Microsoft in talks to buy TikTok, US president says
Potential pricetag around $100bn. Image credit: Microsoft / TikTok Xbox owner Microsoft is currently in discussions to buy social media giant TikTok. That's according to the newly-reinstalled US President Trump, who has now told reporters of Microsoft's involvement (via Reuters). Microsoft itself has declined to comment. TikTok's current status in…
South Sudan reverses ban on Facebook and TikTok following violent backlash
FILE - This photo shows the mobile phone app logos for, from left, Facebook and Instagram in New York, Oct. 5, 2021. - Copyright © africanews Richard Drew/Copyright 2021 The AP. All rights reserved Last updated: 28/01 - 15:27 South Sudan South Sudan has lifted its ban on Facebook and…
bubmagJanuary 28, 2025
Rising TikTok star Nahsiyah Turner dead at 17, cause of death revealed
Rising TikTok star Nahsiyah Turner –best known as Siyah — has died in a shooting outside a Southern California mall. She was 17. The content creator, who boasted more than 310,000 followers on TikTok, died of a gunshot wound to the chest on Jan. 18, People reported. Rising TikTok star…
bubmagJanuary 28, 2025
‘Same as TikTok’: Cybersecurity warning for AI app DeepSeek
Australian cybersecurity executives and the federal opposition have sounded a warning about Chinese artificial intelligence start-up DeepSeek, which has rocketed to the top of app stores globally and roiled sharemarkets with its threat to America’s AI dominance. DeepSeek’s rapid ascent this week took investors and analysts by surprise – as…
bubmagJanuary 28, 2025
TikTok: Trump says Microsoft is in talks to acquire social media company
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bubmagJanuary 28, 2025
9to5Mac Overtime 038: Hands-on with iOS 18.3
Jeff and Fernando talk Even Realities G1 Smart Glasses, iOS 18.3 release, the TikTok situation, Samsung S25 hands-on, and iPhone 17 Air possibilities. 9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple…
bubmagJanuary 28, 2025
Trump Says Microsoft Interested in Buying TikTok: What We Know
By Adeola Adeosun is the Newsweek Weekend Night Editor based in Atlanta, Georgia. Her focus is reporting on U.S. national news, politics and trends. Adeola joined Newsweek in 2024 and has previously worked for CNN, Bossip, and The Messenger. You can get in touch with Adeola by emailing a.adeosun@newsweek.com. Languages:…
bubmagJanuary 28, 2025
Perplexity AI Updates its Offer for TikTok US
Time for a quick check in on the U.S. TikTok sweepstakes, with another player looking to refine its offer to acquire the U.S. operations of the short-form video powerhouse. Yesterday, Perplexity AI revised its takeover offer for TikTok U.S., with a new proposal that could hold more appeal to the…
bubmagJanuary 27, 2025
TikTok Launches 2025 Marketing Calendar
TikTok has launched its 2025 marketing calendar, which is designed to help marketing teams ensure that they maximize their seasonal opportunities. Even better, TikTok’s also launched fifteen regional variations of the listing, so you can choose the calendar that best relates to your target audience, showcasing the key dates in…
bubmagJanuary 27, 2025