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Temu shares slump with China slowdown, Oppo Find X8 series launches globally
PDD Holdings, the Chinese owner of online shopping platforms Temu and Pinduoduo, has reported disappointing sales and profit as Chinese consumers continued to hold back amid an economic slowdown. US-listed shares of the e-commerce giant fell nearly 11% on Thursday following the announcement. It comes after PDD's main rivals in its home market, Alibaba and…
Bluesky boss unable to give correct age limit for platform, Google forced to sell Chrome browser?
The chief executive of the social media network Bluesky - which has exploded in popularity in recent weeks - was unable to give the correct age limit for users on the platform in an interview with the BBC. While speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live's Breakfast programme, Jay Graber wrongly said you needed to be…
‘Black November’ gets off to slow start for e-commerce, research shows
Online sales drop in the first two weeks of ‘Black November’ peak trading: -5.9% YoY and -3.9% YoY respectively Black Friday date shift (29th Nov 2024 vs 24th Nov 2023) complicates Year-on-Year comparisons Payday alignment could boost Black Friday sales later this month ‘Fake Friday’ confusion may trigger flurry of activity this Friday Health &…
Instagram to release algorithm reset feature, UK approves Google’s $2 billion Anthropic investment
Instagram is releasing a feature that will let users easily reset their algorithms, as the UK government strengthens its regulation of online safety. With the new reset feature, users can clear their recommended content from Explore, Reels and their feed, potentially reducing the amount of harmful content they are exposed to. It's all part of…
Supersonic first from Dawn Aerospace, Astro Bot leads Games Awards nominations
A civil plane has gone supersonic for the first time since Concorde, after a successful test flight in New Zealand. Dawn Aerospace's rocket-powered plane will eventually be used to launch satellites into orbit and give daily access to space, according to the company. "This achievement signifies a major step toward operational hypersonic travel and daily…
Roblox to ban Under 13s from messaging others, Google to launch ‘Shielded email’?
Roblox has announced it will block under-13s from messaging others on the online gaming platform as part of new efforts to safeguard children. Child users will not be able to send direct messages by default unless a verified parent or guardian gives them permission. Parents will also be able to view and manage their child's…
Amazon takes on Temu and Shein with Haul, Spotify guns for TikTok and YouTube
Amazon has launched a new outlet called Haul which caps the price of products on sale at $20 (£15.79), in an effort to take on low-cost retailers Temu and Shein. The online shopping giant unveiled Haul as a mobile-only experience available in its Shopping app for US customers on Wednesday. It says shoppers can expect…
How to Tell if You’ve Been Hacked
In today’s digital age, cybersecurity is critical for everyone, whether you’re browsing social media, managing your finances, or playing online games. As cyber threats continue to rise, it’s essential to identify signs of hacking quickly. For anyone using online casinos, prioritizing security isn’t just a wise choice- it’s essential. Platforms like MegaDice make an effort…
Which? sues Apple over iCloud sign up, Amazon shuts down Freevee
Consumer rights group Which? is suing Apple for £3bn over the way it deploys its iCloud service. If the lawsuit succeeds, around 40 million Apple customers in the UK could be entitled to a payout. The lawsuit claims Apple, which controls iOS operating systems, has breached UK competition law by giving its iCloud storage preferential…
Which? launches £3 billion action against Apple over competition law breaches
UK consumer association Which? is today launching a landmark £3 billion legal claim against Apple, claiming the tech giant breached competition law, effectively locking millions of consumers into its iCloud service. Around 40 million Apple customers in the UK who have obtained iCloud services over the last nine years could be entitled to a payout if…
