TikTok Music is on its way out

TikTok Music is shutting down after an attempt to convert views to music streaming on its base app. The music arm announced the news that accounts will be shut down by November 28, with all user data and login information deleted. Google subscribers whose subscriptions end after November 28 should automatically receive a refund or … Read more

Neurable’s brainwave-tracking Master & Dynamic headphones

“It’s the most powerful wearable device to track the most important organ in your body.” Dr. Ramses Alcaide is explaining the electroencephalography (EEG) technology that his company Neurable uses to track activity with its brain-computer interface (BCI). Alcaide is the CEO and co-founder, and explains that a big problem with EEG sensors is that they’re … Read more

TikTok removes Russian state-owned media accounts for ‘covert influence’

TikTok has announced in its US Elections Integrity Hub that it has removed accounts linked to Rossiya Segodnya and TV-Novosti, which own and operate Russian state-run media outlets Sputnik and RT. The company said it removed these accounts from the social media platform for “engaging in covert influence operations,” which is against its guidelines for … Read more

Biden administration seeks ban on auto software from China

The Biden administration recently announced a sweeping plan to ban Chinese software and certain hardware from internet-connected cars in the US. It’s being framed as a national security measure, with the administration saying that the software “poses new threats to our national security, including through our supply chains.” This is the same reasoning behind recent … Read more

How to watch Meta Connect 2024

It’s Meta’s turn to step up and host a developer conference. This year’s Meta Connect will take place on September 25 and 26. While much of the event will focus on how developers can get the most out of Meta’s products, most of the real news is likely to come from the opening keynote and … Read more

Google TV Streamer goes on sale today with home panel

Google TV Streamer was announced last month as a replacement for the Chromecast line and it’s arriving in stores today for $100. As part of this, Google is bringing TV Streamer features like the Smart Home Panel and AI from Hisense and others to Google TV. A key feature is the previously announced Home Panel … Read more