As the threat of TikTok being banned in the US looms, some Americans have turned to learning Mandarin to communicate on the Chinese app RedNote. Language learning apps Duolingo and Drops have reported a significant increase in US users learning Mandarin, with Duolingo seeing a 216% growth in new Mandarin learners. TikTok refugees are flocking to RedNote and learning Mandarin as a way to bridge the language gap on the rival app, with many citing TikTok as the reason for discovering the language learning platforms.
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Intel appoints Malaysian-born chip industry veteran Lip-Bu Tan as CEO
Intel named Lip-Bu Tan, a former board member and chip industry veteran, as its CEO, signaling the company's commitment to keeping its chip-design and manufacturing operations together. Tan, known for his experience in the industry and as a technology investor, aims to restore Intel's position as a world-class products company and foundry. The announcement led to a 12% surge in Intel shares, providing hope for stability as the company navigates a significant transition. Full Article
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