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Tag: ByteDance

Microsoft in talks to acquire TikTok as Trump pushes for a bidding war

Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok after Trump’s executive order delayed the app’s U.S. ban. A bidding war could be on the horizon.

Perplexity submits new bid to merge with TikTok

Perplexity AI proposes merging with TikTok, offering the U.S. government up to 50% ownership in a deal shaped by Trump administration demands.

Bytedance explores alternatives to selling TikTok’s US operations

Bytedance explores non-sale options for TikTok's US operations as US-China talks continue, aiming to address national security concerns and maintain users.

TikTok-loaded smartphones sell for thousands of dollars on eBay and Facebook

TikTok-loaded smartphones are listed for thousands of dollars online as the app becomes unavailable in US app stores amid ongoing uncertainty.

Trump administration negotiates Oracle-led TikTok takeover

The Trump administration is negotiating a deal for Oracle to take over TikTok as lawmakers push ByteDance to sell its U.S. operations.

Marvel Snap is set to return to app stores, confirms developer

Second Dinner, developer of Marvel Snap, says the company will begin its return to app stores after TikTok-linked outages, starting with Google Play.

TikTok owner ByteDance and DeepSeek advance AI reasoning in China

ByteDance and DeepSeek challenge OpenAI with affordable and advanced AI reasoning models, showcasing China's growing influence in artificial intelligence.

Marvel Snap faces sudden ban, joining TikTok in ByteDance crackdown

Marvel Snap faces an unexpected ban in the U.S. due to ByteDance ties, leaving players without access. Second Dinner promises updates soon.

ByteDance outspends rivals with US$11 billion investment in AI and tech

ByteDance leads China's tech spending with US$11 billion in AI and infrastructure, outpacing rivals and boosting its AI chatbot Doubao.

ByteDance launches AI-powered Ola Friend earbuds in China

ByteDance introduces its first AI-powered wireless earbuds, Ola Friend, in China. These earbuds offer an AI assistant for daily tasks and emotional support.

ByteDance and Kuaishou see top AI experts leave for new ventures as China’s unicorn boom heats up

ByteDance and Kuaishou have seen top AI experts leave for new ventures, reflecting China's booming unicorn market and fierce competition for AI talent.

Tencent acquires innovative game studios from ByteDance, bolstering its gaming division

Explore how Tencent's latest acquisitions of ByteDance game studios mark a strategic move towards innovation and diversity in its portfolio.