Texas aims to ban anyone under 18 from social media. Starting in 2026, Apple and Google apps will require age verification
No more TikTok or Snapchat without parental permission? Texas could become first state to block social media for all teens.
other
May 29, 2025
TikTok Owner Ends Its Gaming Adventure; Talks With Chinese Giant
ByteDance, which owns TikTok, is negotiating with Tencent to resell its gaming assets. This is the aftermath of the company's restructuring plan.
video games
January 9, 2024
Activision Responds to Content Creator's Threat With Lawsuit
Activision has sued Anthony Fantano for „abuse” of intellectual property rights after the creator demanded monetary compensation from the publisher for the use of his audio in a clip.
video games
July 27, 2023
TikTok Targeted by Federal Communications Commission
TikTok has found itself on the target of the US Federal Communications Commission. The organization wants the app banned altogether.
other
June 30, 2022
How Many Camels are You Worth? Calculator Conquers TikTok
A calculator that enables us to count how many camels we could get when trying to sell our partner has recently become extremely popularOn TikTok.
hardware & software
June 7, 2022
TikTok Wants to Introduce Games, Including Playable Broadcasts
TikTok app may soon offer the option to play video games. ByteDance is testing it on simple games for now, but its plans appear to be much more ambitious.
video games
May 23, 2022
TikTok Limited to 40 Minutes a Day - More Restrictions in China
China is imposing yet another restriction on minors' access to digital entertainment. This time it concerns TikTok. Its Chinese version can only be used by children for 40 minutes a day.
hardware & software
September 20, 2021
TikTok Achieved Something Only Facebook has Managed Before
Latest figures show that TikTok, the popular short video creation app, has sured 3 billion s on Google Play and App Store.
hardware & software
July 16, 2021
TikTok is a Threat to Children, Claims Complaint to European Commission
The EU consumer rights organisation BEUC has filed a complaint with the European Commission against the popular online platform TikTok. The entity accuses the Chinese company of violating numerous provisions of EU law.
hardware & software
February 17, 2021
TikTok Sets s for Persons Under 16 as Private
Many underage TikTok s may be surprised - their s are now automatically no longer public, and the popular Duet and Stitch features have been heavily restricted. All in an effort to improve security.
hardware & software
January 14, 2021
TikTok has a Plastic Surgery Ad Problem
Since October last year, more than 120,000 videos devoted to plastic surgery, especially rhinoplasty, have appeared on TikTok. Some of them are ads of plastic surgeons who by the platform's restrictions. Content of this type is very popular among teens, which is a concern for experts.
hardware & software
January 11, 2021
Harry Potter Fans Won't Like This Online Challenge
The new trend on TikTok may be a little disturbing to Harry Potter fans. People have started to burn J.K. Rowling's books again, and they share their achievements on the Internet. Alas, poor Harry.
movies & tv series
September 25, 2020
Trump Postpones Ban on TikTok
The US president Donald Trump has decided to postpone the planned TikTok bank in the USA for a week. This is related to a new agreement between TikTok and several American companies, under which they will take a controlling interest in the Chinese company and provide it with new network infrastructure.
hardware & software
September 21, 2020
No More TikTok for US Citizens as Donald Trump Keeps His Word
Donald Trump's regulation to prevent Americans from further ing of TikTok and WeChat applications will come into force this Sunday. The information was confirmed by the istration of the current US President.
hardware & software
September 19, 2020
As Much as Half of Young Americans Would Like TikTok Back
A survey conducted on TruePublic was used to gather the opinions of US citizen on the ban imposed on TikTok. Most people disagree with Donald Trump's decision.
hardware & software
August 15, 2020
Donald Trump Orders a Ban on WeChat and TikTok
Donald Trump's recent plans to ban the use of TikToka are soon to be reflected in law.
hardware & software
August 7, 2020
Reels - Facebook Launches Competition for TikTok
Facebook officially revealed Reels - a new Instagram feature and competition for TikTok. The service is available in over 50 countries.
hardware & software
August 5, 2020
Microsoft and TikTok - Talks Of Acquisition Continue
Microsoft has confirmed the rumors from a few days ago - the company is negotiating with the Chinese company ByteDance to take over the American branch of TikTok.
hardware & software
August 3, 2020
Rumor: Microsoft Interested in Buying TikTok
According to unofficial information, following recent comments by US President Donald Trump about the possible ban on TikTok in the United States, Microsoft is in talks with the Chinese company ByteDance to take over the American branch of the company.
hardware & software
August 1, 2020
Trump istration May Ban TikTok in the US
President Donald Trump is said to consider banning TikTok in the U.S. because of security concerns.
hardware & software
July 8, 2020