Trump extends TikTok deadline by 75 days

The U.S. government's concerns over TikTok’s ties to China stem from national security fears, believing the app could influence U.S. interests

Meta launches Llama 4 models for multimodal AI

These models are designed to process and integrate diverse data types, including text, images, video, and audio

Mobile phone and internet services restored in Quetta after 3-day suspension

The disruption causes significant inconvenience for local traders and students who are unable to attend online classes during the service blackout

Kenya court allows lawsuit against Meta over hate speech

The case alleges that Facebook’s recommendation algorithms amplified violent content during the Tigray war

AppLovin bids for TikTok’s non-China assets before April 5 deadline

The bid comes as other parties, including Amazon and a consortium led by OnlyFans founder Tim Stokely, enter the race

iPhone 16 price could increase by 30% to 43% due to U.S. tariffs

Most iPhones are made in China, subject to a 54% tariff, forcing Apple to decide on absorbing or passing the costs

Trump proposes tariff negotiations as part of potential TikTok sale agreement

Donald Trump confirms that his administration is "very close" to reaching a deal on TikTok, with multiple investors involved

Amazon joins the race to buy TikTok

Earlier this year, Amazon even tested a TikTok-like short-form video feed called Inspire, though it was shut down

India’s semiconductor market to reach $150 billion by 2030

Over 100 semiconductor startups operate in India, contributing 20% to the global workforce in semiconductor design

Visa and Amex target Mastercard’s Apple Card partnership, WSJ reports

This competition follows the recent conclusion of Apple's partnership with Goldman Sachs and Mastercard, which began in 2019

White House to hold meeting on TikTok

Trump will consider on Wednesday a final proposal related to TikTok ahead of an April 5 deadline for the app to find a non-Chinese buyer

ChatGPT usage hits a record as Ghibli-style AI art goes viral

The rapid growth places a strain on OpenAI’s servers, resulting in occasional outages and performance issues

Elon Musk’s xAI acquires social media platform X in $33 billion deal

The move consolidates Musk’s AI and social media ventures, positioning xAI for broader expansion in the competitive AI market

OpenAI must go for-profit by year-end to secure $40 billion SoftBank deal

The artificial intelligence startup, currently backed by Microsoft, is in the final stages of raising the capital

Legal challenges mount against Musk’s $44 billion Twitter deal

A U.S. District Judge rules that Musk allegedly committed fraud via improper filings, misleading statements, and a secret Twitter stake buildup