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Trump extends TikTok ban deadline to December 16 as US and China reach framework deal

Donald Trump has signed an executive order giving TikTok another three months to continue operating in the United States, delaying the app’s potential ban until December 16. The…

ASHUTOSH SINGH — 2 MIN READ
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GADGETRY

Trump Organization introduces new 5G service, and a $499 phone

The Trump Organization has formally stepped into the competitive mobile telecommunications arena with the launch of ‘Trump Mobile’ – a new 5G wireless service. Unveiled Monday by President…

SOUMYADEEP SARKAR — 2 MIN READ
Trump Mobile launches new cellular service
BUSINESS

Trump threatens Apple with 25% tariffs if it doesn’t make iPhones in the US

US financial markets experienced significant turmoil following Donald Trump’s threat of dramatic new tariffs against EU, and also, Apple. Trump rolled out an aggressive tariff plan, slapping a…

ASHUTOSH SINGH — 2 MIN READ
Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao
APPS

Trump launches an app for immigrants to self-deport

The Trump administration has now rolled out a new mobile app, CBP Home, that is aimed at encouraging undocumented immigrants in the US to leave the country of…

SOUMYADEEP SARKAR — 2 MIN READ
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CRYPTO

“$TRUMP” meme coin, launched by Donald Trump last week, crosses $10Bn in market cap

Launched on January 17, Trump’s meme coin – $TRUMP – reaches over $10 billion in market value on Monday as Trump begins his term as the 47th president.…

ASHUTOSH SINGH — 2 MIN READ
Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao
BUSINESS

What Trump’s return to the White House means for tech stocks, crypto market

The recent US Presidential elections have presented a clear picture so far – Donald Trump, former US President, will now be making an unprecedented comeback to the White…

SOUMYADEEP SARKAR — 2 MIN READ
Trump
CULTURE & POLICY

Trump considers ending EV tax credits upon re-election

Former US President Donald Trump has now floated the idea of appointing Tesla CEO Elon Musk to a cabinet or advisory position if he secures a second term…

SOUMYADEEP SARKAR — 2 MIN READ
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CULTURE & POLICY

Ex US prez Donald Trump files class-action lawsuits against Google, Facebook, and Twitter

Former President Donald Trump is not one to accept defeat easily, as is evident from his reactions after he was defeated in the United States Presidential election, 2020.…

SOUMYADEEP SARKAR — 2 MIN READ
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CULTURE & POLICY

Trump ban was right decision but sets a dangerous precedent : Jack Dorsey

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, on Wednesday ,said he supported the social media platform’s ban of US President Donald Trump, while admitting that it sets a “dangerous” precedent. He…

NIKHIL MAKWANA — 2 MIN READ
CULTURE & POLICY

Facebook extends ban on Trump’s FB and Instagram accounts ‘indefinitely and for at least next two weeks’

Even though Donald Trump has returned to Twitter after a brief 12 hours suspension over inciting tweets, his Facebook and Instagram accounts will continue to remain blocked. In…

GLOBAL STAFF @ THE TECH PORTAL — 2 MIN READ
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APPS

Trump issues executive order banning 8 Chinese apps

As his term is coming to an end, the current United States President Donald Trump has strengthened his fight against China, and has banned eight Chinese apps through…

NIKHIL MAKWANA — 1 MIN READ
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APPS

U.S. government appeals against the order that stopped the TikTok ban

It looks like the U.S. government is putting all stops on getting the ByteDance owned TikTok banned in the country. The government has now appealed a decision by…

UPNEET SINGH — 1 MIN READ
TikTok US outage ends and service restored
APPS

Twitter to reportedly wipe off existing followers from the @POTUS account before Biden’s Inauguration Day

Twitter and President Trump have had a love hate relationship. The platform was used not only to share the administration’s thoughts but also to show its stand on…

SWASTIK BHATTACHARJEE — 2 MIN READ
Twitter
APPS

Twitter flags Trump’s tweet for potential misleading of people on Mail Drop boxes

Twitter has flagged another tweet by Donald Trump for “making misleading health claims that could potentially dissuade people from participation in voting”. This is yet another debacle in…

CHINNI SINGH — 2 MIN READ
APPS

Trump administration wants the court to toss out Big tech’s lawsuit against social media executive order

Donald Trump and social media have a weird love-hate relationship, where he keeps complaining about said platforms but can’t seem to sign off. However, to suit them to…

UPNEET SINGH — 2 MIN READ
INTERNET

Donald Trump-Twitter feud escalates after Twitter marks Trump tweet for “glorifying violence”

The death of George Floyd will go down as one of the most tragic cases of police brutality in the history of the world. The incident has incited…

UPNEET SINGH — 3 MIN READ
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GLOBAL

Twitter bots discouraging Democrats from voting, busted

Social networking platform Twitter has uncovered a nefarious plot under which, thousands of automated accounts were being used to discourage voters from participating in the next elections. Staff…

MUDIT MOHILAY — 2 MIN READ
NEWS

Trump administration could well rescind or delay the new startup visa rule scheduled for next month

For startups, the United States is probably the holy land. Infrastructure, support, funding and mentoring facilities, the US is truly still the land of opportunities. And of course,…

MUDIT MOHILAY — 2 MIN READ
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NEWS

Lyft wants to power 1 Billion autonomous rides per year by 2025

In what is a highly ambitious goal set by the cab aggregator, Lyft has said that it wants to power as many as 1 Billion autonomous vehicle rides…

MUDIT MOHILAY — 2 MIN READ
Lyft
FUTURISM

Oculus founder Palmer Luckey working on border surveillance technology for Trump’s wall

Under immense pressure created by Facebook investors over his political views, Oculus founder Palmer Luckey decided to depart the social networking giant earlier this year. The 24-year old…

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CULTURE & POLICY

U.S. Government pulls back its demand to reveal the Twitter users identity

It has not been barely a day since news spread out that Twitter was filing a lawsuit against the U.S. government for the sake of protecting the identity of…

STAFF@THE TECH PORTAL — 1 MIN READ
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