TikTok: News
TikTok is an extremely popular video-sharing social networking service headquartered in China. Owned by a Beijing-based internet technology company named ByteDance, the app was founded in 2016 with a mission “to inspire creativity and bring joy.” In 2018, it merged with Shanghai-based social media service, musical.ly, and became available globally. Apart from Beijing, TikTok has offices in Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo. TikTok allows one to make music and lip-sync videos lasting some 3 to 15 seconds, and short looping videos of 3 to 60 seconds. The platform is regularly in the news for new features, some of which are new and some of which are imitations of features already implemented by other mainstream social media platforms. In early August of 2021, TikTok confirmed that it is testing a new Stories feature with a small subset of users. The feature is reminiscent of Instagram’s Stories feature which has been around for far longer.
17 Feb 2025
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The much-awaited third season premiere of The White Lotus on Monday (IST) came with a major change—its intro music.
14 Feb 2025
Donald TrumpTikTok reinstated on US app stores but future remains uncertain
Popular short-video platform TikTok has been reinstated on Apple and Google app stores in the US.
09 Feb 2025
Elon MuskNo interest in acquiring TikTok, says Elon Musk
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has publicly dismissed any interest in acquiring the popular short-video app TikTok.
08 Feb 2025
AndroidYou can now download TikTok from its website in US
Popular short video platform TikTok, owned by China's ByteDance, has launched a new way for its US-based Android users to access the app.
04 Feb 2025
Donald TrumpTrump's new sovereign wealth fund may soon purchase TikTok
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to create a US sovereign wealth fund.
30 Jan 2025
WorldUS-born teen killed by father in Pakistan over TikTok videos
In a shocking incident, a 15-year-old girl was shot dead by her father in Pakistan's Quetta, over her TikTok activity.
29 Jan 2025
Google EarthLAPD debunks viral 'help' messages spotted on Google Earth
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has debunked concerns raised by social media users over mysterious "help" messages spotted in a downtown Los Angeles lot through Google Earth images.
28 Jan 2025
Donald TrumpMicrosoft is in talks to buy TikTok, confirms Trump
US President Donald Trump has confirmed that tech giant Microsoft is in talks to buy the popular social media platform, TikTok.
27 Jan 2025
Donald TrumpWhy TikTok isn't back on app stores despite Trump's reprieve
TikTok's future in the US continues to be uncertain as both Apple and Google have not restored the popular short video app on their app stores.
27 Jan 2025
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Perplexity AI has revised its merger proposal with ByteDance, TikTok's parent company.
26 Jan 2025
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Oracle and a consortium of investors, including Microsoft, are said to be in talks to take over TikTok's global operations.
25 Jan 2025
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Nearly a week after its removal, popular social media platform TikTok remains missing from both Apple and Google's app stores in the US.
25 Jan 2025
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Meta Platforms has announced plans to start testing advertisements on its social media platform, Threads.
24 Jan 2025
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23 Jan 2025
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ByteDance, the Chinese tech giant behind TikTok, has set aside over 150 billion yuan ($20.64 billion) for capital expenditure in 2025.
23 Jan 2025
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Seven families in France have sued TikTok, claiming the social media platform's inability to curb harmful content resulted in their teenage children's suicides.
23 Jan 2025
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In his first interview since returning to the White House, President Donald Trump has played down the potential national security threat posed by popular social media platform TikTok.
22 Jan 2025
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22 Jan 2025
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US President Donald Trump has voiced his support for a possible TikTok acquisition by either Elon Musk or Larry Ellison.
21 Jan 2025
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ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has launched an AI-powered code editor called Trae.
21 Jan 2025
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Meta, Google, TikTok, and X have promised European legislators that they will step up efforts to prevent and remove illegal hate speech from their platforms.
21 Jan 2025
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar was accorded a front-row seat at the inauguration ceremony of United States President Donald Trump in Washington, DC.
21 Jan 2025
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US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order, temporarily halting the sale of Chinese-owned social media giant TikTok.
20 Jan 2025
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Elon Musk's social media platform, X, has introduced a dedicated video tab that lets you watch video content in a reel format.
20 Jan 2025
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Bluesky has added a custom feed for vertical videos, the kind that made TikTok a household name.
20 Jan 2025
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20 Jan 2025
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Instagram head Adam Mosseri has announced its new video editing software, Edits.
20 Jan 2025
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TikTok has announced that it is restoring its services for users in the US.
20 Jan 2025
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Donald Trump, who is due to be sworn in for a second term as the United States President, spoke to supporters at a "Make America Great Again Victory Rally" in Washington DC on Sunday.
19 Jan 2025
United States of AmericaNot just TikTok, these ByteDance apps are also banned
In a major development, a number of apps owned by Chinese tech giant ByteDance have been blocked in the US.
19 Jan 2025
Donald TrumpOpenAI-rival Perplexity AI proposes merger with TikTok in the US
Led by Aravind Srinivas, artificial intelligence (AI) search engine start-up Perplexity AI has pitched a merger with TikTok in the US.
19 Jan 2025
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United States President-elect Donald Trump is said to be planning visits to China and India early in his second term.
19 Jan 2025
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Popular social media platform TikTok has shut down in the United States just ahead of a new law banning its use coming into effect.
19 Jan 2025
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Instagram has announced a major update to its Reels feature, letting users upload videos as long as three minutes. The change doubles the previous limit of just 90 seconds.
19 Jan 2025
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Donald Trump has returned to Washington, DC, ahead of his second presidential inauguration that will take place on Monday.
18 Jan 2025
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Popular social media platform TikTok, owned by China's ByteDance, has warned of a potential shutdown in the US tomorrow.
17 Jan 2025
Donald TrumpBiden won't ban TikTok, leaves decision to Trump
Outgoing US President Joe Biden has decided against enforcing a ban on popular video-sharing app TikTok.
16 Jan 2025
Donald TrumpTrump explores options to 'preserve' TikTok in US
President-elect Donald Trump is looking at ways to keep TikTok alive in the US instead of banning it nationwide.
15 Jan 2025
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TikTok is gearing up to disable its app for US users starting Sunday, The Information reported.
14 Jan 2025
AppleMeet RedNote, the new app gaining popularity amid TikTok ban
With the threat of a possible ban hanging over TikTok in the US, users are migrating to an alternative platform called RedNote (Xiaohongshu in China).
14 Jan 2025
Elon MuskIs China selling TikTok to Musk? What the company said
TikTok has dismissed rumors that Chinese officials are mulling over selling a stake in its US operations to tech mogul Elon Musk.
12 Jan 2025
GoogleTikTok's Sameer Singh heads to HT Media as Group CEO
Sameer Singh, a top executive at TikTok, has been appointed the new Group CEO of HT Media.
10 Jan 2025
Donald TrumpUS Supreme Court hears arguments today as TikTok ban looms
TikTok, one of the most popular social media platforms, could soon be shut down in the US.
02 Jan 2025
Elon MuskX and YouTube may face ban in Malaysia: Here's why
Elon Musk's X and Google's YouTube are on the verge of being banned in Malaysia for not complying with the country's new social media law.
31 Dec 2024
China$7B NVIDIA chip purchase: How ByteDance is circumventing US restrictions
China's ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is reportedly planning to buy NVIDIA chips worth $7 billion in 2025.
31 Dec 2024
ChinaVenezuela fines TikTok $10 million over deadly video challenges
Venezuela's Supreme Court has slapped a $10 million fine on popular social media platform TikTok.
28 Dec 2024
Donald TrumpUS: Donald Trump urges Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban
US President-elect Donald Trump has turned to the US Supreme Court, asking for a delay in the enforcement of a law that could either ban or force the sale of TikTok.
23 Dec 2024
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23 Dec 2024
Donald TrumpUS: Trump wants to keep TikTok around 'for little while'
President-elect Donald Trump has voiced his support for TikTok's stay in the United States.
14 Dec 2024
BeijingXi Jinping unlikely to attend Trump's inauguration despite invitation
Chinese President Xi Jinping is unlikely to attend the inauguration of United States President-elect Donald Trump in January, even after receiving an invitation.
13 Dec 2024
GoogleGoogle slammed for 'woke' Christmas ad featuring nonbinary influencer
Google has come under fire for its new Christmas advertisement, starring nonbinary beauty influencer Cyrus Veyssi.
12 Dec 2024
FacebookAustralia mandates tech giants to pay publishers for news content
The Australian government has introduced a "news bargaining incentive," forcing digital platforms to pay for Australian news.
12 Dec 2024
ChinaTrump invites China's Xi Jinping to his presidential inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to his inauguration on January 20, 2025.
10 Dec 2024
Science and TechnologyWhy should smartphones be on airplane mode? This pilot explains
A pilot, who goes by @perchpoint on TikTok, has recently gone viral for explaining why passengers need to switch their phones to airplane mode before takeoff.
10 Dec 2024
Trump AdministrationTikTok seeks emergency injunction to delay US ban in January
TikTok has launched a legal battle in the US, requesting an emergency injunction to postpone the enforcement of a law that endangers its existence.
06 Dec 2024
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Grammy-winning singer Billie Eilish recently compared her social media addiction to smoking.
05 Dec 2024
Loki'Loki' actor, Jack Veal (17), reveals he's homeless
Jack Veal, who played Kid Loki in the Marvel series Loki, has revealed that he is homeless.
22 Nov 2024
CanadaYouTube Shorts now offers AI video backgrounds: How to use
YouTube has given a cool update to its Dream Screen feature for Shorts, allowing users to create AI-generated video backgrounds.
21 Nov 2024
FacebookAustralia proposes banning children under 16 from social media: Why
The Australian government has introduced a bill to ban kids under 16 from using social media platforms like X, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram.
20 Nov 2024
Adam MosseriHow Instagram's new algorithm reset feature will change user experience
Instagram is working on a new feature that would let you reset your content recommendations.
