Perplexity AI makes a bid to merge with TikTok U.S. Perplexity AI submitted a bid on Saturday to TikTok parent ByteDance, proposing that Perplexity merge with TikTok U.S., CNBC has learned.

Solana surges 12% on launch of Trump-themed memecoin, ether falls Solana’s SOL token rocketed after a memecoin linked to President-elect Donald Trump launched on the popular blockchain network.

TikTok creators post farewell videos to their fans ahead of expected U.S. ban Ahead of the expected TikTok ban, creators on the app posted heartfelt goodbyes this week to their fans.

GLP-1s and Brian Thompson’s killing loom large at top health-care conference This year’s JPMorgan health-care conference took place a month after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot in New York City.

Google Maps is turning 20 — it’s mapping three more countries and adding AI capabilities As Google Maps turns 20, it’s mapping more countries and rolling out generative AI capabilities to keep dominance as the world’s top navigation app

Crypto firm Digital Currency Group to pay SEC $38.5 million for misleading investors Digital Currency Group, the crypto firm founded by Barry Silbert, is paying the SEC $38.5 million for misleading investors.

TikTok says it will go dark on Sunday unless Biden intervenes TikTok said its services will go dark Sunday unless the Biden administration gives a definitive statement providing assurances for the app’s service providers.

CEO of Chinese smartphone brand Honor resigns due to personal reasons Honor’s focus on high-end devices and technology is expected to continue under Jian Li, who will succeed Zhao as CEO.

Why tech companies like Amazon, Google and TSMC are flocking to Phoenix Phoenix, a longtime hub for aerospace and defense, is becoming an epicenter of semiconductor manufacturing and autonomous vehicles.

Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd to return as CEO Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd is returning to the company as CEO in mid-March.

Bitcoin gains as Trump reportedly plans crypto executive order Bitcoin rejoined the crypto rally amid reports that President-elect Donald Trump could release an executive order on crypto as soon as day 1.

Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban, but Trump might offer lifeline Although President-elect Donald Trump could choose to not enforce the law, it’s unclear whether third-party internet service providers will support the app.

This startup plans to recycle aluminum from cars and keep it all in the U.S.

Sam Altman posts letter from senators concerned about OpenAI efforts to ‘cozy up’ to Trump On his X account, Sam Altman posted a letter signed by Democratic senators concerned about the ways tech companies appear to be bending to Trump’s wishes.

Tough new EU cyber rules require banks to ramp up security — but many aren’t ready Tough new EU regulations requiring banks to bolster their cybersecurity systems officially came into effect Friday — but many firms aren’t in compliance.

Top EU official denies softer approach to Big Tech, cites ‘very clear legal basis’ for regulation There are growing questions about how the EU is going to enforce tech regulation, particularly as President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House.

Amazon lays off about 200 employees in its stores unit The cuts are focused in Amazon’s core retail unit, which spans a wide range of businesses, including fashion and fitness, Prime and private label brands.

Apple has worst day since August following reports of China, AI struggles Apple reports December quarter results on Jan. 30.

Duolingo shares climb 7% as users swarm to app to learn Mandarin Duolingo says it’s seen a 216% increase in Mandarin learners using the app compared to a year earlier.

Snap shares drop as FTC refers MyAI chatbot complaint to the DOJ Snap shares closed down 5% on Thursday after the Federal Trade Commission said it would refer a complaint against the company to the Department of Justice.