Month: January 2025
Mark Cuban could built Tiktok Alternative
Ever since outgoing President Joe Biden signed an order demanding that TikTok sell its platform to the U.S. or risk a nationwide ban, there’s been much anticipation over what could fill the void if the app does indeed exit the country. Many people would like to buy the original app from ByteDance, its Chinese parent
SpaceX Starship explosion
Starship launched yesterday afternoon from SpaceX’s Starbase site in South Texas, kicking of the seventh flight test of the 403-foot-tall (123 meters) megarocket.Ship ran into problems shortly after its partner’s big moment, however. The 171-foot-tall (52 m) spacecraft broke apart over the Atlantic Ocean roughly 8.5 minutes after liftoff, creating a sky show seen by
TikTok in Limbo
Since launching in 2016, TikTok has exploded into a cultural phenomenon, capturing the attention of millions of Americans, especially from younger generations, with its addictive short-form videos. The entertainment and music industries have been forced to prioritize TikTok’s virality as it became a societal tastemaker. TikTok’s future in the U.S. appears to change by the
Regulating X content in Europe
The Digital Services Act, passed in 2022, gives regulators wide powers to force social media companies to police their platforms for hate speech, misinformation and illegal content. Companies that do not comply can face fines of up to 6 percent of global revenue. As Elon Musk’s geopolitical influence grows because of his closeness to incoming
Israel -Hamas ceasefire deal
Israel’s security cabinet on Friday recommended approving the ceasefire and hostage deal with Hamas, leaving one more step until it could be implemented. The deal still needs to be approved by the full Israeli cabinet, then it would be expected to start being implemented on Sunday. Israel’s security cabinet was meeting Friday to discuss the
Shutdown of ByteDance app in the States
TikTok, which is owned by Beijing-based ByteDance, instead is planning on immediately shutting down in the States.A potential TikTok ban has been lingering for several years now. Donald Trump first proposed removing the app from the U.S. during his first term in office, before Congress ultimately passed the law banning the app last year. The
Stoke Space new lift rocket
Stoke Space, the rocket company building the world’s first 100% reusable medium-lift rocket, announced today that it has raised $260 million in new Series C investment to drive continued growth and innovation. This Series C funding round reflects the growing demand for Stoke’s innovative approach to creating ultra-low-cost on-demand space transportation, as well as the
Banning Tiktok in the US
The fate of TikTok in the U.S. is in the hands of the Supreme Court for now and the court could issue its ruling anytime before Jan. 19.The law in question, the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, was passed with broad bipartisan support in Congress and signed into law by President Joe
Tiktok Refugee- Rednote
Users of the Chinese social media app RedNote welcomed “TikTok refugees” from the United States with selfies and messages on Wednesday, as Beijing said it encouraged stronger cultural ties with other countries in response to the sudden influx. Many Chinese users on Wednesday posted selfies and messages saying “welcome TikTok refugees”, and responded eagerly to
The future of secure authentication
Since the inception of the internet, passwords have been the primary authentication factor to gain access to online accounts. Understanding the risks that passwords bring, organizations and individuals around the world are looking for a solution that provides improved security and a better user experience. Passkeys have taken the world by storm as the de