A recent report claimed that Elon Musk might purchase TikTok to keep the available in the US. Bytedance refuted those claims. Source
Some new features for your WhatsApp chats. Source
Erstwhile TikTok users are flocking en masse to a Chinese social media app called RedNote ahead of a Supreme Court ruling which could force a sale or total ban of…
Image: Pixelfed Pixelfed, a decentralized and ad-free Instagram alternative, now has apps on iOS and Android, as reported by TechCrunch. The iOS app launched today, while the Android app launched…
As the US TikTok ban looms, users are seeking alternatives. Source
Reports suggests that Chinese officials are considering an Elon Musk takeover of the app. Source
Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts introduced the bill on the Senate floor Monday, which would give TikTok almost another year to divest from its Chinese parent company. Source
TikTok, an app used by a third of U.S. adults, could be banned in a matter of days — despite legal battles, political maneuvers, and an incoming administration that seems…
Meta is reducing its workforce by about 5% through performance-based terminations, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday. The company plans to hire new people to fill the roles, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said…
Spend a few minutes on TikTok right now and you'll see that it's filled with goodbyes, heartfelt thank-yous, considerable anger at US politicians, and a lot of chatter about something…
Some TikTok users are trying out other Chinese-owned apps as a form of protest against a potential US ban. Source
White supremacists and MAGA livestreamers are using the wildfires to solicit donations, juice social media engagement, and recruit new followers. Source
Chinese officials have reportedly discussed selling TikTok's US operations to Elon Musk as the threat of a US ban looms. Sources "familiar with the matter" told Bloomberg that Chinese officials…
Last Responder Elon Musk is patting himself on the back for saving "thousands of lives" during the recent rash of wildfires in Los Angeles — even though there's little evidence…
Last year's TikTok trend now makes it easier to stick to my budget and spend my money on what matters. Source
People in Venezuela can now use Telegram without a VPN service.Authorities restricted access to the popular messaging app starting Friday, January 10, 2024 and blocked its official website across all…
Pixelfed, a decentralized alternative to Instagram, has launched its official mobile apps. The service today runs on the same ActivityPub protocol that powers an open source X alternative Mastodon, a…
With TikTok facing a potential US ban, we explore the top alternative platforms for short-form video content, from established social media giants to emerging specialized apps. Source
Senatory Ed Markey (D-Mass.) is planning to introduce legislation to extend the TikTok ban deadline by 270 days. TikTok has warned of a looming shutdown in just five days, but the new legislation, officially…
TikTok is pushing back on a potential sale to Musk, calling the reports "pure fiction." Source