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Prime Day deals include $37 off our favorite Levoit air purifier

<a href="https://www.engadget.com/deals/prime-day-2025-when-amazons-sales-event-begins-early-deals-already-live-plus-everything-else-you-need-to-know-120028256.html">Prime Day 2025</a> is coming soon on July 8-11, but you don't have to wait to grab good tech deals — and that goes for everyone, not just Prime members. Early deals have already started popping up on Amazon, and one of the best at the moment is on an Engadget-approved air purifier. The <a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&itemId=amazon_B08R794ZMX&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&contentUuid=e70c4fc0-2755-4281-80f0-9d5d2c28deff&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&linkText=Levoit+Core+400S+air+purifier&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL0xFVk9JVC1QdXJpZmllci1BbGxlcmdpZXMtQ29yZS00MDBTL2RwL0IwOFI3OTRaTVg_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiZTcwYzRmYzAtMjc1NS00MjgxLTgwZjAtOWQ1ZDJjMjhkZWZmIiwib3JpZ2luYWxVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL0xFVk9JVC1QdXJpZmllci1BbGxlcmdpZXMtQ29yZS00MDBTL2RwL0IwOFI3OTRaTVgiLCJkeW5hbWljQ2VudHJhbFRyYWNraW5nSWQiOnRydWUsInNpdGVJZCI6InVzLWVuZ2FkZ2V0IiwicGFnZUlkIjoiMXAtYXV0b2xpbmsiLCJmZWF0dXJlSWQiOiJ0ZXh0LWxpbmsifQ&signature=AQAAAU1TKyoi2Jj0S8GPb7nK24zkiriZlR2z4Yo9NpzjQXNV&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FLEVOIT-Purifier-Allergies-Core-400S%2Fdp%2FB08R794ZMX">Levoit Core 400S air purifier</a> is on sale for $183, which is $37 off its usual price and not too far off of the lowest price we've seen. It's part of a larger sale on all kinds of <a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&contentUuid=e70c4fc0-2755-4281-80f0-9d5d2c28deff&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&linkText=Levoit+devices&custData=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&signature=AQAAAdkDVNZWiSSE7gIB6zcGIy6yfPIhv9IkOJ7c4-uNEJqH&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fstores%2Fpage%2F36E5D100-D40D-4618-AEA6-A8FF8AD39805%2Fdeals">Levoit devices</a> including other air purifiers, cordless vacuums and more. The Levoit Core 400S is our current pick for the <a href="https://www.engadget.com/home/smart-home/best-air-purifier-120040002.html">best air purifier overall</a>. Sure, it might not have the prettiest design of all the options we have tested and the companion app might have a little too much going on. But the Core 400S does its job and does it well. This smart air purifier is slated to clean the atmosphere in spaces of up to 1,733 square feet in as little as one hour. The Core 400S has a cylindrical shape with vents at the top and a touch display that shows air quality readings. You'll be able to get a sense of the current air quality in your space at a glance with a color-changing ring that will light up in blue, green, orange or red. The 360-degree filtration system is said to be capable of capturing over 99.9 percent of pollutants as small as 0.3 microns, such as dust, pet dander and pollen. There is an auto mode that should suffice for maintaining air quality, but the Core 400S is compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant voice controls too. The fan isn't too loud, even when it's operating at maximum speed — the volume topped out at 62dB in our testing. Meanwhile, at $50 each, the air filter replacements aren't too expensive compared with those from many of Levoit's competitors.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/prime-day-deals-include-37-off-our-favorite-levoit-air-purifier-143224176.html?src=rss

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Reception: Positive

Spotify adds genre controls to Discover Weekly

Spotify's Discover Weekly is celebrating 10 years of being a very ok feature. To celebrate the milestone, <a href="https://newsroom.spotify.com/2025-06-30/discover-weekly-turns-10-celebrating-100-billion-tracks-streamed-and-a-decade-of-personalized-discovery/">Spotify is giving Discover Weekly a full refresh</a>, letting you choose between up to five genres for the playlist.  The option will appear at the top of your playlist and provide songs based on your listening history. The 30-track playlist will update accordingly. There are also visual changes, with <a href="https://www.engadget.com/ai/spotifys-ai-dj-now-takes-requests-130005706.html">Spotify</a> stating, "the playlist's vibrant new design reflects its ever-evolving nature and the dynamic energy of weekly discovery." Spotify claims that Discover Weekly has led to over 100 billion tracks streamed. It also notes that users find more than 56 million artists every week — 77 percent of which are emerging artists. These updates will initially be available to just Spotify Premium users, though the platform plans to extend it more broadly soon. Genres will start being available on Discover Weekly today, rolling out to mobile accounts over the next few weeks. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/music/spotify-adds-genre-controls-to-discover-weekly-133531543.html?src=rss

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Reception: Positive

Prime Day deal: Get 49 percent off this Roomba combo robot vacuum and mop

<a href="https://www.engadget.com/deals/amazon-prime-day-2025-the-best-early-deals-to-shop-now-dates-and-everything-else-you-need-to-know-120028780.html">Prime Day 2025</a> begins soon on July 8, but members can already save on a bunch of tech available on Amazon's site. One such early deal is on the <a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&itemId=amazon_B0CVJ3K8FF&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&contentUuid=558b5187-94f7-4948-95fa-abe75751ae47&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&linkText=Roomba+Robot+Vacuum+and+Mop+Combo&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwQ1ZKM0s4RkY_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiNTU4YjUxODctOTRmNy00OTQ4LTk1ZmEtYWJlNzU3NTFhZTQ3Iiwib3JpZ2luYWxVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwQ1ZKM0s4RkYiLCJkeW5hbWljQ2VudHJhbFRyYWNraW5nSWQiOnRydWUsInNpdGVJZCI6InVzLWVuZ2FkZ2V0IiwicGFnZUlkIjoiMXAtYXV0b2xpbmsiLCJmZWF0dXJlSWQiOiJ0ZXh0LWxpbmsifQ&signature=AQAAAWNVH-0Qb1wCB8sOPQTPQcAZoFZlBrn3kaESG0GSmFkF&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0CVJ3K8FF">Roomba Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo</a>, which is down to $140 for Prime subscribers right now. That's nearly half off its usual price and a far cry from its standard $275 cost. We ranked iRobot's Roomba Robot Vacuum as our <a href="https://www.engadget.com/home/smart-home/best-budget-robot-vacuums-133030847.html">overall favorite budget option</a>, but this Prime Day deal features a version that can both vacuum and mop. With the Prime Day price drop, the vacuum and mop combo is cheaper than the vacuum-only model, but it does double the work. The combo Roomba can even be set to only vacuum if you prefer to mop yourself, but you'd be missing out on the four-stage cleaning system that vacuums and mops in the same pass. Since it's a Roomba, it's a straightforward setup process that takes a few minutes before you can set it and forget it. The robot vacuum can navigate through your house or apartment, avoiding furniture and stairs, thanks to onboard sensors. Once it drains through its battery, which can last up to 120 hours, the Roomba knows to return to its charging dock to recharge itself. You can even customize this combo Roomba with three levels of both suction power for vacuuming and water levels for mopping. For more control, you can program it to spot clean a single spot in your home or schedule cleaning times through the companion iRobot Home app. A number of other <a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&contentUuid=558b5187-94f7-4948-95fa-abe75751ae47&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&linkText=iRobot+machines&custData=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&signature=AQAAAagm1tRVtk8Afv6jlifKt2GXkTGE7vdHYj48hcb4fYTs&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fstores%2Fpage%2F7FE9A12A-454F-4760-AB69-F2E70C5447C8">iRobot machines</a> are on sale for Prime Day as well. That includes the <a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&itemId=amazon_B0DPNKS3KQ&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&contentUuid=558b5187-94f7-4948-95fa-abe75751ae47&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&linkText=Roomba+104&custData=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&signature=AQAAAd4vqL5QTfx9HlnN2iG9b3pUMREg4YV29qFqV1BNmXwk&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FiRobot-Roomba-Combo-Vacuum-AutoEmpty%2Fdp%2FB0DPNKS3KQ">Roomba 104</a> with auto-empty dock for 44 percent off, down to $250, and the premium <a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&itemId=amazon_B0C415NHBM&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&contentUuid=558b5187-94f7-4948-95fa-abe75751ae47&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&linkText=Roomba+j9%2B&custData=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&signature=AQAAAbaRAp4_DKTH0TinFFcbJ074rFcE527ST_tILKj-1HIE&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FiRobot-Roomba-Self-Emptying-Robot-Vacuum%2Fdp%2FB0C415NHBM">Roomba j9+</a> for 36 percent off, down to $579.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/prime-day-deal-get-49-percent-off-this-roomba-combo-robot-vacuum-and-mop-141013800.html?src=rss

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Reception: Positive

Moratorium on state AI laws set to pass, with some exemptions

If there's one thing the AI industry needs it's <a href="https://www.engadget.com/ai/the-us-uk-eu-and-other-major-nations-have-signed-a-landmark-global-ai-treaty-232119489.html">more regulation</a>. Yet, soon individual US states might not have much say in what AI companies can and can't do thanks to Trump pleasing senators. That's right, an AI-friendly amendment to the president's tax legislation is on the road to approval — despite concerns that its <a href="https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2025/06/26/congress/parliamentarian-requests-cruz-rewrite-ai-moratorium-00427371">shoehorning is illegal</a>. The clause would prevent states from legislating the AI industry for five years, <a class="no-affiliate-link" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-30/key-senators-strike-deal-to-pause-state-ai-laws-for-five-years?embedded-checkout=true">Bloomberg reports</a>. Only states that cooperate will be allowed to access some of the $500 million of funding for AI infrastructure and the like included included in the bill.  Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee) cleared the way for it, agreeing to a deal on Sunday with Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) that would exempt her home state's Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security (ELVIS) Act. Signed in early 2024, the <a href="https://www.tn.gov/governor/news/2024/3/21/photos--gov--lee-signs-elvis-act-into-law.html">ELVIS Act</a> is meant to protect musicians from allowing AI to use their likeness and voice without permission.  As part of the new deal, Cruz reduced the ban from ten to five years — because five years of an unregulated AI industry surely won't cause any damage. A <a href="https://www.blackburn.senate.gov/services/files/178AE7B5-7583-415E-8CF3-475241C6E5F9">fresh draft</a> of the amendment, <a class="no-affiliate-link" href="https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2025/06/29/congress/blackburn-cruz-find-potential-truce-on-state-ai-moratorium-child-safety-00432296">obtained by Politico,</a> also includes exemptions for "a law or regulation pertaining to unfair or deceptive acts or practices, child online safety, child sexual abuse material, rights of publicity, protection of a person’s name, image, voice, or likeness and any necessary documentation for enforcement," as long as they don't place an "undue or disproportionate burden" on AI systems. An earlier version of the provision, that included the decade-long ban, <a href="https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/house-passes-budget-bill-that-inexplicably-bans-state-ai-regulations-for-ten-years-184936210.html">passed the House</a> in May.  While Blackburn's decision will likely push it forward, Republican governors across the country have also voiced their disdain for the amendment. On Friday, <a href="https://www.rga.org/republican-governors-praise-one-big-beautiful-bill-urge-congress-allow-states-protect-citizens-misuse-artificial-intelligence/">17 governors sent a letter</a> asking for its removal (after sucking up about the rest of the tax bill, of course). They stated that it "threatens to undo all the work states have done to protect our citizens from the misuse of artificial intelligence."  Correction, June 30, 2025, 8:51AM ET: The headline has been changed to reflect that the provision proposes a qualified pause rather than an outright ban on state level AI legislation.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/ai/ban-on-state-ai-laws-set-to-pass-after-exemption-deals-struck-on-musicians-rights-and-child-safety-120039408.html?src=rss

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Reception: Positive

Our favorite mesh Wi-Fi router drops to a record-low price for Prime Day

<a href="https://www.engadget.com/amazon-prime-day/">Prime Day</a> is just one week away, and the early deals are already arriving on Amazon. There's everything from the fun, like a three-month subscription to Audible, to the practical, like the Levoit Core 400S air purifier. Falling firmly in the latter category is Amazon's latest offer, a 29 percent discount on the <a class="rapid-with-clickid" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&itemId=amazon_B0B88T5RDY&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&contentUuid=d959fa16-b3f2-45fd-9ab9-626d094934aa&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&linkText=TP-Link+Deco+AXE5400+WI-Fi+mesh+router+system&custData=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&signature=AQAAAcswUkXICf_dPqIKzlIE6dlgSTDZ8xtJKohvXW_UcFqG&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FTP-Link-Deco-AXE5400-Tri-Band-XE75%2Fdp%2FB0B88T5RDY">TP-Link Deco AXE5400 WI-Fi mesh router system</a>. You can pick up the three-pack for $250, down from $350. The TP-Link Deco AXE5400 is our choice for <a href="https://www.engadget.com/home/smart-home/best-mesh-wifi-system-130028701.html">best mesh Wi-Fi system</a> for most people. It debuted in 2023 and scored an <a href="https://www.engadget.com/tp-link-deco-xe75-review-a-solid-wifi-6e-router-system-that-delivers-more-for-less-123033332.html">87 in our review</a> thanks to features like its incredible speed — arguably the most important measure of a good Wi-Fi system. It's also very reliable.  The Wi-Fi system is very user-friendly and works well even in a large home. Plus, its basic security and parental control features come at no extra cost. Our only qualms were minimal like the app is a little rough and the power cables are a bit short. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/our-favorite-mesh-wi-fi-router-drops-to-a-record-low-price-for-prime-day-151326854.html?src=rss

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Reception: Positive

Canada caves to Trump and rescinds its digital service tax on big tech

Canada has folded in its battle with US President Donald Trump over tariffs by cancelling its proposed digital services tax (DST) on big tech companies, the government <a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2025/06/canada-rescinds-digital-services-tax-to-advance-broader-trade-negotiations-with-the-united-states.html">announced</a>. On Friday, Trump <a href="https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/trump-ends-trade-talks-with-canada-over-a-digital-services-tax-192322721.html">ended trade talks</a> over the levy, which he called "a direct and blatant attack on our country." However, discussions <a href="https://apnews.com/article/canada-us-carney-trump-tariffs-659ecca350888efe0ab00eaaa4ccbc26">have resumed</a> now that the DST is gone, according to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.   The DST has been in effect since last year but Canada was due to collect the first payments totalling around $2 billion on June 30. However, those will now be halted. "To support those negotiations, the Minister of Finance... announced today that Canada would rescind the Digital Services Tax (DST) in anticipation of a mutually beneficial comprehensive trade arrangement with the United States," the Department of Finance wrote yesterday.  With the DST, Canada <a href="https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/D-1.65/FullText.html">planned</a> to apply a three percent tax on content from large tech firms that relied on engagement from Canadian users. The justification was that 70 percent of ad revenue spending in the nation (an estimated $25 billion this year) goes toward US firms like Google and Meta, but those companies don't pay corporate taxes in Canada. Some of funds collected under the DST would have been funnelled to media companies hurt by Google and Meta's ad dominance.  The levy was opposed by not only the US government under the Biden and Trump administrations, but businesses in Canada too. Local companies were concerned it would increase their costs after Google, for one, said it would increase ad rates by at least 2.5 percent in Canada to cover the cost of the DST.  The capitulation is a large victory for Trump and a windfall for his tech company benefactors. However, Canada has been hammered by Trump's 25 percent tariffs to the tune of billions on metals, minerals and other goods, so Carney's government likely felt it necessary to sacrifice the DST.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/canada-caves-to-trump-and-rescinds-its-digital-service-tax-on-big-tech-120045575.html?src=rss

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The best iPhone accessories for 2025

The right add-on can make a good iPhone experience even better. Whether you're looking to boost your battery life, level up your mobile photography or just keep your device safe from daily wear and tear, the best iPhone accessories are the ones that add real value without getting in your way. From MagSafe chargers and wireless earbuds to stands, mounts and portable power banks, there’s no shortage of ways to customize how you use your phone. We've tested a wide range of products to help you narrow it down. Whether you're using the latest iPhone or holding onto an older model, the best iPhone accessories can enhance your day-to-day in meaningful ways — whether that’s making your morning commute smoother, improving your FaceTime setup or just keeping your screen crack-free. <h2 id="jump-link-best-iphone-accessories">Best iPhone accessories</h2> This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/computing/accessories/best-iphone-accessories-140022449.html?src=rss

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Dave the Diver's In the Jungle DLC may not arrive until 2026, but Godzilla is back

Dave the Diver just marked its two-year anniversary, and the team behind it has a bunch of updates to share about its future. While it's mostly good news, there is one little hiccup: the upcoming <a class="no-affiliate-link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3ZsbGrCQ58"><ins>In the Jungle DLC</ins></a>, which was announced a few months ago and was expected to arrive later this year, now isn't likely to launch until 2026. But everything else announced in the 11-minute anniversary video should make up for it. That includes the return of the time-limited <a class="no-affiliate-link" href="https://www.engadget.com/dave-the-diver-is-bringing-godzilla-with-him-to-ps5-this-spring-233136441.html"><ins>free</ins><ins> Godzilla</ins><ins> DLC</ins></a>, which is now back on all platforms until at least the end of 2026. If you missed out on it the first time, here's your chance. <div id="1d092e61ceb840ffa5f57b39620f1179"><div style="width: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.25%;"></div></div> Mintrocket Studio Head Jaeho Hwang also said the team is extending the availability of the recent DLC, Ichiban's Holiday, which will remain available through next year as well. After hearing feedback from fans about the pricing, that pack will get "regular discounts" to make it cheaper.  The game just landed on the Epic Games Store and according Hwang, a free upgrade for <a class="no-affiliate-link" href="https://www.engadget.com/gaming/nintendo/best-nintendo-switch-2-accessories-070011952.html">Nintendo Switch 2</a> is coming "in a few months" and will bring a higher frame rate. More info on that is coming soon, Hwang said. In the meantime, you can catch a sneak peek of In the Jungle about four minutes into the anniversary video.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/dave-the-divers-in-the-jungle-dlc-may-not-arrive-until-2026-but-godzilla-is-back-203019821.html?src=rss

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Apple's F1 laps its competition with a $144 million opening weekend

Apple's film studio finally has a successful summer blockbuster to its name with its latest sports drama flick starring Brad Pitt. <a href="https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/tv-movies/f1-the-movie-review-a-shameless-apple-ad-that-will-blow-your-socks-off-144808364.html">F1 the Movie</a> saw an opening weekend that earned $144 million globally and $55.6 million domestically, according to <a class="no-affiliate-link" href="https://www.comscore.com/Insights/Box-Office">Comscore numbers</a>. Apple Original Films' feature beat out other highly anticipated releases like the live-action remake, How to Train Your Dragon, and the third installment in the post-apocalyptic horror film series, 28 Years Later. The action-drama movie follows Pitt's character, Sonny Hayes, who's tapped to support an up-and-coming Formula One driver. With reports of the film costing up to $300 million to produce and market, F1 the Movie was a risky venture for Apple, considering the lackluster performances with its other films' opening weekends like Argylle and <a href="https://www.engadget.com/fly-me-to-the-moon-trailer-plays-right-into-apollo-11-conspiracy-theorists-hands-174547851.html">Fly Me to the Moon</a>. However, Apple's film studio gamble paid off since the opening weekend numbers for F1 the Movie shattered its previous records and is projected to continue its momentum. Despite the early success, Apple may have inadvertently soured some of its users on the movie, thanks to <a href="https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/tv-movies/apple-shoves-f1-movie-ad-into-wallet-144539">shoving an advertisement</a> for F1 the Movie into its Wallet app. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/tv-movies/apples-f1-laps-its-competition-with-a-144-million-opening-weekend-200030386.html?src=rss

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Trump claims a 'very wealthy' group will buy TikTok without revealing who

The <a class="no-affiliate-link" href="https://www.engadget.com/social-media/tiktok-is-no-longer-available-in-the-us-040204115.html">unending saga</a> between President Donald Trump and TikTok may finally get some closure. In an interview with <a class="no-affiliate-link" href="https://x.com/SundayFutures/status/1939340102263521289">Fox News</a>' Maria Bartiromo, the US president announced that there's a buyer secured for TikTok. "We have a buyer for TikTok by the way," Trump said in the interview. "I think I'll need probably China approval and I think President Xi [Jinping] will probably do it." When asked to identify the buyer, Trump only cryptically revealed that it was a "group of very wealthy people," which would be announced in "about two weeks." <div id="01fae46177694ceaaaa06aca73aefb44"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Watch Part 3 of <a href="https://twitter.com/MariaBartiromo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MariaBartiromo</a>'s interview with <a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a> where they discuss the future of tariffs, A.I., TikTok, and green energy <a href="https://t.co/B5u5S9iOF2">pic.twitter.com/B5u5S9iOF2</a>— SundayMorningFutures (@SundayFutures) <a href="https://twitter.com/SundayFutures/status/1939340102263521289?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 29, 2025</a></blockquote> </div> The uncertain fate of TikTok began when Trump signed an <a class="no-affiliate-link" href="https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/trump-delays-tiktok-ban-for-at-least-75-days-via-executive-order-014523110.html">executive order</a> to extend a deadline to ban the app from US-based app stores. The initial extension came shortly after Trump took office for his second term in January and was later pushed back <a class="no-affiliate-link" href="https://www.engadget.com/social-media/trump-is-extending-the-deadline-for-a-tiktok-deal-by-another-75-days-180526714.html">another 75 days</a> to April. The decision was <a class="no-affiliate-link" href="https://www.engadget.com/social-media/donald-trump-will-delay-a-looming-tiktok-ban-for-a-third-time-231757522.html">delayed once again</a> in June, but for an extra 90 days instead, for a new mid-September deadline. As the future of TikTok remains in a state of uncertainty, Trump said the extensions were "no big deal" during the interview with Fox News. More than 170 million active US users are awaiting a final decision on TikTok, which is developed by the Beijing-based ByteDance that's facing pressure to either sell its app or have it banned due to data privacy and "<a class="no-affiliate-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/us/politics/why-government-ban-tiktok.html">national security</a>" concerns.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/social-media/trump-claims-a-very-wealthy-group-will-buy-tiktok-without-revealing-who-185126123.html?src=rss

Source: www.engadget.com

Reception: Positive

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