TikTok

ByetDance-owned TikTok has defended itself against the U.S. government’s attempts to enforce a sale or ban of the platform, citing its First Amendment rights. What Happened: TikTok’s legal team has made the First Amendment a central part of their challenge to...

A study by the Network Contagion Research Institute or NCRI in collaboration with Rutgers University suggests that ByteDance-owned social media platform TikTok’s algorithm promotes content favoring the Chinese government. What Happened: Building on the December 2023 finding, the...

In a move that’s sure to excite investors and shoppers alike, Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) is making waves by teaming up with social media giants TikTok and Pinterest. According to BofA analyst Justin Post, these platforms will soon allow users to buy products directly from Amazon without...

Editor’s Note: The story has been updated with comments from TikTok. In a recent development, TikTok has decided to eliminate a contentious rewards feature that was under scrutiny for encouraging excessive screen time, particularly among young users. This decision was made in response to...

ByteDance‘s TikTok, one of the most used social media platforms by teens, is the subject of the latest U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) lawsuit. What Happened: The DOJ and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed the lawsuit on Friday in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has intensified its efforts to compel Tencent Holdings Ltd. (OTC:TCEHY) and ByteDance Ltd. to modify their popular Chinese apps. The iPhone maker is pressuring the companies to close loopholes that allow in-app creators to bypass Apple’s 30% commission. What Happened...

ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has been hit by a mass food poisoning incident at its Singapore office. The outbreak has affected 60 employees, as confirmed by local authorities. What Happened: The Singapore Food Agency and Ministry of Health are investigating suspected gastroenteritis...

The U.S. Justice Department has leveled accusations against TikTok, alleging that the social media platform has been collecting data on its users’ views on sensitive topics such as gun control, abortion, and religion. What Happened: On Friday, making its most forceful case to date, the...

ByteDance‘s TikTok, Meta Platforms Inc‘s (NASDAQ:META) Instagram Reels and Alphabet Inc‘s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) YouTube Shorts are the three largest short-form video platforms. The META Analyst: Needham analyst Laura Martin reiterated an Underperform rating for Meta in a...

Vice President Kamala Harris has launched her own TikTok account, following her announcement to run for the presidency. What Happened: “Well, I've heard that recently I've been on the ‘for you' page, so I thought I would get on here myself,” Harris said in her first post...

Malaysia and Singapore are intensifying their regulation of social media and online marketplaces to tackle the rise in online scams and protect minors. What Happened: Malaysia will require platforms like Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) owned Facebook, Elon Musk‘s X, and ByteDance-owned...

Former President Donald Trump previously tried to ban TikTok, but had a reversal of opinion on the Chinese-owned app as a potential U.S. ban is nearing. What Happened: In a recent interview, Trump said that big technology companies like Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META)- owned Facebook and Alphabet...

In the fierce battlefield of e-Commerce, Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) continues to reign supreme, but emerging challengers like PDD Holdings Inc‘s (NASDAQ:PDD) Temu, Shein, and TikTok Shop are making significant strides. Wedbush Securities analyst Scott Devitt’s latest survey of over 1,...

The shopping habits of Generation Z in the Asia-Pacific region are being significantly influenced by TikTok and social media influencers, a KPMG report has revealed. What Happened: The study, which surveyed 7,000 consumers across 14 markets, including China, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the...

Alphabet Inc’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google and TikTok have banned Done Global from advertising on their platforms amid a widening federal crackdown on the telehealth company’s distribution of Adderall and other stimulants. Adderall is the most commonly used to treat...