It’s official — TikTok can be banned in the U.S.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against TikTok on Friday, effectively banning the social network in the country starting Sunday, January 19. The New York Times reported that this decision was unanimous, 9-0. The decision means that U.S. operations for the popular app must shut down this weekend to comply with a 2024 law that President … Read more

Stop sweating — TikTok probably won’t go dark this weekend

Content creators working to find other platforms for their videos amid the TikTok ban may want to take a breather. There’s a chance that TikTok won’t go dark this weekend after all. According to a report from NBC News, President Joe Biden’s administration is exploring ways to keep TikTok in the U.S. despite the ban … Read more

What is RedNote? Everything you need to know about the TikTok alternative

Table of Contents Table of Contents What’s happening? What is RedNote? Is RedNote safe? Does China own RedNote? Should you download RedNote in the U.S.? Are there other TikTok alternatives? When is TikTok being banned? In the U.S., TikTok could soon be removed from the market. In its place, many TikTok users are preemptively turning … Read more

Here’s what will happen to the TikTok app if it shuts down this Sunday

TikTok has faced its fair share of controversy over the years, but its current legal battle in the U.S. Supreme Court could determine its accessibility in the United States. Originally, a TikTok ban would have meant no one could download the app, but existing users would still be able to watch and upload content, at … Read more

Most children use TikTok in violation of rules and suffer, finds study

TikTok is currently fighting an existential battle in the US Supreme Court, and so far, it appears that the company’s arguments might not be enough to avoid a ban in the country. The arguments have mostly focused on concerns around national security and free speech, but there is another aspect that could hurt the social … Read more