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Apple is fighting Tencent and ByteDance over in-app payments in China
The iPhone maker is demanding that the companies close loopholes that direct customers to third-party purchase options.
Lawrence Bonk08.02.2024
TikTok will still be a 'gatekeeper' under the Digital Markets Act, EU rules
TikTok will maintain its gatekeeper status in the EU.
Sarah Fielding07.17.2024
The FTC has referred its child privacy case against TikTok to the Justice Department
The Federal Trade Commission has referred its complaint against TikTok to the Justice Department after a long-running investigation into the company’s privacy and security practices.
Karissa Bell06.18.2024
TikTok says it fixed a vulnerability that enabled a cyberattack on high-profile accounts
TikTok has stopped the malware attacks targeting high-profile users like CNN and Paris Hilton. The cyberattack involved direct messages laced with malicious code.
Lawrence Bonk06.07.2024
Malicious code has allegedly compromised TikTok accounts belonging to CNN and Paris Hilton
A new TikTok hack is taking over accounts from Paris Hilton to CNN. It’s spread via direct messages, so watch out.
Lawrence Bonk06.04.2024
The TikTok ban law will be argued in court this September
TikTok will face off with the Justice Department this fall in its bid to stop a law that could lead to a ban of the app in the United States.
Karissa Bell05.28.2024
A group of TikTok creators are also suing the US government to stop a ban of the app
Eight TikTok creators have sued the US government in an effort to block a law that could lead to a ban of the app.
Karissa Bell05.15.2024
TikTok is suing the US government to stop its app being banned
TikTok is officially challenging the law that could lead to a ban of the app in the United States.
Karissa Bell05.07.2024
TikTok Lite axes ‘addictive as cigarettes’ reward-to-watch feature under the EU’s watchful eye
The EU has effectively vanquished a TikTok feature that Europe’s digital commissioner described as “toxic” and “addictive as cigarettes.” TikTok owner ByteDance said on Wednesday that TikTok Lite’s reward-to-watch feature would be suspended.
Will Shanklin04.24.2024
Senate passes bill that could ban TikTok
A bill that could ban TikTok is now all but certain to become law. The Senate approved a measure that requires ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban.
Karissa Bell04.23.2024
The EU opens an investigation into TikTok Lite, citing addiction concerns
The EU has opened a second investigation into TikTok, regarding the addictive nature of TikTok Lite. The governing body could force a ban on the app while the investigation continues.
Lawrence Bonk04.22.2024
House votes in favor of bill that could ban TikTok, sending it onward to Senate
The US House of Representatives on Saturday passed a revised version of the bill that could ban TikTok. The bill was included with a package on foreign aid. It'll now go on to Senate, which is likely to vote on it very soon.
Cheyenne MacDonald04.20.2024
TikTok turns to teenage 'youth council' as part of its latest safety push
TikTok's "youth council" is now official, and they have already started meeting with the company, including CEO Shou Chew, the company announced.
Karissa Bell03.25.2024Senators ask intelligence officials to declassify details about TikTok and ByteDance
Two senators are asking the office of the Director of National Intelligence to declassify the contents of intelligence briefings about TikTok and ByteDance,
Karissa Bell03.22.2024
Activision Blizzard’s ex-CEO Bobby Kotick reportedly wants to buy TikTok
According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, Bobby Kotick has expressed interest in purchasing TikTok, and approached others including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman about the idea of partnering. A new bill has left TikTok's future in the US up in the air.
Cheyenne MacDonald03.22.2024
Engadget Podcast: Why is the US trying to ban TikTok again?
Cherlynn and Devindra chat with Engadget Senior Editor Karissa Bell around the latest TikTok drama.
Devindra Hardawar03.15.2024
Lawmakers have a new plan to force ByteDance to sell TikTok
A group of lawmakers have introduced a new bill that would force ByteDance to sell TikTok in order for the app to remain available in the United States.
Karissa Bell03.05.2024
New York City is suing social media companies for allegedly harming the mental health of children
New York City is suing Meta, Google, Snap and TikTok for "fueling nationwide youth mental health crisis."
Richard Lai02.15.2024
Meta is letting users uncouple Messenger and Marketplace accounts in the EU
It follows regulations in the Digital Markets Act, which goes into effect in March.
Sarah Fielding01.22.2024
TikTok adds comment filtering tools to better handle Israel-Hamas war content
ByteDance's TikTok has launched new comment filtering tools to better handle Israel-Hamas war content.
Richard Lai12.08.2023