Deep Dive
What new feature has Bluesky added to its platform?
Bluesky has added trending topics to its list of features. Users can access this feature by selecting the search icon on the mobile app or the left sidebar on the web. Trending topics are marked as beta, so changes to the feature are expected over time.
Why has Apple requested to join Google's antitrust trial?
Apple has requested to join Google's antitrust trial because it cannot rely on Google to defend the revenue-sharing agreements that send Apple billions of dollars annually. These agreements make Google the default search engine on Apple's Safari browser.
What is the significance of Telegram and WeChat obtaining operating licenses in Malaysia?
Telegram and WeChat are obtaining operating licenses under Malaysia's new regulations to improve user protection, online safety, and regulatory oversight. This move aligns with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission's efforts to regulate internet messaging and social media providers.
How much funding has Elon Musk's AI startup, XAI, raised in its Series C round?
Elon Musk's AI startup, XAI, has raised $6 billion in Series C financing, bringing its total funding to $12 billion. The company is now valued at $45 billion, nearly double its previous valuation.
What changes has Microsoft made to its Microsoft 365 subscription service?
Microsoft has added its AI assistant, Copilot, to its Microsoft 365 subscription service in Australia and several Southeast Asian countries. The company is raising the price for Microsoft 365 regardless of whether users want access to Copilot, reflecting its strategy to profit from AI investments.
What recent development has occurred regarding internet restrictions in Iran?
Iran has lifted a ban on Meta's messaging platform WhatsApp and Google Play, marking the first step in easing internet restrictions. This decision followed a meeting chaired by President Massoud Pazeshkin, where a majority voted to lift limitations on certain foreign platforms.
What is the purpose of Alibaba's joint venture with Emart Inc. in South Korea?
Alibaba's joint venture with Emart Inc. in South Korea, valued at approximately $4 billion, aims to enhance their competitive position in the country's online retail market. The joint venture will acquire 100% ownership of Gmarket, with both Gmarket and AliExpress Korea continuing to operate independently.
How successful was Netflix's live streaming of NFL games on Christmas?
Netflix's live streaming of NFL games on Christmas ran smoothly for the most part, with minimal errors reported. A peak of about 600 users reported problems on December 25, but this did not indicate widespread technical difficulties.
- Bluesky adds trending topics feature
- Apple joins Google's antitrust case
- Telegram and WeChat obtain Malaysian licenses
- XAI raises $6 billion in Series C funding
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