These days, all anyone can talk about is TikTok. While it has brought a lot of attention – and money – to the streaming world, not everything needs to be TikTok. TikTok is a short-form video platform that has become immensely popular. It’s easy to create short videos and add music, and it has become… Continue reading Sorry Spotify, not everything needs to be TikTok
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Congress rolls out new bill allowing nationwide TikTok ban
Earlier this week, the US Congress rolled out a new bill that would allow the government to potentially ban the popular social media app, TikTok, from being used nationwide. This move follows increasing concern over the potential security risks that the app poses. The looming ban is just the latest development in a legal saga… Continue reading Congress rolls out new bill allowing nationwide TikTok ban
We Found 28,000 Apps Sending TikTok Data. Banning the App Won’t Help.
We are living in a digital world, and our personal data is shared, purchased, and sold all too often. However, recently, the popular video-sharing and messaging app, TikTok, has been under scrutiny for its privacy policies, especially after a research paper came to light that showed that 28,000 apps were sending data to TikTok’s parent… Continue reading We Found 28,000 Apps Sending TikTok Data. Banning the App Won’t Help.
White House to Federal Employees: You Have 30 Days to Delete TikTok
The White House is moving forward with a ban on the popular video app TikTok for federal employees, warning that those who don’t delete the app from their devices within 30 days will face potential disciplinary action. The move comes after President Donald Trump threatened a ban of the app, citing security concerns. China-owned TikTok… Continue reading White House to Federal Employees: You Have 30 Days to Delete TikTok
European Commission orders staff to remove TikTok from work devices
The European Commission (EC) has taken strict measures against the popular video-sharing app, TikTok, after reports of the app sending user data to China raised concerns. According to an internal memo obtained by Reuters, the EC has ordered all staff to delete the app from all work devices. The order is reportedly part of the… Continue reading European Commission orders staff to remove TikTok from work devices
TikTok is coming to cars, starting with Mercedes-Benz
With the rise of streaming services, companies continually look for new ways to make their services more accessible to people. One of the latest attempts to do this has been by the innovative app, TikTok, which is now being integrated into Mercedes-Benz cars. TikTok is already a hugely popular platform for users who use it… Continue reading TikTok is coming to cars, starting with Mercedes-Benz
Researchers will get access to TikTok data — pending company approval
In recent news, researchers have been given the opportunity to access data from the popular media-sharing platform, TikTok. The popular app has now allowed for researchers to reqest access to data for research purposes, pending approval from the company. This move comes amidst rising concerns about the potential privacy risks associated with using the popular… Continue reading Researchers will get access to TikTok data — pending company approval
TikTok adds dedicated video feeds for sports, fashion, gaming and food
The popular social media app, TikTok, has recently launched a revolutionary new feature– dedicated video feeds for sports, fashion, gaming, and food. The new feature offers users the chance to find an array of videos related to their interests, making it easier for them to discover and enjoy content about their favorite topics. As a… Continue reading TikTok adds dedicated video feeds for sports, fashion, gaming and food
TikTok CEO to Face Congressional Hearing in March
In the wake of increased governmental scrutiny of popular video-sharing app TikTok, its CEO will be facing a Congressional hearing in March to address questions and concerns. The hearing, led by the U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee on Foreign Affairs, will be focused on the threat posed by TikTok due to its parent company being… Continue reading TikTok CEO to Face Congressional Hearing in March
TikTok expands its DM settings to let users choose who can message them
In recent developments, the popular, Gen-Z-favorite platform, TikTok, has taken a huge step in user safety. Through its Direct Messages (DM) settings, users now have the ability to customize who is able to send them messages. This new feature ensures that users are not subjected to unwanted messages and can take an extra step in… Continue reading TikTok expands its DM settings to let users choose who can message them