Douyin Mall was launched last week as a downloadable app for Android users in mainland China, the world’s largest smartphone market. An Apple iOS version of the app was not released as of Tuesday. The new app serves “as an extension of the Douyin platform, designed to elevate the overall shopping experience of [its] existing … Read more
Large part of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapses after ship collision – CBS News Watch CBS News “The bridge is gone”: Video from an eyewitness shows a central span of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore completely missing early Tuesday after authorities said it was hit by a large container ship. Be the … Read more
THE POPULAR alternative to Amazon’s Fire TV Sticks are becoming increasingly difficult for consumers to get their hands on, according to reports. And it has left people with little choice but to opt for the rival Fire TV Stick. 2 It has sparked fears that is signals Roku’s decision to withdraw the product from the … Read more
This content is sponsored by Sling TV. LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers takes a selfie on the bench during the second half of the game against New Orleans Pelicans at Crypto.com Arena on February 9, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images NBA All-Star Week is here. While the NBA All … Read more
Chinese video game live-streaming platform Douyu denied recent reports that it would finally be merging with main rival Huya – both backed by Tencent Holdings – but acknowledged the two firms are working together in some areas, according to local media reports. Douyu said on Monday that there are no merger plans between the two … Read more
HAS a new TV caught your eye, but you need to make sure its right for you and your household? Consider this your pre-purchase checklist. 1 Don’t gloss over the importance of sound quality when it comes to picking out your new tellyCredit: Getty Streaming apps First things first, make sure the TV has got … Read more
There’s about to be a new social commerce player in town. Backed by Xcel Brands Inc., in conjunction with KonnectBio Inc., Orme will launch as a short-form video marketplace that aims to raise the profile of brands and products, reward shoppers and help influencers make money. “It’s going to change everything about the way people … Read more
Douyin, the sibling app of ByteDance’s global short video hit TikTok, said it imposed additional oversight on live-streaming hosts and their activities during 2023 to rein in inappropriate practices. The live-streaming crackdown conducted throughout 2023 shut down more than 290,000 host accounts, including some top influencers, as the platform sought to weed out practices it … Read more
Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok that is betting big on e-commerce, has made its “express refund” policy mandatory, forcing merchants to immediately return money to consumers upon request to compete with similar offerings on Taobao and Pinduoduo. The platform operated by Beijing-based ByteDance, which added a shopping channel in 2019, allows users to get … Read more
This move was “not totally unexpected, given investors have been waiting for more details in past years”, Jefferies equity analysts Thomas Chong and Zoey Zong said in a research note on Monday, following Baidu’s announcement. They indicated that China’s internet sector “has been undergoing changes”, which reflects Baidu’s focus on generative AI. “For Baidu, Ernie … Read more
