TikTok user's 'unethical' plane 'life hack' to punish reclined seat passengers goes viral: 'Full blast'
TikTok user suggests strategy for dealing with airplane passengers who recline seats during flight
Ohio boy, 13, overdoses on Benadryl in deadly TikTok challenge: family
"Our world has absolutely got out of control," Jacob Steven's grandmother said,.
10 kids hospitalized from spicy gum used in TikTok challenge
In the TikTok challenge, people chew the gum and try to blow a bubble despite how hot the gum is. Officials say the gum is equivalent to pepper spray.
What is Lemon8?: TikTok parent company introduces new social media app
The app, called Lemon8, is a photo-based app that could be described as a mixture of Instagram and Pinterest with sprinkles of videos that resemble those posted on TikTok.
TikTok fined $15.9M by UK watchdog for misusing children’s data
The watchdog says TikTok allowed as many as 1.4 million kids in the U.K. under 13 to use the app despite the platform's rules prohibiting children that young from setting up accounts.
Members of Congress active on TikTok defend app’s impact to reach voters
Congressional members on TikTok say they use it to connect with voters they wouldn't otherwise reach. But most lawmakers are in favor of limiting the popular social media app or even banning it.
TikTok ban pushed by Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley blocked in Senate
Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley called TikTok “digital fentanyl" and argued it could give the Chinese government access to data from 150 million American users.
Skeptical US lawmakers grill TikTok CEO over safety concerns
The CEO of TikTok has been grilled by a U.S. congressional committee to make the case for why the hugely popular video-sharing app shouldn’t be banned.
How TikTok collects your data, even if you don’t use TikTok
Questions over how ByteDance collects and shares information – and who the company shares it with – have been plaguing the social media giant for months.
TikTok CEO to tell Congress video-sharing app is safe, urge against ban
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is due to answer questions Thursday from U.S. lawmakers concerned about the social media platform's effects on its young user base and possible national security risks.
TikTok will add specific STEM feed with math, engineering content, amid recent restrictions
The news follows China appealing Friday to other governments to treat its companies fairly after Britain and New Zealand joined the United States in restricting use of TikTok due to fears the Chinese-owned short video service might be a security risk.
US threatens TikTok ban if Chinese owners don't sell stakes in company
Lawmakers are considering a measure that would give the Biden administration more power to clamp down on TikTok amid national security concerns.
Nearly half of Americans would support a ban on TikTok, poll finds
Support for a ban on TikTok is split among people based on a new poll, but some states and federal agencies have placed restrictions on the use of the app.
University of Massachusetts sounds alarm on TikTok drinking trend after nearly 30 students taken to hospital
The borg — or "blackout rage gallon" — is an apparent TikTok trend that has been seen on college campuses across the country.
Latest TikTok challenge: The Kool-Aid Man becomes trend on social media platform
The challenge, inspired by the iconic Kool-Aid Man TV commercials from the 1970s, involves people smashing through fences and yelling, “oh yeah!”
TikTok to limit screen time for teens to 60 minutes per day
TikTok said when the 60-minute limit is reached, minors will be prompted to enter a passcode and make an “active decision” to keep watching.
White House gives federal agencies 30 days to remove TikTok from all government devices
Some agencies, including the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security and State already have restrictions in place.
TikTok banned on all Canadian government phones
TikTok has been targeted by critics who say the Chinese government could access user data, such as browsing history and location.
TikTok ban could get House committee vote in February
Congress banned TikTok from government-issued devices, and almost half of U.S. states have implemented similar actions.
You can now buy TikTok's viral Pink Sauce at Walmart
The bubble-gum-colored sauce is now available at Walmart stores and sells for under $10.