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TikTok Pulling Plug on Streaming Music Service
TikTok Pulling Plug on Streaming Music Service
September 24, 2024  |  Social Commerce

TikTok says its streaming music service won’t be around for much longer. “We are sorry to inform you that TikTok Music will be closing on...

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China’s AI Price War May Spark Global Tech Showdown, Industry Insiders Say
China’s AI Price War May Spark Global Tech Showdown, Industry Insiders Say
August 23, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Chinese tech giants are slashing prices on artificial intelligence (AI) models, and Silicon Valley is feeling the heat. The fierce competition, initially triggered by companies...

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Chinese Tech Giants Embrace AI for Online Interactions
Chinese Tech Giants Embrace AI for Online Interactions
August 16, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

China’s leading technology companies are swiftly incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into their services, a move that’s transforming how millions interact, learn and work online. Integrating...

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Report: Apple Tells WeChat Parent Tencent to Eliminate Payment Loopholes
Report: Apple Tells WeChat Parent Tencent to Eliminate Payment Loopholes
August 02, 2024  |  Apple

Apple is reportedly pressuring the makers of China’s most popular apps — WeChat and Douyin — to stop allowing in-app creators to steer users to...

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House Committee Votes to Aid Defense of TikTok Ban
House Committee Votes to Aid Defense of TikTok Ban
July 11, 2024  |  Politics

The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee reportedly voted Thursday (July 11) to give the Justice Department a transcript of a closed-door hearing about threats posed by TikTok....

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China’s AI Patent Boom: 38,000 Filings Dwarf Global Rivals
China’s AI Patent Boom: 38,000 Filings Dwarf Global Rivals
July 05, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

China has emerged as the dominant force in generative artificial intelligence (AI) patents, outpacing global competitors by a significant margin, according to a new report...

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2024 Tech Industry Layoffs Approach the 100K Mark
2024 Tech Industry Layoffs Approach the 100K Mark
June 25, 2024  |  Economy

Last year was a rough one for the tech industry, which lost 260,000-plus jobs. Halfway into 2024, the sector has already cut 99,672 positions, Seeking Alpha...

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TikTok Hit by Security Breach That Used Malicious Links
TikTok Hit by Security Breach That Used Malicious Links
June 04, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

TikTok reportedly dealt with a recent security breach when hackers targeted well-known brands and celebrities on the platform. The hackers sent malicious links through private...

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TikTok Shop Puts European Plans on Hold, Concentrates on US
TikTok Shop Puts European Plans on Hold, Concentrates on US
May 31, 2024  |  Social Commerce

TikTok has reportedly decided to put its plans for expanding its eCommerce business in major European markets on hold. Instead, the ByteDance-owned social media platform...

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