White House adviser Peter Navarro says to expect a TikTok shutdown as the Trump admin takes action. In comments made during an interview, Navarro says the Trump admin will take “strong action” against TikTok and WeChat. He says the apps hel…
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RIP TikTok? Massive Glitches Spark Fears of a US-Based Ban
A TikTok glitch prevented likes and view counts from showing up yesterday, sparking U.S. TikTok ban fears. Impacted users saw zero likes and views on their videos, despite having more before. TikTok acknowledged the bug and said it is working on a fix …
After TikTok Ban, Instagram Launches ‘Reels’ Competitor in India – U.S. Next?
Instagram is launching Reels in India just days after the government banned Chinese-owned TikTok. The new feature allows Instagram users to share short-form videos – much like TikTok. It fills a huge void that ByteDance estimates will cost TikTok $6 bi…
What Are Loop Giveaways and How Can You Use Them to Gain Millions of Followers?
Brands and influencers are embracing the power of loop giveaways. Here’s how they work.
U.S. Considering Ban on TikTok and Other Chinese Apps – Following India’s Ban
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the U.S. is considering a ban on TikTok and other Chinese apps. The move comes after India banned TikTok and 58 other Chinese-owned apps from its country. Apple and Google scrambled to remove the offending apps from …
US Government Considers Banning Tik Tok
Mike Pompeo suggests using TikTok puts your private information ‘in the hands of the Chinese Communist Party.’
Facebook Shuts Down TikTok Clone ‘Lasso’ to Focus on Instagram
Facebook is shutting down its TikTok clone ‘Lasso’ on July 10. The move comes after several TikTok-like features recently made their way to Instagram. A new ‘Reels’ feature grew in popularity in Brazil before being expanded else…
Anonymous Hackers Warn — ‘Delete This Chinese Spyware Now’
TikTok has come under fire recently for shady data collection practices – now Anonymous hackers are weighing in. A few weeks ago, we reported that a new version of iOS exposed TikTok accessing mobile clipboards every few keystrokes. A TikTok representa…
Move Over, Twitch – Facebook Expands Fan Subscriptions for Musicians
Facebook is expanding its fan subscriptions to more countries – edging further into Twitch’s territory. Twitch is geared primarily toward gamers, but the service has become more accommodating of artists. The COVID-19 pandemic has musicians and cr…
Facebook to Shutter TikTok Clone Lasso and Hobbi on July 10
The social media giant’s attempt to compete with TikTok and Pinterest clearly failed.