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‘Privacy Friendly’ Universe Browser Behaves Like Malware With Keylogging and Disabled Security Tools, Warn Researchers
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a potential threat linked to a "privacy friendly" browser. Dubbed the Universe Browser, it is said to route its connections through servers in China and quietly installs several programs that covertly run in the background. The cybersecurity firm discovered that it was linked to a network of illegal gaming ...
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What A 'Win-Win' TikTok Deal Means To China
When President Donald Trump first brought up banning TikTok due to perceived national security concerns more than five years ago, the app from Beijing-based ByteDance Ltd. was the envy of the global tech industry.
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China Extends Social Media Sanctions To Include Weibo, Kuaishou
China's internet regulator said it would take "disciplinary and punitive measures" against popular apps Weibo and Kuaishou for highlighting celebrity news and "undesirable" content, extending a crackdown on social media platforms.
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Is the TikTok War Over? US and China Reportedly Find a Path Forward
OpenAI on Tuesday announced new safety measures for children and teenagers using ChatGPT, while confirming a different approach for adults. The company said users over 18 will be treated “like adults,” meaning the chatbot may provide sensitive information, such as on self-harm, if framed as educational. OpenAI also teased a privilege system res...
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From Viral Sensation To Trump Target: How TikTok Became Caught In US-China Tensions
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the U.S. and China have a deal that would keep TikTok operating in the United States, in an agreement that marks a breakthrough in months-long talks between the world's two biggest economies.
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Explained: What Hurdles Lie Ahead For US-China TikTok Deal
Questions and potential hurdles surround a framework agreement announced on Monday between the US and China that would switch short-video app TikTok to US-controlled ownership, including whether any deal will comply with a 2024 law.
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WhatsApp Restrictions Worldwide: From China's Full Ban to UAE's Partial Ban
Russia on Wednesday became the latest country to restrict some WhatsApp calls, accusing the Meta-owned platform of failing to share information in fraud and terrorism cases.
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TikTok Building New Version of App Ahead of Expected US Sale: Report
TikTok is building a new version of its app for users in the United States ahead of a planned sale of the app to a group of investors, The Information reported on Sunday, citing unnamed sources.
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Why Chinese Women Are Paying Rs 600 For Five-Minute Hugs From 'Man Mums'
In China, young women are paying "man mums" (men with a gentle side) for hugs to relieve stress and find emotional comfort.
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Epic Games' Fortnite Returns to Apple App Store in US After Nearly Five Years
Epic Games' Fortnite game has returned on Apple's App Store in the US from Tuesday. Launched in 2017, Fortnite became an instant hit, drawing millions of players around the world thanks to its last-player-standing, "battle royale" format.
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Quark, China's Most Popular AI App, Launches 'Deep Search' Feature For Users
Quark is not the first in the country to combine AI reasoning with online search. Similar features were earlier announced by the Kimi chatbot from Moonshot AI.
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Meta Opens Threads to Advertisers Globally
Meta Platforms said on Wednesday it is expanding advertising on its social network Threads to all eligible advertisers globally. A growing user base on Threads—exceeding 320 million monthly users—and uncertainty surrounding a potential TikTok ban in the US could bolster Meta's ability to attract advertisers.
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Baidu Launches Xinxiang AI Agent for Android Devices in China, iOS Version Expected Soon: Report
Baidu reportedly made its artificial intelligence (AI) agent Xinxiang available for Android devices on Wednesday. The Chinese tech giant is pitching the mobile-focused agentic tool as an upgrade over AI-powered chatbots in surfacing and analysing information. The app is currently available for the Android platform in China, however, it is unclear i...
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Trump Says China Could Get Tariff Relief If It Approves TikTok Deal
President Donald Trump on Thursday said he would consider a deal for TikTok where China approves the sale of the short video app in exchange for relief from U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports.
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Alibaba Preparing for Flagship AI Model Release as Soon as April
Alibaba is planning to release Qwen 3, an upgraded version of its flagship AI model. The wave of new models out of Asia are threatening to undercut premium US offerings from the likes of OpenAI, Alphabet’s Google and Microsoft.
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‘Privacy Friendly’ Universe Browser Behaves Like Malware With Keylogging and Disabled Security Tools, Warn Researchers
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a potential threat linked to a "privacy friendly" browser. Dubbed the Universe Browser, it is said to route its connections through servers in China and quietly installs several programs that covertly run in the background. The cybersecurity firm discovered that it was linked to a network of illegal gaming ...
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What A 'Win-Win' TikTok Deal Means To China
When President Donald Trump first brought up banning TikTok due to perceived national security concerns more than five years ago, the app from Beijing-based ByteDance Ltd. was the envy of the global tech industry.
-
China Extends Social Media Sanctions To Include Weibo, Kuaishou
China's internet regulator said it would take "disciplinary and punitive measures" against popular apps Weibo and Kuaishou for highlighting celebrity news and "undesirable" content, extending a crackdown on social media platforms.
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Is the TikTok War Over? US and China Reportedly Find a Path Forward
OpenAI on Tuesday announced new safety measures for children and teenagers using ChatGPT, while confirming a different approach for adults. The company said users over 18 will be treated “like adults,” meaning the chatbot may provide sensitive information, such as on self-harm, if framed as educational. OpenAI also teased a privilege system res...
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From Viral Sensation To Trump Target: How TikTok Became Caught In US-China Tensions
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the U.S. and China have a deal that would keep TikTok operating in the United States, in an agreement that marks a breakthrough in months-long talks between the world's two biggest economies.
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Explained: What Hurdles Lie Ahead For US-China TikTok Deal
Questions and potential hurdles surround a framework agreement announced on Monday between the US and China that would switch short-video app TikTok to US-controlled ownership, including whether any deal will comply with a 2024 law.
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WhatsApp Restrictions Worldwide: From China's Full Ban to UAE's Partial Ban
Russia on Wednesday became the latest country to restrict some WhatsApp calls, accusing the Meta-owned platform of failing to share information in fraud and terrorism cases.
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TikTok Building New Version of App Ahead of Expected US Sale: Report
TikTok is building a new version of its app for users in the United States ahead of a planned sale of the app to a group of investors, The Information reported on Sunday, citing unnamed sources.
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Why Chinese Women Are Paying Rs 600 For Five-Minute Hugs From 'Man Mums'
In China, young women are paying "man mums" (men with a gentle side) for hugs to relieve stress and find emotional comfort.
-
Epic Games' Fortnite Returns to Apple App Store in US After Nearly Five Years
Epic Games' Fortnite game has returned on Apple's App Store in the US from Tuesday. Launched in 2017, Fortnite became an instant hit, drawing millions of players around the world thanks to its last-player-standing, "battle royale" format.
-
Quark, China's Most Popular AI App, Launches 'Deep Search' Feature For Users
Quark is not the first in the country to combine AI reasoning with online search. Similar features were earlier announced by the Kimi chatbot from Moonshot AI.
-
Meta Opens Threads to Advertisers Globally
Meta Platforms said on Wednesday it is expanding advertising on its social network Threads to all eligible advertisers globally. A growing user base on Threads—exceeding 320 million monthly users—and uncertainty surrounding a potential TikTok ban in the US could bolster Meta's ability to attract advertisers.
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Baidu Launches Xinxiang AI Agent for Android Devices in China, iOS Version Expected Soon: Report
Baidu reportedly made its artificial intelligence (AI) agent Xinxiang available for Android devices on Wednesday. The Chinese tech giant is pitching the mobile-focused agentic tool as an upgrade over AI-powered chatbots in surfacing and analysing information. The app is currently available for the Android platform in China, however, it is unclear i...
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Trump Says China Could Get Tariff Relief If It Approves TikTok Deal
President Donald Trump on Thursday said he would consider a deal for TikTok where China approves the sale of the short video app in exchange for relief from U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports.
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Alibaba Preparing for Flagship AI Model Release as Soon as April
Alibaba is planning to release Qwen 3, an upgraded version of its flagship AI model. The wave of new models out of Asia are threatening to undercut premium US offerings from the likes of OpenAI, Alphabet’s Google and Microsoft.
