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Microsoft CEO says failed TikTok deal 'strangest thing I've worked on'

Microsoft in August 2020 began talks on the proposed acquisition but the deal collapsed by September.

The Lord of Short Videos

This is a great primer in a developing story and highly recommended

TikTok adds warnings to search results for 'distressing content'

Short video platform TikTok, that continues to be banned in India, is adding new warnings to its in-app search that will alert users when results may include "distressing content".

TikTok reportedly overtakes YouTube in US average watch time

Short video-making platform TikTok's users now spend more time each month watching content than YouTube users, says a new report.

TikTok is building its own AR development platform: Report

TikTok has launched a new creative toolset called TikTok Effect Studio that will allow its own developer community to build augmented reality (AR) effects for the platform.

TikTok overtakes FB as most world's most downloaded social media app

Chinese short-video platform TikTok has overtaken Facebook as the most downloaded social media app in the world, the media reported.

TikTok owner ByteDance eyes Hong Kong IPO by early 2022: Report

ByteDance is going through a review process and has submitted filings to Chinese authorities, and final guidance is expected from ByteDance by September

ByteDance shelves IPO after regulators warn about data security: Report

The Chinese tech giant, whose apps also include TikTok's Chinese twin Douyin and the news aggregator Toutiao, had kicked off initial preparations for an IPO of its domestic assets

TikTok's algorithm no longer a secret, available to firms: Things to know

The company is trying to sell the magic formula which made TikTok a huge success. Listen in to know more

ByteDance selling TikTok's AI technology to firms, including those in India

China-based ByteDance which is parent company of TikTok, has reportedly started selling the AI technology of the short video-making app to other companies, including in India where the app is banned

Pakistan top court lifts ban on popular video-sharing platform TikTok

It was for the second time that the app has been banned this year after its suspension in March by the Peshawar High Court (PHC), which had taken action on a petition filed by several citizens.

Chinese apps could face subpoenas or bans under Biden order: Report

US officials share many of the concerns Trump cited in his order banning TikTok

TikTok owner ByteDance's 2020 revenue soars, net loss at $45 billion: Memo

TikTok owner ByteDance's total revenue more than doubled last year to $34.3 billion but its net loss widened to $45 billion, according to a company memo seen by Reuters

Biden revoking Trump-era TikTok, WeChat ban orders 'positive step': China

China on Thursday welcomed the US move to drop the Trump-era executive orders to ban its popular apps TikTok and WeChat

TikTok, WeChat ban lifted, Biden signs new orders to shield US information

US President Joe Biden has signed an executive order revoking the Trump-era bans on Chinese application TikTok and WeChat and signed another executive order to protect US information technology

White House drops Trump's executive orders trying to ban TikTok, WeChat

The Biden administration's move reflects the ongoing concern that Americans' personal data could be exposed by popular apps tied to China

ByteDance launches share buyback after shelving IPO plans: Report

BEIJING (Reuters) - ByteDance, the Chinese owner of short video platform giant TikTok, launched a share buyback this week for current and former employees, two people with direct knowledge of the matter said on Wednesday.

ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming to step down as CEO by end of 2021

Zhang will move to a 'key strategy' position at the end of this year, ByteDance said in a statement.

Tips Music announces music licensing deal with YouTube Shorts: Details here

YouTube Shorts is the latest short-video service offering by technology giant Google

ByteDance hires thousands to challenge e-commerce king Alibaba

A burgeoning e-commerce business could help the firm surpass its $250 billion valuation when it goes public, countering concerns around Beijing's crackdown on the country's internet behemoths