The Week That Was: IT and Media news week 1
Online threats of death, rape, and physical violence against women in politics and public life have become alarmingly common, and AI may further intensify the scale and reach of such online abuse, UN Women says in an explainer. The organisation notes that 2024 was a big election year but only five women were elected as Heads of State out of 31 elections held worldwide: Iceland, Mexico, Namibia, North Macedonia, and the Republic of Moldova.
Consumers’ focus on exercise and health has meant a significant growth of the market for smartwatches and wristbands over the past year. The demand will continue to grow as residents’ requirements for quality of life and experience improve, market research firm IDC forecasts. And since December 28, all new devices sold in the EU must support USB-C charging. From April 2026, this will be the rule also for laptops.
Incoming US president Donald Trump has changed his mind and is now trying to save social media TikTok in the US despite earlier having wanted it forbidden. One day before Trump takes office a new law will ban TikTok in the US unless the Chinese-owned company can find a buyer that satisfies US national security concerns about the app. Trump has now asked the Supreme Court to pause the law saying he wants time to pursue a “political solution”.
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