok Ban in the U.S. Here’s What That Means: The House passed legislation that would ban TikTok in the U.S. if the platform's ...
time.com/6969432/house-votes-possible-tiktok-ban-in-united-states/
US Senate passes bill to force TikTok divestment or ban: The U.S. Senate voted late Tuesday to send legislation to President Joe Biden that would require Chinese ...
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Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
Meta profits soar but costs of AI cause worry: Its net profit in the January to March period rose to $16.9 billion.
straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/meta-profits-soar-but-costs-of-ai-cause-worry
Quick Glance: Meta Quarterly Results: Revenue Expectations Lowered, Stock Fell
- Meta's quarterly results exceeded expectations, but the revenue forecast for the next quarter was lowered.
- Despite successful ad business and increasing user numbers, Meta's stock experienced a drop of over 10 percent.
- Analysts caution about Meta's reduced revenue expectations for the second quarter, leading to investor skepticism.
- Zuckerberg plans to significantly increase investments in AI models in the coming years to enhance Meta's leading position in the artificial intelligence domain.
Dating apps ‘worse than ever’ for your privacy, report warns - National | Globalnews.ca
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"Tagesschau" team apologizes for false breaking news: The "Tagesschau" app team caused irritation on Monday with a curious breaking news item ...
focus.de/digital/internet/uns-ist-ein-fehler-passiert-tagesschau-team-entschuldigt-sich-fuer-falsche-eilmeldung_id_259858580.html
Johor Baru housewife loses RM400,000 in phone scam: JOHOR BARU: A housewife lost RM400,000 after falling prey to a phone scam.
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/23/johor-baru-housewife-loses-rm400000-in-phone-scam
Errant cops nabbed a second time for extorting travellers at JB checkpoint: JOHOR BARU: Two policemen have been arrested a second time in the space of a month ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/20/same-two-cops-nabbed-again-for-extorting-money-from-travellers-at-bsi
iOS 18 Rumored to Add These 10 New Features to Your iPhone: Apple is set to unveil iOS 18 during its WWDC keynote on June 10, so the software update is a little ...
macrumors.com/2024/04/24/ios-18-ten-rumored-features/
Man suspected of throwing a pipe bomb at The Satanic Temple in Massachusetts is arrested, prosecutors say
cnn.com/2024/04/17/us/massachusetts-satanic-temple-bombing-arrest/
Johor-Singapore RTS over 70% complete, says Transport Minister: JOHOR BARU: The Rapid Transit System Link (RTS Link), which connects Johor and Singapore by rail ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/25/johor-singapore-rts-over-70-complete-says-transport-minister
Tesla previews ridesharing app feature for its robotaxi: As Tesla shared its figures for the first quarter on Tuesday, the automaker also previewed the app that ...
digitaltrends.com/cars/tesla-previews-ridesharing-app-feature-for-its-robotaxi/
The metaverse is back: Meta just announced Horizon OS, a mixed reality operating system that Lenovo, and Asus will use in new VR headsets.
digitaltrends.com/computing/meta-quest-horizon-os-could-revive-the-metaverse/
Stop Stressing About Turning Off the Lights When Leaving the Room!: If you’re of a certain age, you may be following outdated light bulb advice.
nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/ask-wirecutter-turn-off-the-lights/
"ID Austria": Android app has not been usable for days: VIENNA. The "Digitales Amt" app, which only recently replaced the cell phone signature ...
nachrichten.at/panorama/chronik/id-austria-android-app-seit-tagen-nicht-nutzbar;art58,3939988
TikTok Could Be Banned Next Year: 5 Alternatives to Fill the Void: The future of TikTok is a bit fuzzy. Here are similar apps to give your attention to.
cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/tiktok-could-be-banned-next-year-5-alternatives-to-fill-the-void/
Tidal vs. Qobuz: Which hi-res music streaming service is for you?: In the battle between music streaming services Tidal and Qobuz, there's a clear winner ...
digitaltrends.com/home-theater/tidal-vs-qobuz/
Net neutrality reinstated as FCC passes measure to regulate internet providers: The FCC on Thursday restored “net neutrality” rules that prevent broadband ...
pbs.org/newshour/politics/net-neutrality-reinstated-as-fcc-passes-measure-to-regulate-internet-providers
Quick Glance: FCC Votes to Restore Net Neutrality Rules
- The FCC voted 3-2 along political party lines to reinstate rules from 2017 to prevent internet service providers from disrupting your internet speed.
- Restoring net neutrality has been a focus for President Joe Biden and was approved by a majority of the FCC.
- Net neutrality protects consumers from ISP control, promotes fair rules, and safeguards against online fraud and scams.
- The discussion on net neutrality also raises questions about service pricing and highlights the importance for internet infrastructure.
Malaysia to pilot QR code passport clearance for factory bus passengers at Johor land checkpoints from June
channelnewsasia.com/asia/qr-code-johor-malaysia-immigration-causeway-factory-bus-4286581
Sale or ban as a goal: US law against TikTok picks up speed: The US House of Representatives is following suit: Once again, Democrats and Republicans voted in ...
spiegel.de/netzwelt/apps/tiktok-us-gesetz-gegen-die-video-app-nimmt-fahrt-auf-a-1ad7dfba-1ef0-4b21-b9f5-6d517bf207bb
Fraud on WhatsApp: Police strike a blow against nationwide gang: "Hi mom, my phone is broken, this is my new number" - messages like this are part of a popular ...
tagesschau.de/inland/gesellschaft/betrug-whatsapp-100.html
Meta’s ChatGPT killer is taking over your favorite apps: Step aside, ChatGPT. Meta's AI assistant is here, and it's coming to apps like Instagram ...
digitaltrends.com/mobile/meta-chatgpt-killer-taking-over-whatsapp-instagram-apps-news/
Want to catch a rare glimpse of an Everest-sized comet?: Here is what you need to know about the so-called ‘Devil Comet’.
bbc.co.uk/news/av/science-environment-68858934
Quick Glance: Return of the 'Devil Comet' after 71 Years
- The green, horned 'Devil comet' is now visible in Australian skies, offering a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see a unique celestial body.
- The comet, whose nucleus has a 34km diameter, has been likened to Halley's comet due to its molecular structure and was nicknamed 'Devil comet' due to eruptions from its nucleus.
- The 'Devil comet,' also known as 12P/Pons-Brooks, becomes more visible as it gets closer to the sun due to its hot icy core and gas trail. It will be at its brightest on 22 April, but finding it might be challenging as it competes with the full moon.
- Experts suggest initially spotting the comet with binoculars or a telescope, although it will also be visible to the naked eye. It is considered a piece of history and special due to its brightness.
Egypt reclaims 3,400-year-old stolen statue of King Ramses II: The statue was stolen from the Ramses II temple in Southern Egypt more than three decades ago.
straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/egypt-reclaims-3400-year-old-stolen-statue-of-king-ramses-ii
Apple deletes WhatsApp, Threads from China app store on orders from Beijing: Apple has removed WhatAapp and Threads from its app store in China ...
cnn.com/2024/04/19/tech/china-apple-whatspp-threads-removal-hnk-intl/
If you’ve got an EV, Google Maps is about to become much more valuable: New Google Maps features address one of Americans’ top concerns about owning an electric ...
washingtonpost.com/climate-solutions/2024/04/17/google-maps-electric-vehicles-stations-charging/
2 Malaysian cops arrested again after allegedly extorting RM1,000 from another traveller at JB checkpoint
asiaone.com/malaysia/2-malaysian-cops-arrested-again-after-allegedly-extorting-rm1000-another-traveller-jb-checkpoint
Why TikTok has everyone talking and acting the same: Social media app TikTok has developed a universal body language, from jabbing palms to screaming into your ...
gq-magazine.co.uk/article/tiktok-universal-body-language-explained
Drawn to Pulai's charms: JOHOR BARU: Accessibility, robust economic activities and its close vicinity to Singapore are some of the factors that have attracted ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/25/drawn-to-pulai039s-charms
LDS leaders alter temple recommend questions to make it clear: No room for personal interpretation on garments
sltrib.com/religion/2024/04/13/lds-leaders-alter-temple-recommend/
House approves sell-or-be-banned TikTok measure, attaching it to foreign aid bill
npr.org/2024/04/20/1245594589/house-approves-bill-tiktok-ban
The House just voted on a potential TikTok ban (again). Now what?: House lawmakers have once again passed legislation that could lead to a nationwide TikTok ban ...
cnn.com/2024/04/20/tech/tiktok-ban-explained/
Telegram platform to hit 1 bln users within year, founder says: The Telegram messaging app, one of the most popular social media platforms in Ukraine and Russia ...
reuters.com/technology/telegram-platform-hit-1-bln-users-within-year-founder-says-2024-04-17/
Genting Plantations expects demand for palm products to advance in 2024: KUALA LUMPUR: Demand for palm products is projected to advance due to better economic ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/04/19/genting-plantations-expects-demand-for-palm-products-to-advance-in-2024
‘I must eat at the same place my fave singer did’: Singapore banks on K-content to draw visitors
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/i-must-eat-at-the-same-place-my-fave-singer-did-singapore-banks-on-k-content-to-draw-visitors
J.B. Hunt Q1 earnings miss shows freight-market recession still ongoing: Freight giant JB Hunt saw its stock tank 13% on Wednesday after badly missing profit and ...
businessinsider.com/jb-hunt-q1-earnings-miss-stock-price-freight-recession-outlook-2024-4
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Man, 61, killed on the spot in car-bike collision in JB: JOHOR BARU: A male motorcyclist died on the spot after colliding with a car at KM17 along Johor ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/17/man-61-killed-on-the-spot-in-car-bike-collision-in-jb
Ofcom: Almost a quarter of kids aged 5-7 have smartphones: The regulator calls the data a "wake up call", and says parents and industry need to do more.
bbc.com/news/technology-68838029
The Best Home Air Quality Monitor: Get reliable, accurate air quality information with these apps and tools.
nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-home-air-quality-monitor/
Indonesia, Johor to boost trade, tourism: JOHOR BARU: Indonesia hopes to enhance economic, trade and tourism programmes with Malaysia, particularly Johor ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/26/indonesia-johor-to-boost-trade-tourism
Brace yourselves: Microsoft wants to put ads in Windows 11's Start menu: That's cool, I don't see enough of those things.
pcgamer.com/software/operating-systems/brace-yourselves-microsoft-wants-to-put-ads-in-windows-11s-start-menu/
‘Focus on forest and ecotourism’: State could team up with NGOs to promote biodiversity zones for Visit Johor Year 2026, says nature society
thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2024/04/15/focus-on-forest-and-ecotourism
Automakers hope for a cut as two-way EV charging becomes real: Automakers from General Motors to Volvo Cars , alongside utilities and charging app operators are ...
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Online Dating After 50 Can Be Miserable. But It’s Also Liberating.: You know so much more about yourself and your desires when you’re older that dating apps — ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/15/magazine/dating-after-50.html
Ancient Japanese ceremony gives new meaning to a cup of tea: At a temple in Nara, people drink matcha green tea from big, unwieldy bowls for an annual tradition ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/ataglance/3089/
Don’t isolate kids with autism, involve them in regular activities: Greater interaction between mainstream and special-needs students can deepen understanding.
straitstimes.com/opinion/don-t-isolate-kids-with-autism-involve-them-in-regular-activities
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