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What will happen to TikTok on Apple and Google's app store on Sunday?

With President-elect Trump adding uncertainty around whether a TikTok ban will go into effect, the focus is now turning to companies like Google and Apple

ABC News - 11h

Apple Plans to Disable A.I. Summaries of News Notifications

The company’s Apple Intelligence system has erroneously characterized news stories, provoking a backlash from media companies.

The New York Times - 12h

Poppy Playtime Dev Sues Google Over Counterfeit "Scam" Versions Of Its Games

Mob Entertainment--the development studio behind the jumpscare-heavy survival horror game known as Poppy Playtime --is suing Google over what it calls "scam" games that are ripping off the ...

GameSpot - 16h

Former European Leaders Call for Google Ad-Tech Breakup

A group of 18 former European heads of state have called on the European Commission to break up Google’s highly lucrative advertising-technology business, claiming it erodes Europe’s media landscape.

The Wall Street Journal - 20h

Why tech companies like Amazon, Google and TSMC are flocking to Phoenix

Phoenix, a longtime hub for aerospace and defense, is becoming an epicenter of semiconductor manufacturing and autonomous vehicles.

CNBC - 23h

Enterprises can now run real-time data through Google Cloud’s most advanced VMs

Early adopters like Couchbase are already seeing significant price-performance gains with Google Cloud's new VMs.

VentureBeat - 1d

Google’s new neural-net LLM architecture separates memory components to control exploding costs of capacity and compute

Titans architecture complements attention layers with neural memory modules that select bits of information worth saving in the long term.

VentureBeat - 1d

Google's Resolution for 2025: Catch Up to ChatGPT

Tired of trailing OpenAI, Chief Executive Sundar Pichai wants his Gemini chatbot to be used by 500 million people.

The Wall Street Journal - 2d

Inside RedNote, the Chinese app that spurned TikTokers are flocking to

With the surge in international interest, RedNote is now offering many Americans a glimpse at online culture in China.

NBC News - 14h

TikTok and Google CEOs to attend Trump inauguration, sources say

The news comes as a law banning TikTok, which is owned by Chinese firm ByteDance, is set to go into effect on Jan. 19.

CBS News - 1d

The Best Time Management Apps: iOS, Android, and Desktop

Make the most of every 24 hours.

Wired - 2d

TikTokers turn to other apps before anticipated ban

As TikTokers brace for an expected U.S. ban to take effect Sunday, many users are flocking to different social media apps to try to grow their followings. CNET technology reporter Abrar Al-Heeti ...

CBS News - 2d

5 Budgeting Apps to Help You Save Money

Looking to start a personal budget or save come cash? Here are a few smartphone apps that can help you penny-pinch your way to financial peace of mind.

Wired - 3d

Google’s Gemini AI just shattered the rules of visual processing — here’s what that means for you

Google's Gemini AI achieves a milestone with simultaneous video and image processing, unlocking possibilities through AnyChat.

VentureBeat - 3d

Google faces first major probe under UK's tough new antitrust rules

Britain's competition watchdog said Tuesday that it's opening a formal antitrust investigation into Google's search and search advertising business.

CNBC - 3d

TikTok Users Flee to a Chinese App: 'RedNote'

Chinese users of Xiaohongshu, or Little Red Book, welcome Americans fleeing a feared TikTok ban.

The Wall Street Journal - 4d

Google Joins the AI Shopping Revolution With Agent Tools for Retailers

The next stage of AI development, which lets the technology act with more autonomy and performs some customer service actions, is being applied to an industry that must constantly embrace change.

Inc. - 4d

Apple Faces $1.8 Billion Lawsuit in U.K. Court Over App Store

Lawyers representing the class action said that Apple excluded potential rivals from competing for customers on devices running its iOS operating system by forcing developers to sell their apps ...

The Wall Street Journal - 4d

Apple to face court over claims it overcharged UK users on App Store

Class action alleges company is abusing its dominant position in the app market and 30% fee breaches laws. Business live – latest updates Apple will appear in court on Monday accused of ...

The Guardian - 5d

Apple’s Board of Directors Encourages DEI Program Retention

As companies slash DEI policies, Apple’s board wants investors to weigh an alternative.

Inc. - 5d

Apple pushes back on call to end diversity programme

The tech giant has asked investors to reject a proposal from a conservative group to end its DEI policies.

BBC News - 5d

Google DeepMind researchers introduce new benchmark to improve LLM factuality, reduce hallucinations

Based on a new benchmark, Google DeepMind found Gemini 2.0 Flash to be the most factual LLM, with a score of 83.6%.

VentureBeat - Jan. 10

The Evacuation App That’s Saving Lives in the L.A. Wildfires

Government agencies were slow to adapt Genasys Protect, created by two tech industry veterans at the request of a fire chief. But the app, which guides people to safety, has proved its value.

Inc. - Jan. 10

Boeing and Google each give $1m for Trump inauguration

The US companies join other major firms donating funds for the ceremony on 20 January.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Google and Microsoft donate $1m each to Trump’s inaugural fund

Tech giants follow footsteps of other major companies, including Amazon, Meta, OpenAI and Uber. Google and Microsoft have donated $1m each to Donald Trump ’s inauguration fund, following in ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

Google donates $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund, joining other tech giants

Google becomes the latest tech company to donate to Trump's inauguration fund

CNBC - Jan. 9

Garden of Europe explores sustainable packaging for kiwis and apples

Yahoo News - Jan. 9

Fake Aldi on Google Maps wreaks 'havoc' on village

Shoppers end up empty handed after driving to a rural village hoping to buy their bread and milk.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Google, Warren Buffett, and Science Agree: These 3 Words Are the Best Path to Remarkable Success

Google, Warren Buffett, and science on the fundamental algorithm of lifelong success and happiness.

Inc. - Jan. 8

Apple executives discuss potential investment in Indonesia

Yahoo News - Jan. 8

Labor Board Says Google Should Have to Bargain With Contractors’ Union

A National Labor Relations Board complaint says that as a joint employer of workers from IT staffing firm Accenture Flex, the tech giant should be obliged to negotiate with its union.

Inc. - Jan. 7

Google maps the future of AI agents: Five lessons for businesses

Google's groundbreaking white paper reveals how AI agents leverage advanced reasoning, real-time data access and autonomous decision-making.

VentureBeat - Jan. 6

Doublepoint releases WowMouse gesture app for Apple Watch to control your Mac devices

Doublepoint has released its WowMouse app for Apple Watch, which you can use to control your Mac devices with gestures.

VentureBeat - Jan. 6

Apple Settles Siri Eavesdropping Suit for $95 Million

Despite a reputation for prioritizing customer privacy, plaintiffs claimed the company activated Siri to collect data even when users didn’t summon the virtual assistant.

Inc. - Jan. 3

Apple settles Siri eavesdropping accusations for $95M

Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging the tech giant used its voice assistant Siri to obtain and share private conversations without users' permission. The ...

The Hill - Jan. 3