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Oracle Emerges as Frontrunner in TikTok US Acquisition, Sources Say Oracle is reportedly poised to acquire TikTok’s US operations from ByteDance, according to a report from The Information, solidifying its position as the leading contender in a highly competitive bidding process. This development follows President Donald Trump’s recent statement revealing
Instagram is rolling out a suite of new features for Direct Messages (DMs), designed to enhance communication and make staying connected easier than ever. The update includes message translations, music sharing, scheduled messages, pinned content, and group chat QR codes. Breaking Down Barriers with Message Translations Connecting with friends and
WhatsApp Beta Reveals Automatic Language Detection for Improved Translation WhatsApp is gearing up to enhance its translation features with the development of automatic message language detection. In a recent update to its beta version, WhatsApp has revealed plans to automatically identify the language of incoming messages within chats and channels.
Amazon is also Looking to Purchase TikTok The race to acquire TikTok’s US operations continues to intensify, with Amazon emerging as the latest contender. This follows recent bids from prominent figures like YouTube star MrBeast and AI company Perplexity AI, highlighting the growing interest and strategic importance of the platform.
Can Perplexity AI Solve TikTok’s U.S. Crisis? A New Deal on the Table In a move to address ongoing security concerns surrounding TikTok’s U.S. operations, artificial intelligence startup Perplexity AI has submitted a revised proposal to ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company. The proposal suggests creating a new entity that merges TikTok’s
Is MrBeast Buying TikTok? Popular YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson, known as MrBeast, has hinted at a potential takeover of TikTok, claiming he’s about to submit a “final offer” to the platform’s owner, ByteDance. MrBeast has been teasing the move on social media. In a recent video, he discussed securing funding from
Meta is entering the video editing app market with the launch of “Edits.” This new app is designed to compete directly with CapCut. Moreover, the launch comes at a time of ongoing uncertainty surrounding the future of TikTok and other ByteDance apps in the United States. As a result, Instagram
After months of legal battles, heated political debates, and lingering uncertainty, TikTok users in the United States can finally relax. Initially, the widely popular short-video app faced a potential nationwide ban due to security concerns. However, in a turn of events, it has now been cleared to continue operations. STATEMENT
TikTok and WeChat Gets Malaysian Licences As Malaysia’s new social media licensing regime took effect on the 1st of January 2025, TikTok and WeChat have successfully secured the necessary licenses to continue operating within the country. This was confirmed by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) in a recent
Fahmi Fadzil Calls on Social Media Platforms to Enforce Age Limit In a move to address growing concerns about online safety, Malaysia’s Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has called on social media platforms to enforce their existing age restrictions strictly. The announcement comes amid a global shift towards stricter regulations, with