34 h. ago What does TikTok's new ownership mean for users in the U.S.?

Since news about TikTok finalizing a deal to spin-off its U.S. operations became public, users have questioned what U.S. ownership of the app means for them.

Politics

36 h. ago Meta, TikTok and YouTube are on trial over whether their apps hurt children

A trial kicking off in a Los Angeles courtroom marks the first time a jury will hear claims that social media companies knowingly hook young users and cause harm.

Politics

39 h. ago TikTok investigating why some users can't write "Epstein" in messages

The issue around the word "Epstein" comes as users experience outages and functionality problems since the popular video app was recently sold to a group of mostly U.S. investors, including Trump ally Larry Ellison.

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39 h. ago TikTok is investigating why some users can't write 'Epstein' in messages

The issue around the word "Epstein" comes as users experience outages and functionality problems since the popular video app was recently sold to a group of mostly U.S. investors, including Trump ally Larry Ellison.

Events

40 h. ago ‘It’s time to investigate’: Newsom slams alleged suppression of anti

‘It’s time to investigate’: Newsom slams alleged suppression of anti-Trump TikTok content  latimes.com

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41 h. ago Social Media Giants Face Landmark Legal Tests on Child Safety

Starting this week, a series of trials will test a new legal strategy claiming that Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube caused personal injury through addictive products.

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45 h. ago Google pays $68M to settle claims its voice assistant spied on users

Google did not admit wrongdoing in the settlement of the class-action case, which accused the firm of "unlawful and intentional interception and recording of individuals’ confidential communications without their consent and subsequent unauthorized disclosure of those communications to third parties."

Economics

47 h. ago Meta to test premium subscriptions on Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp

In the coming months, Meta is going to explore a premium experience on Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp that gives users access to special features and more control over how they share and connect, while keeping the core experiences free. 

Technology

47 h. ago Liberal social media platform Bluesky flooded with users calling for violence against ICE agents

A review by Fox News Digital showed the liberal social media platform Bluesky being inundated by users calling for violence against ICE agents in Minnesota.

Events

48 h. ago TikTok Data Center Outage Triggers Trust Crisis for New US Owners

The technical failure coincided with TikTok’s ownership transition, leading users to question whether videos criticizing ICE raids in Minnesota were being intentionally censored.

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48 h. ago Users say TikTok stifled posts about Minneapolis shooting as platform faltered

Users say TikTok stifled posts about Minneapolis shooting as platform faltered  The Washington Post

Events

49 h. ago Fired nurse who wished childbirth injury on Karoline Leavitt says 'f

A Florida nurse fired after wishing harm to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended her controversial childbirth comments in new TikTok video.

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50 h. ago Social network UpScrolled sees surge in downloads following TikTok’s US takeover

UpScrolled's TikTok alternative is climbing up the App Store's top charts.

Technology

50 h. ago 'The View' hosts defend gun ownership as check to tyranny after years of show criticizing gun rights

"The View" hosts defend Second Amendment rights after years of criticizing gun ownership, marking a notable shift in their stance on firearms and government power following recent events.

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51 h. ago TikTok apologises after thousands of US users report app issues

TikTok apologises after thousands of US users report app issues  BBC

Politics

52 h. ago TikTok alternative Skylight soars to 380K+ users after TikTok U.S. deal finalized

Skylight, a TikTok alternative built on open protocols, has had a busy weekend.

Politics

52 h. ago Users say TikTok stifled political posts about ICE shooting as platform faltered

Users say TikTok stifled political posts about ICE shooting as platform faltered  The Washington Post

Politics

52 h. ago Anthropic launches interactive Claude apps, including Slack and other workplace tools

Claude users will now be able to call up interactive apps inside the chatbot interface, with Cowork integration coming soon.

Politics

52 h. ago TikTok attributes recent glitches to a power outage at a U.S. data center

The timing of these outages lines up with the long-awaited creation of a separate U.S. TikTok entity last week.

Politics

53 h. ago Landmark Teen Social Media Addiction Trial Against Meta, TikTok, Youtube Begins in California

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta, China's TikTok, and Google's YouTube are set to face their first courtroom trial this week over allegations that their platforms have contributed to a youth mental health crisis through addictive design features. The post Landmark Teen Social Media Addiction Trial Against Meta, TikTok, Youtube Begins in California appeared first on Breitbart.

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