Pico 4 VR headset A really strong contender for the PC and standalone VR throne. PC Gamer · May 19, 2023
Montana TikTok users denounce ban: ‘We have terrible roads but they’re banning an app’ Young users question whether law tied to national security concerns will take effect in January as planned The Guardian - US · May 19, 2023
Montana Becomes The First State To Bank TikTok Montana Governor Greg Gianforte expressed concerns of national security with ties to foreign adversaries. Zenger · May 18, 2023
People in Montana will soon need a TikTok VPN to keep accessing the app Montana becomes the first US state to ban TikTok from all devices. What's at stake for the future of the Chinese social media giant in the country? TechRadar · May 18, 2023
TikTok statewide ban signed into law by Montana governor Montana Governor Greg Gianforte has signed a legislation that makes TikTok's operation within the state illegal. Android Central · May 18, 2023
TikTok just got banned in Montana — what that means for you Montana is officially the first state to ban TikTok for everyone. Here's everything you need to know. Tom’s Guide · May 18, 2023
TikTok: Montana becomes first US state to ban social media app The state’s governor said the ban would ‘protect Montanans’ personal and private data from the Chinese Communist Party’ Evening Standard · May 18, 2023
Chinese Party has 'supreme access' to all TikTok data, claims former employee Allegations against ByteDance also include spreading China propaganda and "worldwide scheme" to profit from competitors' content. TechRadar · May 17, 2023
TikTok insider says Chinese government has backdoor to user data Former colleague accuses TikTok of accessing US user data through backdoor code in a wrongful termination lawsuit Digital Camera World · May 17, 2023
Ex-ByteDance exec claims CCP "maintained" access to U.S. data The former engineering head called the tech giant "a useful propaganda tool for the Chinese Communist Party." Axios · May 13, 2023
TikTok reportedly pushes back the date of its shopping platform in the U.S. Merchants are reportedly hesitant as app’s future in U.S. is cloudy. Fortune · May 10, 2023
How the RESTRICT Act could block access to TikTok and other platforms As the RESTRICT Act makes its way in the Congress, TikTok users are worried of what could happen next. Here's how the TikTok ban might play out. TechRadar · May 10, 2023
Why is TikTok being targeted by the RESTRICT Act? The new bill seems to be the US government's best shot to finally ban TikTok for all Americans. But, how did we get here? TechRadar · May 9, 2023
Why TikTok users should be concerned about the RESTRICT Act An outright TikTok ban has never looked so possible, with the new proposed Bill seeking to mitigate the block's legal challenges. TechRadar · May 5, 2023
Reuters · Apr 28, 2023 Migrants find tips on Chinese version of TikTok for long trek to U.S.-Mexico border FRONTON, Texas -Lihua Wu's journey to the United States started when she scrolled past the words "The Route", one of several common hashtags on Douyin, the Chinese counterpart of TikTok, advising migrants on the irregular overland trek across Latin America to the United States, also known online as "the Big…
The New Daily · Apr 21, 2023 Calls to broaden laws cracking down on TikTok A committee looking into foreign interference has heard any laws cracking down on social media apps need to be broader than addressing concerns about TikTok.
Caixin Global · Apr 20, 2023 Meituan Muscles In on Livestreaming E-Commerce With Inaugural Event Some $12.5 million in coupons were sold during a marketing extravaganza that included an 11-hour livestream shopping show, featuring brands such as Luckin Coffee and budget boba tea chain Mixue Bingcheng
The Guardian - AU · Apr 18, 2023 TikTok Australia has launched a factcheck on itself. But does it tell the full story? The Chinese social media app tries to set the record straight in Myth vs fact report. We factcheck the factcheck
Tribune News Service · Apr 17, 2023 Republicans seek ban on members’ TikTok use WASHINGTON — House and Senate Republicans are calling for an end to members’ use of the controversial TikTok video app for “official communications.”
Roll Call · Apr 17, 2023 Republicans seek ban on members’ TikTok use - Roll Call House and Senate Republicans are calling for an end to members’ use of the controversial TikTok video app for “official communications.”
WEKU · Apr 14, 2023 Montana becomes 1st state to approve a full ban of TikTok Montana's bill goes farther than bans in nearly half of the states that target devices on state-issued devices. Instead, Montana's legislation makes it illegal for anyone to download TikTok.
The Conversation · Apr 13, 2023 Australia needs a robust cybersecurity overhaul – not whack-a-mole bans on apps like TikTok Australia has joined other countries in announcing a ban on the use of TikTok on government devices, with some states and territories following suit. The rationale was based on security fears and, in particular, the risk the platform will be used for foreign interference operations by China.
The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023 Montana close to becoming 1st state to completely ban TikTok Montana lawmakers are expected to take a big step forward on a bill to ban TikTok from operating in the state
The Guardian - AU · Apr 13, 2023 ‘We need to break down their power’: why Australian music is facing an ‘existential threat’ It’s becoming harder for local artists to find an audience, raising urgent questions for the industry – and for the culture
The Guardian - UK · Apr 12, 2023 As the west tries to limit TikTok’s reach, what about China’s other apps? With government concerns over national security growing, Beijing’s influence over platforms such as WeChat and Shein could come under scrutiny