TikTok’s new PineDrama app brings short vertical dramas to your phone

PineDrama is now available on Android and iOS in the US and Brazil. It’s free and, unlike DramaBox, isn’t stuffed with ads, ...
Rolling Stone

Kesha Has Learned to Love ‘Tik Tok’: ‘That Was Just Me!’

Fifteen years after Animal and Cannibal, Kesha is finally feeling glittery again. Now that her long legal battle with producer Dr. Luke is over, she’s ready to reembrace her career breakthrough, which ...
Macworld

Apple refuses to pre-install government app on iPhones in India

Surprising no one, Apple has indicated that it will not comply with a new order from the Indian government requiring it to pre-install a state-run cybersecurity app ...
SlashGear

5 Free Apps You Should Install ASAP On Your New iPhone

The iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro Max are among the best phones from Apple's stable this year, alongside the smaller iPhone 17 Pro and the ultra-slim iPhone Air. Apart from a powerful processor and ...
spectrumnews1

Scrolling through the controversy: Is TikTok a threat to National Security?

Since its launch in 2016, short-form video app TikTok has become one of the most popular social media platforms in the world. Fueled by its addictive algorithm, the app now boasts more than 1.5 ...
9to5Mac

American TikTok spinoff agreed; will still use Chinese algorithm

Both US and Chinese officials are stating that an agreement has been reached for an American TikTok spin-off to be sold to American investors. It’s not the first time the Trump administration has ...
Newsweek

TikTok, Social Media Platforms Removing Charlie Kirk Shooting Death Videos

TikTok is removing videos that depict the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Republican Representative Anna Paulina Luna of Florida said Thursday. On Wednesday, Kirk, the CEO and co ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft fixes app install issues caused by August Windows updates

Microsoft has fixed a known issue caused by the August 2025 security updates, which triggers unexpected User Account Control (UAC) prompts and app installation problems for non-admin users on all ...
Forbes

Do Not Install Any App On Your Phone If You See This Warning

Just days after the FBI warned Windows users that installing or updating Google Chrome may carry a ransomware threat, there’s a similar warning for phone users. In its latest #StopRansomware advisory, ...
Law

Strict Liability for Content Providers is Gaining Traction in New York

The authors discuss a decision from a Manhattan trial court—released on June 27—which denied Tik Tok and Instagram’s motion to dismiss a products liability claim brought on behalf of the estate of a ...
CNN

A new TikTok app may be coming. Here’s what we know so far

It’s looking increasingly likely that any sale of TikTok will mean US users have to download a new app. And that could mean an almost entirely different experience. After repeatedly delaying ...