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.
TikTok under federal investigation for spying on Americans: reports
Both the FBI and the FCC have warned that ByteDance, which is based in Beijing, could share TikTok user data with China’s authoritarian government.
Both the FBI and the FCC have warned that ByteDance, which is based in Beijing, could share TikTok user data with China’s authoritarian government.
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.
Costco's 5-pound peanut butter chocolate pie goes viral, shoppers scramble to find the bakery item
Costco Hot Finds, a social media fan page, showed its followers that Costco Wholesale offers the new pie that’s "dangerously delicious."
Costco Hot Finds, a social media fan page, showed its followers that Costco Wholesale offers the new pie that’s "dangerously delicious."
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.
New Chick-fil-A cauliflower sandwich sparks debate on TikTok
"It’s literally a veggie and bread why is it $7," one user wrote, adding a disappointed face emoji. "It does have that cauliflower smell," another offered.
"It’s literally a veggie and bread why is it $7," one user wrote, adding a disappointed face emoji. "It does have that cauliflower smell," another offered.
TikTok challenge resulting in stolen cars, fatalities forces Hyundai, Kia to roll out anti-theft software
The updates are free for millions of vehicles that are missing a key anti-theft device, an issue that was exploited on social media and led to rampant theft of the cars.
The updates are free for millions of vehicles that are missing a key anti-theft device, an issue that was exploited on social media and led to rampant theft of the cars.
SpaceX ignites giant Starship rocket in crucial pad test
SpaceX is a big step closer to sending its giant Starship spacecraft into orbit, completing an engine-firing test at the launch pad on Thursday.
SpaceX is a big step closer to sending its giant Starship spacecraft into orbit, completing an engine-firing test at the launch pad on Thursday.
Texas to ban TikTok on all devices used to conduct state business
Governor Greg Abbott is stepping up his fight against the video-sharing app TikTok, calling for state agencies to ban the app from all personal and state-issued devices used to conduct state businesses.
Governor Greg Abbott is stepping up his fight against the video-sharing app TikTok, calling for state agencies to ban the app from all personal and state-issued devices used to conduct state businesses.
TikTok CEO to testify before Congress on app's privacy, data security
The head of TikTok was called to testify on Capitol Hill in a surprise announcement on Monday amid serious allegations about data mining by the Chinese social media app.
The head of TikTok was called to testify on Capitol Hill in a surprise announcement on Monday amid serious allegations about data mining by the Chinese social media app.
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.
Will TikTok be banned in the US? Here’s why and why not
Even though more states are banning TikTok from government phones, there are many reasons why trying to ban it in the U.S. will be a lot harder than you might think.
Even though more states are banning TikTok from government phones, there are many reasons why trying to ban it in the U.S. will be a lot harder than you might think.
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.
Argentinian girl, 12, dies after attempting TikTok choking challenge, reports say
'I believe someone encouraged her to do it,' the victim's aunt tells a media outlet.
'I believe someone encouraged her to do it,' the victim's aunt tells a media outlet.