TikTok isn’t going anywhere, despite deadline for sale passing
The clock has run out on the time given to TikTok to sell to a U.S. company, but it looks like the app will not be banned after all.
Snapchat’s new TikTok-like feature will share $1M among the best creators
Snapchat is offering cash payouts to creators of the most popular content posted to its TikTok-like Spotlight feature, which launched this week.
What the biggest tech companies are doing to make the 2020 election more secure
From banning certain ads to providing places where you can find voting information, here’s what tech companies are doing to secure the election.
TikTok stays in app stores as U.S. judge temporarily blocks ban
A federal judge has temporarily blocked an order by the U.S. government that would have forced the removal of TikTok from app stores at midnight on Sunday.
TikTok took down over 104 million videos in the first half of 2020
TikTok says it removed more than 104 million videos globally in the first half of 2020 for violating its content guidelines.
Bytedance says it will own 80% of TikTok Global, contradicting Trump’s claims
Bytedance, the China-based startup that owns TikTok, said that it will retain 80% of TikTok Global, contradicting President Donald Trump's claims.
The TikTok ban: Everything you need to know
Here's everything you need to know about the ongoing feud between the Trump White House and TikTok.
TikTok says it’s here to stay; ban from U.S. app stores delayed to September 27
TikTok said that it isn't going anywhere after President Trump approved Oracle's proposed deal. The app's ban from U.S. app stores has been delayed by a week.
TikTok boss calls out Facebook, Instagram to team up against Trump ban
A top TikTok exec is telling Facebook and Instagram to put their money where their mouth is and help fight the Trump administration's ban.
TikTok creators say the Creator Fund is killing their views. Some are leaving
TikTok creators say the Creator Fund, designed to pay creators for their content, is killing their views. Now, some are leaving.
What happens if Trump bans TikTok?
Only a few days away from the selling deadline, TikTok may not get approval for a deal in time. What happens next?
Trump says TikTok won’t get a deadline extension to sell its U.S. operations
President Donald Trump said there will be no extension for TikTok, and it will be banned if it doesn't finalize a U.S. sale before the deadline.
China’s new data security initiative urges tech firms to not install backdoors
China has announced a new global data security initiative that urges tech companies to not install backdoors and respect other countries' privacy rules.
TikTok’s new Stitch feature lets you quote other creators’ videos in your posts
TikTok is now rolling out a new editing feature called Stitch that lets you feature up to five seconds of any other existing video in your own posts.
China’s tightened grip on TikTok’s algorithm could seriously cripple a U.S. sale
TikTok's U.S. sale may have hit another roadblock as prospective buyers scramble to figure out ways to comply with China's updated tech export rules.
China’s new tech export rules could further complicate TikTok’s U.S. sale
China's updated its list of technologies that are subject to export restrictions could further complicate TikTok's U.S. sale.
TikTok stars Blake Gray and Bryce Hall charged for partying during pandemic
TikTok megastars Bryce Hall and Blake Gray have been charged for throwing parties during the pandemic, according to Los Angeles authorities.
Kevin Mayer resigns as TikTok CEO
TikTok's CEO, Kevin Mayer, who joined the company three months ago, has resigned as tensions between the app and the U.S. continue to escalate.
TikTok sues Trump administration to block pending ban
TikTok has filed a lawsuit to block the Trump Administration's executive order banning it from operating its business in the U.S..
Can TikTok creators inspire Gen Z to vote in November? Some are betting on it.
Political campaigns are looking at TikTok as the premier place to court Gen Z and first-time voters, while creators rally viewers to get out to the polls.
Trump gives ByteDance 90 days to sell U.S. assets of TikTok
President Trump issued an executive order that gives a 90-day deadline for ByteDance to sell the U.S. operations of TikTok, over national security concerns.
More than a third of TikTok users in U.S. are reportedly 14 years old or younger
More than a third of TikTok users in the U.S. in July were 14 years old and under, raising concerns on whether the app is doing enough to protect children.
TikTok could be booted from app stores if Trump’s ban goes into effect
President Trump's executive order could ban TikTok from the Android and iOS app stores unless the Chinese video app finds a buyer before the set deadline.
Technical challenges could complicate Microsoft’s TikTok takeover
The planned acquisition of TikTok by Microsoft could be a technically complex operation with full separation of the app from ByteDance taking more than a year.
TikTok could take legal action against Trump administration next week
TikTok reportedly intends to bring legal action against the Trump administration as early as next week over the executive order banning the app in the U.S.
Facebook boss reportedly ‘really worried’ over possible TikTok ban
Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly voiced serious concerns about the possibility of the U.S. government banning the popular video-sharing app TikTok.
Australia says it found no evidence to suggest a TikTok ban is necessary
Australia's security agency has concluded its probe into TikTok and said that it has found no evidence of data misuse to suggest a ban is necessary.
Trump’s TikTok meddling means we’ll never be able to escape Big Tech
President Donald Trump has neutralized two of the biggest rivals to Big Tech. With practically no competition, can we ever escape tech giants?
Triller soars to the top of the app store charts following TikTok controversy
Video app Triller has emerged as a winner amid the TikTok controversy. The app has soared to the top of the app stores with a surge of new users.
The U.S. also plans action against Chinese apps like WeChat, Pompeo says
In addition to TikTok, the United States is planning to soon take action on other Chinese apps such as WeChat too, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said .
Trump says he’ll ban TikTok from the U.S.
President Donald Trump said he will ban popular video app TikTok from operating in the U.S.
Microsoft nears deal to take over TikTok as Trump ban looms
Popular social video app TikTok could be separating further from its parent company ByteDance to allow it to continue to be used in the U.S.
TikTok is revealing its algorithm — and attacking Facebook
TikTok took a jab at Facebook in a post on Wednesday saying it welcomes competition, but only if it's fair.
TikTok says it will pay creators a total of $2 billion in the next 3 years
TikTok has announced an updated $2 billion fund to pay its creators across the world over the next three years.
Biden campaign orders staff members to delete TikTok from phones
The Joe Biden campaign has reportedly asked its staff members to remove short-form video-sharing app, TikTok from both their work and personal phones.
WitchTok, the online coven of TikTok witches, is mobilizing against racism
The WitchTok community on TikTok has gone from a gathering place to share spells to an organized movement for fierce political mobilization.
White House says it could take action on TikTok in ‘weeks, not months’
A senior White House official has said that the United States could take action on Chinese apps such as TikTok and WeChat in 'weeks, not months.'
Popular iOS apps, including Spotify and TikTok, go down due to Facebook issue
A Facebook issue is causing problems with popular apps including Spotify, TikTok, Pinterest, and Tinder on iOS devices, temporarily stopping them from working.