The Web Security Amazon bans TikTok citing "security risks," then says it was all a mistake (Almost) another setback for the popular video app By David Matthews, July 10, 2020, 8:48 PM 19 comments
The Web Security U.S. government considering a ban on TikTok TikTok is having a difficult time proving it isn't spyware By David Matthews, July 7, 2020, 4:37 PM 26 comments
Google The Web YouTube is experimenting with 15-second, multi-segment videos to counter TikTok YouTube wants a slice of the short-form video pie By Shawn Knight, June 26, 2020, 1:14 PM 8 comments
Security Mobile TikTok caught copying iOS users' clipboard contents, claims it's an anti-spam feature iOS 14 exposed TikTok's shady shenanigans By Rob Thubron, June 26, 2020, 7:02 AM
The Web Industry TikTok revenue surged during the lockdown, setting new record in April The popular app shows no signs of slowing down By Adrian Potoroaca, May 26, 2020, 9:39 PM
Industry Tech Culture Kevin Mayer resigns from Disney to become CEO of TikTok TikTok will grow under new leadership By Adrian Potoroaca, May 19, 2020, 11:36 AM 13 comments
Mobile Google YouTube reportedly working on a new app feature to take on TikTok Google wants to join the short video frenzy By Adrian Potoroaca, April 2, 2020, 10:40 AM
Tech Culture The Web TikTok star licks plane toilet seat for "coronavirus challenge" Because there's nothing funnier than a pandemic that's killed 7,000+ By Rob Thubron, March 17, 2020, 5:15 AM 48 comments
Tech Culture Mobile TikTok warns users not to post skull-breaker challenge content Show friends how much you care by almost killing them By Rob Thubron, March 5, 2020, 12:15 PM 16 comments
Mobile Security Reddit CEO calls TikTok "spyware" and "fundamentally parasitic" Steve Huffman said the app is "truly terrifying" By Rob Thubron, February 27, 2020, 8:27 AM 19 comments
Security Apple Apple and TikTok won't testify in a March congressional hearing about their ties with China This is the second time they leave their seats empty By Adrian Potoroaca, February 25, 2020, 2:14 PM
Security Software TSA bans the use of TikTok on its official social media accounts TSA becomes the latest government agency to ban TikTok over security concerns By Shawn Knight, February 24, 2020, 11:41 AM
Security The Web TikTok vulnerabilities could allow hackers to get access to your personal data through SMS messages One less reason to rely on the convenience of SMS-based magic links By Adrian Potoroaca, January 8, 2020, 1:52 PM
The Web Industry TikTok releases its first transparency report with no mention of China The company says India and the US sent the most takedown requests By Adrian Potoroaca, January 2, 2020, 2:09 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 The Web TikTok banned by US Navy, citing security concerns Time's up for TikTok on Navy mobile devices By James Miller, December 22, 2019, 10:38 AM
Security TikTok settles children's data lawsuit one day after it was filed Move along now -- Nothing to see here By Cal Jeffrey, December 5, 2019, 3:12 PM
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
The Web Regulators launch national security review of TikTok The US is looking into ByteDance's acquisition of Musical.ly By Adrian Potoroaca, November 2, 2019, 8:21 AM
Mobile The Web Two U.S. Senators want to find out if TikTok is a threat to national security The app was criticized for censoring content related to the Hong Kong protest By Adrian Potoroaca, October 25, 2019, 5:21 AM
Industry TikTok is poaching Facebook employees Thanks to its rapid growth and better pay By Rob Thubron, October 15, 2019, 5:20 AM
The Web Tech Culture Documents reveal TikTok censored numerous videos for the Chinese Government TikTok's owners claim their policies have changed since the guidelines were enforced By William Gayde, September 26, 2019, 5:32 AM
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Industry Mobile TikTok hit with $5.7 million FTC fine for allegedly violating the privacy of children The app has now launched a separate experience for kids By Rob Thubron, February 28, 2019, 7:02 AM