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TikTok Enables Direct Android Downloads in US
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TikTok Enables Direct Android Downloads in US

TikTok Lets US Android Users Download App from Its Website Amid Ban TikTok has announced that U.S. Android users can now download its app directly from its website using package kits. This move helps the company work around restrictions that have kept the app off Google and Apple stores. The U.S. law, which took effect on January 19, requires TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, to either sell the app or face a ban due to national security concerns. Since then, both Apple and Google have not restored TikTok to their app stores. After taking office on January 20, President Donald Trump signed an order delaying the law’s enforcement by 75 days. He also mentioned that discussions were ongoing with several parties about TikTok’s potential sale. A decision on the app’s future is expected t...
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TikTok Faces U.S. Ban After Failing to Overturn New Law

TikTok may soon be banned in the U.S. after a panel of federal judges upheld a new law that could force the app’s shutdown by mid-January. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit denied TikTok’s request to block the law, which requires its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell the app to a non-Chinese owner by January 19. If this doesn’t happen, TikTok faces a U.S. ban. ByteDance has said selling the app is impossible due to restrictions from the Chinese government. The judges disagreed with TikTok’s claims that the law unfairly targets the app and violates the First Amendment. They stated the law is focused on addressing risks from foreign control and protecting American users’ data from potential misuse by adversaries like China. Lawmakers and intelli...
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Samsung Boosts Security of AI Home Appliances with Knox Matrix Technology

Samsung Electronics is elevating security with Samsung Knox, its proprietary platform designed to protect AI home appliances and other solutions. The company’s goal is to enhance the security of individual devices and their connections, offering users peace of mind when utilizing AI-powered home appliances. At the Samsung Developer Conference 2024 (SDC24), Samsung revealed plans to expand Knox Matrix from mobile devices and TVs to home appliances, building on the growth of Samsung Knox. Knox Matrix delivers integrated protection for interconnected devices, enabling them to monitor each other for security threats and alert users about preventive measures. Additionally, Samsung intends to launch mobile biometric authentication for its home appliances next year. This advancement will el...