TikTok: News
Tech giants sign EU pledge to combat online hate speech
Meta, Google, TikTok, and X have promised European legislators that they will step up efforts to prevent and remove illegal hate speech from their platforms.
Jaishankar gets front-row seat at Trump's inauguration, says 'honor to...'
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar was accorded a front-row seat at the inauguration ceremony of United States President Donald Trump in Washington, DC.
Trump signs executive order to pause TikTok ban in US
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order, temporarily halting the sale of Chinese-owned social media giant TikTok.
X launches a dedicated video tab amid TikTok drama
Elon Musk's social media platform, X, has introduced a dedicated video tab that lets you watch video content in a reel format.
Bluesky introduces custom feed for vertical videos amid TikTok's woes
Bluesky has added a custom feed for vertical videos, the kind that made TikTok a household name.
Trump may take over 200 executive actions on Day 1
Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on January 20, 2025.
Instagram announces new video editing app amid CapCut ban
Instagram head Adam Mosseri has announced its new video editing software, Edits.
TikTok is back in the US again, thanks to Trump
TikTok has announced that it is restoring its services for users in the US.
'By sunset...': Trump's big promises before taking over as president
Donald Trump, who is due to be sworn in for a second term as the United States President, spoke to supporters at a "Make America Great Again Victory Rally" in Washington DC on Sunday.
Not just TikTok, these ByteDance apps are also banned
In a major development, a number of apps owned by Chinese tech giant ByteDance have been blocked in the US.
OpenAI-rival Perplexity AI proposes merger with TikTok in the US
Led by Aravind Srinivas, artificial intelligence (AI) search engine start-up Perplexity AI has pitched a merger with TikTok in the US.
Trump to visit India, China within 100 days of presidency
United States President-elect Donald Trump is said to be planning visits to China and India early in his second term.
You cannot use TikTok in the US anymore
Popular social media platform TikTok has shut down in the United States just ahead of a new law banning its use coming into effect.
You can now post 3-minute long Reels on Instagram
Instagram has announced a major update to its Reels feature, letting users upload videos as long as three minutes. The change doubles the previous limit of just 90 seconds.
Donald Trump returns to Washington for 2nd presidential inauguration
Donald Trump has returned to Washington, DC, ahead of his second presidential inauguration that will take place on Monday.
TikTok threatens to shutdown tomorrow if Biden does not intervene
Popular social media platform TikTok, owned by China's ByteDance, has warned of a potential shutdown in the US tomorrow.
Biden won't ban TikTok, leaves decision to Trump
Outgoing US President Joe Biden has decided against enforcing a ban on popular video-sharing app TikTok.
Trump explores options to 'preserve' TikTok in US
President-elect Donald Trump is looking at ways to keep TikTok alive in the US instead of banning it nationwide.
TikTok to disable app in US amid looming ban: Report
TikTok is gearing up to disable its app for US users starting Sunday, The Information reported.
Meet RedNote, the new app gaining popularity amid TikTok ban
With the threat of a possible ban hanging over TikTok in the US, users are migrating to an alternative platform called RedNote (Xiaohongshu in China).
Is China selling TikTok to Musk? What the company said
TikTok has dismissed rumors that Chinese officials are mulling over selling a stake in its US operations to tech mogul Elon Musk.
TikTok's Sameer Singh heads to HT Media as Group CEO
Sameer Singh, a top executive at TikTok, has been appointed the new Group CEO of HT Media.
US Supreme Court hears arguments today as TikTok ban looms
TikTok, one of the most popular social media platforms, could soon be shut down in the US.
X and YouTube may face ban in Malaysia: Here's why
Elon Musk's X and Google's YouTube are on the verge of being banned in Malaysia for not complying with the country's new social media law.
$7B NVIDIA chip purchase: How ByteDance is circumventing US restrictions
China's ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is reportedly planning to buy NVIDIA chips worth $7 billion in 2025.
Venezuela fines TikTok $10 million over deadly video challenges
Venezuela's Supreme Court has slapped a $10 million fine on popular social media platform TikTok.
US: Donald Trump urges Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban
US President-elect Donald Trump has turned to the US Supreme Court, asking for a delay in the enforcement of a law that could either ban or force the sale of TikTok.
Teenage fan praises Taylor's attire; popstar gifts her same dress
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US: Trump wants to keep TikTok around 'for little while'
President-elect Donald Trump has voiced his support for TikTok's stay in the United States.
Xi Jinping unlikely to attend Trump's inauguration despite invitation
Chinese President Xi Jinping is unlikely to attend the inauguration of United States President-elect Donald Trump in January, even after receiving an invitation.
Google slammed for 'woke' Christmas ad featuring nonbinary influencer
Google has come under fire for its new Christmas advertisement, starring nonbinary beauty influencer Cyrus Veyssi.
Australia mandates tech giants to pay publishers for news content
The Australian government has introduced a "news bargaining incentive," forcing digital platforms to pay for Australian news.
Trump invites China's Xi Jinping to his presidential inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to his inauguration on January 20, 2025.
Why should smartphones be on airplane mode? This pilot explains
A pilot, who goes by @perchpoint on TikTok, has recently gone viral for explaining why passengers need to switch their phones to airplane mode before takeoff.
TikTok seeks emergency injunction to delay US ban in January
TikTok has launched a legal battle in the US, requesting an emergency injunction to postpone the enforcement of a law that endangers its existence.
Billie Eilish can't quit social media, calls it her 'cigarette'
Grammy-winning singer Billie Eilish recently compared her social media addiction to smoking.
'Loki' actor, Jack Veal (17), reveals he's homeless
Jack Veal, who played Kid Loki in the Marvel series Loki, has revealed that he is homeless.
YouTube Shorts now offers AI video backgrounds: How to use
YouTube has given a cool update to its Dream Screen feature for Shorts, allowing users to create AI-generated video backgrounds.
Australia proposes banning children under 16 from social media: Why
The Australian government has introduced a bill to ban kids under 16 from using social media platforms like X, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram.
How Instagram's new algorithm reset feature will change user experience
Instagram is working on a new feature that would let you reset your content recommendations.