How to block on TikTok
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TikTok fined $368 million in Europe for failing to protect children
A major European tech regulator has ordered TikTok to pay a €345 million ($368 million) fine after ruling that the app failed to do enough to protect children......»»
US TikTok ban still subject of negotiation; app fined for misusing children’s data
Although the previous White House incumbent threatened a US TikTok ban and then quietly dropped it, the idea never quite went away. A new report says that fresh meetings have taken place between Bytedance, the Chinese owner of the app, and US governm.....»»
TikTok hit with €345 million fine over privacy settings for children
TikTok accused of steering teenagers, children toward privacy-intrusive options. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg) TikTok has been hit with a €345 million EU fine over the way it processes the perso.....»»
TikTok fined €345m over children"s data privacy
The complaint concerned how the social media app handled children's data in 2020......»»
Woman swallowed her AirPod after mistaking it for a vitamin
A new viral video on TikTok has a woman explaining how she accidentally swallowed one of her AirPods while chatting with a friend.Third-generation AirPodsIn the video, Utah resident Tanna Barker explained how the incident happened. She'd met up with.....»»
TikTok Shop is now open for business
TikTok is officially kicking off its US e-commerce efforts with the launch of TikTok Shop......»»
X sues Calif. to avoid revealing how it makes “controversial” content decisions
X decried law's "draconian financial penalties" up to $15K per violation per day. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg) Today, Elon Musk's X Corp. sued to block California's content moderation law, AB 587.....»»
Hollywood’s Latest Pirate Site Blocking Injunction Covers ‘Future Content’
The Delhi High Court in India has approved a new type of pirate site-blocking order, requested by Netflix, Disney, Warner Bros, and other Hollywood studios. The novel ‘Dynamic+ injunction’ requires Internet providers to block access to 'hydra-hea.....»»
TikTok may be looking to grow its messaging features, job listings suggest
It appears TikTok is growing its teams that work on messaging features, according to a series of job listings recently posted by the social media company......»»
TikTok opens Dublin data centre to ease China spying fears
There is concern over the video-sharing app's links with China and who accesses its users' data......»»
Future AirPods may ID wearer and tailor features to protect owner"s privacy
If future AirPods do not recognize who is wearing them, they could automatically block personal information such as Siri relaying text messages.Detail from the patent showing a user wearing AirPodsMaybe you're not very likely to casually hand over yo.....»»
Do artificial roosts help bats? Experts say more research needed
Artificial roosts for bats come in many forms—bat boxes, condos, bark mimics, clay roosts, and cinder block structures, to name a few—but a new conservation practice and policy article from researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champai.....»»
ChatGPT on the chopping block as organizations reevaluate AI usage
ChatGPT has attracted hundreds of millions of users and was initially praised for its transformative potential. However, concerns for safety controls and unpredictability have landed it on IT leaders’ list of apps to ban in the workplace. In this H.....»»
LaLiga & Telefónica ‘Live IPTV Blocking’ Also Targets Millions of Torrents
Spanish football league LaLiga and and Telefónica-owned Movistar Plus+ have the authority to instruct local ISPs to block sites that allow people to view live matches for free, although which ones isn't always clear. A blocklist published by a local.....»»
Europe’s Sweeping New Rules for Big Tech Are About to Kick In. Here’s What to Know
The first phase of the European Union’s groundbreaking new digital rules will take effect this week. Which platforms are affected? What’s changing? And what about the rest of the world? LONDON — Google, Facebook, TikTok an.....»»
Musk’s Plan to Remove Block Feature on X Raises Concerns About Harassment
Users and advocates have raised concerns about what removing the "block" feature could mean for targets of harassment. In 2018, Rachel Cullen began receiving new followers to her account on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter......»»
Why we love watching private chefs in the Hamptons
Certain things mark the unofficial start of summer: the first balmy night, a sticky popsicle, or a sandy trip to the beach. On TikTok, however, the season arrives with a "welcome to a day in my life as a private chef in the Hamptons." All summer long.....»»
Block spammers and scammers with a RoboKiller subscription
TL;DR: As of Aug. 25, you can get a three-year subscription to RoboKiller Spam Call and Text Blocker for just $49.97 (reg. $119.88) in the Mashable Shop — that's 59% off.It’s not just that spam calls and texts are annoying. It’s tha.....»»
EU safety laws start to bite for TikTok, Instagram and others
Nineteen large platforms have to start complying with new rules as soon as Friday or risk big fines......»»
Montana’s best defense of TikTok ban is deeply flawed, experts say
Plus: US-TikTok deal could give feds "near-unfettered" access to US user data. Enlarge (credit: SOPA Images / Contributor | LightRocket) Over the next few months, Montana must prove that it has the power to do what the f.....»»