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Are you dead? The morbid app taking China by storm

App offers sense of security to millions of people living alone across the country

The Independent UK · Jan 13

'Are You Dead?' Blasts to No.1 Paid App in China as Solo Living Hits New High

China solo living app 'Are You Dead?' reaches No.1 amid growing demand for safety tools.

International Business Times UK · Jan 13

TikTok owner ByteDance to reportedly purchase $14 billion worth of Nvidia AI GPUs in 2026 — Company betting on Beijing's approval following Trump admin's ease on AI export controls

ByteDance is reportedly planning to spend 100 billion yuan, or $14 billion USD, on Nvidia's AI GPUs in 2026. Specifically, Bytedance is eyeing up Nvidia H200 chips, following Washington's announcement that it will allow them to be sold to approved parties in China. Beijing still has to approve these transactions,…

Tom’s Hardware · Dec 31, 2025

Shein Can't Sell Sex Toys Unless It Checks IDs, French Court Says

Laws requiring porn platforms to age-check visitors are becoming "a Swiss army knife for the government."

Reason · Dec 22, 2025

Retail Workers Note Growing Safety Concerns During Late-Night Restocks

If you’ve ever noticed pallets in the aisles at 11 p.m. or seen a lone employee breaking down boxes while the store feels half-asleep, you’ve caught a behind-the-scenes reality most shoppers don’t think about. Many retailers rely on overnight or near-overnight crews to keep shelves full without disrupting daytime traffic.…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Dec 20, 2025

Outrage As Paris Court Refuses To Shut Down Shein Despite It Selling Childlike Sex Dolls And Weapons

E-commerce giant Shein avoided suspension by the French government after authorities found childlike sex dolls and weapons in their platform.

International Business Times UK · Dec 20, 2025

Court rejects France's request to suspend Shein over illegal products

A Paris court on Friday rejected the state's request to suspend e-commerce site Shein in France over the sale of illicit products, saying the platform had removed harmful items from its marketplace.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 19, 2025

Holiday Store Promotions That Vanish Before Most Shoppers See Them

The modern grocery landscape operates at a speed that often outpaces the average consumer. In the past, a sale price printed in the Sunday circular was valid for a full week, giving shoppers ample time to plan their trip. Today, retailers utilize dynamic pricing algorithms and digital platforms to launch…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Dec 19, 2025

Scoop: TikTok signs deal for sale of U.S. unit after yearslong saga

The deal would end a yearslong saga to force TikTok's Chinese parent ByteDance to sell the company's U.S. operation.

Axios · Dec 19, 2025

ByteDance Signs Binding Deal To Spin Off TikTok US Into Majority-American Joint Venture

Under the deal, the U.S. version of TikTok will become majority-owned by American investors, satisfying the core requirement of a bipartisan law passed by Congress in 2024 that sought to address national security concerns tied to the app's Chinese ownership.

International Business Times · Dec 19, 2025