Is the US TikTok Deal a New Reality for Chinese Tech Giants?
TikTok is one of the most popular social networks in the world, with nearly 7 out of 10 people using it. The app's parent, ByteDance has been under political pressure for…
TikTok US Deal Explained, What Changes for Users, Creators, and Sister Apps
TikTok finalized an agreement that will allow the app to operate in the United States via a joint venture based there. The move comes after years of US legislators who have…
TikTok Confirms Deal to Separate US App From Global Business
TikTok has confirmed a major deal that allows the app to keep operating in the United States. The agreement ends years of political pressure and legal uncertainty. The conflict began…
Supreme Court Skeptical of Trump’s Move to Fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook
The US Supreme Court seemed doubtful on Wednesday about President Donald Trump’s decision to remove Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook. Trump announced in August that he was removing Cook, accusing…
Uganda Internet Shutdown Leaves Businesses and Daily Life in Chaos
During Uganda’s recent general election, the government shut down the internet, leaving many people unable to work or stay connected. In Kampala, mobile money agent Mirembe Tracy says her business…
How Slovakia Became the World’s Top Car Producer Per Capita
Slovakia may be small, but its car industry is mighty. In a massive factory near the snowy mountains of Zilina, the steel shells of cars are lowered onto an assembly…
Filtronic Lands Record £47.3m Deal with SpaceX
A British technology firm has secured its largest contract yet, signing a £47.3 million deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX. Filtronic, based in Sedgefield, County Durham, will provide advanced gallium nitride…
Sharp fall in UK government borrowing in December, official figures show
UK government borrowing dropped sharply in December, helped by higher tax income and increased National Insurance contributions that more than covered the rise in public spending, according to new figures…
What It Was Like Inside the Room With Donald Trump at Davos
I was inside the hall when Donald Trump arrived at the World Economic Forum in Davos, and the reaction was striking from the start. He received a standing ovation, and…
Ubisoft cancels six games and shuts down studios amid major changes
Ubisoft has cancelled six upcoming video games, including the long awaited Prince of Persia The Sands of Time remake. The decision is part of a major internal shake up as…
