U.S. Supreme Court to Revisit TikTok Ban

1. Electronic Watch Trend Surges with 36,000+ Sales

GoodsFox data reveals that TikTok Philippines store ClassyWatch has sold over 36,000 electronic watches in the last 30 days, reflecting a growth rate of 920%. On December 18 alone, the store sold 10,000 units, making it a hot product. ClassyWatch specializes in stylish electronic watches, designed for students and young users. These watches are waterproof and feature playful cartoon elements on the strap, adding a cute aesthetic.

Source: GoodsFox

2. Shopee Upgrades Automated Bidding Feature

Shopee is upgrading its product ads (automated bidding) feature across several regions, including the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, and Taiwan. The update will enhance sellers’ advertising optimization capabilities, with full integration of the ads into site-wide promotions. The old system will be fully phased out by January 6, 2025. Sellers with only automated bidding campaigns will be auto-upgraded, while others must manually review the changes.

3. U.S. Supreme Court to Revisit TikTok Ban

On December 18, the U.S. Supreme Court announced it will review the law that seeks to ban TikTok’s operations in the U.S. The court is expected to hear the case on January 10, ahead of the law's potential enactment on January 19. The law would require TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to sell TikTok or face a ban. ByteDance has stated it will not sell TikTok. TikTok expressed confidence in the court’s decision, believing the ban is unconstitutional.

4. OpenAI Introduces New ChatGPT Features

As of December 18, OpenAI has enabled U.S. and Canadian users to call ChatGPT through a toll-free number (1-800-CHATGPT) and have 15 minutes of voice conversation each month. Users worldwide can also chat with ChatGPT via WhatsApp messages.

5. Amazon Sellers Warned of Phishing Emails

Recently, Amazon sellers have received phishing emails disguised as official notices, requesting verification of payment methods under U.S. consumer law. These emails may seem legitimate but often contain errors like incorrect domains or spelling mistakes. Sellers are advised to verify information through Amazon directly and avoid clicking any links in suspicious emails.