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The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, consider a contribution. In his typically vague but sinister form, Donald Trump said his administration is “analyzing” whether it could make the decision to shut down TikTok in the United States. The social …

Enlarge / / Visitors visit the Douyin (TikTok) booth at the 2019 smart exhibition in Hangzhou, China on October 18, 2019. Kevin Mayer, CEO of TikTok, accused Facebook of trying to destroy the American business of the Chinese app by blurring it with “evil attacks.” In his first public comments …

There is still confusion about how Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C fit together.Image: Lightning Technology standards don’t sit still for long, either USB, DisplayPortor Wifi, they constantly get new skills and a new number added to the end of their names. The latest protocol to reach the masses of consumers is …

TikTok wants to be transparent. The company has announced that it is taking new steps to give external access to the algorithms it uses to order and share user videos, and will allow experts to “observe our moderation policies in real time.” In a blog post released Wednesday, TikTok CEO …

The PS5 price and release date aren’t the only secrets left. Sony has not introduced the operating system, user interface, or new software features for the console. A now-removed item briefly listed one of the new PS5 features that has not been announced. The “Activities” will act as a direct …