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February 19, 2025

Tencent’s messaging app Weixin launches beta testing with DeepSeek

Tencent Holdings Limited generates its net sales primarily from the following activities: - Development of mobile applications (54.8%), which includes online gaming platforms, instant messaging systems (notably QQ), gaming software, photo downloading applications, and online payment systems. - Development of electronic payment solutions and services (26.5%). - Online advertising services (17.1%). - Other ancillary services (1.6%). China accounts for 93% of Tencent's net sales.

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February 19, 2025

Elon Musk’s X Blocks Links To Signal App As Federal Workers Turn To Encrypted Messaging Amid DOGE Fallout: Report

Elon Musk's X, formerly known as Twitter, has started blocking links to Signal.me, a URL shortener for the privacy-focused messaging app Signal. Users are experiencing difficulties sharing Signal.me links through public posts, direct messages, or profile pages. Musk had previously supported Signal, which led to a rise in its downloads. X has not commented on the situation, leading to speculation about its motivations. Critics point out that this move contrasts with Musk's portrayal as a proponent of free speech, as his management of X has included restrictions on content that opposes his views. Additionally, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a program Musk supports, aims to cut federal costs, affecting nearly 10,000 employees and possibly eliminating agencies like USAID. Many former employees are turning to Signal for secure communication, highlighting the importance of privacy in digital communication.

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February 18, 2025

Elon Musk Is Trying to Hinder Anti-Trump Whistleblowers

Elon Musk has blocked links to the encrypted messaging app Signal on his platform, X, causing concerns about the selective application of free speech. Cybersecurity researchers reported that accessing Signal links results in a warning page, although users can still proceed. Donald Trump is advocating for leniency towards Andrew Tate, who, along with his brother, faces serious legal charges in Romania but has temporarily blocked his indictment and remains under investigation. Musk's DOGE initiative seeks access to sensitive taxpayer information from the IRS, prompting ethical and security concerns among officials. Musk has also expressed support for Trump's criticisms of CBS’s 60 Minutes, reflecting a growing alignment with Trump's narrative against mainstream media. The Associated Press is in conflict with the Trump administration over the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America," resulting in the revocation of its access to significant areas like the Oval Office and Air Force One.

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February 18, 2025

AI: Tencent tests DeepSeek model in Weixin app

Tencent is integrating DeepSeek's AI model into its Weixin messaging app to enhance user experience through advanced search capabilities. Currently, a beta test is being conducted for Weixin users to explore DeepSeek's potential for search queries, aiming to refine the app's functionality.

AppWizard

February 18, 2025

Tencent

Tencent has begun beta testing a new search function in Weixin, China's largest messaging app, powered by DeepSeek. Users can select an "AI Search" option in the search bar, utilizing both DeepSeek and Tencent's Hunyuan foundational model. This feature is exclusive to Weixin and not available on WeChat. The DeepSeek-R1 model, launched on January 20, offers advanced reasoning capabilities at lower training costs compared to AI models from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google. Approximately 1.3 billion active Weixin users will benefit from this integration for various functions. Users can observe the reasoning process during queries, and DeepSeek-R1 has also been integrated into Tencent's AI chatbot application, Yuanbao. Chinese telecom operators have started using DeepSeek's models, and smartphone manufacturers like Huawei, Oppo, Honor, and Vivo are adopting the DeepSeek-R1 model in their devices.

AppWizard

February 18, 2025

Elon Musk’s X blocking links to Signal messaging app

Social media platform X has implemented restrictions on links to the Signal messaging application, resulting in error messages when users attempt to share signal.me links through public posts, direct messages, or profile pages. This blockage also affects existing signal.me links. Signal, known for its end-to-end encryption, is commonly used by journalists and whistleblowers. X has previously restricted links to Facebook, Instagram, Mastodon, and Substack, despite Signal not being a direct competitor. Users can still share Signal handles on X, and a workaround exists by copy-pasting the link into Signal to bypass the restrictions.

AppWizard

February 15, 2025

Berkeley Twp Man Used Kik Messaging App To Send, Receive Child Porn: Prosecutor

Mario Calabrese, a resident of Berkeley Township, is under investigation for the distribution and possession of child pornography. He was reportedly sending and receiving illicit images through a KiK Messenger account. A court-authorized search warrant was executed at his residence on February 13, where forensic experts confirmed the presence of the Kik Messenger app on his devices. Calabrese was arrested without incident and faces charges of possession and two counts of distribution of child pornography. He is currently held at the Ocean County Jail awaiting a detention hearing.

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February 13, 2025

Jio’s Crypto Token Now Integrated With Its Messaging App

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February 9, 2025

Miami-Dade man accused of sharing child sex abuse videos on Kik messenger

A 28-year-old man named Juan Carlos Montejo Jr. was arrested in Miami-Dade County for distributing videos of child sexual abuse, following an investigation initiated by a tip from the Broward Sheriff’s Office. The investigation began in July after detectives found that Montejo had uploaded videos depicting the abuse of young girls, some under three years old, via the messaging app Kik. Surveillance on his residence led to his arrest on Monday evening. Montejo faces four felony charges related to the possession of child sexual abuse material and is currently held at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center with a bond set at ,000.

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February 6, 2025

Top 35 Social Media Platforms (September 2024)

YouTube is the most popular social media platform with 3.9 billion monthly active users, followed by Facebook with 2.1 billion users. Telegram has experienced a 367% search growth with 30.4 million monthly Google searches. TikTok has seen a 733% search growth and has 83.1 million monthly Google searches. Xiaohongshu (RedNote) has a search growth of 99x+, with 450,000 monthly Google searches and reported a profit of million in 2023. Discord has a 188% search growth with 30.4 million monthly Google searches. WhatsApp has a 112% search growth and 151 million monthly Google searches. Reddit has a 140% search growth with 30.4 million monthly Google searches. Douyin, a Chinese video-sharing app, has a 733% search growth and 1 million monthly Google searches.