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TikTok voluntarily shuts down in the U.S. as divest-or-ban law takes effect -- Users in the U.S. who opened the app were greeted with a message that read, "Sorry, TikTok isn't available right now."
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Clock is ticking for TikTok and its American users -- TikTok said it will be forced to go dark on Sunday and called on the Biden administration for clarification on the new law. A White House spokesperson Saturday called TikTok's statement a "stunt." Ali Bauman has the latest details on the situation.9 hours ago
How AI powered robots are helping small farms -- From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting. -- Mar 28, 202415 days ago
Breaking down Supreme Court's TikTok ruling -- The Supreme Court upheld a law on Friday that would ban TikTok in the U.S. beginning Sunday. The Biden administration will not enforce the ban, meaning it will fall on the Trump administration after the president-elect is sworn in the following day. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford and Alan Rozenshtein, associate professor of law at the University of Minnesota, join "America Decides" to unpack the ruling. -- Jan 179 hours ago
If TikTok goes, so will livelihoods: "We'd have to completely rebuild" -- Experts say no other app offers the same financial opportunities as TikTok, while creators fear loss of income if it disappears. -- Jan 1711 hours ago
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection -- ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems. -- Aug 25, 20222 years ago
Why is TikTok banned? What to know about the law -- U.S. officials have long feared that the widely popular short-form video app could be used as a vehicle for espionage.8 hours ago
Trump's inauguration will feature some of the biggest names in tech -- Some of the nation's most prominent technology industry CEOs are planning to attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. -- Jan 1717 hours ago
Cash App owner failed to protect customers from fraud, feds say -- Cash App-owner Block must offer up to $120 million in refunds to consumers who federal regulators say were exposed to potential fraud. -- Jan 171 day ago
How a TikTok ban would affect Gen Z users -- The TikTok ban will take effect on Sunday if its Chinese-owned parent company, ByteDance, does not divest its ownership. Denora Getachew, CEO of dosomething.org, a leading site for young activism, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the potential ban's effect. -- Jan 169 hours ago
"TikTok refugees" are flocking to RedNote. Could it face the same fate? -- With the U.S. ban on TikTok looming, many Americans are opting for another Chinese app known as RedNote. It could be short-lived. -- Jan 161 day ago
How to download your TikTok data and videos now that service is shuttered -- TikTok voluntarily shut down service. However, the social media app still gave users the option to download their data.8 hours ago
Meta is cutting 5% of its workforce, or more than 3,600 employees -- Meta will cut about 5% of its workforce, focusing on getting rid of low-performing employees at the social media giant. -- Jan 143 days ago
SpaceX to launch two lunar landers -- Just after midnight Wednesday, a SpaceX rocket is scheduled to lift off, carrying a pair of lunar landers that will try to touch down on the moon in the coming months. One was built by a Japanese company and the other was built by a Texas company. Their mission is to carefully lower to the lunar surface and deliver 10 payloads for NASA. -- Jan 142 days ago
What would happen to TikTok on my phone if the app is banned? -- A law that could ban TikTok in the U.S. is set to take effect on Jan. 19. Here's what that would mean for users of the social media platform. -- Jan 1721 hours ago