China Denies Asking Firms to Share Overseas Data Amid Multiple TikTok Bans

China Denies Asking Firms to Share Overseas Data Amid Multiple TikTok Bans

China insisted Friday it does not ask companies to hand over data gathered overseas, as the Chinese-owned TikTok faces mounting calls for a ban in the United States. Pressure is building on the massively popular video-sharing app — owned by the Chinese firm Bytedance — to obtain new ownership or…

Snapchat Removes Few Children Off Its Platform Every Month in Britain: Ofcom

Snapchat Removes Few Children Off Its Platform Every Month in Britain: Ofcom

Snapchat is kicking dozens of children in Britain off its platform each month compared with tens of thousands blocked by rival TikTok, according to internal data the companies shared with Britain’s media regulator Ofcom and which Reuters has seen. Social media platforms such as Meta‘s Instagram, ByteDance‘s TikTok, and Snap‘s…

I’m a Starbucks barista — We’ve been out of ‘espresso and dignity’ for 2 months
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I’m a Starbucks barista — We’ve been out of ‘espresso and dignity’ for 2 months

Where have you bean? A Starbucks barista on TikTok is claiming her store has been out of espresso for two months — meaning that mochas, cappuccinos and lattes are a no-go. TikTok user @toreeisnotdead took to the social media platform last week to share her “help” message in a clip…

New Mercedes-Benz has TikTok livestream for influencers
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New Mercedes-Benz has TikTok livestream for influencers

This car will be fueling Influencers’ clout. Mercedes-Benz revealed a brand-new E-series sedan on Wednesday that would allow drivers to film TikTok videos and access other apps while on the road, reports The Washington Post. “Customers can look forward to a particularly immersive entertainment experience in the new E‑Class,” Mercedes-Benz…

Allison Holker’s daughter Weslie reacts to Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss’ death
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Allison Holker’s daughter Weslie reacts to Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss’ death

Allison Holker’s 14-year-old daughter shared a message two months after the death of her adoptive father, Stephen “tWitch” Boss. Weslie Fowler returned to TikTok for the first time since Boss’ suicide, and in her clip she filmed herself staring into a mirror with audio of Mac Miller’s song “Surf.” She captioned…