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Tag: TikTok

Instagram is considering creating a Reels app to compete with TikTok

Instagram may launch a separate Reels app to compete with TikTok amid ongoing challenges for TikTok in the US.

1,000 artists release a silent album in protest against UK copyright law changes

1,000 artists released a silent album to protest UK copyright law changes allowing AI to use their work without permission or payment.

Duolingo’s Cybertruck stunt ‘kills’ mascot Duo, and users can’t get enough

Duolingo’s marketing stunt claims its mascot, Duo the Owl, was hit by a Cybertruck—boosting app engagement and sparking a viral campaign.

TikTok returns to US app stores after nearly a month

TikTok has returned to US app stores after nearly a month following a delay in its ban. However, its future remains uncertain.

Microsoft in talks to acquire TikTok as Trump pushes for a bidding war

Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok after Trump’s executive order delayed the app’s U.S. ban. A bidding war could be on the horizon.

Perplexity submits new bid to merge with TikTok

Perplexity AI proposes merging with TikTok, offering the U.S. government up to 50% ownership in a deal shaped by Trump administration demands.

China’s ByteDance joins global race to develop artificial general intelligence

ByteDance unveils Seed Edge to advance AGI research, committing US$615M to AI infrastructure as it competes with global tech leaders in innovation.

Bytedance explores alternatives to selling TikTok’s US operations

Bytedance explores non-sale options for TikTok's US operations as US-China talks continue, aiming to address national security concerns and maintain users.

TikTok-loaded smartphones sell for thousands of dollars on eBay and Facebook

TikTok-loaded smartphones are listed for thousands of dollars online as the app becomes unavailable in US app stores amid ongoing uncertainty.

TikTok remains unavailable in the App Store

TikTok remains unavailable for download in the App Store, so users in the US cannot install or update the app.

Trump administration negotiates Oracle-led TikTok takeover

The Trump administration is negotiating a deal for Oracle to take over TikTok as lawmakers push ByteDance to sell its U.S. operations.

Marvel Snap is set to return to app stores, confirms developer

Second Dinner, developer of Marvel Snap, says the company will begin its return to app stores after TikTok-linked outages, starting with Google Play.