Trump offers TikTok another extension on ban, says he has a "warm spot" in his heart for the app
"I won young people by 36 points"
Trump delays TikTok ban another 75 days after China stalls divestment deal following tariffs
All parties had reportedly agreed upon a sale before Beijing responded to the April 2nd tariffs
Last-minute TikTok bidders include Amazon and OnlyFans founder
AppLovin, Oracle, and Blackstone also reportedly in discussions
Why it matters: As ByteDance's April 5 deadline to divest TikTok or face a ban approaches, last-minute players have entered negotiations to potentially take over the U.S. operations of the popular social network. The Trump administration, which postponed the ban in January, is reportedly exploring several options to bring some or all of TikTok under American ownership.
TikTok ban loses momentum as fewer Americans view it as a security threat
A second US ban is looming
Perplexity still wants to buy TikTok, vows to rebuild algorithm and add community notes
It proposes to open-source the "For you" recommendation system
Trump confirms four bidders are in talks for TikTok, deal may be close
TikTok needs to find a buyer by early April
Musk dismisses TikTok acquisition rumors, says he prefers to build companies from scratch
MrBeast expressed relief
Perplexity AI proposes TikTok merger with 50% ownership for US government
TikTok has two months to find an American buyer
Oracle and Microsoft are negotiating a TikTok takeover, ByteDance could retain a minority stake
TikTok's $200 billion valuation complicates Trump administration plans for a buyout
Many people left Meta after Zuckerberg's changes, but user numbers have rebounded
TikTok helped Meta's cause
Phones with TikTok installed are being listed on eBay for thousands of dollars
The most expensive is a million dollars
WTF?! Do you have a phone with TikTok installed? Maybe you should consider selling it on an auction site like eBay, where people are taking advantage of the app's troubles by listing these handsets for comically expensive prices.
Is MrBeast planning a TikTok takeover? The YouTube star seems ready to make a move
His rep says no official bid has been made -- yet
Trump signs executive order delaying TikTok ban for 75 days
TikTok still hasn't returned to the Apple and Google app stores
Teen enraged by TikTok ban sets fire to Wisconsin congressman's office
The 19-year-old has admitted to the crime
TikTok restores US services after Trump vows to save it from ban
TikTok blocked access for US users on Saturday
What just happened? It's been an eventful weekend for TikTok. US users found they were unable to access the app on Saturday, the day before the law banning it in the United States came into effect. But services were being restored on Sunday when President Donald Trump said he would sign an executive order to delay the ban, giving TikTok more time to reach a deal that will allow it to stay in the US.
Meta could make billions from TikTok ban, but the app's future remains uncertain
In brief: News that TikTok could escape the US ban that will be introduced on Sunday has brought joy to the millions of people who use the app in the US. But it's unlikely that rival platforms, especially Meta, will be celebrating. It's estimated that Mark Zuckerberg's firm would bring in up to $3.38 billion from freed up ad revenue should TikTok disappear from app stores.
RedNote emerges as a TikTok alternative as US ban looms
As TikTok faces a possible US ban in the coming days, RedNote has appeared as a possible alternative, offering a similar interface with some improvements like mixed posts that combine video, photo, and text in a single post.
Viral TikTok videos falsely claim hackers can steal credit card data via AirDrop
Another conspiracy theory on TikTok
TikTok appeals to Supreme Court to delay US ban, CEO meets with Trump
"I have a warm spot in my heart for TikTok," said Trump
Romania's election results annulled after systems saw over 85,000 cyberattacks
A twisted saga of leaked credentials and paid influencers
Canada bans TikTok from operating in the country, but using the app is a personal choice
Canadian government orders TikTok to close offices over security concerns
Australia plans sweeping social media ban for children under 16
There will be no exemptions for parental consent
Lawsuit alleges harmful content on TikTok contributed to deaths of two teens
Families claim TikTok's algorithm promoted harmful content