[ad_1] Mark Zuckerberg may have used a private meeting with Donald Trump to push for the US to attack TikTok, writes the Wall Street Journal. During his visit to Washington DC late last year, the Facebook CEO made both public speeches and private exhortations about the threat posted by its rival. The paper notes that […]
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Apple is opening its first ‘floating’ store in Singapore
[ad_1] Apple has hundreds of physical stores dotted around the world, serving as stores, repair centers and community hubs where people can learn to be more creative. Until now, though, none of these glistening Apple meccas have been built on water. As The Straits Times reports, the company has confirmed plans to open a dome-shaped […]
Twitter hides another Trump tweet for potentially discouraging voting
[ad_1] We placed a public interest notice on this Tweet for violating our Civic Integrity Policy for making misleading health claims that could potentially dissuade people from participation in voting. https://t.co/MA6E7mBpkm — Twitter Safety (@TwitterSafety) August 23, 2020 Mail-in or drop-box voter fraud is exceedingly rare because of system checks and balances, according to the […]
Jeep’s monster all-terrain e-bike will start shipping in September
[ad_1] Jeep’s full-suspension off-road e-bike with insane amounts of power and an equally ludicrous price tag will finally start shipping in “early September,” according to manufacturer QuietKat. The company also released a climb performance video, showing that you’ll be able to mount steep hills without breaking much of a sweat — the dream of every […]
Tesla thwarts performance hacks for its electric cars
[ad_1] Ingenext is planning to counter the update in a week or two with a solution that allows its mod to run unimpeded. It said that only three customers are known to have updated their cars with Tesla code before trying the update. Even so, this suggests would-be performance hackers could be in for a […]
BTS is the first to rack up 100 million YouTube views in 24 hours
[ad_1] Like with Blackpink’s achievement, this should represent real, organic views. YouTube stopped counting paid ad views toward 24-hour tallies in September 2019, reducing the chances that labels will artificially inflate figures. This probably won’t end the quest for short-term YouTube domination. Labels like to brag about 24-hour view counts, and there will likely be […]
Google’s Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 may have surfaced in the wild
[ad_1] You might not have to wonder what Google’s Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 are like in person — you could be looking at them right now. The 9to5Google team spotted a briefly visible Reddit photo that appeared to show both Pixel phones in the wild, along with specifications. The image by itself hinted […]
WeChat user alliance sues Trump administration over threatened ban
[ad_1] Attorneys also argued that many messaging app users were well aware of the potential for surveillance, including from the US. It was up to them to decide whether or not to use an app, not the government. The plaintiffs in the case hope to get a preliminary injunction that would block the order while […]
Microsoft backs Epic’s request to keep using Apple developer tools
[ad_1] The move was linked to an Epic memorandum supporting the Fortnite creator’s attempt to maintain access. Epic rejected Apple’s belief that Epic hadn’t provided evidence of significant harm to the Unreal Engine, pointing to both earlier documents and Microsoft’s support as proof. Epic further claimed that Apple was overreaching by threatening to take away […]
Apple’s AirPods Pro return to a record low price on Amazon
[ad_1] The AirPods Pro have become more valuable in the months since. Apple has promised major upgrades to the buds later in 2020, including spatial audio and automatic Apple device switching. You can get immersive sound when watching a movie on your iPad, or take a call from your iPhone even when you’ve been listening […]