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TikTok has increased its lobbying efforts in Washington, presumably because it fears a nationwide ban. ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese-headquartered parent company has been facing increasing scrutiny about its data handling and privacy policies for American users on TikTok. TikTok steps up lobbying in Washington fearing forced dilution or permanent ban ByteDance is trying to reverse or … Read more

Google is working on an option to make web browsing less chaotic for Chrome app users who tend to open hundreds of tabs. Called Tab Declutter, it promises to become quite a useful tool once it’s available. The first hints about the Tab Declutter feature for Chrome surfaced in late March. Now, new findings suggest … Read more

Samsung launched the first Galaxy Watch Ultra as its most premium smartwatch ever. Compared to the Galaxy Watch 7, it boasts more accurate health/fitness tracking, longer battery life, and a more premium build, among other improvements. However, a Galaxy Watch Ultra user has reported a potential paint peeling issue in the case, raising some concerns. … Read more

WhatsApp has reached 100 million monthly active users in the US. The Meta-owned messaging platform, which is already the biggest instant messaging app in the world, hit the milestone on July 25. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the news on his WhatsApp channel. WhatsApp reaches 100 million monthly active users in the US Founded in … Read more

Runway, another AI company crawling the tech industry, has a powerful video generation model called Gen-3 Alpha. While it’s powerful, some folks aren’t happy with how the company obtained videos to train it. According to a new report, Runway may have pirated a ton of videos to train its AI model, and that includes YouTube … Read more

Get ready to be amazed, because Ulefone’s highly anticipated FLIR thermal 5G flagship rugged phone, the Armor 27T Pro, is on the horizon. This beast of a phone is set to redefine what it means to be rugged and versatile. Sneak Peek: What We Know So Far From the banner and renders, we have a … Read more

After a couple of years of waiting, Samsung has launched a new generation of TWS earbuds. The Galaxy Buds 3 series comes with a new stemmed design, reminiscent of Apple’s AirPods. However, it seems that the South Korean giant’s audio product is way ahead in one specific area. A teardown of the Galaxy Buds 3 … Read more

Best Buy has a pretty good deal right now on the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 that saves you a few hundred bucks. So if you’re in the market for a laptop, consider this one as you get it for less and it’s pretty decent to boot. When it comes to cost, if you were … Read more

Since the first Pixel phone, Google has included a USB A-to-C adapter. So, you don’t have to buy one in case you need it. However, a new leak suggests that the upcoming Google Pixel 9 series might come without the USB adapter in the box. The USB A-to-C adapter is useful for situations where you … Read more

A while back, the Biden administration called upon several companies developing AI to take part in a voluntary pledge to develop the technology responsibly. As lacking as that seems, several companies took part in the pledge. The jury is out on whether they’re actually developing AI safely. In any case. Apple will stick by the … Read more

In the sweltering summer heat, finding relief becomes a top priority. For those seeking an efficient and effective cooling solution, the Costway 9000BTU Mini Split AC emerges as a prime choice. This innovative air conditioner is designed to provide targeted cooling in smaller spaces, offering a respite from the scorching temperatures without breaking the bank. … Read more

If you’re looking for a good deal on a TV, then look no further than this QM7 TV from TCL that Best Buy currently has a deal on. This TV would normally cost you $800 if you were having to pay full retail. However, Best Buy has it on sale for $300 off right now … Read more