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Breaking News: TikTok rolls out a new meditation feature to help you get off the app and sleep.

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Today’s menu:

  • TikTok Wants You to Log Off & Sleep Better!

  • Trump Pressures Apple to Shift iPhone Production!

  • YouTube Adds Interactive Shopping to TV Ads!

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Latest Happenings

TikTok is rolling out a guided meditation feature to help users wind down and improve sleep quality. The feature, tested earlier this year, is now available to all users, with automatic activation for teens after 10 PM.

What You Need to Know:

  • TikTok’s new meditation feature aims to reduce late-night scrolling.

  • Teens under 18 will see meditation prompts by default after 10 PM.

  • The feature includes calming visuals, soft music, and breathing exercises.

  • If ignored, a second prompt nudges users to go to sleep.

  • Adults can enable the feature manually via the app’s Screen Time settings.

  • TikTok is donating $2.3 million in ad credits to mental health organizations.

Why This Matters:

With concerns about excessive screen time and its impact on mental health, TikTok’s move signals a shift toward promoting digital well-being. By encouraging users—especially teens—to take breaks, the platform is addressing growing scrutiny over its addictive nature.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Apple CEO Tim Cook to stop expanding iPhone production in India and instead increase manufacturing in the United States. His comments come amid Apple’s ongoing efforts to diversify its supply chain away from China.

What You Need to Know:

  • Trump met with Tim Cook and asked Apple to halt iPhone production expansion in India.

  • Apple has been shifting production to India to reduce reliance on China.

  • Trump wants Apple to prioritize U.S. manufacturing instead.

  • Apple had previously announced a $500 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing.

  • India recently approved a $435 million Foxconn project to manufacture Apple chips.

  • Apple reportedly plans to import all U.S.-sold iPhones from India by 2026.

Why This Matters:

Apple’s global supply chain strategy is under scrutiny as geopolitical tensions and trade policies shape corporate decisions. Trump’s push for U.S.-based production could impact Apple’s long-term plans and influence broader manufacturing trends.

YouTube is introducing an interactive product feed for shoppable TV ads, allowing viewers to browse and purchase items directly from their screens. The feature enhances connected TV (CTV) advertising by making it more engaging and commerce-driven.

What You Need to Know:

  • YouTube’s new feature lets advertisers display products on TV screens during ads.

  • Viewers can browse multiple products using their remotes.

  • A QR code allows users to purchase items instantly via their smartphones.

  • A “send to phone” button lets viewers shop for all displayed products at once.

  • YouTube campaigns on CTV generated over 50 million monthly conversions in Q4 2024.

  • The platform remains the top streaming service in the U.S., surpassing Netflix and Disney+.

Why This Matters:

As streaming services evolve, YouTube is making TV ads more interactive, bridging the gap between entertainment and e-commerce. This move could reshape digital advertising, making it easier for brands to convert viewers into customers.

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