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          Shadi's take on the looming ban of TikTok in the US

          CartoonDecember 19, 2024
          TikTok's options for survival in the US are limited, despite the platform leaning heavily on user loyalty to keep it alive. Photo: Reuters

          A US ban on TikTok would be many things, but it is not unprecedented

          CommentDecember 19, 2024
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          FoodDecember 19, 2024
          TikTok's lawyers will be given a chance to make oral arguments on Friday, January 10. AP

          Supreme Court agrees to review TikTok's challenge to US ban

          TechnologyDecember 18, 2024
          ByteDance has appealed to the US Supreme Court to stop TikTok being banned in the US. AP

          TikTok officially appeals ban to Supreme Court after Donald Trump airs support

          TechnologyDecember 16, 2024
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          Opting out of AI: why it's easier said than done

          TechnologyDecember 16, 2024
          Rafah has been razed following Israel's bombing campaign. Motaz Azaiza / Instagram

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          CultureDecember 16, 2024
          US politicians on a House of Representatives committee told Apple and Google to prepare to remove TikTok from their platforms before an anticipated ban in the country. Reuters

          Apple and Amazon told to prepare to remove TikTok from app stores

          USDecember 13, 2024
          TikTok faces a January 19 deadline which could end the social media platform's presence in the US. AFP

          Will TikTok really be banned in the US?

          TechnologyDecember 12, 2024
          Users around the world reported having trouble using Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and Messengers amid what appeared to be a massive outage.

          Meta responds amid Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and Threads connection issues

          TechnologyDecember 11, 2024
          Will BlueSky live up to the lofty expectations so many social media users fleeing X have? AFP

          Is the grass greener on the BlueSky side?

          TechnologyNovember 28, 2024
          The Goldfish Generation refers to those who grew up in a constant flow of digital content that some believe shortens attention spans. AFP

          Has the Goldfish Generation changed media habits for ever?

          TechnologyNovember 26, 2024
          Bluesky has many similarities to X, experts say, making it an easy transition for users. AFP

          Will Bluesky eventually dethrone X as the global town square?

          TechnologyNovember 21, 2024
          Governments need to engage with figures such as Elon Musk but also require social media firms to be regulated, say experts. AFP

          Governments play catch-up to rein in social media giants

          TechnologyNovember 15, 2024
          Some have speculated that US president-elect Donald Trump may want to try and step in to ensure TikTok's future in the US despite concerns he stressed during his first term. AP

          Does Donald Trump want to ban TikTok?

          TechnologyNovember 15, 2024
          Sheikh Hamdan meets the chief executive of X Linda Yaccarino in Dubai on Friday. Photo: X

          Sheikh Hamdan explores partnership during meeting with CEO of X Corp

          UAENovember 14, 2024