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  TikTok files lawsuit to stop ban in US State of Montana, terms it 'violation of free expression'

  Technology | May 23, 2023 9:42 IST

  TikTok: In the lawsuit, TikTok claimed that the unprecedented ban, set to take effect in 2024, violates the right to free expression that is protected by the constitution.

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  Montana becomes first US state to ban TikTok completely; Chinese app says it violates people's right

  World | May 18, 2023 9:58 IST

  The move was taken as part of efforts by the US to crack down on the ByteDance-run app, citing security concerns.

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  TikTok creator fund requires 10K followers, 100K views now

  Technology | May 04, 2023 17:14 IST

  In a blog post TikTok said, "Beginning May 3, 2023, US creators with at least 10K followers and 100K authentic video views in the last 30 days are eligible to join the Creativity Programme Beta.

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  US teen dies after attempting dangerous Benadryl challenge viral on TikTok

  Trending | April 18, 2023 18:23 IST

  Dangerous TikTok trend claims life of Ohio teen, father warns of dangers of unsupervised social media use after son's death.

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  TikTok fined almost $16 million by UK regulator over misuse of children's personal data | DETAILS

  World | April 07, 2023 7:47 IST

  TikTok news: The United Kingdom regulator alleged that TikTok failed to take action to remove underage children and hadn't provided proper information to users about how their data was being collected and used.

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  Death Diving: What is this newest trend and should you try it?

  Lifestyle | April 01, 2023 20:30 IST

  The dangerous trend of 'death diving' is gaining popularity on social media platforms such as TikTok and YouTube, involving diving into clear blue waters from a great height with a belly flop.

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  UK Parliament bans TikTok over security reasons; here're nations that have banned Chinese-owned app

  World | March 24, 2023 8:08 IST

  TikTok ban: A spokesperson of Downing Street said that the app, which is used by several British MPs, will also be prohibited on devices issued to staff.

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  TikTok still has Indian users’ data, and it could be dangerous: Know-why?

  Technology | March 23, 2023 20:04 IST

  TikTok reportedly layoff its around 40 employees from India who were working under the parent company banner. The employee who worked for ByteDance was promised up to nine months of severance pay, and most of the employees will only receive three months, the report stated.

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  Rishi Sunak breaks dog rule in Hyde Park; this is how police dealt with him

  World | March 15, 2023 13:18 IST

  British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak finds himself in trouble after his dog was seen off the leash in Hyde Park, London. This comes after Sunak was previously fined twice for not wearing a seatbelt and breaching pandemic lockdown rules.

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  TikTok ban in US! White House gives 30-day deadline to federal agencies

  World | February 28, 2023 13:12 IST

  The White House has ordered federal agencies to remove TikTok from government-issued devices within 30 days, citing concerns over national security. However, the ban will not affect private citizens or businesses in the US who use the app.

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  TikTok fires all Indian employees after three years with assured 9 months severance

  Business | February 10, 2023 14:09 IST

  TikTok has fired its entire Indian staff, almost three years after being banned in the country. The employees, who served the Brazilian and Dubai markets, were informed that February 28 would be their last day and were promised nine months of severance pay.

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  TikTok owner ByteDance slashes thousands of jobs

  Technology | January 04, 2023 16:15 IST

  The New Year will now be critical for ByteDance, as it faces political uncertainties amid national security concerns over TikTok in the US. Other Chinese internet giants, including Alibaba Group Holding and Tencent Holdings, cut thousands of jobs in 2022.

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  US: Congress moves to ban TikTok from government devices across country

  World | December 20, 2022 22:58 IST

  The $1.7 trillion package includes requirements for the Biden administration to prohibit most uses of TikTok or any other app created by its owner, ByteDance Ltd.

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  TikTok rolls out enhances creation and editing tools in the USA

  Technology | October 07, 2022 16:35 IST

  TikTok said that its new enhanced editing tools will enable users to adjust the clips, text, sounds and images, in the new editing environment. The platform has also released the new Photo Mode for smartphones for photo content which are ideal for sharing HD images on TikTok.

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  Meta, TikTok, YouTube, Twitter grilled over privacy, moderation failures

  Technology | September 15, 2022 11:27 IST

  It has been reported that Meta, TikTok, YouTube and Twitter have been failing over privacy and moderation on their respective platforms in recent years.

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  TikTok hacked! 2 billion user database stolen- Report

  Technology | September 05, 2022 20:07 IST

  Microsoft 365 Defender Research Team just discovered a vulnerability in the TikTok app for Android that can let hackers take over private, short-form videos of millions of users once they clicked on a malicious link.

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  Beware! TikTok injects code into third party websites- Know how

  Technology | August 19, 2022 23:15 IST

  According to the researcher, it proves that "TikTok injects code into third party websites through their in-app browsers that behaves like a keylogger. However, claims it's not being used".

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  Do not share TikTok videos on Instagram and YouTube- But why?

  Technology | August 19, 2022 19:58 IST

  If you want to export the footage from Reels to use in another app (like TikTok), you have to actually post the Reel first in order to save the sound. Instagram and YouTube are discouraging this promotion, and here are the other facts.

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  Apple threatens to sack employee over viral TikTok video: Report

  Business | August 16, 2022 22:02 IST

  According to a report in The Verge, Apple employee Paris Campbell said she was told that she breached the company "policy by identifying herself as an Apple employee and posting about Apple-related topics".

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  TikTok, Instagram are eating Google's core services

  Technology | July 13, 2022 23:26 IST

  As per the report, these users do not tend to type in keywords but rather look to discover content in new, more immersive ways, he said.