ByteDance, the company that owns TikTok, decided to cede majority control of its US operations to an American consortium, thus ensuring its continued operation in the country and ending the legal and regulatory conflicts that have dragged on for years.
The new company will be called TikTok USDS,…
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Study reveals positive health effect of reducing social media use
Doctors have been warning about the mental health problems caused by prolonged screen time. A study published in JAMA Network Open concluded that reducing this activity helps reduce anxiety, stress, insomnia, and promotes socialization.…
Meta wins social media monopoly case
The case brought by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission against Meta, accusing the tech company of being a social media monopoly, was dismissed by Federal Judge James Boasberg, granting the company the victory.
As you may recall, in 2020 the…
TikTok develops US-only version
TikTok, the Chinese video social network, is working on a US-only version amid discussions about its potential sale.
"The new app is expected to be launched in US app stores in September," according to information published by The…
Social network X loses users in Spain
The consequences of Elon Musk's political games in the United States are evident in the loss of users on its social network X, particularly in Spain, with 36 % fewer subscribers.
Analysts speak of a decline for X in Spain, "registering a…
Trump extended TikTok’s time limit in the United States until September
With a new extension to TikTok's operating time limit in the United States, approved by President Donald Trump, a new round of negotiations is expected.
The Chinese video platform will be able to continue operating until September 17; this…
TikTok will let users turn photos into videos
TikTok users will be able to turn still photos into videos from Stories thanks to a new artificial intelligence-powered feature called AI Alive.
The launch was announced on the platform's official blog, where they indicate that it is only…
Australia to limit access to social media for minors
The Australian government will study a bill to regulate access by minors to social media such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X and YouTube, as a measure to protect the health of children and adolescents.
The proposal contemplates an age…
TikTok’s integration with Spotify and Apple Music will make it easier to share songs and…
TikTok has integrated with Spotify and Apple Music to make it easier for its users to share music and videos.
With this integration, the platform is moving towards integration with streaming services, offering a space for favorite…
Brazil investigates TikTok access to personal information of minors
The National Data Protection Authority (ANPD), linked to the Ministry of Justice of Brazil, began an investigation on Monday, November 4, to establish whether the social network TikTok had access to the personal information of minors.
The…
YouTube short videos will soon be up to three minutes long
YouTube continues in the battle to position itself in the video segment, extending the duration of shorts to three minutes as a strategy against giants like TikTok and Instagram.
According to information released on Friday, October 4,…
WHO and TikTok join forces to generate more scientific information on health
The World Health Organization announced a one-year alliance with the TikTok video platform to offer reliable health information, based on scientific data.
The international organization announced the cooperation with TikTok, pointing out…