Tech Brew Ride Home Fri. 01/17 – TikTok Loses In The Supreme Court
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Jan 17, 2025 The Supreme Court's ruling against TikTok raises questions about its future, while Bumble's founder returns to lead the dating app amidst challenges. Apple’s latest update sparks debates on privacy and notification practices. Concerns grow as the FBI faces a significant data breach linked to hackers, with national security at stake. Meanwhile, trends in tech highlight a new mental health chatbot for teens and a Chinese app challenging TikTok. Finally, gaming culture buzzes with localization efforts for a popular title!
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TikTok Ban Kabuki Theater
- The Supreme Court upheld a law threatening a TikTok ban due to national security concerns.
- Bipartisan consensus exists to reverse this ban, despite the legal challenges.
Bumble Founder's Return
- Bumble's founder, Whitney Wolfe Herd, returns as CEO after a tumultuous period under Lydianne Jones.
- Jones oversaw layoffs and a revenue outlook slash during her short tenure.
Apple Disables Notification Summaries
- Apple disabled notification summaries for news and entertainment apps in iOS 18.3 beta due to complaints and errors.
- One example was an incorrect summary suggesting a murder suspect shot himself.
