16 h. ago He sold investors on a new app, but spent the money on cars, his Malibu mansion and yacht, feds say

He sold investors on a new app, but spent the money on cars, his Malibu mansion and yacht, feds say  Los Angeles Times

Economics

16 h. ago TikTok creators go from sadness and fear to...'whatever!' over app's future

It's been an emotional rollercoaster for TikTok creators over the past few months, with the app's future uncertain. But there are ways to decompress.

Politics

31 h. ago Trump Extends TikTok Deal Deadline, Delaying a Potential Ban

The app was facing a Saturday deadline to change its ownership or face a ban in the United States.

Politics

32 h. ago Trump to delay TikTok ban as Walmart considers throwing hat in ring to buy the app

Trump is pushing the deadline for TikTok to be banned or sold off by it's Chinese-owned parent company, as sources say Walmart is actively considering buying the app.

Politics

32 h. ago Teamsters in Washington Ratify First Regional Contract at APP/World Kinect

Teamsters in Washington Ratify First Regional Contract at APP/World Kinect  International Brotherhood of Teamsters

Politics

32 h. ago DeepSeek: Everything you need to know about the AI chatbot app

DeepSeek has gone viral. Chinese AI lab DeepSeek broke into the mainstream consciousness this week after its chatbot app rose to the top of the Apple App Store charts (and Google Play, as well). DeepSeek’s AI models, which were trained using compute-efficient techniques, have led Wall Street analysts — and technologists — to question whether the U.S. can maintain its […]

Politics

34 h. ago Microsoft’s Copilot can now browse the web and perform actions for you

For its 50th birthday, Microsoft is teaching its AI-powered Copilot chatbot a few new tricks. Copilot can now take action on “most websites,” Microsoft says, enabling it to book tickets, reserve restaurants, and more. The bot has gained the ability to remember specific things about you, similar to OpenAI’s ChatGPT, like your favorite food and […]

Politics

39 h. ago What Is the Meta AI Button in WhatsApp, and How Do I Remove It?

Meta’s in-app chatbot add-on is rolling out in more countries. Here’s what you need to know, including how to get rid of it.

Politics

54 h. ago Grace raises €5.9 million seed to offer insurance to luxury goods

Grace, an insurance company for luxury goods, announced a $6.4 million (€5.9 million) seed round led by FinTechCollective and Speedinvest.  Grace, an insurance company for luxury goods, works with luxury brands to protect purchased consumer goods. If an item is stolen or damaged, a consumer can create a claim through the Grace app. For the […]

Politics

54 h. ago With TikTok Deadline Looming, Details of a Potential Deal Emerge

The video app is barreling toward a Saturday deadline to change its ownership under federal law or face a ban in the United States.

Events

54 h. ago Teen with 4.0 GPA who built the viral Cal AI app was rejected by 15 top universities

Zach Yadegari, the high school teen co-founder of Cal AI, is being hammered with comments on X after he revealed that out of 18 top colleges he applied to, he was rejected by 15. Yadegari says that he got a 4.0 GPA and nailed a 34 score on his ACT (above 31 is considered a […]

Politics

55 h. ago Pentagon watchdog to review Hegseth's use of Signal app to convey plans for Houthi strike

Pentagon watchdog to review Hegseth's use of Signal app to convey plans for Houthi strike  NBC4 Washington

Events

59 h. ago Amazon Joins Bidding War for China's TikTok as Deadline Looms

As the clock ticks down on the Trump administration's deadline for China's TikTok to find a U.S. buyer, e-commerce giant Amazon has thrown its hat into the ring, making a last-minute bid for the popular social media app. The post Amazon Joins Bidding War for China’s TikTok as Deadline Looms appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

3 d. ago 'False': Trump admin rebukes claims intel officials are frequently using Signal to send classified info

The White House is clapping back against media reports claiming intel officials have been using the end-to-end encrypted messaging app Signal to send classified information.

Politics

3 d. ago Trump to Meet with Top Aides on Fate of China's TikTok as List of Bidders Takes Shape

President Donald Trump is set to meet with his top White House officials on Wednesday to address the fate of China's popular TikTok app. The post Trump to Meet with Top Aides on Fate of China’s TikTok as List of Bidders Takes Shape appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

3 d. ago What to know about TikTok’s uncertain future in the US and the people who want to buy it

TikTok, owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, has been at the center of controversy in the U.S. for four years now due to concerns about user data potentially being accessed by the Chinese government. Earlier this year, the app experienced a temporary outage in the U.S. that left millions of users in suspense before it […]

Technology

3 d. ago Anthropic launches an AI chatbot plan for colleges and universities

Anthropic announced on Wednesday that it’s launching a new Claude for Education tier, an answer to OpenAI’s ChatGPT Edu plan. The new tier is aimed at higher education, and gives students, faculty, and other staff access to Anthropic’s AI chatbot, Claude, with a few additional capabilities. One piece of Claude for Education is “Learning Mode,” […]

Politics

4 d. ago AROUND ALASKA: Bus App, Arboretum Hours, and Wolverine Kits!

AROUND ALASKA: Bus App, Arboretum Hours, and Wolverine Kits!  Your Alaska Link

Politics

4 d. ago Zelle is shutting down its app, but you probably don’t need to worry

Zelle is shutting down its stand-alone app on Tuesday, according to a company blog post. This news might be alarming if you’re one of the over 150 million customers in the U.S. who use Zelle for person-to-person payments. But only about 2% of transactions take place via Zelle’s app, which is why the company is […]

Politics

4 d. ago Mark Cuban backs Skylight, a TikTok alternative built on Bluesky’s underlying technology

Skylight, a startup taking on TikTok with a more open alternative, is launching its mobile app to the public on Tuesday after just 10 weeks of active development. The app, which is backed by Mark Cuban and others, is now one of many to build on top of the AT Protocol — the same technology […]

Technology