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A promotional graphic for the TikTok Awards, featuring an iridescent, glass-like trophy in the shape of the TikTok logo on a dark, spotlighted stage. The text on the right reads: "TikTok Awards, Presented by: e.l.f., New Era, New Icons., LIVE December 18," along with the TikTok and tubi logos.

TikTok announces its first-ever US awards show in Los Angeles

Microsoft Edge icon superimposed on a landscape.

Microsoft password manager in Edge can now handle passkey syncing

Multiple devices displaying the Samsung Internet browser showing the same Samsung Galaxy XR webpage. The image shows the browser running on a desktop monitor, laptop, tablet, and smartphone, all displaying a purple-tinted hero image of a person wearing a VR headset. Each device shows the Samsung website navigation bar and 'Galaxy XR' branding with 'Learn more' and 'Buy' buttons. The composition demonstrates the browser's cross-platform compatibility and responsive design across different screen sizes.

Samsung’s Internet browser is now available as a beta on PC

Illustration of WhatsApp's passkey security feature showing a green safe with a cloud symbol, two open padlocks displaying fingerprint and face ID icons, and a notification popup reading 'Back up with a passkey' with a 'Create passkey' button. The WhatsApp logo appears in the bottom left corner.

WhatsApp now secures your chat backups with an easy-to-use passkey

The “Always Use Secure Connections” setting warns users before accessing a site without HTTPS

Google’s push for “HTTPS Everywhere” enters its final phase in Chrome

TikTok Smart Split AI

TikTok’s new Smart Split AI turns long videos into short clips

Affinity by Canva

Canva relaunches the Affinity suite as a single, all-in-one free app

Screenshots of some of the feature updates described in this article, including a new media player, comment controls and redesigned topic tags.

Threads launches new reply approval tool for users

OpenAI's ChatGPT Atlas AI browser icon.

ChatGPT Atlas could be tricked into buying the wrong product online

The image shows a large TikTok logo statue at VidCon 2022 held at the Anaheim Convention Center. The statue is designed with a checkered pattern in red, black, and teal colors. People are gathered around the statue, some taking photos and others walking by. There are booths and event staff visible in the background, indicating a busy and lively convention atmosphere.

Trump’s long-promised TikTok takeover could be official by end of week

Adobe Project Indigo app interface

Adobe’s Project Indigo now compatible with iPhone 17, selfie support coming soon

Threads ghost posts UI

Threads introduces “ghost posts” that automatically disappear after 24 hours