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For TikTok users, mourning, frustration and clinging to hope as TikTok ban looms
The U.S. is inching closer and closer to a potential TikTok ban — with the nation’s highest court upholding a law that’s set to officially cut the cord and halt new downloads off the app starting ...ABC News - Jan. 17 -
What Supreme Court ruling means for TikTok users
Over 100 million TikTok users in the U.S. could be in for a rude awakening this weekend if the app shutters due to a law passed last year. As Kelly O'Grady explains, the ban will affect casual ...CBS News - Jan. 17 -
Censorship, homework help and cats: China’s RedNote users welcome ‘TikTok refugees’
Americans fleeing the looming TikTok ban have been warmly welcomed to app Xiaohongshu – or RedNote – despite China’s tight restrictions on what can be posted. “It is the coolest thing,” says Huang ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
Bluesky’s Bot Problem Is a Byproduct of Its Success. Users Are Not Amused.
There’s a reported uptick in bots spamming the hot new social platform, throwing a wrench in its plans to compete with X and Threads.Inc. - Jan. 17 -
On TikTok, Users Mock Looming U.S. Ban
Ahead of a Supreme Court ruling, they are mocking U.S. national security concerns about the Chinese-owned app.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
How a TikTok ban would affect younger users, Gen Z
The TikTok ban will take effect on Sunday if its Chinese-owned parent company, ByteDance, does not divest its ownership. Denora Getachew, CEO of dosomething.org, a leading site for young activism, ...CBS News - Jan. 16 -
TikTok users flock to popular Chinese app amid potential ban
The internet is buzzing as TikTok users brace for a potential ban. Many are flocking to a different Chinese platform, Rednote, one of the country’s most popular apps. In just the past week, Rednote ...NBC News - Jan. 17 -
Duolingo shares climb 7% as users swarm to app to learn Mandarin
Duolingo says it's seen a 216% increase in Mandarin learners using the app compared to a year earlier.CNBC - Jan. 16 -
Capital One acknowledges 'outage' as users report issues accessing deposits
Capital One said an unspecified technical issue was hampering customer account access, as some users reported issues with direct deposits.NBC News - Jan. 16 -
UK to launch local grooming gang inquiries
Ministers will provide £5mn in funding for up to five investigationsFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
All porn sites must 'robustly' verify UK user ages by July
Ofcom is issuing industry guidance which sets out the tech adult websites must use to check ages.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
The Dirty Secret About Productivity
There’s often a nasty surprise waiting for business leaders when they reach ‘peak productivity.’Inc. - Jan. 16 -
Meta's pivot to the right sparks boycotts and a user exodus
After Meta and CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced changes that shifted the company and its policies to the right, some users are fleeing the company’s platforms.NBC News - Jan. 15 -
Why TikTok Users Are Downloading ‘Red Note,’ the Chinese App
To show how little they care about TikTok’s ties to Beijing, people in the United States are downloading one of China’s most popular apps.The New York Times - Jan. 14 -
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 - Jan. 13 -
With a TikTok Ban Looming, Users Flee to Chinese App ‘RedNote’
Some say they joined Xiaohongshu, which translates to “little red book,” to spite the US government after a ban on TikTok became more likely.Wired - Jan. 13 -
TikTok ban could create a valuable prize: users’ brain space
For Mark Zuckerberg the biggest coup would be to buy the video app outrightFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
5 Simple Productivity Tricks Anyone Can Use
The only morning ritual that matters is the one that makes you productive all day.Inc. - Jan. 13 -
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 - Jan. 13 -
China's Local Governments Settle Overdue Bills With Apartments, Not Cash
In recent years, Chinese property developers have used unsold apartments to settle debts to construction companies and furniture suppliers. Now, Chinese local governments are following suit.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 12 -
Locals watched in disbelief, then horror, as flames consumed the Pacific Palisades
The largest wildfire to hit Los Angeles this week rapidly tore through homes and communities, whipped by winds that sent embers skyward.NBC News - Jan. 11 -
Local landmarks lost and damaged by raging Los Angeles fires
As fires continue to burn through Southern California, some of the region's landmarks have been burned or destroyed by the blazes.ABC News - Jan. 10 -
New Mexico supreme court strikes down local abortion pill restrictions
Justice rules against ordinances in counties and towns on Texas border that sought to limit access to mifepristone. The New Mexico supreme court late on Thursday ruled against several local ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Review: A 'Den of Thieves' sequel heads to France — and loses a little local lustre
Following up his well-liked 2018 crime film, director Christian Gudegast swaps 'Heat' for 'Ronin,' bringing on interchangeable Euro-criminals and car chases.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 10 -
New Mexico Supreme Court strikes down local abortion restrictions
Attorneys representing conservative cities and counties in New Mexico had argued that local abortion ordinances can’t be struck down under the Comstock Act.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Experts Name ‘Worst in Show’ Products at CES 2025
Some gadgets debuting at the giant trade show put your data at risk and cause waste, privacy advocates say.Inc. - Jan. 9 -
Politics content to be pushed to Instagram and Threads users
Users will no longer be able to opt out of political content from people they do not follow.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Several Local Landmarks Are Destroyed in Southern California Wildfires
A high school used in many films, a synagogue and several well-known restaurants are among the structures that burned, while other local landmarks are endangered.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
How to Create the Most Productive Office Space in 2025
Kick the year off by refreshing your space with products and tools to help you stay organized and on task.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
Disney says about 157 million global users are streaming content with ads
Disney announced Wednesday it has about 157 million global monthly active users viewing its ad-supported streaming content across Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+.CNBC - Jan. 8 -
Revisions of ‘hateful conduct’: what users can now say on Meta platforms
Meta’s rewritten policies mean different things may be allowed to pass on Facebook, Instagram and Threads. Meta’s rewritten policies on “hateful conduct” mean users will now be able to say ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Some Facebook users now allowed to see eBay listings in Marketplace
Meta on Wednesday announced some Facebook users will be able to view eBay listings on its Marketplace features just months after the European Commission slammed the social media company with a ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Avoid Doing This When Launching a New Product
Don’t let excitement cloud your judgment, and nine other worst practices to avoid.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
AI Social Media Users Are Not Always a Totally Dumb Idea
Meta’s AI characters users might seem useless, but fake social media users can sometimes offer valuable insights into real human behavior.Wired - Jan. 8 -
These 4 Factors Are Driving Up Worker Productivity
U.S. businesses are benefitting from hybrid work, fewer meetings, better AI use, and more startups, increasing total output and offsetting post-pandemic wage increases.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
Facebook Shifts Content Moderation to Its Users. Are You Ready?
Meta is joining X and YouTube in shifting moderation to users. Are you ready?The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
How to use AI to be more productive and successful at work
Smarter by CNBC Make It's online course will help you understand new AI tools and how you can use them to save time at work, in your business, and in life.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
This Is the Only Cure for Toxic Productivity, According to a Psychotherapist
Are you always productive but never fulfilled? That’s called toxic productivity, and psychology offers a cure.Inc. - Jan. 7