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