China moves to limit social media, gaming as teens get more addicted and mental health is impacted
TikTok on Tuesday launched a set of new "well-being resources" in light of a report surrounding Instagram that found the photo-sharing app is aware of how it negatively impacts young users.
TikTok launches mental health resources amid Instagram backlash
TikTok detailed a new effort to provide resources for those struggling with mental health or body image issues on Tuesday, an initiative that was announced as rival platform Instagram faces scrutiny over its potentially negative impact on teenage users.
TikTok to let users shop through app with Shopify deal
TikTok users will soon be able to buy stuff directly through the short videos on the app — something they had only been able to do through ads until now.
Walmart employee demonstrates how they catch self-checkout theft
A Walmart employee has released a video showing how the retailer monitors self-checkouts for theft.
Rubio wants Biden to block TikTok after Chinese govt stake in subsidiary of parent company
Republican Senator Marco Rubio urged President Joe Biden on Tuesday to block short-form video app TikTok in the United States after China took an ownership stake in a key subsidiary of ByteDance, the Beijing-based parent company of TikTok.
ByteDance shelved IPO intentions after Chinese regulators warned about data security
ByteDance Ltd., the Chinese owner of popular short-video app TikTok, put on hold indefinitely its intentions to list offshore earlier this year after government officials told the company to focus on addressing data-security risks, people familiar with the matter said.
TikTok to automatically remove videos showing nudity
Social media platform TikTok announced it will automatically remove videos showing nudity or sexual activity as it tightens up its safety policy for minors.
Chinese apps could face subpoenas or bans under Biden order
President Joe Biden's executive order aimed at safeguarding Americans' sensitive data would force some Chinese apps to take tougher measures to protect private information if they want to remain in the U.S. market, according to people familiar with the matter.
TikTok owner ByteDance’s annual revenue jumps to $34.3 Billion
ByteDance Ltd., the owner of popular short-video app TikTok, told employees that its revenue last year more than doubled to $34.3 billion, underscoring why the Chinese technology giant is one of the world’s hottest startups.
TikTok quietly changed US privacy policies days ahead of Biden executive order
TikTok quietly changed its U.S. privacy policies last week allowing the app to collect biometric data.
Biden drops ban on TikTok, other Chinese-owned apps, wants security review
President Biden on Wednesday dropped the former Trump administration's executive order blocking new downloads of TikTok and banning other Chinese-owned apps like WeChat.
Parents who lost 16-year-old to overdose start petition asking TikTok, Snapchat to change policies
The parents of a 16-year-old boy who died from a fentanyl overdose have started a petition calling on social media apps like TikTok and Snapchat to change their policies.
'OK Boomer Girl' gets ridiculed for her $2M apartment tour video months after 'Tax the Rich' post
The 23-year-old who helped popularize the "OK Boomer" meme is receiving pushback from social media users who are questioning her political views in light of her new wealth.
Users on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok decry censorship of Israel posts
Users on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok are highlighting instances of post removals and other forms of censorship after sharing content related to the Israel-Palestinian conflict.
30 House Republicans write to TikTok chief over cartels using app to organize smuggling, stalk Border Patrol
EXCLUSIVE: 30 House Republicans are urging the head of TikTok to crack down on illicit activity on the popular social app after cartels at the southern border have been using it to organize smuggling -- and even stalk Border Patrol agents.
Ben Affleck sent a video to a woman to ask why she unmatched him on dating app
"Justice League" star Ben Affleck seemingly messaged a video to a woman that he once matched with on the dating app Raya.
TikTok flaw allows users to upload porn and violent videos
Online bottomfeeders have dreamt up a devious way to bypass TikTok’s graphic content ban — by posting violent and sexual videos to their profile pics. The horrific clips, denoted by the hashtag “don’t search this up,” racked up 50 million views before getting banned.
Microsoft, Discord talk $10B deal
Microsoft Corp. is in advanced talks to acquire messaging platform Discord Inc. for $10 billion or more, according to people familiar with the matter, as the software giant seeks to deepen its consumer offerings.
YouTube's TikTok rival launching U.S. beta
YouTube Shorts is designed for "anyone who wants to create short, catchy videos using nothing but their mobile phones"
TikTok could reportedly add group chats this year
TikTok has entered the group chat. The popular video-sharing app could launch a feature this year that would let groups of users exchange messages, a new report says.