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You can’t spend a day in the modern world without hearing about TikTok. The formerly music-focused app picked up a huge amount of popularity during the pandemic as the go-to place for short funny and informative videos. That popularity has grown to the point where every social media- and video-focused company in the world is chasing (and copying) TikTok, leading to an all new mobile video revolution.
TikTok is drastically changing who can use beauty filters. Here’s what’s happening
TikTok is introducing new restrictions to better safeguard its younger users. Here’s how it plans to do it.
How a tiny social media break can give you surprisingly big health benefits
According to a remarkable research courtesy of Swansea University, cutting down on social media can fix health, immune function, loneliness, and depression.
A TikTok running joke got a game kicked off the Nintendo Switch eShop
Narrative poker game Sunshine Shuffle was supposed to launch on Nintendo Switch this week. That is, until a running TikTok gag went awry.
TikTok sues Montana in bid to overturn statewide app ban
TikTok has sued Montana in a bid to overturn the state's plan to ban the app from January 1 over national security concerns linked to its Chinese owner.
TikTok users sue to overturn Montana’s statewide ban of app
Just hours after Montana announced a new law banning the TikTok app statewide from next year, a group of TikTok users has sued in a bid to block the ban.
TikTok faces outright ban in first U.S. state
TikTok was hit with more bad news on Wednesday after Montana signed into law a bill banning the popular app from January 1, 2024.
Former ByteDance exec claims China had access to TikTok data
TikTok is feeling the heat again after a former executive at its parent company, Byte Dance, made a series of damning claims in a wrongful dismissal lawsuit.
TikTok adds Twitter- and Instagram-like content control tools
TikTok is rolling out a few new content control features and they look a lot like Twitter and Instagram.
The future of Facebook is Instagram
As Facebook itself slowly declines, Facebook Inc. is seemingly shifting its focus to Instagram and using the platform to test new ideas and approaches.
Wayne Brady talks social media and tech at CES 2021
Let's make a Deal host Wayne Brady talks tech, CES 2021, making content from home, and a TikTok musical with Digital Trends.
TikTok lives, Prime Day announced, and more | Digital Trends Live
On this Digital Trends Live, we discuss the top tech stories, including TikTok still lives, Roku’s new product, Prime Day dates, and more.
Judge blocks attempt by TikTok creators to prevent app’s ban in U.S.
A judge denied the application for a temporary restraining order requested by a trio of content creators against the pending ban of TikTok on U.S. app stores.
Tesla’s Battery Day, Blue Origin’s New Shepard, and more | Digital Trends Live
On this Digital Trends Live ,we dig into the top trending stories in tech, including Tesla’s Battery Day, TikTok’s transparency report, and more.
TikTok saga, Microsoft buys Bethesda, and more | Digital Trends Live
On this Digital Trends Live, we discuss the top tech news, including the continuing saga of TikTok and WeChat, Microsoft acquires Bethesda, and more.
Trump approves Oracle / TikTok deal … in concept
President Donald Trump approved Oracle's purchase of the U.S. assets of TikTok, as the new company that will be formed pledged $5 billion to an education fund.
Trump reportedly still wants U.S. government to get paid in proposed TikTok sale
President Donald Trump reportedly spoke to Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison about a possible payment to the U.S. government in the proposed deal to acquire TikTok.
TikTok’s ban goes through, reality TV heads to space | Digital Trends Live
On this Digital Trends Live ,we break down the top tech stories, including TikTok and WeChat officially banned, reality TV heads to space, and more.
TikTok vows to challenge Trump’s ‘unjust’ ban
TikTok said it is prepared to challenge President Donald Trump's ban of the app, calling the president's order to remove the app from app stores unjust.
TikTok users mourn, mobilize after Trump moves forward with ban
Creators and users took to TikTok to say their goodbyes — but also voice their dissent — after the Trump administration moved forward with a ban.
TikTok and WeChat to be banned from U.S. app stores on Sunday
The popular apps TikTok and WeChat will be banned from app stores in the U.S. from Sunday, September 20, due to President Trump's Executive Order.
TikTok decision, Facebook Connect, new lunar lander | Digital Trends Live
On this Digital Trends Live, we dive into the top tech news, including a possible TikTok deal, a massive hacking attack against game developers, and more.
Oracle eyes TikTok, Oculus 2, LG’s dual-screen phone | Digital Trends Live
On this Digital Trends Live we take on the top tech news of the day, including Oracle’s bid for TikTok, Facebook removes false fire posts, and more.
TikTok reaches deal to sell its U.S. operations to Oracle
TikTok has reportedly struck a deal with Oracle to sell its U.S. operations to the American software giant.