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TikTok saga, Microsoft buys Bethesda, and more | Digital Trends Live

On this Digital Trends Live, host Greg Nibler discusses the top tech news of the day, including the continuing saga of TikTok and WeChat, Microsoft’s acquisition of Bethesda, YouTube’s move to bring back human moderators, and more.

We’re then joined by DT writer Maya Shwayder, who walks us through the details of what’s next for TikTok and WeChat, and what it may mean for the future of other tech companies.

Anouk Wipprecht

Finally, Anouk Wipprecht, fashion tech designer, talks about how she’s utilizing technology to create fashion that combines design and performance, and how her latest collection measures brainwaves to actuate small motors built into her design.

Todd Werkhoven
Todd Werkhoven's work can be read at numerous publications and he co-authored a personal finance book called "Zombie…
TikTok and WeChat to be banned from U.S. app stores on Sunday
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The popular apps TikTok and WeChat will be banned from app stores in the U.S. from Sunday, September 20, due to President Trump's Executive Order issued in August.

This shouldn't affect current users of these apps for now, as Department of Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross told Fox Business that for TikTok users, the "only real change as of Sunday night" would be that they "won't have access to improved apps, updated apps, upgraded apps or maintenance."

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TikTok decision, Facebook Connect, new lunar lander | Digital Trends Live
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On this Digital Trends Live, host Greg Nibler dives into the top tech news of the day, including a possible TikTok deal, a massive hacking attack against game developers, the Facebook Connect event, the competition for the next lunar lander, and more.

 

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Apple’s new products, PS5 Event, and more | Digital Trends Live
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On this Digital Trends Live, host Greg Nibler dives into the top trending stories in tech, including Apple’s new products and updates, the PlayStation 5 event, the upcoming volocopter, Apple versus Spotify, and more.
Holland Roden
Next up is Holland Roden, actress and star of No Escape, who talks about her love for escape rooms, as well as the YouTube series outlining her pandemic project of building a van for both living and travel.
 

What's TBD this week? DT's Jess Surbaugh and Adrien Warner join the program to talk about the 72nd annual Emmy Awards, airing this Sunday.

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