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Trump Considers Musk or Ellison for TikTok Takeover as U.S. Deadline Looms

Elon Musk and Larry Ellison have emerged as potential buyers for TikTok, as former President Donald Trump expressed openness to their acquisition of the popular social media platform. This development…

Netflix Boosts Profits and Subscribers, Announces Price Hikes Across Several Countries

Netflix has announced a surge in both profits and subscriber numbers, prompting plans to increase prices in various markets worldwide. Between October and December 2024, the streaming giant saw its…

Employer.com and MrBeast Lead All-Cash Bid to Acquire TikTok Amid Uncertainty

In a bold move to save TikTok, Employer.com, led by CEO Jessie Tinsley, has teamed up with renowned YouTuber MrBeast and other partners to submit an all-cash bid for the…

DeepSeek’s R1 Model Challenges OpenAI with Superior Performance and Affordability

DeepSeek, a prominent Chinese AI lab, has unveiled its latest reasoning model, R1, which claims to outperform OpenAI‘s o1 on select AI benchmarks. The release of R1 marks a significant…

Americans Freed in Taliban Prisoner Swap as Biden’s Term Concludes

In a significant diplomatic development, two Americans detained in Afghanistan have been released in a prisoner exchange with the Taliban. This exchange occurred in the final hours of former President…

Cryptocurrency Sentiment Dips as Trump Tokens Crash

In the latest development in the cryptocurrency market, a meme token launched by First Lady Melania Trump has experienced a significant downturn. The token, introduced last week to symbolize the…

OpenAI Prepares to Launch Operator, an Advanced AI Tool

OpenAI‘s upcoming AI tool, Operator, is garnering attention following a leak by software engineer Tibor Blaho. This “agentic” system appears poised to autonomously handle complex tasks like writing code and…

Ford’s BlueCruise Faces Deeper NHTSA Investigation

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has intensified its investigation into Ford’s BlueCruise hands-free driving technology by upgrading the inquiry to an engineering analysis. This decision follows two fatal…

Meta’s Shift to Community Notes Sparks Debate Over Fact-Checking Future

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced a significant shift in its approach to handling misinformation on its platforms. The company plans to replace its existing fact-checking system…

Surge in App Downloads Following Temporary TikTok Ban

A recent ban on TikTok in the United States from Sunday to Monday sparked a significant shift in the app landscape. This temporary prohibition, stemming from a dispute between the…

Fire at Wisconsin Strip Mall Linked to TikTok Ban Sparks Controversy

A fire erupted in a strip mall in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, on the early morning of January 19, drawing attention due to its connection with recent national events. The…

Canada Braces for Trump’s Tariff Threats After Inauguration

Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday at the Capitol Rotunda marked the beginning of a presidency that promises significant shifts in U.S. policy and international relations. In his inaugural address, Trump…

X Launches Dedicated Vertical Video Feed Amid TikTok Uncertainty

An immersive new home for videos is rolling out to users in the U.S. today. X made this announcement on Sunday, unveiling a dedicated vertical video feed as part of…

Threads Set to Enhance User Experience with New Music Feature

Meta’s Threads, a rapidly growing microblogging platform, is preparing to roll out an exciting new feature that will allow users to add music to their posts. This functionality, familiar to…

Amazon Continues Cost-Cutting with Layoffs in North America Stores Division

Amazon has announced it is laying off approximately 200 employees in its North America stores division, continuing a trend of cost-cutting measures initiated by CEO Andy Jassy. This latest round…

AI Falls Short in Advanced Historical Analysis, Study Shows

A team of researchers has developed a novel benchmark to evaluate the historical knowledge of leading large language models (LLMs) and found significant limitations in their accuracy. The benchmark, named…

Meta Unveils “Edits” to Transform Mobile Video Editing

Meta has announced the launch of “Edits,” a new video editing application poised to revolutionize mobile content creation. Designed for passionate video creators, this app offers more than just basic…

Google Sets JavaScript Requirement for Search

Google has announced a significant change in its search protocol by requiring users to enable JavaScript to access Google Search. This move affects a small fraction of users, as fewer…

UK Government to Launch AI Initiative “Humphrey” to Streamline Public Services

The UK government is poised to revolutionize its public services sector by investing heavily in artificial intelligence (AI). This ambitious plan includes the formation of a dedicated team within the…

Trump Unveils Major Tariffs in Post-Inauguration Economic Plan

In a bold move following his inauguration, President Trump announced plans to implement comprehensive tariffs as part of his economic agenda. He presented these tariffs as a pathway to make…