China would rather see TikTok US close than a forced sale: Sources

ByteDance has been in talks to sell TikTok's U.S. business to potential buyers including Microsoft and Oracle since U.S. President Donald Trump threatened last month to ban the service if it was not sold.

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Apple revises App Store guidelines, loosening some in-app payment rules

Apple has published a revision of some of its App Store review guidelines, loosening some restrictions on streaming game services, online classes and when developers must use its in-app purchase system, which charges a 30% commission. Apple has long barred catalogs of apps within apps but said it would allow streaming game companies to create such catalog apps.

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Big European states call for cryptocurrency curbs to protect consumers

Stablecoins, a type of cryptocurrency often backed by traditional assets, leapt onto policymakers' agendas last year when Facebook revealed plans for its Libra token.

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Microsoft takes aim at Sony with cloud gaming service

Microsoft will launch its Xbox cloud gaming service priced at $1 for new users' first month, in a major drive to attract casual gamers with the promise of cutting ties to the living room and as competition with Sony heats up.

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France renews push for EU digital tax if global efforts fail

Nearly 140 countries are currently negotiating the first major rewrite of international tax rules in a generation to account for the rise of big digital companies such as Amazon, Google, Facebook and Microsoft.

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Facebook launches legal action against Irish watchdog over data transfers

The Irish commission, Facebook's lead regulator in the EU, had commenced an inquiry into the company controlled EU-U.S. data transfers.

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TikTok Sale: China Said to Rather See US Operations Close Than a Forced Sale

Beijing opposes a forced sale of TikTok’s US operations by its Chinese owner ByteDance, and would prefer to see the short video app shut down in the United States, three people with direct knowledge of the matter said on Friday.

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Apple Revises App Store Guidelines, Loosening Some In-App Payment Rules

Apple on Friday published a revision of some of its App Store review guidelines, loosening some restrictions on streaming game services, online classes and when developers must use its in-app purchase system, which charges a 30 percent commission.

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Oppo F17 Pro vs Realme X3 vs OnePlus Nord vs and Samsung Galaxy M51: The best new smartphone under Rs 25,000

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Oppo F17 Pro vs Realme X3 vs OnePlus Nord vs and Samsung Galaxy M51: The best new smartphone under Rs 25,000

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Carbon-rich exoplanets may be made of diamonds

Astronomers have determined that some carbon-rich exoplanets, given the right circumstances, could be made of diamonds and silica.

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Donald Trump says there will be no extension of TikTok deadline

President Donald Trump said the deadline set for Chinese company ByteDance to sell its popular short-video app TikTok's U.S. assets would not be extended. ByteDance has been looking to pick a buyer so it can finalize a deal by mid-September and comply with Trump's order to divest TikTok's assets.

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Tesla launches fast electric car charging in Berlin, says more cities to come

Quick charging meant to attract more customers. This fits in with Germany's battery car boosting schemes and complements Tesla's factory project for 2021

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Fortnite creator Epic Games says gamers can use Apple sign-in system

"Fortnite" creator Epic Games said Apple Inc has given its users an "indefinite extension" to log into the game using an Apple sign-in system.

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Top gamer 'Ninja' returns to Amazon Twitch after year-long hiatus

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Zomato raises $160 million from Tiger Global, Temasek unit; plans IPO in 2021

The fund raising pegs the company at a post-money valuation of $3.3 billion, according to a filing by top shareholder Info Edge (India) Ltd.

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