TikTok drama, SpaceX’s 100th launch, and more | Digital Trends Live
On this Digital Trends Live, we discuss the top tech stories, including the ongoing TikTok drama, the Facebook/Instagram/WhatsApp messenger merger, and more.
How to use Instagram Reels
Instagram Reels allows you to share short multi-clip videos with friends and the Instagram community at large. Here's how to get started on your smartphone.
Trump may move against more Chinese companies after TikTok, Huawei
President Donald Trump, after his administration's actions against TikTok parent ByteDance and Huawei, is considering actions against more Chinese companies.
Trump gives ByteDance 90 days to sell U.S. assets of TikTok
President Trump issued an executive order that gives a 90-day deadline for ByteDance to sell the U.S. operations of TikTok, over national security concerns.
More than a third of TikTok users in U.S. are reportedly 14 years old or younger
More than a third of TikTok users in the U.S. in July were 14 years old and under, raising concerns on whether the app is doing enough to protect children.
How TikTok tracks, Surface Duo preview, and more | Digital Trends Live
On this Digital Trends Live, we detail the top tech stories of the day, including how TikTok tracks, no Halo for new Xbox Series X, and more.
TikTok creators say they’re not switching to Instagram Reels, survey finds
Don't expect TikTok creators to make the jump to Instagram Reels anytime soon. Many are sticking with TikTok because of its preferable algorithms.
TikTok could be booted from app stores if Trump’s ban goes into effect
President Trump's executive order could ban TikTok from the Android and iOS app stores unless the Chinese video app finds a buyer before the set deadline.
TikTok secretly collected unique device IDs for over a year on Android
A new investigation has discovered that TikTok's Android app was unlawfully collecting unique device identifiers for months violating official Google policies.
The best TikTok alternative apps for Android and iOS
TikTok is one of the most popular video-sharing apps. It's also nearing the end of its U.S. operations for security reasons. These are the best alternatives.
TikTok names its first recipients of the $1 billion Creator Fund
The first creators to receive funding are all being awarded an undisclosed amount from the $1 billion fund.
Technical challenges could complicate Microsoft’s TikTok takeover
The planned acquisition of TikTok by Microsoft could be a technically complex operation with full separation of the app from ByteDance taking more than a year.
Twitter in talks to acquire U.S. operations of TikTok?
Twitter has reportedly held preliminary talks to buy the U.S. operations of TikTok, but it remains unclear if it will be able to outbid front-runner Microsoft.
TikTok could take legal action against Trump administration next week
TikTok reportedly intends to bring legal action against the Trump administration as early as next week over the executive order banning the app in the U.S.
Trump takes on TikTok, Google Plus lawsuit, and more | Digital Trends Live
On this Digital Trends Live, we talk the top tech, including Trump's TikTok executive order, the Google Plus class-action lawsuit, and more.
TikTok threatens legal action to fight Trump ban
TikTok has threatened legal action against the Trump administration's ban.
Trump signs executive order that could ban TikTok, WeChat in 45 days
President Trump has signed an executive order that stipulates a ban on transactions with TikTok owner ByteDance from September 20.
Facebook boss reportedly ‘really worried’ over possible TikTok ban
Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly voiced serious concerns about the possibility of the U.S. government banning the popular video-sharing app TikTok.
Trump posts blocked, TikTok’s TV app, Nate Robinson | Digital Trends Live
On this Digital Trends Live, we discuss the top tech stories, including Twitter and Facebook removing another Trump post, TikTok launching a TV app, and more.
Does Instagram Reels stand a chance against TikTok?
Instagram launched its TikTok competitor 'Reels' Wednesday, as a way for creators to make bite-size content. But will creators make the jump?
Instagram Reels launches in the U.S. to lure you off TikTok
Instagram Reels is an in-app editing tool for creating 15-second videos synced to music or another type of audio.
Australia says it found no evidence to suggest a TikTok ban is necessary
Australia's security agency has concluded its probe into TikTok and said that it has found no evidence of data misuse to suggest a ban is necessary.
TikTok’s deadline, Pixel 4a review, and more | Digital Trends Live
On this Digital Trends Live, we discuss the biggest tech stories, including Trump’s TikTok timeline, Twitter’s $250 million fine, and more.
Class-action lawsuit alleges TikTok steals data from minors
Minors are alleging through their parents that the TikTok social media app collects information like facial biometric data, locations, contacts, and more.
Trump’s TikTok meddling means we’ll never be able to escape Big Tech
President Donald Trump has neutralized two of the biggest rivals to Big Tech. With practically no competition, can we ever escape tech giants?
ByteDance considers establishing TikTok headquarters out of the U.S.
Bytedance is considering moving TikTok's headquarters out of the U.S.
Dragon returns safely, Virgin’s Mach-3 concept | Digital Trends Live
On this Digital Trends Live, we break down the top tech stories, including the return of SpaceX’s Dragon astronaut crew, and TikTok getting some competition.
Trump says TikTok must sell U.S. operations by September 15
President Trump will require TikTok to sell to a U.S company by September 15 — or be banned from operating in the country.
Triller soars to the top of the app store charts following TikTok controversy
Video app Triller has emerged as a winner amid the TikTok controversy. The app has soared to the top of the app stores with a surge of new users.
The U.S. also plans action against Chinese apps like WeChat, Pompeo says
In addition to TikTok, the United States is planning to soon take action on other Chinese apps such as WeChat too, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said .
Microsoft will ‘move quickly’ on talks to buy TikTok
Microsoft says it has spoken to President Trump and both agreed that the computer company will continue with talks to purchase the U.S. operations of the app.
Microsoft, ByteDance pause TikTok negotiations as Trump supports ban over sale
Microsoft and ByteDance paused negotiations over the U.S. operations of TikTok after President Donald Trump said he prefers the outright banning of the app.
Microsoft nears deal to take over TikTok as Trump ban looms
Popular social video app TikTok could be separating further from its parent company ByteDance to allow it to continue to be used in the U.S.
Trump says he’ll ban TikTok from the U.S.
President Donald Trump said he will ban popular video app TikTok from operating in the U.S.