Category: TikTok (ByteDance)

U.K. Bans TikTok on Government Devices

The move reflects fears in Britain and elsewhere in the West that the popular app’s Chinese ownership could share user information with Beijing.
TikTok Pushed by U.S. to Resolve National Security Concerns

The demand hardens the White House’s stance toward the popular video app, which is owned by the Chinese internet company ByteDance.
Your Annoying Roommate Is Slaying on TikTok

Sabrina Brier is finding success online in the role of a 20-something in New York who’s trying to shed her basic suburban past.
Sabrina Brier Is TikTok’s Latest Character

Sabrina Brier is finding success online in the role of a 20-something in New York who’s trying to shed her basic suburban past.
The Radical Act of Eating With Strangers

What could be more optimistic than dining with eight people you’ve never met in hopes of make a new friend?
When Quitting Videos Go Viral

On TikTok and YouTube, workers are sharing their stories of leaving their jobs, giving them a sense of power over often untenable situations.
More People Are Embracing ‘Cluttercore’ as Messy Rooms Go Viral on TikTok

Clutter is having a moment. Is it a rejection of Instagrammability, or just another way to build cachet online?
White House Said to Consider Pushing Congress on Dealing With TikTok

In a strategy shift, the Biden administration is increasingly pointing to Congress to give it more legal power to deal with TikTok and other technology that could expose Americans’ sensitive data to China.
Making Luxury Ice at Home

Americans’ long love affair with the cold has spawned a new obsession with specialty ice.
For Saint Levant, Sexy Music Is Personal, and Political

What’s at stake for a 22-year-old trilingual rapper who became a TikTok sensation by talking dirty and who aspires to be the president of Palestine? A lot.
Regulators Put More Pressure on Binance, the Crypto Giant

Binance, the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange, faces a fresh wave of scrutiny from regulators and lawmakers.
Demystifying the Trillion Dollar Debate Over Share Buybacks

The White House is at odds with business leaders over share repurchase programs. DealBook digs into the numbers to see who’s gaining from the practice.