The future of TikTok in the U.S. is uncertain as a potential ban looms, sparking user concerns and alternative platform exploration. Q&A: What Does the Future Hold for TikTok in the U.S.? New York: The future of TikTok in the U.S. is looking pretty shaky right now. There’s talk of a ban, but the incoming…
UK TikTokers express concern over losing US audiences as a ban looms UK TikTok Creators Bid Farewell to US Followers as Ban Approaches Liversedge: TikTok star Em Wallbank, known for her Draco Malfoy impressions, is feeling the heat as a potential US ban looms. If TikTok goes dark in the US, it’s not just the…
The music industry is on edge as a possible TikTok ban looms, raising concerns about marketing and artist promotion. Music Industry Prepares for Potential US TikTok Ban and Its Impact Los Angeles: For a long time, TikTok has been a game-changer for musicians. It’s where many artists get discovered and where established ones promote their…
A surge of TikTok users in the US are flocking to Xiaohongshu, challenging censorship while exploring Chinese culture and communication. TikTok Users Flee to Xiaohongshu, Testing Xi’s Firewall and Embracing Culture Washington: So, it looks like a bunch of TikTok users are jumping ship to a Chinese app called Xiaohongshu. This is happening just as…
Xiaohongshu’s shareholders are negotiating a stake sale, valuing the platform at $20 billion amid rising interest from major investors. Xiaohongshu Stake Sale Talks Value TikTok Rival at $20 Billion Beijing: Xiaohongshu, a popular social media platform in China, is in talks for a stake sale that could value it at around $20 billion. This comes…
TikTok is set to shut down in the US this Sunday if a ban is enforced, affecting millions of users. TikTok May Completely Shut Down in the US as Ban Deadline Approaches Washington: So, TikTok is planning to pull the plug on its services in the US this Sunday. This is all because of a…
RedNote, a rising social media app, is attracting TikTok users amid potential bans in the U.S. What You Should Know About China’s RedNote App Gaining Popularity Among TikTok Users BEIJING: So, there’s this new app called RedNote that’s been getting a lot of buzz lately. Over half a million TikTok users have jumped ship to…
Meta is set to reduce its workforce by 5% to boost performance standards, according to CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s internal memo Meta Plans to Cut 5% of Lowest Performing Staff as Zuckerberg Raises the Bar San Francisco: So, it looks like Meta is planning to let go of about 5% of its lowest-performing employees. This news…
Meta’s decision to eliminate fact-checkers raises concerns about misinformation and its impact on vulnerable communities Meta’s Removal of Fact-Checkers Poses Risks to Society and Democracy London: So, Meta has decided to ditch its fact-checkers, huh? They claim it’s about complexity, but many think it’s more about backing Trump and Musk. It’s a big deal because…
The European Central Bank has joined Bluesky, a new rival to X, as Musk intensifies his political activities in Europe. European Central Bank Joins Bluesky, Competing with Elon Musk’s X Frankfurt: So, the European Central Bank just jumped on the Bluesky bandwagon. They started posting there on Monday, right when Elon Musk is ramping up…
