Hong Kong lawmakers have fast-tracked and passed a new security law, expanding on the already vague, draconian and wide-ranging penalties that have silenced almost all forms of public dissent and transformed institutions in the Asian financial hub. On Tuesday, the city’s legislature, stacked with pro-Beijing lawmakers, passed a sweeping package of laws targeting treason, espionage, … Read more
The Big Picture Dune: Part Two hits $500 million global box office milestone in under 20 days of release, surpassing original movie’s lifetime haul. The film becomes first Hollywood release of 2024 to cross $500 million mark, staying ahead of competition with $300 million+ gap in earnings. Director Denis Villeneuve cements his status as a … Read more
Image: Warner Bros. Two weeks ago, Dune: Part Two came out in theaters, and became the first big hit of 2024. Even with Kung Fu Panda 4 releasing last weekend, that hasn’t really changed—if anything, it’s looking like Part Two is going to have some hefty legs throughout the rest of its theatrical run. Denis … Read more
It’s come down to this, startup fans. Today’s the last day to beat the buzzer and claim the biggest discount on passes to TechCrunch Disrupt 2024, taking place October 28–30. Here’s a simple question: What the heck are you waiting for? TechCrunch Disrupt 2024: Save now — go later Buy one of these passes — … Read more
TikTok’s dancing on thin ice in the U.S. … with the House voting to ban the popular social media app — unless its Beijing-based parent company ByteDance sells its stake, that is. A vote went down Wednesday and it was a landslide — 352 to 65 — in favor of the ban … a rare … Read more
The House approved a bill Wednesday that calls for China tech giant ByteDance to divest TikTok or the popular social video app will effectively be banned in the U.S. The measure passed with a resounding 352-65 vote and with one member voting present. The legislation, dubbed the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, … Read more
A bill forcing the China-based ByteDance to sell TikTok, or face an outright ban, passed the United States House of Representatives on Wednesday in a vote of 352 to 65. The bill will now head to the Senate, where it is expected to face tough opposition before it can reach President Biden, who indicated he … Read more
Singer and musician Eric Carmen has sadly passed away. The beloved singer, who was the frontman of the Raspberries, died at the age of 74. Eric‘s wife Amy confirmed the news in a statement posted to the singer’s official website. Keep reading to find out more… “It is with tremendous sadness that we share the … Read more
TechCrunch Disrupt, the ultimate gathering for early-stage startups, is gearing up for its next edition on October 28–30 in San Francisco. Yes, that’s still several months away, but the clock is ticking on your chance to snag the best deal. You’ve got until March 15 at 11:59 p.m. PT to lock in our super early-bird … Read more
Summary Akira Toriyama passed away at 68, leaving behind an unparalleled manga legacy. His work on Dragon Ball influenced many modern anime and manga series. Toriyama’s visionary balance of humor and action made his manga and art style iconic. Akira Toriyama, the critically acclaimed creator of Dragon Ball, has passed away at the age of … Read more