Young politicos leverage TikTok to reach Gen-Z voters
Young TikTok users are helping get out the youth vote for their respective parties.
US judge blocks Commerce Department TikTok order
The judge's order in a suit brought by three TikTok content creators, also blocks the app store download ban
Ahead of 2020 election, TikTok partners with fact-checkers to prevent misinformation
TikTok has partnered with fact-checkers ahead of the 2020 presidential election to prevent the spread of disinformation, such as early claims to victory, according to a blog post.
TikTok accused of 'bullying' U.S.-based video app rival Triller
This weekend, the chairman of Triller sent a fiery memo to the company's 350 employees claiming that the controversial and much larger, Beijing-based rival TikTok, which is in the crosshairs of the Trump Administration, is engaging in a media campaign to drum up bad press in recent weeks to stunt Triller's growth.
Mobile app usage surged 25% in Q3 as coronavirus keeps people home
Mobile app usage grew 25% in the third quarter of 2020, according to a new report.
London-based investment firm makes late, long-shot bid for TikTok: WSJ
A low-profile investment firm is trying to entice the head of TikTok’s parent company with a long-shot alternative bid, as the popular video-sharing app remains caught in a standoff between the U.S. and China.
TikTok users still see widespread anti-Semitism on app
TikTok updated the public on how it counters antisemitism and other hate speech in August, but a cursory search on the massively popular social media platform reveals countless antisemitic comments and videos.
Viral TikTok video boosts Fleetwood Mac’s 1977 song ‘Dreams’ on streaming service charts
A TikToker’s viral video jamming out to Fleetwood Mac’s song “Dreams” has skyrocketed on streaming service charts.
Trump admin to 'vigorously defend' TikTok executive order after judge blocks ban: Commerce Dept.
The Commerce Department will comply with a judge's decision to delay the administration's TikTok download ban for now.
Trump's TikTok download ban is blocked by judge
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to ban TikTok downloads in the U.S., giving the Chinese-owned app a short-term victory as it scrambles to ensure its future while caught in a battle of brinkmanship between global superpowers.
Judge to hold hearing Sunday on planned TikTok U.S. app store ban
A judge will hold a hearing on Sunday on whether to allow a Commerce Department ban on new TikTok downloads from Apple Inc and Alphabet Inc Google app stores from taking effect.
AG Barr not sold on TikTok deal, as company fights US ban
A TikTok-Oracle combo remains on ice as White House insiders pooh pooh the deal.
TikTok scammers make $500,000 by promoting fraudulent apps: Report
Researchers have discovered three TikTok accounts that were promoting at least seven scam apps on the video-sharing platform.
China should block US TikTok deal, state media says: 'A trick to take over TikTok'
Chinese state media is suggesting China should block a U.S. TikTok deal.
Will a US-headquartered TikTok be enough to ensure data privacy?
Moving TikTok's headquarters from China to the U.S. is not enough to ensure Americans' data is protected, experts say.
TikTok deal will bring 25,000 jobs to Texas if approved: Trump
Trump and Walmart say the deal will bring 25,000 jobs to the U.S.
Pompeo on TikTok: No American will have the risk that their data will end up in the hands of the Chinese Communist Party
Americans' data would stay protected after TikTok's deal with Oracle and Walmart that would make the social video app a U.S.-based company, despite its Chinese-owned parent ByteDance still owning a majority stake in the business, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Sunday.
Trump says TikTok deal could happen ‘quickly’
The White House wants to ensure user data is protected.
Trump administration to ban Americans from downloading TikTok, WeChat on Sunday
The Commerce Department announced Friday morning that it will prohibit U.S. business transactions with messaging app WeChat starting Sept. 20 and video-sharing app TikTok on Nov. 12.
TikTok may file US IPO if Oracle deal approved by White House
President Trump's China Hawks are not sold on the deal.
















