Skeptical US lawmakers grill TikTok CEO over safety concerns
The CEO of TikTok has been grilled by a U.S. congressional committee to make the case for why the hugely popular video-sharing app shouldn’t be banned.
The CEO of TikTok has been grilled by a U.S. congressional committee to make the case for why the hugely popular video-sharing app shouldn’t be banned.
How TikTok collects your data, even if you don’t use TikTok
Questions over how ByteDance collects and shares information – and who the company shares it with – have been plaguing the social media giant for months.
Questions over how ByteDance collects and shares information – and who the company shares it with – have been plaguing the social media giant for months.
TikTok CEO to tell Congress video-sharing app is safe, urge against ban
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is due to answer questions Thursday from U.S. lawmakers concerned about the social media platform's effects on its young user base and possible national security risks.
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is due to answer questions Thursday from U.S. lawmakers concerned about the social media platform's effects on its young user base and possible national security risks.
7 dangerous TikTok challenges for kids that parents must know about: 'Extreme and risky'
Risky challenges on TikTok have many parents, caregivers and doctors concerned.
Risky challenges on TikTok have many parents, caregivers and doctors concerned.
TikTok will add specific STEM feed with math, engineering content, amid recent restrictions
The news follows China appealing Friday to other governments to treat its companies fairly after Britain and New Zealand joined the United States in restricting use of TikTok due to fears the Chinese-owned short video service might be a security risk.
The news follows China appealing Friday to other governments to treat its companies fairly after Britain and New Zealand joined the United States in restricting use of TikTok due to fears the Chinese-owned short video service might be a security risk.
US threatens TikTok ban if Chinese owners don't sell stakes in company
Lawmakers are considering a measure that would give the Biden administration more power to clamp down on TikTok amid national security concerns.
Lawmakers are considering a measure that would give the Biden administration more power to clamp down on TikTok amid national security concerns.
Nearly half of Americans would support a ban on TikTok, poll finds
Support for a ban on TikTok is split among people based on a new poll, but some states and federal agencies have placed restrictions on the use of the app.
Support for a ban on TikTok is split among people based on a new poll, but some states and federal agencies have placed restrictions on the use of the app.
University of Massachusetts sounds alarm on TikTok drinking trend after nearly 30 students taken to hospital
The borg — or "blackout rage gallon" — is an apparent TikTok trend that has been seen on college campuses across the country.
The borg — or "blackout rage gallon" — is an apparent TikTok trend that has been seen on college campuses across the country.
Latest TikTok challenge: The Kool-Aid Man becomes trend on social media platform
The challenge, inspired by the iconic Kool-Aid Man TV commercials from the 1970s, involves people smashing through fences and yelling, “oh yeah!”
The challenge, inspired by the iconic Kool-Aid Man TV commercials from the 1970s, involves people smashing through fences and yelling, “oh yeah!”
TikTok to limit screen time for teens to 60 minutes per day
TikTok said when the 60-minute limit is reached, minors will be prompted to enter a passcode and make an “active decision” to keep watching.
TikTok said when the 60-minute limit is reached, minors will be prompted to enter a passcode and make an “active decision” to keep watching.
White House gives federal agencies 30 days to remove TikTok from all government devices
Some agencies, including the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security and State already have restrictions in place.
Some agencies, including the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security and State already have restrictions in place.
TikTok banned on all Canadian government phones
TikTok has been targeted by critics who say the Chinese government could access user data, such as browsing history and location.
TikTok has been targeted by critics who say the Chinese government could access user data, such as browsing history and location.
SpaceX, NASA astronaut launch to ISS called off after last-minute technical trouble
The countdown was halted with just two minutes remaining until liftoff from Kennedy Space Center.
The countdown was halted with just two minutes remaining until liftoff from Kennedy Space Center.
TikTok ban could get House committee vote in February
Congress banned TikTok from government-issued devices, and almost half of U.S. states have implemented similar actions.
Congress banned TikTok from government-issued devices, and almost half of U.S. states have implemented similar actions.
UW System restricting TikTok use on system devices
UW System officials said Tuesday that they will restrict the use of TikTok on system devices. Gov. Evers recently banned the app on state devices.
UW System officials said Tuesday that they will restrict the use of TikTok on system devices. Gov. Evers recently banned the app on state devices.
You can now buy TikTok's viral Pink Sauce at Walmart
The bubble-gum-colored sauce is now available at Walmart stores and sells for under $10.
The bubble-gum-colored sauce is now available at Walmart stores and sells for under $10.
'Space jellyfish,' sonic booms herald SpaceX's first Falcon Heavy flight of 2023
The so-called ‘space jellyfish’ effect often happens during sunrise and sunset launches, but this time, the Falcon Heavy side boosters added to the display, producing a dramatic scene visible from as far away as North Carolina.
The so-called ‘space jellyfish’ effect often happens during sunrise and sunset launches, but this time, the Falcon Heavy side boosters added to the display, producing a dramatic scene visible from as far away as North Carolina.
SpaceX targets Saturday for Falcon Heavy launch, landing during triple-launch week
SpaceX has three launches planned for the second week of January as the company furiously moves into the new year.
SpaceX has three launches planned for the second week of January as the company furiously moves into the new year.
Gov. Evers to ban TikTok from state devices
Governor Tony Evers intends to issue an executive order banning TikTok from state devices.
Governor Tony Evers intends to issue an executive order banning TikTok from state devices.
Dentists warn of dangerous DIY dental hacks going viral on TikTok
Individuals are looking to TikTok for at-home remedies for their dental concerns, which has some dentists worried about the potential long-terms effects of DIY dentistry.
Individuals are looking to TikTok for at-home remedies for their dental concerns, which has some dentists worried about the potential long-terms effects of DIY dentistry.