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TikTok Introduces New Safety Features
TikTok is rolling new features for the purpose of safety of young users, although it is not clear which specific markets will first look at these changes. One of the major updates is a night restriction for underaege users. If the user under the age of 16 is active on Tikkok till 10 pm, the […]
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Albania to Ban TikTok for One Year, Opposition Calls for Protests
Albania will stop access to tickets for one year starting from March 13, citing concerns over violence and bullying. The opposition has called for a protest against the verdict. On Wednesday, the Electronic and Postal Communications Authority (Akep) ordered all internet service providers to block Tiktok for one year in Albania, which required them to […]
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How Hours of Scrolling on TikTok Affect Your Brain
According to research by Chinese scientists, excessive risk of short videos negatively affects mental health. The study also found that people are likely to be jealous, they are more likely to develop an addiction for short-form materials. Effect of short video on brain One of the most popular short-video platforms, Tikkok, has been the theme […]
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What hours of scrolling on TikTok do to your brain
Watching endless short videos can negatively affect mental health, according to a study by Chinese researchers. They also found that individuals prone to feelings of envy are more likely to develop an addiction to short-form video content.China’s version of TikTok is among the most popular apps for consuming short videos. Researchers from Tianjin University investigated […]
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Smartphones with pre-installed TikTok selling for exorbitant prices in the U.S.
An old iPhone with TikTok installed was listed for nearly €8,000 by one seller. The TikTok ban in the U.S. sparked widespread dissatisfaction. Although the app is currently available again, it still cannot be downloaded from the App Store. As a result, people have started selling smartphones with TikTok pre-installed on eBay for staggering prices. […]
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TikTok resumes operations in the U.S. after assurance from Trump
The company will work with Trump on a long-term solution to keep TikTok available in the United States. The Chinese video-sharing platform TikTok began restoring its services in the U.S. on Sunday after a brief shutdown. This decision came following assurances from President-elect Donald Trump that its U.S. service providers would not face penalties, according […]
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TikTok may soon be unavailable to Americans
More than 170 million U.S. users may lose access to the Chinese platform starting Sunday. However, some existing users might retain limited access for a short period. TikTok is planning to shut down its app for U.S. users on Sunday, January 19, in anticipation of a ban unless blocked by the U.S. Supreme Court, according […]
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TikTok founder becomes China’s richest individual
Zhang Yiming has emerged as the wealthiest person in China, with a net worth reaching $49.3 billion. Zhang founded ByteDance Group, the Chinese tech giant that owns the globally popular platform TikTok, which has around 200 million users in the United States alone. At 41, Zhang stepped down as ByteDance CEO in 2021 but still […]
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TikTok permanently ends rewards program in the European Union
The Chinese social media platform TikTok has committed to permanently removing its rewards program from the TikTok Lite app in the European Union. Additionally, the company has pledged not to launch any similar programs that could bypass this removal. This decision aligns with the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) regulations, as reported by the European […]
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