TikTok took down over 104 million videos in the first half of 2020
TikTok says it removed more than 104 million videos globally in the first half of 2020 for violating its content guidelines.
Judge rules that U.S. government can’t force WeChat off app stores
TikTok is not the only Chinese app to have been saved from a ban at the last minute this weekend: WeChat won’t be banned from app stores tomorrow either.
Bytedance says it will own 80% of TikTok Global, contradicting Trump’s claims
Bytedance, the China-based startup that owns TikTok, said that it will retain 80% of TikTok Global, contradicting President Donald Trump’s claims.
Google brings back humans to take over moderating YouTube content from A.I.
More human moderators are going back to work to oversee YouTube content, taking over from automated systems that admittedly took down some videos erroneously.
Walmart will no longer accept in-store pre-orders for PlayStation 5
Walmart will no longer accept in-store pre-orders for the PlayStation 5 on September 22, as the retailer wants to keep customers safe and socially distanced.
Snipers intentionally overpowered in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War alpha test
Treyarch intentionally made sniper rifles overpowered in the alpha test of Call of Duty: Blacks Ops Cold War. The weapons will be nerfed for the game’s beta.
Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Demon’s Souls to take up 20% of PlayStation 5 storage
The file sizes of Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate Launch Edition and Demon’s Souls will already take up about 20% of the PlayStation 5’s 825GB SSD.
Infrared imaging reveals fresh ice on Saturn’s moon Enceladus
A new map of Enceladus using both visible light and infrared shows regions of geological activity which have deposited fresh ice onto the moon’s surface.
Trump reportedly still wants U.S. government to get paid in proposed TikTok sale
President Donald Trump reportedly spoke to Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison about a possible payment to the U.S. government in the proposed deal to acquire TikTok.
Respawn swings banhammer on Apex Legends players exploiting bugs
Respawn issued one-week bans against Apex Legends players who were taking advantage of exploits, as the developer continues its crackdown against cheaters.