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US judge halts Trump administration's order to remove WeChat from app stores
'Obvious alternatives to a complete ban' exist.
Sep 21 2020 7:09AM
Trump to shut off TikTok, WeChat to new US users
Over concerns they pose a national security threat.
Sep 20 2020 8:52AM
Trump urged to scrap TikTok-Oracle deal if ByteDance ties remain
Republican senators write letters.
Sep 17 2020 10:18AM
YouTube to launch TikTok-like product
Called 'Shorts'.
Sep 15 2020 6:35AM
Walmart joins Microsoft bid for TikTok as social media app CEO quits
Deal talks ramp up.
Aug 28 2020 6:44AM
Oracle joins bid for TikTok's US, A/NZ operations
Move over, Microsoft?
Aug 19 2020 6:50AM
Microsoft faces complex technical challenges in TikTok carveout
Ringfencing arrangements could test Trump's patience.
Aug 11 2020 6:52AM
Trump issues orders for US ban on WeChat, TikTok
Ban comes into effect in 45 days.
Aug 7 2020 1:17PM
TikTok to open first European data centre in Ireland
Investment to strengthen user data safeguards.
Aug 7 2020 6:53AM
TikTok takes steps to curb misinformation
Ahead of the US presidential election.
Aug 6 2020 12:12PM
Microsoft's rescue attempt of TikTok endears old company to new generation
But downloads of TikTok alternatives are already spiking.
Aug 5 2020 11:28AM
Microsoft nears big bet on TikTok's US, A/NZ operations
Must complete a deal by September 15.
Aug 4 2020 6:47AM
US Republicans worry China might use TikTok to meddle in election
Trump administration asked to assess threat.
Jul 29 2020 11:53AM
US Senate panel approves ban on using TikTok app on govt devices
Votes unanimously to approve bill.
Jul 23 2020 12:12PM
Trump campaign runs Facebook ads on whether TikTok should be banned
Claims Chinese-owned short video app is spying on users.
Jul 21 2020 12:53PM
Amazon.com bans, then un-bans TikTok app from employee mobile devices
Calls the move a mistake.
Jul 13 2020 6:15AM
Disney's streaming chief Mayer to become TikTok CEO
Led the successful launch of the Disney+ streaming service in November.
May 19 2020 12:50PM
US senators seek to ban federal employees from using TikTok on their phones
Amid national security concerns around collection and sharing of data on US users.
Mar 13 2020 6:32AM
How social media services handle political ads
A rundown of each major platform's stance on ads.
Jan 23 2020 12:43PM
Google, Apple asked if apps like TikTok must disclose foreign ties
Over fears they funnel data to Chinese government.
Dec 16 2019 1:00PM
