The Web Tech Culture US TikTok ban could begin next year as Biden signs law, but legal battle looms Biden re-election campaign to continue using TikTok, as the ban wouldn't take effect until after the election By Daniel Sims, April 25, 2024, 6:15 AM 8 comments
Mobile Tech Culture The EU has given TikTok 24 hours to provide details about its payment-for-views Lite app feature "Is social media 'lite' as addictive and toxic as cigarettes 'light'?" By Rob Thubron, April 18, 2024, 8:08 AM
The Web Tech Culture Former White House CIO warns the tech industry should prepare for a TikTok ban China could retaliate by placing demands on Apple By Rob Thubron, April 4, 2024, 10:16 AM 34 comments
Industry Tech Culture Controversial former Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick could buy TikTok with help from Sam Altman A match made in heaven? By Rob Thubron, March 11, 2024, 6:51 AM 7 comments
The Web Tech Culture Biden backs bill that could kill TikTok in the US, TikTok fights back "If they pass it, I'll sign it" By James Miller, March 9, 2024, 12:08 PM 22 comments
Mobile Industry TikTok faces US ban if ByteDance fails to sell app ByteDance will have around five months to divest TikTok if the bill passes By Rob Thubron, March 6, 2024, 9:24 AM 12 comments
Gaming Mobile Tencent turns to old rival ByteDance to advertise latest mobile game "Dream Star" The two tech giants regularly face off in court By Daniel Sims, December 18, 2023, 4:41 PM
The Web Tech Culture Data regulators in Ireland fine TikTok €345 million for mishandling children's user data Another major privacy concern strikes the app By Matt Frusher, September 18, 2023, 7:38 AM
Industry Security TikTok faces ultimatum from Biden administration: Sell or be banned The demand comes after more than two years of bellyaching and a ban from government devices By Cal Jeffrey, March 16, 2023, 4:04 PM 19 comments
The Web Security TikTok sends U.S. lawmakers plans to keep US user info out of ByteDance's hands Seriously, they promise they will keep data safe this time By Jimmy Pezzone, July 3, 2022, 10:10 AM
Security Google FCC commissioner calls on Google and Apple to ban TikTok from their app stores "TikTok is not just another video app. That's the sheep's clothing" By Rob Thubron, June 29, 2022, 5:19 AM 33 comments
Industry TikTok owner ByteDance delves into virtual reality with Pico acquisition Is virtual reality finally getting ready to be the next big thing? By Shawn Knight, August 30, 2021, 11:40 AM
The Web Tech Culture ByteDance's first hardware product is a $119 educational lamp The company believes online education is the future By Adrian Potoroaca, October 30, 2020, 6:58 AM
Industry TikTok rejects Microsoft bid, seeks partnership with Oracle Will Trump approve? By Rob Thubron, September 14, 2020, 5:18 AM 13 comments
Microsoft Oracle reportedly interested in acquiring TikTok operations in multiple regions Microsoft has some competition By Shawn Knight, August 18, 2020, 2:32 PM
Tech Culture Mobile TikTok might move outside of China completely to appease US officials TikTok's continued success depends on it By Adrian Potoroaca, December 23, 2019, 5:40 PM 10 comments
Security Industry Bytedance is separating TikTok from its Chinese operations The company fears it could be forced to sell it off as a result of a US national security review By Adrian Potoroaca, November 28, 2019, 7:57 AM
The Web Tech Culture TikTok wants to take on Apple Music and Spotify, insists no risk on privacy ByteDance is feeling confident despite Washington's censorship fears By Adrian Potoroaca, November 18, 2019, 12:38 PM