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TikTok's US Website Access Partially Restored Amid National Security Ban

Some US users regained access to TikTok's website on Sunday, amidst a national security ban that took effect the same day. The TikTok app remains unavailable, with further updates ...

Elon Musk Critiques German Defense Ministry's Shift from X to Meta Platforms

Elon Musk criticizes the German Ministry of Defense for moving their communications from his platform, X, to Meta Platforms Inc.'s services, amidst ongoing disputes with the German...

TikTok on the Brink: US Users Face App Shutdown This Sunday Without Supreme Court Intervention

TikTok is reportedly set to disable its app for US users this Sunday due to an impending ban, pending Supreme Court intervention. The tech community and users await the outcome, wh...

TikTok's Legal Battle in Supreme Court: A Test for First Amendment Rights

TikTok's attorney, Noel Francisco, described the Supreme Court hearing on the potential ban of the platform as going "very well," emphasizing the case's importance for First Amendm...

Ola Electric Faces Sebi Warning for Social Media Disclosure Breach

Sebi warns Ola Electric Mobility for breaching disclosure norms after its founder announced expansion plans on social media before notifying stock exchanges, highlighting the impor...

Durian Mania Sweeps China: A Culinary Revolution Fueled by the King of Fruits

China's catering industry is riding the durian wave, with innovative dishes and promotions capturing the nation's palate. From buffets to milk tea, durian's popularity is soaring, ...

Britain Unveils Pioneering Codes of Practice for Online Safety

Britain's online safety regime now requires social media companies to tackle criminal activities and enhance user safety. Ofcom has published its first codes of practice, with plat...

xAI's Grok-2 Chatbot Goes Free: What You Need to Know

Elon Musk's xAI offers free access to its new Grok-2 chatbot on social media platform X. Premium and Premium+ users will benefit from higher usage limits and early access to new fe...

Russia Blocks Viber Messaging App Amidst Crackdown on Social Media

Russia's Roskomnadzor blocks Viber messaging app, citing violations related to preventing terrorism, extremism, and drug dealing. Rakuten Group, Viber's owner, has not yet commente...

Instagram Introduces Trial Reels: A Safe Space for Content Experimentation

Meta Platforms Inc. introduces Instagram's Trial Reels, allowing users to test content with non-followers before deciding to share it with their own followers, with an option to ma...

EU Investigates Google and Meta's Controversial Ad Deal Targeting Minors

The European Commission is investigating a secret advertising partnership between Google and Meta that may have violated Google's rules for protecting minors online. Regulators hav...