TikTok remains operational but still unavailable on app stores in U.S.

The outcome of negotiations between ByteDance, U.S. authorities, and potential stakeholders remains a focal point in U.S.-China trade relations

Meta, X, and YouTube adopt updated EU code to combat online hate speech

This integration with the EU's Digital Services Act aims to strengthen compliance requirements for managing illegal and harmful online content

TikTok resumes operations in U.S. after Trump promises revival

TikTok reports partial restoration of its website and basic app functions, though it remains unavailable for download on U.S. app stores

TikTok stops working in U.S. as ban takes effect

TikTok halts operations in the U.S. and exits Apple and Google app stores

TikTok ban deadline forces businesses to prepare for shutdown

Our U.S. platform generates billions for businesses selling candies, beauty products, clothes, and other goods, say TikTok

Pakistan records highest-ever monthly IT exports of $348mn in December

Technology exports grow by 28% to $1.86 billion in first half of FY25; sector expected to post 10-15% annual growth potentially reaching $3.5-3.7 billion: report 

Chinese social media app RedNote attracts 700,000 U.S. “TikTok refugees”

Unlike other Chinese platforms, RedNote does not require users to have Chinese phone numbers and operates a single unified version of its app

New Microsoft AI tool supports businesses with routine tasks

Premium features like summaries and transcriptions of Teams calls and creating PowerPoint slides require a $30/month Microsoft 365 Copilot subscription

EU digital chief promises robust enforcement of social media laws

Ongoing probes are still in a technical phase, involving exchanges with companies before decisions are made, says Henna Virkkunen

Nokia signs multi-year patent license deal with Samsung

Nokia clarifies that this agreement is separate from their existing 5G patent license deal with Samsung

Chip industry urges Biden to review rushed export rules

Industry says the regulations were made without proper consultation or public input, despite their significant long-term impacts

PM orders 24-hour visa issuance for foreign businesspersons seeking services from Pakistani IT firms

Directs to further enhance IT infrastructure to achieve $25 billion export target

EU reviews Big Tech investigations under Digital Markets Act

The review may narrow or adjust the scope of the investigations and has paused decisions and fines while technical work continues

OpenAI calls for investment and regulation to maintain U.S. AI advantage

The announcement comes ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, with a new administration expected to be more supportive of the tech industry

Apple faces accusations of overcharging British consumers by $1.8 billion

The U.S. tech giant faces claims from 20 million U.K. users over alleged overcharges for app purchases