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Trump reportedly still wants U.S. government to get paid in proposed TikTok sale

President Donald Trump reportedly spoke to Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison about a possible payment to the U.S. government in the proposed deal to acquire TikTok.
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TikTok’s ban goes through, reality TV heads to space | Digital Trends Live

On this Digital Trends Live ,we break down the top tech stories, including TikTok and WeChat officially banned, reality TV heads to space, and more.
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TikTok vows to challenge Trump’s ‘unjust’ ban

TikTok said it is prepared to challenge President Donald Trump's ban of the app, calling the president's order to remove the app from app stores unjust.
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TikTok users mourn, mobilize after Trump moves forward with ban

Creators and users took to TikTok to say their goodbyes — but also voice their dissent — after the Trump administration moved forward with a ban.
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TikTok boss calls out Facebook, Instagram to team up against Trump ban

A top TikTok exec is telling Facebook and Instagram to put their money where their mouth is and help fight the Trump administration's ban.
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TikTok and WeChat to be banned from U.S. app stores on Sunday

The popular apps TikTok and WeChat will be banned from app stores in the U.S. from Sunday, September 20, due to President Trump's Executive Order.
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TikTok decision, Facebook Connect, new lunar lander | Digital Trends Live

On this Digital Trends Live, we dive into the top tech news, including a possible TikTok deal, a massive hacking attack against game developers, and more.
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TikTok creators say the Creator Fund is killing their views. Some are leaving

TikTok creators say the Creator Fund, designed to pay creators for their content, is killing their views. Now, some are leaving.
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Oracle eyes TikTok, Oculus 2, LG’s dual-screen phone | Digital Trends Live

On this Digital Trends Live we take on the top tech news of the day, including Oracle’s bid for TikTok, Facebook removes false fire posts, and more.
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What happens if Trump bans TikTok?

Only a few days away from the selling deadline, TikTok may not get approval for a deal in time. What happens next?
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TikTok reaches deal to sell its U.S. operations to Oracle

TikTok has reportedly struck a deal with Oracle to sell its U.S. operations to the American software giant.
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China would rather see TikTok shut down than have Trump force a sale

The Chinese government reportedly prefers TikTok to shut down in the U.S. instead of ByteDance being forced to sell the video-sharing app to one of its suitors.
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Trump says TikTok won’t get a deadline extension to sell its U.S. operations

President Donald Trump said there will be no extension for TikTok, and it will be banned if it doesn't finalize a U.S. sale before the deadline.
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Portland bans facial recognition, TikTok may not sell | Digital Trends Live

On this Digital Trends Live we discuss the top tech stories, including Portland’s ban on facial recognition, TikTok may not sell after all, and more.
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China’s new data security initiative urges tech firms to not install backdoors

China has announced a new global data security initiative that urges tech companies to not install backdoors and respect other countries' privacy rules.
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TikTok is working to stop the spread of a suicide video

TikTok is trying to prevent the spread of a graphic video that shows a man dying by suicide, but its efforts are being hampered by users re-uploading the clip.
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TikTok’s new Stitch feature lets you quote other creators’ videos in your posts

TikTok is now rolling out a new editing feature called Stitch that lets you feature up to five seconds of any other existing video in your own posts.
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Facebook’s ongoing updates, robot dog doctors, and more | Digital Trends Live

On this Digital Trends Live, we talk the top tech stories including Facebook’s updates, Alexa for property managers, robot dog doctors, and more.
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China’s tightened grip on TikTok’s algorithm could seriously cripple a U.S. sale

TikTok's U.S. sale may have hit another roadblock as prospective buyers scramble to figure out ways to comply with China's updated tech export rules.
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TikTok sale imminent, Musk’s Neuralink, mech racing | Digital Trends Live

On this Digital Trends Live, we talk the top tech of the day, including a possible end to the TikTok saga, Twitter's removal of “manipulated media,” and more.
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China’s new tech export rules could further complicate TikTok’s U.S. sale

China's updated its list of technologies that are subject to export restrictions could further complicate TikTok's U.S. sale.
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ByteDance reportedly receives $20 billion offer for TikTok from rival Triller

Triller and Centricus have reportedly offered $20 billion to ByteDance for TikTok's assets in several countries, but it remains unclear if the bid is real.
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TikTok stars Blake Gray and Bryce Hall charged for partying during pandemic

TikTok megastars Bryce Hall and Blake Gray have been charged for throwing parties during the pandemic, according to Los Angeles authorities.
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TikTok’s CEO resigns, Robin Williams documentary, and more| Digital Trends Live

On this Digital Trends Live, we break down the top tech topics, including the resignation of TikTok’s CEO and Amazon’s Halo fitness tracker.
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Walmart joins Microsoft in TikTok acquisition bid, Oracle offers $20 billion

Walmart has reportedly joined forces with Microsoft in a bid to purchase the popular social media app TikTok. But they aren't the only parties interested.
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Kevin Mayer resigns as TikTok CEO

TikTok's CEO, Kevin Mayer, who joined the company three months ago, has resigned as tensions between the app and the U.S. continue to escalate.
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Microsoft sides with Epic, Neuralink, theaters reopen | Digital Trends Live

On this Digital Trends Live, we discuss the top tech stories, including Microsoft sides with Epic, a Neuralink real-time demonstration, and more.
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TikTok sues Trump administration to block pending ban

TikTok has filed a lawsuit to block the Trump Administration's executive order banning it from operating its business in the U.S..
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Facebook actively lobbied for a TikTok ban in Washington, report claims

A new report claims that Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg actively lobbied for a TikTok ban in private Washington meetings last year.
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TikTok to challenge Trump’s order to ban U.S. transactions

TikTok is reportedly planning a legal challenge, which may be filed as soon as August 24, against the executive order to ban U.S. transactions with the app.
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Can TikTok creators inspire Gen Z to vote in November? Some are betting on it.

Political campaigns are looking at TikTok as the premier place to court Gen Z and first-time voters, while creators rally viewers to get out to the polls.
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Oracle eyes TikTok, SpaceX’s 100th launch, and more| Digital Trends Live

On this Digital Trends Live, we talk the top tech stories, including Oracle’s interest in TikTok, contact tracing with wearables, and more.
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TikTok now in the sights of software giant Oracle, report suggests

Oracle is reportedly going up against Microsoft and others in the battle to acquire the U.S. operations of popular video-sharing app TikTok.
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TikTok launches its own info hub to ‘set the record straight’

TikTok has launched an online hub to take on critics -- among them President Donald Trump -- who accuse the social media app of being a risk to U.S. security.