How to download your TikTok data in case the app goes dark

These Chinese apps have surged in popularity in the U.S. A TikTok ban could stop them in their tracks

A law that could see TikTok shut down in the U.S. threatens to ensnare other Chinese social media apps gaining traction in the country, legal experts say.

CNBC - 8h

TikTok Users Flee to a Chinese App: 'RedNote'

Chinese users of Xiaohongshu, or Little Red Book, welcome Americans fleeing a feared TikTok ban.

The Wall Street Journal - 1d

With a TikTok Ban Looming, Users Flee to Chinese App ‘RedNote’

Some say they joined Xiaohongshu, which translates to “little red book,” to spite the US government after a ban on TikTok became more likely.

Wired - 1d

TikTokers turn to other apps before anticipated ban

As TikTokers brace for an expected U.S. ban to take effect Sunday, many users are flocking to different social media apps to try to grow their followings. CNET technology reporter Abrar Al-Heeti ...

CBS News - 5h

Chinese TikTok alternative RedNote tops app charts ahead of potential ban

TikTok users are pushing back against the looming TikTok ban Sunday by downloading a Chinese app called RedNote, or Xiaohongshu.

NBC News - 1d

Files shed light on notorious spies — and how the queen was kept in the dark

Members of the spy ring in the 1930s spilled secrets to the Soviet Union from the heart of the U.K. intelligence establishment.

CBS News - 1d

TikTok ban: Here’s what to expect if the app is banned in the U.S. on Sunday

The U.S. Supreme Court is viewed as open to upholding a national-security law that will shut down the video-sharing app nationwide on Sunday if it continues to be controlled by its Chinese parent ...

MarketWatch - 1d

Users worried about TikTok ban appear to be downloading a different Chinese social media app

Chinese social media app RedNote is at the top of Apple's app store, underscoring concerns that TikTok will soon be effectively banned in the U.S.

CNBC - 1d

Police didn’t need a warrant to search the exploding Tesla Cybertruck’s computer — can they search your Tesla data too?

The average Tesla owner obviously isn’t blowing up their vehicle outside of a Trump hotel. So should they be worried about the police having power to conduct a warrantless search of their Tesla and ...

The Hill - 2d

How to prepare your family for an emergency

As wildfires continue to burn in Southern California, the disaster has people thinking about their own emergency preparedness, whether it's a fire, hurricane or tornado. CBS News' Ash-har Quraishi ...

CBS News - 2d

Kelly says he is aware TikTok ban 'is controversial,' but there is 'national security risk to' app

Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) said Sunday he is aware that the possible TikTok ban “is controversial,” yet the app “has a national security risk to it.” “I imagine [there's going to] be a disruption in ...

The Hill - 2d

Can You Still Use TikTok if It’s Banned? What Users Should Know About the App.

The social media app is likely to disappear from the app stores of Google and Apple right away. But it’s unclear if users will completely lose access.

The New York Times - 3d

4 Takeaways From the Arguments Before the Supreme Court in the TikTok Case

The justices, who asked tough questions of both sides, showed skepticism toward arguments by lawyers for TikTok and its users.

The New York Times - 4d

TikTok ban goes before Supreme Court. Here’s where the app’s $10 billion in ad revenue could go if it dies.

The end of TikTok in the U.S. could mean a sizeable boost for its publicly traded American competitors.

MarketWatch - 4d

Shares in TikTok’s rivals gain as Supreme Court weighs U.S. ban for social-media app

The shares of publicly traded companies that compete with TikTok were gaining Friday as the video-sharing platform’s attorney faced tough questions from Supreme Court justices during oral arguments ...

MarketWatch - 4d

What's next for TikTok? App left with few options after skeptical Supreme Court reception

After lawyers for TikTok defended the app to the Supreme Court and received a skeptical reception, it seems that there are only a few pathways left for the app.

NBC News - 4d

TikTok ban: supreme court appears inclined to uphold law that could see app barred in US – live

Justices appear skeptical of TikTok owner’s arguments after Chinese-based parent company ByteDance asked court to review case. How would a TikTok ban in US work? TikTok maintains it is not ...

The Guardian - 4d

The Most-Downloaded PS5 Games Of December 2024

Sony has shared the most-downloaded PlayStation 5 games of December 2024, and to no one's surprise, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 once again retains its stranglehold on the No. 1 slot. It's simply ...

GameSpot - 4d

TikTok warns it could ‘go dark’ as Supreme Court weighs divest-or-ban law

Justices question ByteDance-owned platform’s free-speech argument as it tries to halt looming deadline

Financial Times - 5d

Candy Crush, Tinder, MyFitnessPal: See the Thousands of Apps Hijacked to Spy on Your Location

A hack of location data company Gravy Analytics has revealed which apps are—knowingly or not—being used to collect your information behind the scenes.

Wired - 5d

How the US TikTok Ban Would Actually Work

The fate of TikTok now rests in the hands of the US Supreme Court. If a law banning the social video app this month is upheld, it won’t disappear from your phone—but it will get messy fast.

Wired - 5d

How to Get Your Company Ready to Borrow in 2025

Here are some tips to make your loan applications go smoothly and quickly in the new year.

Inc. - 6d

How Narvar is using AI and data to enhance post-purchase customer experiences

How Narvar's new tech is using AI to harness the power of 42 billion consumer interactions a year to improve retail operations.

VentureBeat - 6d

TikTok Case Before Supreme Court Pits National Security Against Free Speech

The court, which hears arguments on Friday in a challenge to a law banning the app, has issued varying rulings when those two interests clashed.

The New York Times - 6d

The ‘Worst in Show’ CES products put your data at risk, privacy advocates say

So much of the technology showcased at CES includes gadgets made to improve consumers’ lives — whether by leveraging AI to make devices that help people become more efficient, by creating ...

ABC News - 6d

New norovirus strain might be driving wave of cases, CDC data suggests

Lower immunity to the new GII.17 strain could be leading to more infections.

CBS News - Jan. 8

ByteDance's Lemon8 gains traction amid TikTok ban threat as creators push the app

Hearing a lot about Lemon8 lately

ABC News - Jan. 8

How to clean your jewelry, according to jewelers

Professional jewelers share their top tips for cleaning gold, silver and diamond jewelry at home — including advice on the best jewelry cleaners to use.

NBC News - Jan. 7

How to achieve your financial goals in 2025

CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger shares tips for saving, paying down debt and more in 2025 to help you achieve your financial goals.

CBS News - Jan. 7

Doublepoint releases WowMouse gesture app for Apple Watch to control your Mac devices

Doublepoint has released its WowMouse app for Apple Watch, which you can use to control your Mac devices with gestures.

VentureBeat - Jan. 6

How to Add Red to Your Wardrobe

Red is often thought of as a statement color, but it can be incorporated into your wardrobe in lots of different ways.

The New York Times - Jan. 5

Paw things: how to help your anxious dog

The pandemic unleashed an epidemic of anxiety in dogs. The experts advise patience, positive training and tasty treats. But will it work for John-Paul Flintoff’s pet?. When children get scared, we ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

How Turnkey Service Improves Your Business’s Marketability

Making the case that your business can meet customers needs is key, but follow through with a reliable strategy.

Inc. - Jan. 4

‘It was a light in the dark’: how a bakery transformed lives in war-torn Mostar

Jasmin Elezović says he and his family would not be who they are today without War Child, the charity that grew out of bitter conflict. Donate to our charity appeal here Jasmin Elezović was ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

The gang goes to 'Abbott': How Quinta Brunson and Rob McElhenney made a crossover episode

The respective stars and creators of "Abbott Elementary" and "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" discussed how their shows came together for a crossover episode premiering Jan. 8 on ABC.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 3

Halal tech: how Muslim-friendly websites and apps blossomed in 2024

With firms such as Makani and Boycat, founders answer a growing demand: help their users support Palestinians. Amany Killawi made a breakup playlist every time she was dumped, three in all. The ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

MSG Networks, home of Knicks and Rangers, goes dark for Altice USA's Optimum cable customers

MSG Networks, the regional channel that airs local games for New York teams including the Knicks, went dark for Altice USA's Optimum cable TV customers.

CNBC - Jan. 1

How to Build a Healthier Relationship With Your Screen

Don’t panic, doomscrollers: It’s possible to reframe your habits and make screen time more positive and curated.

Wired - Jan. 1

Scopely scores a billion downloads and $10B in revenue to date

Scopely announced several key milestones achieved to date: $10 billion in lifetime revenue for its mobile games and a billion downloads.

VentureBeat - Dec. 30

How to download your TikTok data in case the app goes dark

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