President Donald Trump issued executive orders to ban TikTok and WeChat in 45 days citing national security fears. TikTok threatens a lawsuit.
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Twitter launches new labels for government officials and state-linked media accounts
Twitter said in a blog post on Thursday that the labels are meant to give users greater context on a profile’s political affiliation.
People are having seizures, losing vision and dying after drinking hand sanitizer, CDC warns
The CDC says that four people died and nearly a dozen others have had health complications after swallowing hand sanitizers in recent months.
Facebook launches TikTok rival Reels for Instagram
The app works almost identically to TikTok and comes as the Trump administration moves to ban TikTok in the U.S.
Google Pay partners with six banks to offer mobile checking accounts next year
The search giant has partnered with half a dozen banks and will offer Google Pay users in the U.S. access to checking accounts as early as 2021.
Samsung AirDresser: A $1,049 smart closet meant to save you trips to the dry cleaner
It launched with a $1,049 price tag and features a high-temperature Sanitize cycle that eliminates common bacteria and dust mites, the company claims.
Apple denies interest in acquiring TikTok, report says
Apple might not want the ByteDance-owned company, but Microsoft might. And Facebook has previously expressed interest.
Why did my electric bill go up? Summer’s here and we’re in our houses more than ever
Many Americans are getting higher electricity bills due to spending more time at home. Here’s what you can do about it.
Lamborghini Essenza SCV12: A green monster hypercar that’s not legal to drive on highways
Only 40 are being built. Prices have not been announced.
Google Doodle honors Pacita Abad, prized Philippine artist who broke gender barriers
Google’s homepage got a refresh in the name of Pacita Abad, an artist and activist from the Philippines who broke gender barriers.