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Palestine Action ban coupled with Online Safety Act ‘a threat to public debate’

Rights bodies say new law and proscription of direct action group create risk of censorship of Gaza-related content

The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2025

The EPA Says Greenhouse Gases Are A-OK. Here's What It Means For Your Next Car

The EPA wants to undo greenhouse gas emission standards for cars and trucks. Meanwhile TikTok's parent company may be trying its hand at cars.

InsideEVs · Jul 30, 2025

ByteDance AI tool Trae caught spying on users

ByteDance looks to be collecting huge amounts of user, project and system info from Trae, even when telemetry is toggled off.

TechRadar · Jul 29, 2025

TikTok content moderators in Germany strike over AI taking their jobs

Trade union ver.di says about 150 employees in content moderation and content creator outreach are at risk of losing their jobs as TikTok looks to replace them with AI.

Euronews · Jul 23, 2025

'It's a Massive Red Flag': Possible Reasons Why Blackstone Allegedly Walked Away From TikTok Deal

Blackstone's reported exit from the TikTok deal highlights major red flags—geopolitical risks, vetting hurdles, and shifting US-China dynamics.

International Business Times UK · Jul 22, 2025

Blackstone Backs Out Of TikTok US Deal As Trump Deadline Looms, China Opposition Mounts: Report

Private equity giant Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:BX) has reportedly withdrawn from a high-profile investor group vying for TikTok's U.S. operations.

Benzinga · Jul 19, 2025

Pico's next XR headset could be lighter and smaller than ever, but I hope it just skips to AR glasses instead

TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, is reportedly developing a brand new XR device, but not the one I want.

TechRadar · Jul 17, 2025

Broadcom’s Takes on NVIDIA: Why Tomahawk Ultra Could Boost Shares

Broadcom's potential just got raised. Tomahawk Ultra is a battle cry against NVIDIA, adding upside to shares. Easing restraints on China are another good sign.

MarketBeat · Jul 17, 2025

First the US, Now Canada? TikTok Faces Shutdown — Will Canadians Lose Access to the App?

TikTok faces a potential shutdown in Canada as the government orders its operations to wind down, citing national security.

International Business Times UK · Jul 16, 2025

Meta's Metaverse Dreams Tested By New ByteDance Swan Goggles

Mark Zuckerberg's metaverse empire is under siege as ByteDance, TikTok's parent, storms the mixed reality (MR) arena with its Swan goggles.

Benzinga · Jul 15, 2025