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TikTok will offer behind-the-scenes UFC livestreams
TikTok will work with the UFC to produce and livestream exclusive weekly content, including behind-the-scenes footage, pre- and post-fight interviews and other coverage.
TikTok sale to Oracle and Walmart put on ice 'indefinitely'
The US has shelved TikTok's sale to Oracle and Walmart 'indefinitely' as the White House reviews the past President's security policies.
TikTok owner ByteDance sues Tencent in China
ByteDance claims Tencent broke the country’s antitrust laws by blocking people from accessing content from Douyin on WeChat and QQ.
TikTok’s latest feature highlights your favorite videos from 2020
For the first time in history, TikTok is tailoring its yearly recap to its users.
Microsoft will release the Surface Duo in more countries next year
After a buggy initial release in the US this past August, Microsoft’s Surface Duo will make its way to other countries next year.
TikTok adds more detail to bullying and harassment rules
TikTok is introducing an updated set of community guidelines based on feedback from its content advisory council.
FTC demands Amazon, Facebook and others explain their privacy practices
Twitter, Discord, TikTok owner ByteDance and YouTube are also among the subjects of a study.
TikTok's deadline comes and goes with no sale and no ban, yet
Instead, Bloomberg and Reuters report, based on anonymous sources, that the Chinese company and the US government will continue negotiations. While the Committee on Foreign Investment (CFIUS) could enact some enforcement of a ban on the company, there’s no indication of when that might happen or in what form.
TikTok's deadline for a sale has moved to December 4th
Remember that deadline the Trump Administration imposed for TikTok to either sell or face being shut down in the US? It already shifted back to the 27th — after TikTok complained the government wasn't responding to inquiries — and it's now moved again. Bloomberg and Reuters report that TikTok mentioned a new date in recent court filings, saying a seven day extension has given it until December 4th.
US Commerce Department delays TikTok ban following court ruling
TikTok will live to see another day.
TikTok claims it's being ghosted by the Trump administration
TikTok hasn't heard from the Trump administration for weeks, and that's worrying as its November 12th divestiture deadline approaches.
TikTok avoids another US ban thanks to influencers' lawsuit
TikTok has, once again, been spared from a ban in the United States.
TikTok ask the court to prevent a US ban from taking effect
TikTok is asking the court to step in and stop the Trump Administration's proposed ban from taking effect on Sunday.
TikTok bans ads for fasting apps and weight loss supplements
TikTok is introducing a new policy that cracks down on ads that “promote a harmful or negative body image.”
TikTok removed more than 104 million videos in the first half of 2020
TikTok’s surging popularity has resulted in more video takedowns. The company’s latest transparency report states that it removed 104 million clips during the first six months of 2020. For comparison, the last report — which was published a couple of months ago, but covered July to December 2019 — revealed that roughly 49 million videos were deleted during the latter half of 2019.
Trump approves TikTok deal with Oracle and Walmart 'in concept'
Trump has tentatively approved a deal that would see Oracle and Walmart claim stakes in TikTok as it forms a new company to avoid a US ban.
What we know about Trump’s ‘ban’ on TikTok and WeChat
TikTok could still avert a shutdown. It’s much more complicated for WeChat.
TikTok's woes helped Triller become one of its biggest competitors
Triller just nabbed Charli D'Amelio, one of TikTok's biggest stars. The app has stepped up its efforts to woo creators.
TikTok's global headquarters might move to the US to avert a ban
ByteDance will keep the algorithm, but Oracle will control American user data.
To avoid TikTok ban, ByteDance partners with Oracle in the US
The deal will see TikTok partner up with Oracle in the hope of avoiding a ban.