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US vs. China in AI: Open-Source Tech at the Center of Global Competition
China is rapidly expanding its artificial intelligence (AI) industry, spending billions of dollars to catch up with the United States and become a...
DOGE Staffer Leaks Private AI Key While Handling Americans’ Personal Data
A Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staffer who handles sensitive government systems accidentally exposed a private API key for Elon Musk’s xAI chatbot,...
ByteDance to Launch ‘CapCut US’ Amid Rising Regulatory Pressure
ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok and CapCut, is preparing to release a U.S.-specific version of its video-editing app, CapCut, as part of...
TikTok to Launch Separate US App to Meet Security Rules
TikTok users in the United States will soon need to switch to a new version of the app, as part of ongoing efforts...
OnePlus Faces US Investigation Over Alleged Data Transfers to China
Two US lawmakers have called on the Department of Commerce to investigate OnePlus, the Chinese smartphone maker, over allegations that its devices send...
Markets Fall as Trump Plans New Tariffs Up to 70%
U.S. stock futures fell sharply early Friday after President Donald Trump said his administration will start sending letters to trading partners about new...
T-Mobile Becomes First US Carrier to Launch Satellite Phone Service
T-Mobile will be the first wireless company in the United States to offer a satellite-to-phone service. The service, called T-Satellite, will launch on...
Nothing Phone (3) Set to Take on iPhone and Samsung in the US
Nothing has officially announced that its next smartphone, the Nothing Phone (3), and its first over-ear headphones, Nothing Headphone (1), will launch in...
Warning: New Text Message Attacks Targeting Millions of Americans
Despite many warnings from the FBI and police across the U.S., iPhone and Android users continue to fall victim to text message attacks...
Starlink Residential Lite Plan Now Available in 30+ States at $80/Month
SpaceX has significantly expanded the availability of its more affordable Starlink Residential Lite satellite Internet plan, now offering it in over 30 U.S....
Got an iPhone? You Can Now Claim Up to $100 from Apple’s $95M Siri Settlement
Apple users in the U.S. can now submit claims to receive part of a $95 million settlement over privacy violations involving Siri. The...
Trump May Delay TikTok Ban Again – TikTok Responds with Confidence
TikTok is not leaving the U.S. just yet. Even though Congress passed a law that could ban the app unless it is sold...
Fortnite Set to Rejoin US App Store, Thanks to Swedish Epic Games Account
Epic Games is planning to use its Sweden-based developer account to bring Fortnite back to the US iOS App Store, according to CEO...
Sweden Beats USA in 4 Nations Face-Off – Can They Win Olympic Gold?
Sweden finished the 4 Nations Face-Off without a single regulation loss. The team defeated USA 2-1 in their final game on Monday. Goalie...
TikTok Returns to US App Stores as Ban Remains Uncertain
TikTok has reappeared on the Apple and Google app stores in the US, following assurances from the Trump administration that the ban would...
Google Maps Faces Criticism Over Gulf of Mexico Rename and Content Moderation
Google has admitted to removing negative reviews and restricting edits related to the recent renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf...
Project Stargate: Can the U.S. Compete with DeepSeek?
China’s AI start-up DeepSeek has shocked the tech world with an advanced large language model (LLM) that rivals ChatGPT at a fraction of...
US Investigates Singapore for Supplying NVIDIA AI Chips to Chinese Companies like DeepSeek
The United States is investigating whether Singapore acted as an intermediary to supply NVIDIA’s high-end AI chips to China, despite strict export bans....
When Will TikTok Return to the Apple App Store and Google Play Store?
TikTok fans have been left in limbo as the app remains unavailable for download on both the Apple App Store and Google Play...
OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Gov for U.S. Agencies to Improve Efficiency
OpenAI has announced a new version of ChatGPT called ChatGPT Gov, designed specifically for U.S. government agencies. This tool will help improve efficiency...
The Big Tax Americans Skip — And What It Costs Us
Americans pay lower taxes than most developed countries, but this comes with some trade-offs. In 2023, total taxes collected in the U.S. made...
TikTok Faces Shutdown in the US Without App Store Updates
TikTok is currently unavailable in the US, with Apple and Google refusing to list the app on their stores. This follows a new...
ByteDance Looks for Alternatives to Selling TikTok in the U.S.
ByteDance is considering alternatives to selling TikTok’s U.S. operations, according to board member Bill Ford. The Chinese company is exploring options to keep...
New U.S. Rules Hit Chinese Tech Firms Amid Huawei Chip Controversy
The U.S. government has added over two dozen entities, including a Chinese company tied to a controversial chip, to its restricted trade list....
RedNote Rises as TikTok Faces U.S. Shutdown, Sparking Debate
As the U.S. prepares to enforce a nationwide ban on TikTok, influencers and users are flocking to the Chinese lifestyle app RedNote. The...
Rolex Increases Watch Prices in the US and UK for 2025
Rolex has raised retail prices for its iconic watches in the US and UK markets as of January 1, 2025. The adjustments affect...
Chinese Cyberattack Exposes U.S. Telecoms, Geolocates Millions and Records Calls
In a sweeping cyberattack, Chinese hackers infiltrated U.S. telecommunications networks, gaining access to millions of Americans’ cell phone records and the ability to...
Satellite Messaging Now Available for Some Samsung Phones in the U.S.
Samsung has started rolling out satellite messaging support for some of its latest phones, including the Galaxy S24 series and Galaxy Z Fold...
Motorola Phones Could Face Import Ban in the US Over 5G Patent Dispute
Motorola phones could soon face an import ban in the United States. The US International Trade Commission (ITC) recently ruled that some Motorola...
U.S. Set to Blacklist Sophgo Over Huawei AI Chip Connection
The U.S. government is preparing to blacklist Chinese chipmaker Sophgo, a move that could mirror the 2019 sanctions imposed on Huawei. Sophgo, a...
