Eight TikTok creators are suing the US government to block a law requiring TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to sell the service or face a US-wide ban. The lawsuit alleges that the Protecting Americans from Foreign Enemies Controlled Applications Act is unconstitutional because it violates the First Amendment rights of creators who depend on the platform.
TikTok has already filed its own lawsuit against the government, but that’s why The Washington Post, the company also “pays” the legal fees for this separate claim. ByteDance has money.
But will it work? Can be? A group of TikTok creators sued Montana last year over an attempted statewide ban. And this ban never happened.
– Matt Smith
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The company makes it easy to use your gaze to navigate iOS and iPadOS.
This week, coinciding with Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Apple is adding new features to the latest iPhones and iPads (with the A12 chip), as well as customizable vocal shortcuts, music taps, car traffic alerts, and more. brings eye tracking support for
With eye tracking enabled, people can look at their screen to navigate between apps and menus, then hover over an item to select it. That pause to select an action is called the Dwell Control, already available on Macs. There are also new vocal shortcuts and music haptics for Apple Music.
A large array of customizable input options.
Xbox is also expanding its reach with the Proteus Controller, a modular gamepad created by peripheral company ByoWave. The controller is a group of palm-sized cubes connected in various configurations with interchangeable buttons and controller faceplates. This means gamers can mount the Proteus Controller in countless ways: one-handed, flat on a desktop, or as part of a traditional gamepad with palm grips. Proteus Controller now at a discounted price of $255. It is expected to ship in the fall.
Pre-orders are open.
Bandai announced this week that it is bringing back the Tamagotchi Link to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the toy’s release. Yes, you are old.
