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Getting tagged on TikTok by strangers? Here’s how to untag yourself

TikTok users are being tagged in random videos by strangers. Here's how you can save yourself from getting tagged......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekJul 11th, 2022

Hyundai, Kia offer free steering locks to combat TikTok-inspired car thefts

The viral videos target Hyundais and Kias that lack an electronic-security feature — called an engine immobilizer — that keeps the car from being started without a key......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMar 31st, 2023

Arkansas sues TikTok, ByteDance and Meta over mental health claims

The state of Arkansas has sued TikTok, its parent ByteDance, and Facebook-parent Meta over claims the companies' products are harmful to users, in the latest effort by public officials to take social media companies to court over mental-health and pr.....»»

Category: topSource:  cnnRelated NewsMar 29th, 2023

Why fun apps are banned on French officials" phones

France is removing not only TikTok but all "recreational" applications from government devices......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsMar 27th, 2023

Asian Americans are anxious about hate crimes. TikTok ban rhetoric isn"t helping

Ellen Min doesn't go to the grocery store anymore. She avoids bars and going out to eat with her friends; festivals and community events are out, too. This year, she opted not to take her kids to the local St. Patrick's Day parade......»»

Category: topSource:  cnnRelated NewsMar 26th, 2023

TikTok users are making fun of Congress members for their questions to app CEO Shou Chew

TikTok creators have had enough of Congress seemingly not understanding how the internet works......»»

Category: topSource:  cnnRelated NewsMar 25th, 2023

Where TikTok users may go if the app gets banned

On the eve of a high-profile TikTok hearing this week, the company shared that it now has more than 150 million US monthly active users. But after the heated, hours-long hearing, filled with lawmakers telling TikTok's CEO the app should be banned, so.....»»

Category: topSource:  cnnRelated NewsMar 24th, 2023

The US government is seeing "an increasing number" of TikTok-like data security cases

The US government is tracking a growing number of foreign-linked business transactions that pose potential data risks to national security similar to those raised by TikTok, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told lawmakers Thursday......»»

Category: topSource:  cnnRelated NewsMar 24th, 2023

TikTok collects a lot of data. But that"s not the main reason officials say it"s a security risk

After TikTok CEO Shou Chew testified for more than five hours on Thursday before a Congressional committee, one thing was clear: US lawmakers remain convinced that TikTok is an urgent threat to national security......»»

Category: topSource:  cnnRelated NewsMar 24th, 2023

"Psychological warfare": US politicians grill TikTok boss

The TikTok CEO faced US lawmakers during a Congressional hearing on the app's practices......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsMar 24th, 2023

Everyone in Washington is talking about a TikTok ban. But is it really a national security threat?

After TikTok CEO Shou Chew testified for more than five hours on Thursday before a Congressional committee, one thing was clear: US lawmakers remain convinced that TikTok is an urgent threat to national security......»»

Category: topSource:  cnnRelated NewsMar 24th, 2023

TikTok is owned by a Chinese company. So why doesn"t it exist there?

TikTok is fighting to stay alive in the United States as pressure builds in Washington to ban the app if its Chinese owners don't sell the company......»»

Category: topSource:  cnnRelated NewsMar 24th, 2023

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew"s Congress showdown: Five takeaways

Tech executives don't get an easy ride before Congress, but Shou Zi Chew's hearing was exceptionally bruising......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsMar 24th, 2023

"Yes or no?" US politicians grill TikTok boss

The TikTok CEO faced US lawmakers during a Congressional hearing on the app's practices......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsMar 24th, 2023

China says it "firmly opposes" a potential forced sale of TikTok

China said it would "firmly oppose" any forced sale of TikTok, in its first direct response to demands by the Biden administration that the app's Chinese owners sell their share of the company or face a ban in its most important market......»»

Category: topSource:  cnnRelated NewsMar 24th, 2023

Child spends over $800 on "Roblox" using password reset bypass

A viral video on TikTok shows a mother in distress after her child spent over $800 on "Roblox," but it could have been prevented with Screen Time.'Roblox' is a popular game on iPhone and iPad"Roblox" is a very popular game that uses an in-game curren.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsMar 24th, 2023

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew"s Congress showdown: Five key moments

Tech executives don't get an easy ride before Congress, but Shou Zi Chew's hearing was exceptionally bruising......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsMar 24th, 2023

TikTok CEO fails to convince Congress that the app is not a “weapon” for China

Passing a data privacy bill is "the only way to stop TikTok," committee says. Enlarge / TikTok Chief Executive Officer Shou Zi Chew testifies before the House Energy and Commerce Committee. (credit: Kent Nishimura / Contributor |.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMar 24th, 2023

Who is Shou Zi Chew? Mounting scrutiny on TikTok puts new spotlight on its CEO

When TikTok was the title sponsor last summer for Vidcon, an annual convention for the creators and brands that make up a key part of the short-form video app's audience and business, it was Chief Operating Officer Vanessa Pappas who got on stage for.....»»

Category: topSource:  cnnRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2023

TikTok CEO in the hot seat: 5 takeaways from his first appearance before Congress

In his first appearance before Congress on Thursday, TikTok CEO Shou Chew was grilled by lawmakers who expressed deep skepticism about his company's attempts to protect US user data and ease concerns about its ties to China......»»

Category: topSource:  cnnRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2023

How TikTok became a breeding ground for hate speech in the latest Malaysia general election

Hate speech on social media is a major issue across many regions of the world, including Southeast Asia......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2023