TikTok is set to be banned in the US this weekend. Here's what that actually means
9 hours, 1 minute ago

TikTok is set to be banned in the US this weekend. Here's what that actually means

ABC  

TikTok — one of the biggest entertainment and social media platforms in the world — is due to be blocked in the United States this weekend. However, Mr Barrett says the US government is particularly worried about the social media aspect of TikTok, bringing with it the possibility of disinformation and propaganda campaigns. " Cloud service providers are also held accountable under the new law, including Oracle, the American tech company that hosts most of TikTok's US data. Back in 2022, amid growing concerns around Chinese access to US data, TikTok began moving everything produced by American users to Oracle's servers, which Mr Barrett explains was essentially "a pitch to the US government to say, 'Hey, we're trying'". And, finally, Mr Barrett says it's possible TikTok will pre-empt all this by simply switching off the app themselves, with American users cut off overnight, an option Reuters has flagged the company is preparing for.

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How TikTok became the world’s most controversial app
1 hour, 7 minutes ago

How TikTok became the world’s most controversial app

The Independent  

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What is Lemon8? The TikTok alternative gaining popularity that may also face a ban
1 hour, 20 minutes ago

What is Lemon8? The TikTok alternative gaining popularity that may also face a ban

The Independent  

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TikTok ban in US: When will the Chinese-owned social media app be banned?
1 hour, 22 minutes ago

TikTok ban in US: When will the Chinese-owned social media app be banned?

The Independent  

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What happens if TikTok gets banned?
1 hour, 23 minutes ago

What happens if TikTok gets banned?

The Independent  

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What is RedNote? The previously unknown Chinese app has become the most popular in the world
1 hour, 36 minutes ago

What is RedNote? The previously unknown Chinese app has become the most popular in the world

The Independent  

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TikTok refugees welcomed by alternative Chinese apps ahead of ban
1 hour, 57 minutes ago

TikTok refugees welcomed by alternative Chinese apps ahead of ban

The Independent  

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TikTok ban latest: Trump weighs executive order to ‘save TikTok’ as Supreme Court decision looms
4 hours, 37 minutes ago

TikTok ban latest: Trump weighs executive order to ‘save TikTok’ as Supreme Court decision looms

The Independent  

✕ Close US TikTok ban: When will the Chinese-owned social media app be banned? Read our privacy policy President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering options to “save TikTok” when he takes office on January 20 – just one day after the deadline for the popular social media platform to either sell to a U.S.-based company or face a ban. The …

TikTok could be banned in the US: What are the best alternatives?
4 hours, 54 minutes ago

TikTok could be banned in the US: What are the best alternatives?

Firstpost  

TikTok owner ByteDance has till January 19 to find a new owner or shut the popular app down in America. It also allows users to make money from their followers via ‘SuperLikes.’ Snapchat Snapchat, launched in 2011 with its infamous disappearing videos, remains popular among teens and younger adults. The platform gained so much traction that Meta designed a similar …

TikTok refugees welcomed by alternative Chinese apps ahead of ban
13 hours, 12 minutes ago

TikTok refugees welcomed by alternative Chinese apps ahead of ban

The Independent  

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What is Lemon8? The TikTok alternative gaining popularity that may also face a ban
Top News
16 hours, 31 minutes ago

What is Lemon8? The TikTok alternative gaining popularity that may also face a ban

The Independent  

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TikTok ban in US: When will the Chinese-owned social media app be banned?
16 hours, 34 minutes ago

TikTok ban in US: When will the Chinese-owned social media app be banned?

The Independent  

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How TikTok became the world’s most controversial app
16 hours, 35 minutes ago

How TikTok became the world’s most controversial app

The Independent  

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TikTok ban latest: App reveals shutdown plans in the US as Jan 19 deadline looms
16 hours, 36 minutes ago

TikTok ban latest: App reveals shutdown plans in the US as Jan 19 deadline looms

The Independent  

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TikTok is holding out for Trump to reverse ban
16 hours, 36 minutes ago

TikTok is holding out for Trump to reverse ban

The Independent  

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US TikTok users flock to Chinese app Xiaohongshu in protest with TikTok ban looming
1 day, 4 hours ago

US TikTok users flock to Chinese app Xiaohongshu in protest with TikTok ban looming

Deccan Chronicle  

Hong Kong: As the threat of a TikTok ban looms, U.S. TikTok users are flocking to the Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu – making it the top downloaded app in the U.S. Since Monday, Xiaohongshu has become the top downloaded free app on Apple’s App Store in the U.S. Xiaohongshu, which in English means “Little Red Book” is a Chinese …

TikTok is running out of time and options
1 day, 9 hours ago

TikTok is running out of time and options

CNN  

CNN — As the clock ticks down on TikTok, it’s getting to be decision-making time. Spinning off an American-only version of TikTok could also mean the rest of the world has to download a new app to access US users’ content. The law that goes into effect Sunday, pending the Supreme Court’s decision, doesn’t really force TikTok to do anything …

What to know about RedNote, the Chinese app that American TikTokkers are flooding
1 day, 9 hours ago

What to know about RedNote, the Chinese app that American TikTokkers are flooding

NPR  

What to know about RedNote, the Chinese app that American TikTokkers are flooding toggle caption Andy Wong/AP With the clock ticking on a potential TikTok ban in the U.S., scores of Americans are flocking to a surprising alternative: a popular Chinese social media platform called Xiaohongshu, or RedNote in English. The start of this week saw a dramatic uptick in …

US TikTok users flock to Chinese app Xiaohongshu in protest with TikTok ban looming
1 day, 16 hours ago

US TikTok users flock to Chinese app Xiaohongshu in protest with TikTok ban looming

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — As the threat of a TikTok ban looms, U.S. TikTok users are flocking to the Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu – making it the top downloaded app in the U.S. Since Monday, Xiaohongshu has become the top downloaded free app on Apple’s App Store in the U.S. Xiaohongshu, which in English means “Little Red Book” is a …

TikTok refugees welcomed by alternative Chinese apps ahead of ban
Top News
1 day, 17 hours ago

TikTok refugees welcomed by alternative Chinese apps ahead of ban

The Independent  

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Will TikTok's US operations be sold or banned? Who could buy it?
1 day, 19 hours ago

Will TikTok's US operations be sold or banned? Who could buy it?

Firstpost  

As TikTok faces the threat of a US ban due to national security concerns, the question over potential buyers has risen. High-profile figures like Frank McCourt, Elon Musk, and Bobby Kotick are reportedly in discussions to acquire the app’s US operations With TikTok’s US operations facing a looming ban, speculations about potential buyers have risen. Elon Musk Elon Musk has …

What is RedNote? Chinese app shoots to no 1 with TikTok ban looming
1 day, 20 hours ago

What is RedNote? Chinese app shoots to no 1 with TikTok ban looming

The Independent  

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TikTok responds after reports app could be sold to X owner Elon Musk
1 day, 22 hours ago

TikTok responds after reports app could be sold to X owner Elon Musk

The Independent  

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How TikTok became the world’s most controversial app
2 days ago

How TikTok became the world’s most controversial app

The Independent  

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TikTok is holding out for Trump to reverse ban
2 days ago

TikTok is holding out for Trump to reverse ban

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In comments made at the latest hearing, TikTok’s lawyers claimed that Trump could reverse the ban, however …

What happens if the US bans TikTok?
2 days ago

What happens if the US bans TikTok?

The Independent  

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Lemon8: TikTok sister app tops app store amid looming ban
2 days ago

Lemon8: TikTok sister app tops app store amid looming ban

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Your’e not the only one Amid a looming US ban on TikTok, content creators have been pushing …

TikTok ban: Will you be able to use app? How will it impact users? Who is buying the Chinese app? What we know so far
Top News
2 days ago

TikTok ban: Will you be able to use app? How will it impact users? Who is buying the Chinese app? What we know so far

Live Mint  

Is the TikTok social media app being banned in the United States? The US government passed a law last year that forced TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, to either sell the wildly popular platform or shut it down. According to reports, the Supreme Court seems likely to uphold a law that would ban TikTok in the US beginning January 19 — …

TikTok ban in US: When will the Chinese-owned social media app be banned?
2 days, 1 hour ago

TikTok ban in US: When will the Chinese-owned social media app be banned?

The Independent  

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China in talks to sell TikTok to Elon Musk, reports say
2 days, 1 hour ago

China in talks to sell TikTok to Elon Musk, reports say

The Independent  

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Will Musk now own TikTok? China mulls selling short-video app to Tesla CEO, says report
2 days, 1 hour ago

Will Musk now own TikTok? China mulls selling short-video app to Tesla CEO, says report

Firstpost  

The Chinese government is considering a plan for Elon Musk to acquire TikTok’s US business to keep the short-video app from being effectively banned in the country Billionaire Elon Musk could possibly get the ownership of the US operation of TikTok, the short-video app that is contesting the impending ban with an appeal to the US Supreme Court. TikTok’s contingency …

What is Lemon8? The TikTok alternative gaining popularity that may also face a ban
2 days, 1 hour ago

What is Lemon8? The TikTok alternative gaining popularity that may also face a ban

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The company behind social media giant TikTok may face a nationwide ban in …

What is RedNote? Chinese app making waves in the US as TikTok shutdown looms
2 days, 3 hours ago

What is RedNote? Chinese app making waves in the US as TikTok shutdown looms

Live Mint  

As TikTok heads towards a potential ban in the United States, the rush to find another short video app is gaining momentum. Xiaohongshu, or RedNote in English has took off in the US and is currently at the number 1 spot in Apple App Store's free app rankings in the country. The social media app was founded in 2013 by …

TikTok denies rumours of sale to Elon Musk amid US ban, calls it ‘pure fiction’: Report
2 days, 4 hours ago

TikTok denies rumours of sale to Elon Musk amid US ban, calls it ‘pure fiction’: Report

Live Mint  

ByteDance owned social media platform TikTok has denied the reports on the potential sale of the app to billionaire and Tesla boss Elon Musk to continue its operations amid a possible ban by the US government, reported Variety. Earlier, a report emerged stating that “Chinese officials are evaluating a potential option that involves Elon Musk acquiring the US operations of …

US TikTok users flock to another Chinese social media called RedNote over potential ban
2 days, 4 hours ago

US TikTok users flock to another Chinese social media called RedNote over potential ban

Firstpost  

In addition to RedNote and Lemon8, several other video apps are also trending. Flip, a social shopping platform featuring short-form videos, is gaining attention, currently ranking at number 14 on Google’s Play Store and number four on Apple’s App Store RedNote has gained rapid momentum as TikTok users look for new platforms in the wake of the possible ban. Little …

Elon Musk to buy TikTok US? New report claims Chinese officials want Tesla CEO to…
Top News
2 days, 7 hours ago

Elon Musk to buy TikTok US? New report claims Chinese officials want Tesla CEO to…

Live Mint  

Chinese officials are exploring an option for Elon Musk to take over TikTok if the popular social media company fails to avoid a ban in the US, Bloomberg reports. Notably, TikTok's 170 million users could significantly improve Musk's position vis-a-vis advertisers and potentially help solve one of the biggest issues faced by his social media platform. US lawmakers urge Biden …

TikTok users flock to China-based "RedNote" as ban looms
2 days, 9 hours ago

TikTok users flock to China-based "RedNote" as ban looms

Salon  

An impending ban on TikTok has driven some users to try a new alternative. Users say they found the platform because they were disappointed with other TikTok rivals, including Elon Musk’s X and Meta’s Facebook and Instagram, all of which have added short-form video content features in recent years. Another user likened joining to a protest over the ban on …

TikTok to Elon Musk? China considers how to keep the app in the U.S.
2 days, 9 hours ago

TikTok to Elon Musk? China considers how to keep the app in the U.S.

Salon  

With TikTok's days in the U.S. numbered, the Chinese government is discussing options to keep it in America that include a potential deal with Elon Musk, according to media reports. Chinese officials are considering whether Musk could acquire the app's U.S. operations if it is banned, Bloomberg and the Wall Street Journal reported, citing unnamed people familiar with the talks. …

Social media users turn to Lemon8 and REDnote as US considers TikTok ban
2 days, 9 hours ago

Social media users turn to Lemon8 and REDnote as US considers TikTok ban

ABC  

If you're a regular TikTok user, you may have heard the names REDnote and Lemon8 in recent days. Downloads of the two social media apps have shot up as American TikTok users have scrambled to find a new vertical video platform. REDnote's app store blurb describes it as "a dynamic lifestyle platform for young people to share experiences, explore a …

What is Lemon8? The TikTok alternative gaining popularity that may also face a ban
Top News
2 days, 15 hours ago

What is Lemon8? The TikTok alternative gaining popularity that may also face a ban

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The company behind social media giant TikTok may face a …

Here’s what TikTok users are saying about the looming ban
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3 days, 9 hours ago

Here’s what TikTok users are saying about the looming ban

CNN  

CNN — TikTok creators and users are facing the reality that the popular short-video app will likely be banned in the United States. I might just put the phone down.” Creators bid farewell The TikTok ban could lead to a loss of income for creators, whose partnerships, monetization and followers aren’t guaranteed if they move to other platforms. “If we …

TikTok warns of broader consequences if US Supreme Court allows ban: Report
4 days, 19 hours ago

TikTok warns of broader consequences if US Supreme Court allows ban: Report

Live Mint  

The lawyer for TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance offered a warning during Supreme Court arguments over a law that would compel the sale of the short-video app or ban it in the United States: If Congress could do this to TikTok, it could come after other companies, too. Noel Francisco, representing TikTok and ByteDance, argued that Supreme Court …

What happens to my TikTok if the ban goes through?
5 days, 9 hours ago

What happens to my TikTok if the ban goes through?

CNN  

New York CNN — TikTok’s fate in the United States is now in the hands of the Supreme Court. Beyond being unavailable in the app stores, “what the act says is that all of the other types of service providers can’t provide service either,” Francisco said. I think that’s the consequence of this law.” TikTok itself said in its emergency …

Supreme Court to decide the fate of TikTok in the US
5 days, 9 hours ago

Supreme Court to decide the fate of TikTok in the US

NPR  

Supreme Court to decide the fate of TikTok in the US TikTok and the Justice Department squared off before the Supreme Court. But the Justice Department says unless TikTok loses its Chinese owner, ByteDance, it must shut down in the U.S. NPR's Bobby Allyn's been covering it at the U.S. Supreme Court - joins us in our studios. If the …

Supreme Court slams First Amendment arguments by TikTok as app gives last ditch effort to stop US ban
5 days, 13 hours ago

Supreme Court slams First Amendment arguments by TikTok as app gives last ditch effort to stop US ban

The Independent  

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SC's TikTok plea hearing ends: Here's the Chinese company's argument and the judges reaction
5 days, 13 hours ago

SC's TikTok plea hearing ends: Here's the Chinese company's argument and the judges reaction

Firstpost  

‘The government cannot restrict speech in order to protect us from speech,’ TikTok’s attorney said. The government’s lawyer argued that there is ‘a distinct, sovereign harm to the US’ if China gets its hands on American citizens’ data The US Supreme Court on Friday heard arguments in TikTok’s appeal of a law that could force its Chinese owner to sell …

The Surprise Winner of the TikTok Ban
5 days, 14 hours ago

The Surprise Winner of the TikTok Ban

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. “When we see that there’s an ongoing global trend towards mass surveillance, censorship, and fragmentation of the internet, it’s deeply concerning.” — Lauren Hendry Parsons “There might be a blip on the sales chart. VPN use for privacy “doesn’t …

Listen to TikTok’s final pleas against possible ban in Supreme Court
Top News
5 days, 17 hours ago

Listen to TikTok’s final pleas against possible ban in Supreme Court

The Independent  

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Trump asks Supreme Court to block TikTok ban as he considers ‘political resolution’
5 days, 18 hours ago

Trump asks Supreme Court to block TikTok ban as he considers ‘political resolution’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court to block a …

The Supreme Court is considering a possible TikTok ban. Here’s what to know about the case
Top News
5 days, 21 hours ago

The Supreme Court is considering a possible TikTok ban. Here’s what to know about the case

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The law that could ban TikTok is coming before the Supreme Court on Friday, with the justices largely holding the app’s fate in their hands. TikTok’s lawyers challenged the law in court, joined by users and content creators who say a ban would upend their livelihoods. He took the unusual step of filing court documents asking the Supreme …

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