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TikTok Rolls Out New Feature: Search Short Videos by Song
July 29, 2024 – TikTok, the popular short-video platform, is currently testing a new feature called “Sound Search,” which brings the familiar music recognition function from music apps into the realm of short videos. According to a report by TechCrunch, the “Sound Search” feature allows users to find the songs they want to listen to,…
ByteDance Loses Battle: EU Court Designates It as a ‘Gatekeeper’ in Tech Landscape
July 18, 2024 – In a landmark decision, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) upheld the European Commission’s classification of ByteDance as a “gatekeeper” under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), dismissing the company’s appeal against the ruling. This victory for the EU’s antitrust watchdog underscores its commitment to reigning in the power…
TikTok Ban Would Harm Oracle’s Revenue and Profit, Company Warns
June 25, 2024 – Oracle, the American software giant, has issued a warning to investors about the potential impact of a new law that may ban TikTok in the United States. The law, signed by President Joe Biden in April, “will prohibit the provision of internet hosting services to TikTok” unless its parent company, ByteDance,…
TikTok Faces Cyberattacks Targeting High-Profile Accounts
June 05, 2024 – TikTok, the popular short-video app, has taken proactive measures to thwart a series of cyberattacks targeting several high-profile accounts, including that of CNN, according to a TikTok spokesperson on Tuesday. A recent report by Forbes revealed a new vulnerability within the TikTok platform, which could be exploited through direct messages. This…
ByteDance Names Ex-Warner Bros. Executive as Global General Counsel
June 04, 2024 – On June 3rd, ByteDance announced through its official TikTok website that John Rogovin has been appointed as the company’s Global General Counsel. Prior to his departure in 2022, Rogovin served as the General Counsel at Warner Bros. for over twelve years, overseeing the studio’s legal affairs worldwide. This encompassed Warner Bros.’…
TikTok Unveils Symphony AI Suite for Enhanced Scripting and Video Ad Creation
May 23, 2024 – TikTok has announced the launch of its “TikTok Symphony” AI suite, designed specifically for brand usage. This innovative toolkit aims to empower marketers in scripting and video production, leveraging the platform’s unique understanding of what resonates with its audience. According to TikTok’s official data, a staggering 61% of users have either…
TikTok Divestiture Deadline Potentially Extended to 2025
April 11, 2024 – According to multiple media reports on April 10th local time, the chairman of the US Senate Commerce Committee revealed that senators are discussing an extension of the deadline for ByteDance to divest TikTok (the international version of Douyin) to one year. Previously, on March 13th, the US House of Representatives voted…
TikTok Expands Creator Rewards Program, Encouraging Longer-Form Content
March 06, 2024 – TikTok has renamed and expanded its “Creative Program” to the “Creator Rewards Program,” which is now open to all eligible creators who produce videos longer than one minute. The move is part of the platform’s effort to encourage longer-form content creation and boost ad revenue. According to TikTok, the new program…
TikTok Emerges as Top-Grossing App Globally Despite Sanctions, data.ai Reports
February 18, 2024 – Despite facing sanctions primarily centered around the United States, TikTok, the international version of Douyin, has emerged as the top-grossing app globally, according to a recent report by data analytics firm data.ai. The rankings were determined by estimating the in-app purchase revenue from both the Google Play Store and the App…
Enhancing Your Playlist: TikTok’s New ‘Add to Music App’ Feature
November 15, 2023 – TikTok has unveiled its latest feature today, introducing the “Add to Music App” functionality that allows users to seamlessly integrate their favorite tunes into Apple Music, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Located at the bottom of the “Discover” page on TikTok, users can now find an “Add Song” button beside the video’s…