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Tumblr’s experimental GIF feed finally launches after 10 years
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Tumbler has finally launched Tumblr TV as a new tab at the top of its app, the company said today in a brief set of update notes spotted by TechCrunch. Tumblr TV first debuted as a…
specs, price, release date, AI features
Samsung S25 Ultra on display at one of Samsung's stores in London, U.K. Samsung has boosted the capabilities of the S25 on the Ultra model.Arjun Kharpal | CNBCSamsung Electronics on Wednesday launched its latest flagship smartphones —…
Here’s the tech that could turn millions of Zigbee light bulbs into motion sensors with a single…
Lights that turn on when you walk into a room and turn off when you leave are one of the most desirable smart home features. But you need to buy additional hardware like motion sensors to make this “magic” happen. A new ambient sensing…
Kevin O’Leary says he will ‘love to do a TikTok deal’
Kevin O'Leary is seen in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, on May 28, 2024. James Devaney | Gc Images | Getty ImagesCanadian investor Kevin O'Leary is still interested in a TikTok deal, but it's not possible under current law, he told…
Microsoft loses status as OpenAI’s exclusive cloud provider
US President Donald Trump, from left, Larry Ellison, co-founder and executive chairman of Oracle Corp., Junichi Miyakawa, chief executive officer of SoftBank Corp., and Sam Altman, chief executive officer of OpenAI Inc., in the Roosevelt…
Trump says he’s open to Musk or Ellison buying TikTok
President Donald Trump says he’d be open to his buddies Elon Musk or Larry Ellison buying TikTok.“Larry, let’s negotiate in front of the media,” Trump said at a press conference with the Oracle co-founder, SoftBank CEO Masa Son, and…
Why U.S. companies struggle to replicate China’s WeChat ‘super app’
Think about the apps you use on your phone every day. Studies have shown Americans use an average of 46 mobile apps each month to complete a variety of everyday tasks.Now imagine if you could combine all of those programs into a single,…
TikTok ban: all the news on the app’s shutdown and return in the US
First, TikTok was banned. Then, on Saturday evening, January 18th, it disappeared. Then, the next day, it reappeared. It may be back for good, but any time things get this uncertain, it’s always a good idea to make sure you have backups…
Trump crypto-fueled inauguration makes family billions of dollars
Snoop Dogg was the lead act at the first-ever Crypto Inaugural Ball held in Washington on Friday evening.MacKenzie SigalosAs the crypto industry celebrates the arrival of a new administration in Washington, D.C., nobody is taking quicker…
Dynasty Warriors: Origins is a refreshing take on the legendary series
In the doldrums of winter, I’ve reached for comfort media — which, for me, means Chinese historical dramas. And while the elaborate costumes and overly sweet romances are enjoyable, sometimes a girl wants something with a little more…
GLP-1s, Brian Thomson killing loom large at JPM Health
Jamie Dimon, chief executive officer of JPMorgan Chase & Co., at the Institute of International Finance (IIF) during the annual meetings of the IMF and World Bank in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. Kent Nishimura |…
Bitcoin jumps to new record above $109,000 as traders cheer Trump inauguration, meme coins
Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesBitcoin hit a new all-time high overnight after the incoming first couple launched a pair of meme coins and as traders await the inauguration of incoming President Donald Trump.On Monday the…
Trump touts his plan to save TikTok during his victory rally
And as of today, TikTok is back. So, you know, I did a little TikTok thing we have a guy, TikTok Jack he’s a young kid, like 21 years old. And we hired this guy, and I went on TikTok; can you believe what I’ll do to win an election?And…
TSMC confident in continued CHIPS Act funding under Trump, says CFO
TSMC Arizona's first chip fab on November 7, 2024Katie TarasovU.S. President-elect Donald Trump has accused Taiwan of "stealing" his country's chip industry. But Taiwan's biggest chip company is confident the Trump administration will…
Instagram announces a blatant CapCut clone
Edits is more than a video editing app; it’s a full suite of creative tools. There will be a dedicated tab for inspiration, another for keeping track of early ideas, a much higher-quality camera (which I used to record this video), all…
Trump provides assurances company needed
TikTok was available to some U.S. users on Sunday after President-elect Donald Trump said that he would sign an executive order on Monday following his inauguration to delay a federal ban of the app.In a statement on X, the company wrote…
Apple, Google remove TikTok from stores as app halts service in U.S.
Apple and Google removed TikTok from their app stores Saturday night, complying with a law requiring China's ByteDance to divest the social app or see it face an effective ban in the U.S. The Apple App Store and the Google Play store's…
Apple says it’s following the law by removing TikTok from the App Store
Apple is obligated to follow the laws in the jurisdictions where it operates. Pursuant to the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, apps developed by ByteDance Ltd. and its subsidiaries — including…