Giles Turner / Bloomberg: Filing: ByteDance says TikTok UK had sales of $20M in 2019, with a loss of $119.5M, driven by advertising and marketing expenses of $109M — – Chinese owner ByteDance has not disclosed global figures — Video-sharing app has been rapidly expanding in U.K. Filing: ByteDance says TikTok UK had sales of
Read MoreThe Alibaba chief paid for pushing back against Beijing. But the shift in attitude also speaks to a growing wealth gap and diminished opportunities for the young. Why China Turned Against Jack Ma Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe Alibaba chief paid for pushing back against Beijing. But the shift in attitude also speaks to a growing wealth gap and diminished opportunities for the young. Why China Turned Against Alibaba's Jack Ma Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThis year, holiday decorating took on new meaning for people who had been cooped up inside their homes for the bulk of 2020. Not only does putting up a tree or getting out the menorah give the inside of your home a festive feel, but you have an entire second canvas to work with outside.
Read MoreBlamed on Russia, the hack has hit local, state and federal agencies as well as major private companies. SolarWinds hack continues to spread: What you need to know – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIndia’s film industry, which relied on theatrical releases, is experimenting with going straight to streaming services such as Amazon, Netflix and Disney’s Hotstar. Bollywood, Reeling From the Pandemic, Shifts to Streaming Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreDava Newman discusses her vision for the innovation factory, which was rocked by a funding scandal last year. MIT Media Lab, in wake of scandal, seeks restart with new director – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAlex Castro Happy holidays! Here is our gift to you: over an hour of audio content exclusively dedicated to HDMI. If you’re lucky this holiday season, you may be opening up a new PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, or Xbox Series S. And with that, a brand-new HDMI 2.1 cable — ready to game in
Read MoreImage: Warner Bros. December 25th is going to be a big deal for streaming, with blockbusters like Wonder Woman 1984 and Soul debuting on HBO Max and Disney Plus, respectively, alongside hyped streaming shows like Netflix’s Bridgerton and We Can Be Heroes. If you’re planning a big Christmas Day marathon, here’s when each of those
Read MoreIllustration by William Joel, Photography by Jim Spellman/WireImage & Astrid Stawiar via Getty Images Behind Tony Robbins’ dangerous approach to the pandemic Continue reading… Tony Robbins claims he saved his employee from COVID — she says that’s a lie Source: New feed
Read MoreThe air fryer may have been the most talked about appliance of 2020, but the waffle iron was the actual hero of quarantine cooking. Whether you’re reheating leftovers, transforming cake into breakfast, or mashing two pieces of pizza together to make a sandwich (or “panino,” if you will), the waffle iron is your friend… Read
Read MoreApple iPad Air 4th Gen (64GB Sky Blue) | $559 | AmazonApple iPad Air 4th Gen (64GB Rose Gold) | $559 | Amazon Read more… Apple's Latest iPad Air is off in Sky Blue or Rose Gold Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreSouth China Morning Post: The Alibaba antitrust probe was likely triggered by a practice where online merchants are forced to pick only one platform as their distribution channel — Chinese regulators will look into the ‘picking one from two’ practice as part of their probe into Alibaba Group Holding … The Alibaba antitrust probe was
Read MoreFrom antitrust lawsuits to a potential privacy law to limits on free speech protections, Silicon Valley will face calls for more regulation in the coming year. Big Tech in 2021: Washington is ready to lay down the law – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreFrom last night’s pizza to tonight’s movie night popcorn, these top-rated microwaves are up to the challenge. Best microwaves for 2021: GE, Panasonic, LG, Oster and more models compared – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreHere are our favorite new and old iPad games that we’ve played this year. Got a new iPad? Here are the best iPad games of 2020 you should play now – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe acquisition will further enhance Cloudflare’s new hosting platform. CloudFlare looks to make web app automation easier with Linc deal Source: Tech Radar Software
Read MoreKC Ifeanyi / Fast Company: Profile of Brandlive, a live video platform that became the crown jewel of Joe Biden’s digital strategy, powering 230 campaigns and securing $30M in donations — As the COVID-19 pandemic forced live event organizers to rethink their strategies this year, there was particular attention … Profile of Brandlive, a live
Read MoreCommentary: Some things about going full-time virtual worked, others didn’t, but we’re never going back to the way things were. 2020 forced us all to live online: Here's how my virtual year went – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWant to save ditch you cable bill but want to keep live news, sports and more? Here’s how. Best TV streaming service for cord cutters: YouTube TV, Sling TV, Hulu and more compared – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreHumanity is another step closer to a fantasy-accurate lightsaber thanks to Hackaday alumnus [James Hobson] at Hacksmith. Their proto-saber cuts through (cosplay) stormtrooper armor, (foam) walls, and a (legit!) 1/4″ (6.35mm) steel plate. For so many reasons, we want to focus on the blade and handle. (Video, embedded below.) The blade is a plasma stream
Read MoreGo into the new year on the right footing by utilising Malwarebytes’ 40% off antivirus deal and keeping your devices under lock and key. You can now get 40% off Malwarebytes Premium in this new antivirus deal Source: Tech Radar Software
Read MoreTim Bradshaw / Financial Times: Seven startups, including Thrasio and Heyday, hoping to become conglomerates like P&G have raised a combined $950M to acquire small Amazon Marketplace sellers — Start-ups including Thrasio, SellerX and Heroes are rolling up small brands, hoping to become the new P&G or Unilever Seven startups, including Thrasio and Heyday, hoping
Read MoreThis article was originally published on .cult by Hélène Le Gascoin, Hayley Kuhl, and Emma Tracey. .cult is a Berlin-based community platform for developers. We write about all things career-related, make original documentaries and share heaps of other untold developer stories from around the world. The average developer rates their happiness at 61 out of a potential 100 points,
Read MoreZoom could soon launch a web-based email service to compete with Outlook and Gmail. Zoom eyes email and calendar app to take on Google and Microsoft, says report Source: ZDNet Microsoft
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