The popular video platform TikTok has recently been the subject of numerous attempts to ban it in several countries. This is not the first instance where online platforms have been subject to governmental control and restrictions, but TikTok is the latest example of how technology and social media can lead to increased regulation. The attempts… Continue reading TikTok ban: all the news on attempts to ban the video platform
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TikTok quietly launched a GIF-like ‘video stickers’ feature for direct messages
GIFs are certainly one of the most used features that is available on social media and messaging apps today. They make communication fun and visual for many users due to the wide range of humorous and expressive images that enable users to express their emotions in a more creative way. TikTok, the popular short video-sharing… Continue reading TikTok quietly launched a GIF-like ‘video stickers’ feature for direct messages
Hatch Restore 2 review: TikTok made me try it
In today’s world, social media has become an influential part of our lives, to the point where we find ourselves gravitating towards ideas and products advertised or seen via social media platforms. One such product that has recently gained immense popularity due to a plethora of TikTok hashtags, is the Hatch Restore 2. First released… Continue reading Hatch Restore 2 review: TikTok made me try it
These 9 Members of Congress Are Defending TikTok on TikTok
As the popular video-sharing platform TikTok faces pressure from the US government to reshape the way it deals with user data and potential security risks, nine members of Congress are rallying to its defense on, you guessed it, TikTok. These elected officials—a bipartisan cast dissimilar in almost every other respect— are using the platform to… Continue reading These 9 Members of Congress Are Defending TikTok on TikTok
TikTok backup
Over the past few months, the Chinese-owned global video-sharing platform, TikTok, has been the subject of global media attention as the US government seeks to ban the app from operating within the United States. Last week, however, the buzz shifted from dangerous politics to consumer-driven innovation as ByteDance-owned Instagram rival, Lemon8, entered the US App… Continue reading TikTok backup
This Week in Apps: TikTok goes to Congress, apps connect to ChatGPT, Microsoft’s mobile games store plan
This week saw plenty of news involving apps, including the first public hearing with TikTok held by Congress, a new tool that helps developers connect their apps to ChatGPT, and Microsoft’s plan to launch a mobile games store. Here’s a look at what happened and what it could mean for the mobile app industry. TikTok… Continue reading This Week in Apps: TikTok goes to Congress, apps connect to ChatGPT, Microsoft’s mobile games store plan
That TikTok hearing was pretty messed up, right?
In recent news, the U.S. Senate held a hearing about the Chinese-owned app, TikTok, questioning whether it is a threat to national security. The hearing, however, appeared anything but productive. As a result, this has left many feeling disappointed and frustrated with the hearing’s outcome. The hearing began with Senator Lindsey Graham trying to force… Continue reading That TikTok hearing was pretty messed up, right?
Why TikTok Needed to Pay for Influencers to Attend Anti-Ban Rally
TikTok, the short-form video-sharing mobile application launched in 2017, recently found itself facing a potential ban in the United States. As a result, in July 2020, the company turned to influencers to help rally support against the ban. The company paid some influencers to attend an anti-ban rally in D.C. Why did TikTok need to… Continue reading Why TikTok Needed to Pay for Influencers to Attend Anti-Ban Rally
How TikTok failed to make the case for itself
The rise of TikTok over the last two years has been nothing short of meteoric. It’s become one of the biggest social media platforms in the world, with over 800 million users and growing. But for all its success, TikTok still struggles to make the case for itself. TikTok’s appeal lies in its wide range… Continue reading How TikTok failed to make the case for itself
TikTok CEO says it wasn’t ‘spying’ when ByteDance employees surveilled journalists
In a recent statement, TikTok Chief Executive Kevin Mayer plans to set the record straight on the allegation that employees of the Chinese-owned video app had been conducting surveillance on journalists. According to Mayer, employees of ByteDance, the Chinese tech company that owns TikTok, acted contrary to company policies when ByteDance employed investigative firms in… Continue reading TikTok CEO says it wasn’t ‘spying’ when ByteDance employees surveilled journalists