Microsoft had said it was seeking to buy the assets of TikTok in North America, Australia and New Zealand.
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Friday, August 7, 2020
Trump Imposes US Ban on WeChat, TikTok in 45 Days
US President Donald Trump announced Thursday sweeping bans on U.S. transactions with China's ByteDance, owner of video-sharing app TikTok, and Tencent, operator of the WeChat app, starting in 45 days, in a major escalation of tensions with Beijing.
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'Roaming reactions' study to shed new light on atmospheric molecules
For the first time, a team of chemists has lifted the hood on the mechanics involved in the mysterious interplay between sunlight and molecules in the atmosphere known as 'roaming reactions', which could make atmospheric modelling more accurate.
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Most Americans don't have enough assets to withstand 3 months without income
A new study found that 77% of low- to moderate-income American households fall below the asset poverty threshold, meaning that if their income were cut off they would not have the financial assets to maintain at least poverty-level status for three months.
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New science behind algae-based flip-flops
Sustainable flip-flops: A team of researchers has formulated polyurethane foams made from algae oil to meet commercial specifications for midsole shoes and the foot-bed of flip-flops.
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Tech hiring remains muted ahead of the latest jobs report
Hiring in tech remains muted, sending another distressing signal ahead of Friday's critical jobs report. As of late July, tech job postings were down 36% compared to the same time last year, according to recent data from the online platform Indeed.
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Fintech funding in Asia failed to rebound in the second quarter, report says
Fintech companies in Asia saw their capital raise fall around 37% from $2.56 billion in the first quarter to $1.62 billion in the second, a CB Insights report said.
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Thursday, August 6, 2020
Porn Video Interrupts US Court Hearing for Accused Twitter Hacker
A court hearing held via Zoom for a US teenager accused of masterminding a stunning hack of Twitter was interrupted Wednesday with rap music and porn, a newspaper reported.
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Instagram Reels Feature Officially Launched, Facebook's Short Form Video Answer to TikTok
Facebook's Instagram is officially launching its answer to the hit short video app TikTok — Instagram Reels.
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9, Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max to go on sale today at 12pm via Amazon
Redmi Note 9, Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max will be available on Amazon and Mi.com at 12pm. Airtel users can avail double data offer on prepaid plans of Rs 298 and Rs 398 on the purchase of smartphones.
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Honor 9A with 5000mAh battery to go on flash sale today at 11am via Amazon
Honor 9A is equipped with a 6.3-inch HD+ display and comes with a price tag of Rs 9,999.
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9, Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max to go on sale today at 12pm via Amazon
Redmi Note 9, Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max will be available on Amazon and Mi.com at 12pm. Airtel users can avail double data offer on prepaid plans of Rs 298 and Rs 398 on the purchase of smartphones.
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Honor 9A with 5000mAh battery to go on flash sale today at 11am via Amazon
Honor 9A is equipped with a 6.3-inch HD+ display and comes with a price tag of Rs 9,999.
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Twitter Fixes Security Issue Affecting Some Android Devices
Twitter said on Wednesday it has fixed a security issue that could allow hackers to access private Twitter data of some Android users, including messages.
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US Steps Up Clean Network Campaign to Purge 'Untrusted' Chinese Apps
The Trump administration said on Wednesday it was stepping up efforts to purge "untrusted" Chinese apps from U.S. digital networks and called the Chinese-owned short-video app TikTok and messenger app WeChat "significant threats."
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