On October 28th, 2020, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the popular app TikTok, Kevin Mayer, testified before a hearing of the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee to address questions and concerns related to the company. The hearing focused primarily on security and data privacy issues due to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)’s influence within the… Continue reading TikTok CEO testifies before Congress
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TikTok ban hearing: all the news on the US’s crackdown on the video platform
TikTok – the social media platform for sharing short videos – has been a contentious issue in the United States. As the nation’s political leaders and government officials have become increasingly alarmed about the potential national security implications of the popular app, the Trump administration has taken decisive steps to possibly ban the entire platform… Continue reading TikTok ban hearing: all the news on the US’s crackdown on the video platform
TikTok ban: will the app be banned in the US and how would it work?
The much-debated topic of whether the hugely popular social media app, TikTok, will be banned in the United States has been a buzz in recent times. The app, which is owned by the Chinese company ByteDance and known for its short-form videos, has come under fire due to various perceived security and privacy issues. The… Continue reading TikTok ban: will the app be banned in the US and how would it work?
TikTok ban: all the news on the US’s crackdown on the video platform
In recent months, the United States’ protection of its citizens’ data and national security has taken major steps forward, with a major crackdown on the popular video-sharing platform TikTok. The U.S. government has released executive action invoking a ban on the platform, citing data collection and censorship as reasons for the crackdown. The Trump administration’s… Continue reading TikTok ban: all the news on the US’s crackdown on the video platform
TikTok and MLS enter multiyear partnership to deepen the league’s presence on the app
Major League Soccer (MLS) and the popular video-based social media app, TikTok have recently announced a multiyear partnership. This collaboration aims to deepen MLS’s presence on the platform, providing more content for its avid audience. MLS currently has a few million TikTok followers, and this partnership will deliver entertaining and innovative content to those followers.… Continue reading TikTok and MLS enter multiyear partnership to deepen the league’s presence on the app
PantryGoals TikTok
As trends on social media continue to evolve, #PantryGoals has emerged as a new symbol of status in recent years. Utilizing the hashtag on TikTok and Instagram, people around the world are sharing their highly organized pantries as a means of motivating one another to stay put together. Organizing one’s pantry and pantry items, like… Continue reading PantryGoals TikTok
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
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