TikTok rolls out a ‘Nearby Feed’ to display local content in select countries

While TikTok is already known for its recommendation algorithm, which is able to target users with highly personalized ...

China’s ByteDance could be forced to sell TikTok U.S., but its quiet lead in AI will help it survive—and maybe even thrive

TikTok executives onstage highlighted the billions of dollars its platform generates in Asia and promised to build “a trusted digital ecosystem.” Delegates got a TikTok-branded baseball cap as part of ...
Mint

5 Windows apps to install first on a new PC and what each one does for you

Every new Windows laptop starts the same way. It looks tidy, but within a day you notice the small annoyances. Finding files takes too long, multitasking feels clumsy, and some formats still need ...
The Washington Post

How TikTok keeps its users scrolling for hours a day

More than 800 U.S. TikTok users shared their data with The Washington Post. We used it to find out why some people become power users, spending hours per day scrolling. Each circle in the chart ...
PCGamesN

This new Windows 11 update turns the Xbox app into an all-in-one game launcher

There's finally one gaming app to rule them all, or so Microsoft hopes, thanks to a new Xbox app update on Windows 11. From today, the Xbox app now shows you all of your installed games, no matter ...
Computerworld

Windows 11 Smart App Control explained

In the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape, Microsoft has introduced various new features in Windows 11 designed to protect users from modern workplace threats. Among such features, Smart App ...
Newsweek

TikTok, Social Media Platforms Removing Charlie Kirk Shooting Death Videos

TikTok is removing videos that depict the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Republican Representative Anna Paulina Luna of Florida said Thursday. On Wednesday, Kirk, the CEO and co ...
ZDNet

This is my new favorite way to run Windows apps on my Linux PC - how it works

Winboat is a new technology to run Windows apps on Linux. The app is currently in beta, but shows real promise. If the developers can deliver, this will be a game changer. Also: I've used Linux for 30 ...
techtimes

Microsoft Tests Windows 11 'Continue on PC' Feature for Active Android Apps

Microsoft is testing a new feature called "Continue on PC" on Windows 11 that will allow users to resume the use of an active Android app on their smartphones without the need to manually do so. Users ...
Game Rant

Xbox PC App Will Soon Get a Major Quality-of-Life Update

James Ratcliff joined Game Rant in 2022 as a Gaming News Writer. In 2023, James was offered a chance to become an occasional feature writer for different games and then a Senior Author in 2025. He is ...
The New York Times

Trump Signals Fourth Delay of TikTok Ban

The short-form video app has until mid-September to change its ownership structure or face a ban in the United States, after a number of deadline extensions from President Trump. By Sapna Maheshwari ...
GameSpot

Xbox PC App Now Lets You Stream Your Own Games, Including Console Exclusives

Xbox has expanded its game streaming perk for Game Pass Ultimate subscribers. Starting today, July 28, players can now stream their Xbox library to their PCs directly through the Xbox PC app. In ...