Web broadcast: Wero Clash with Euro, TikTok US Agreement, Four Decades of Super Mario
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Super Mario Bros. Celebrates 40 Years of Success
This week marks the 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros., a game that revolutionised the jump-and-run genre and had a lasting impact on the entire video game industry. The anniversary is being celebrated as an unprecedented success story in the gaming world.
TikTok's US Deal Takes Shape
The planned TikTok deal in the US is moving forward, but with significant compromises. The app is set to be under the control of a consortium led by Oracle, but the crucial algorithm remains in Chinese hands. This is typical in cases where the core technology is developed and held by the original company, preserving critical algorithmic expertise and control.
German Sparkasse Banks Embrace Wero
German Sparkasse banks are adopting the European payment system Wero, a potential European alternative to PayPal and other payment systems. Wero aims to strengthen European banks' independence from international payment service providers.
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The Mystery Behind TikTok's Algorithm
The leader of the consortium planned to manage TikTok in the USA does not have publicly available information about their origin or background from the search results. However, the fundamental algorithm component remains in Chinese hands, likely because the core technology and intellectual property of TikTok are owned by the Chinese parent company ByteDance, which maintains control over its algorithm despite the U.S. consortium arrangement.
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