Tech Brew Ride Home Mon. 08/03 – The TikTok, Microsoft, Trump Ban Saga Explained
Aug 3, 2020
The saga of TikTok's potential ban heats up as Microsoft circles back to negotiate buying its U.S. operations amidst political drama. Google makes waves with a major investment in smart home security while launching the new Pixel 4a. The episode also sheds light on the arrest of a teenager behind a major Twitter hack, offering insights into the world of cybercrime. Plus, it discusses the media's new initiative to combat deep fakes and the importance of geo-tagging for photojournalism.
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Microsoft and TikTok
- Microsoft might acquire TikTok's operations outside of China.
- This acquisition could give Microsoft a significant presence in the mobile and social media markets.
TikTok's Future in Europe
- TikTok's fate in Europe remains uncertain, with rumors of separate acquisition talks.
- Microsoft's proposal focuses on specific countries, excluding the UK and Europe.
Microsoft's Past Social Media Attempts
- Microsoft previously attempted to compete with YouTube through its Soapbox service, which ultimately failed.
- They also experimented with their own social network, Socl, but shut it down after five years.
