TikTok tops 150 million US daily active users as potential ban looms
TikTok is trying to point out just how popular it is in the United States to avoid being banned. As reported by Reuters, TikTok has …
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TikTok showers US media outlets with cash while under investigation for spying on reporters
TikTok has sponsored Politico’s “Playbook” email newsletter at least 18 times in recent weeks. It’s also been a recent sponsor of Axiox’ AM newsletter, and …
The UK has banned TikTok on government devices
The TikTok bans keep on rolling and today’s ban is a big one in the United Kingdom. Today, the United Kingdom became the latest country …
TikTok will let users reset their For You feeds when they go off the rails
TikTok is going to let you reset your feed if it goes bananas, and suggested videos don’t really work for you anymore. In a blog …
Biden administration threatens TikTok ban in the United States
We’ve been talking about the possibility of a TikTok ban in the United States for some time now, and the latest news suggests that it …
Congress introduces new bill that brings nationwide TikTok ban within reach
A nationwide ban on TikTok in the United States has never been closer to reality. As reported by The Verge, Congress has introduced the RESTRICT …
Reddit’s latest update makes it more like TikTok and Instagram
Reddit is leaning into being more like TikTok and Instagram with its latest mobile app update. In a blog post, the company announced a new …
TikTok reveals Series, a new way for creators to charge for their content
Want to watch your favorite TikTokers dance? You might have to pay for that. TikTok has been rumored to be adding features allowing creators to …
Canada becomes latest government to implement TikTok ban
The TikTok bans continue to spread around the world. In a statement on Monday, Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board in Canada, announced that …
New TikTok AI filter freaks internet out with how realistic it is
TikTok filters have just gone to the next level, as a new AI filter is blowing people’s minds. “Bold Glamour” already has 4.7M videos, and …
The EU has banned TikTok on staff devices
The TikTok bans just keep on coming. As reported by the BBC, the European Commission has officially banned TikTok from being installed on devices used …
TikTok’s new Creativity Program will only pay creators who make longer videos
TikTok has officially unveiled its new creator monetization program…well, at least a beta version of it. In a blog post, the company announced the TikTok …
TikTok is launching a live trivia contest with $500,000 in prizes
Hey, you might finally be able to make some money off of the addiction to TikTok you grew over the pandemic. In a blog post, …
You might have to pay to watch TikTok in the future
Have you ever wanted to feel like you’re part of an exclusive club that pays to watch a creator’s TikTok videos? That day may arrive …
US Senator wants Apple and Google to ban TikTok from app stores
Michael F. Bennet, a Colorado Democrat Senator, called out Apple and Google to ban TikTok from their app stores. According to him, the Chinese application …
TikTok wants to be your new place for DMs
TikTok is eyeing Instagram with its latest push into direct messaging. As reported by The Information, the company has sent an email to “some users,” …
TikTok EU ban on the table if social network doesn’t comply with new laws
TikTok is one of the most popular social networks out there. But TikTok is also a cause of concern for western governments that worry about …
TikTok is launching a Talent Manager Portal to make popular creators more money
TikTok wants to be an all-in-one solution for creators, brands, and talent managers that negotiate all of the deals between the two. As reported by …
TikTok partners with IMDb to start linking movie and TV show titles to videos
To start 2023, TikTok is rolling out a new feature to US and UK users. Starting now, they can link movies and TV shows titles …
TikTok officially banned on most government devices in the United States
It’s official. TikTok is getting banned on most devices issued by the federal government in the United States. On Thursday, United States President Joe Biden …
Kansas becomes the latest state to ban TikTok on government devices
If you live in Kansas and work for the government, you’re going to have to get TikTok off of your phone. As reported by The …
U.S. House bans TikTok on government devices as Congress ponders nationwide ban
The House of Representatives in the United States has officially voted to ban TikTok, the popular social media app, from government devices. As reported by …
This is exactly why so many people want to ban TikTok
As 2022 draws to a close, TikTok is increasingly coming under fire in the US as lawmakers not only crack down on the popular video-sharing …
Santa takes over TikTok this Christmas with new text-to-speech effect
It’s almost Christmas time. To celebrate this joyful season, TikTok has announced a new text-to-speech effect: Santa Claus himself. Father Christmas, as the Brits would …
Georgia becomes latest state in the U.S. to ban TikTok on government devices
Georgia has joined a number of other states in the U.S. to ban TikTok on government devices. As reported by ABC News, Georgia Governor Brian …
TikTok is testing horizontal full-screen mode, bringing the app closer to YouTube
TikTok is inching ever closer to YouTube with its latest feature. The company has confirmed with TechCrunch that it is testing a new horizontal full-screen …
Congress just took a step toward banning TikTok in the US once and for all
The bad headlines keep mounting for the mega-popular video-sharing app TikTok, which is now the subject of bipartisan congressional legislation that seeks to completely ban …
Year on TikTok 2022 recap: Hottest viral videos of the year
After music streaming services started showing people’s listening experience throughout 2022, it’s time for TikTok to announce its recap of all videos, songs, and trends …
If you make less than $25 an hour, you should ‘be terrified,’ viral TikTok video explains
In terms of all the layoffs that are rocking corporate America right now, it’s basically a depressing case of fill-in-the-blank — who’s not cutting right …
FCC Commissioner: TikTok is not the fun, risk-free app you think it is
The last several days have given anyone who might have already had qualms about TikTok even more of a reason to be suspicious of the …
