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AppWizard

April 5, 2025

TikTok avoids a US ban for a second time thanks to Trump’s 75-day reprieve

TikTok has avoided a potential ban in the U.S. due to a 75-day extension granted by President Donald Trump, announced on April 4. This is the second extension for TikTok, which follows an initial deadline set to expire on April 5. The original law required a decision by January 19 regarding the sale of TikTok's U.S. operations or a nationwide ban, a deadline that has now been postponed twice. TikTok, owned by ByteDance, can continue operations without interruption, although negotiations between ByteDance and the U.S. government are ongoing, with unresolved key matters. The situation also involves U.S.-China tariff discussions, with Trump emphasizing the importance of tariffs for national security.

AppWizard

February 14, 2025

TikTok returns to Android and Apple app stores in the US

TikTok has returned to the app stores of Apple and Google in the U.S. after a temporary blackout, following President Donald Trump's decision to postpone a potential ban until April 5, allowing TikTok 75 days to comply with legislation requiring the sale of its U.S. operations. The ban, supported by both parties in Congress, mandates that TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, divest its U.S. operations to avoid a complete prohibition of the app due to concerns over espionage and political manipulation. Reports indicate that TikTok's reinstatement was facilitated by assurances from the Trump administration to Apple and Google regarding potential liability. Trump's stance on TikTok has shifted from initially supporting a ban to expressing a more favorable view of the platform. He discussed a potential joint ownership model with TikTok CEO Shou Chew and mentioned various high-profile figures, including Larry Ellison, Elon Musk, Frank McCourt, and Kevin O'Leary, as potential buyers. Additionally, MrBeast, a popular YouTuber, has shown interest in acquiring TikTok after receiving outreach from investors.

BetaBeacon

November 16, 2024

Capcom has unveiled Monster Hunter Outlanders, a mobile action game for Android and iOS with a large open world and co-operative experience

Japanese publisher in cooperation with Chinese company TiMi Studios announced Monster Hunter Outlanders for Android and iOS. The game is an open world survival game set in the Monster Hunter universe, allowing players to fight monsters, travel through various locations, and engage in other activities. It will be free-to-play with in-game purchases available and will be released "soon".

Winsage

July 18, 2024

ESET: Chinese Adware Opens Windows Systems to More Threats

ESET discovered the HotPage malware, initially detected as adware, which was developed by a Chinese company called Hubei Dunwang Network Technology Co. The malware, disguised as an "internet café security solution," had a kernel component that allowed other threats to run code at the highest privilege level in the Windows operating system. The driver was removed from the Windows Server Catalog after ESET reported it to Microsoft. The Chinese company went through the necessary steps to obtain an Extended Verification certificate from Microsoft. The malware collects information, injects libraries into browser applications, and can allow attackers to escalate their privileges to run code as NT AUTHORITY/Systems.