Microsoft reportedly in talks to buy TikTok’s U.S. operations
Microsoft is in talks buy the popular, fast-growing social media app TikTok after President Trump ordered ByteDance to sell its U.S. stake in the app.
Amazon’s record profits, Google Pixel 4a, and more | Digital Trends Live
On this Digital Trends Live we dive into the top tech topics, including Amazon’s record-shattering profits, the reason behind Twitter’s hack, and more.
Trump to order TikTok’s Chinese owners to sell U.S. operations
President Trump will reportedly order TikTok’s Chinese parent company ByteDance to sell TikTok U.S operations.
House grills big tech, NASA perseveres, and more | Digital Trends Live
On this Digital Trends Live we discuss the top tech stories, including a wrap-up of the House investigation of big tech, NASA launches Perseverance, and more.
TikTok says it will pay creators a total of $2 billion in the next 3 years
TikTok has announced an updated $2 billion fund to pay its creators across the world over the next three years.
TikTok is revealing its algorithm — and attacking Facebook
TikTok took a jab at Facebook in a post on Wednesday saying it welcomes competition, but only if it's fair.
CES goes virtual, Trump Jr.’s Twitter timeout, and more | Digital Trends Live
On this Digital Trends Live, we dig into the top trending tech stories, including CES going virtual, Trump Jr. on Twitter timeout, and more.
Biden campaign orders staff members to delete TikTok from phones
The Joe Biden campaign has reportedly asked its staff members to remove short-form video-sharing app, TikTok from both their work and personal phones.
Far-right conspiracy group QAnon is surging with TikTok teens
The social media platform, popular among teens and younger generations, has seen an increase in far-right conspiracy content.
WitchTok, the online coven of TikTok witches, is mobilizing against racism
The WitchTok community on TikTok has gone from a gathering place to share spells to an organized movement for fierce political mobilization.
Black creators say TikTok is still secretly blocking their content
Black creators told Digital Trends that they believe TikTok is still hiding their content, a claim the social media company denies.
Disney cuts Facebook ads, Samsung Unpacked, and more |Digital Trends Live
On this Digital Trends Live, we talk the top tech, including Disney’s cuts to Facebook advertising, Trumps tackles TikTok, Samsung’s Unpacked event, and more.
Trump campaign launches Facebook ads calling for support to ban TikTok
Donald Trump's presidential campaign launched Facebook ads that claim 'TikTok is spying on you,' calling for people to sign a petition to support the app's ban.
What is TikTok? The 15-second video platform explained
TikTok, the latest craze, is a free app for iOS and Android that specializes in 15-second videos of just about anything you can think of, usually set to music.
White House says it could take action on TikTok in ‘weeks, not months’
A senior White House official has said that the United States could take action on Chinese apps such as TikTok and WeChat in 'weeks, not months.'
Should you delete TikTok? Only if you’re also going to delete Facebook
Despite security concerns about TikTok, experts say that TikTok's privacy policies are no more or less invasive when compared with other social media apps.
U.S. political parties issue warnings about TikTok | Digital Trends Live
On this Digital Trends Live, we discuss the top stories in tech, including TikTok warnings from the RNC and DNC, Tesla drops the price of Model Y, and more.
Wells Fargo employees ordered to uninstall TikTok from work phones
Wells Fargo has ordered employees to uninstall TikTok from corporate-owned devices, as the financial firm expressed concern over the app's security issues.
Facebook crashes, Ninja leaves TikTok, robot chemists | Digital Trends Live
On this Digital Trends Live, we break down the top tech stories of the day, including Facebook causing iOS crashes, the new Google Nest speaker, and more.
Amazon says TikTok hasn’t been banned from workers’ phones
Amazon said Friday that an internal email sent earlier in the day that banned TikTok on workers' devices was sent by mistake. Its app policies haven't changed.
Popular iOS apps, including Spotify and TikTok, go down due to Facebook issue
A Facebook issue is causing problems with popular apps including Spotify, TikTok, Pinterest, and Tinder on iOS devices, temporarily stopping them from working.
‘He murdered someone, but he’s cute’: TikTokers are writing prisoners to find love
Since January, #writeaprisoner has swelled to over 60 million views on TikTok. While teens say they’re not in danger, some experts are wary of potential harm.
TikTok sees increase in government requests for user data
During the second half of 2019, governments around the world made 500 legal requests on TikTok videos or accounts. The U.S. made up 100 of those requests.
U.S. eyes TikTok ban, Hamilton is a hit, and more | Digital Trends Live
On this Digital Trends Live, we discuss the top tech stories, including the possible U.S. ban of TikTok, and Apple still assessing Hong Kong data requests.
The U.S. is ‘looking at’ banning TikTok, Pompeo says
In a Fox News interview, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the United States is "looking at" banning China-based social media apps, including TikTok.
TikTok is quitting the Hong Kong market over free speech concerns
TikTok says it's pulling out of the Hong Kong market in the wake of a controversial new security law that will require tech companies to hand over user data.
India bans TikTok and 58 other Chinese apps over data privacy concerns
India has banned 59 Chinese apps including TikTok claiming they pose a threat to Indians’ data privacy and secretly transfer data to servers outside India.
Starbucks pulls social media advertising and more | Digital Trends Live
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we discuss the top tech stories, including Starbucks (and others) pulling social media advertisements and much more.
iOS 14 reveals TikTok still accessing copied text on iPhone’s clipboard
A new iOS 14 security feature revealed that TikTok, which pledged in March that it will stop accessing the iPhone's clipboard, was continuing the practice.
TikTok isn’t paying its biggest stars, but they don’t really care
TikTok just had its best quarter as more people are tuning in than ever. But will the lack of ad monetization hamper its growth and popularity among creators?
TikTok roller-skating queen Ana Coto is leading the hobby’s revival
Actress Ana Coto took up roller skating just three years ago. She still considers herself a newbie. Thanks to TikTok, she is inspiring millions to do the same.
Digital Trends Live: Facebook fights misinformation, TikTok’s parental controls
On this Digital Trends Live we discuss the top trending tech topics, including Facebook’s updates to fight misinformation, and TikTok's parental controls.
TikTok now lets you control your kid’s account from your own TikTok
TikTok Family Pairing is like a remote control for your teens' account settings, allowing parents to set restrictions on screen time and direct messaging.
YouTube set to take on TikTok with a new feature called Shorts
YouTube is reportedly developing a new TikTok-like section that will live inside its main apps. Called Shorts, it will ofeature an endless feed of short videos.