Tech News

New GDPR complaints against Chinese Big Tech question use of European citizens' data

Online privacy NGO noyb has filed GDPR complaints against TikTok, AliExpress, SHEIN, Temu, WeChat and Xiaomi for illegal transfer of Europeans’ data to China.

17 January 2025

Business

How much is social media platform TikTok worth and who could buy it?

The popular app TikTok could be banned on 19 January under a US federal law that would force the video sharing platform to divest itself from its China-based parent company, ByteDance, or shut down its US operations.

16 January 2025

Tech News

What is RedNote, the Chinese app TikTokers are flocking to?

Xiaohongshu, or RedNote, has attracted a flurry of self-styled "TikTok refugees" who looking for an alternative but are refusing to join Meta.

14 January 2025

Business

Will Musk buy TikTok? Social media group says no to tech billionaire

TikTok has shut down reports that China is discussing selling its US operations of the group to tech billionaire Elon Musk.

14 January 2025

Tech News

US Supreme Court looks likely to uphold TikTok ban on security grounds

TikTok has been "on notice" since 2020, during Donald Trump's first term, that its sale could be required if it couldn’t satisfy national security concerns.

11 January 2025

Tech News

US Supreme Court to hear arguments on TikTok ban law

TikTok's fate arrives at the US Supreme Court in a case that represents a collision of free speech and national security.

10 January 2025

Tech News

TikTok creators in limbo awaiting court decision on looming US ban

TikTok creators have been left waiting anxiously while awaiting a decision on the potential platform ban and its impact on their livelihoods.

6 January 2025

Tech News

Donald Trump asks Supreme Court to pause potential TikTok ban

The Biden administration has argued in court that TikTok poses a national security risk due to its connections to China.

28 December 2024

Food and Drink

2024's Top Food Trends that changed the way we eat and cook

Social media has given us a glimpse into not just what people are eating, but why certain dishes became culinary obsessions.

27 December 2024

Culture news

You’ll never guess what happened to this 'Home Alone' star

Another Christmas is over and Boxing Day film viewing will doubtlessly have many of you rewatching 'Home Alone' or its far superior sequel... But did you know that one of its main stars is getting a lot of TikTok traction online?

26 December 2024

Tech News

Romanian centre-right party's TikTok campaign used for far-right win

A communications agency picked influencers to make TikTok videos about the qualities of a future Romanian president for the centre-right PNL party, endorsing little-known ultranationalist Georgescu instead.

23 December 2024

Europe News

Albania's one-year TikTok ban met with anger among young users

Prime Minister Edi Rama said on Saturday that TikTok would be blocked in the new year, blaming the platform for rising incidents of violence and bullying, especially among young people.

23 December 2024

Tech News

Albania to ban TikTok for one year, blaming it for youth violence

There has been increasing concern from Albanian parents after reports of children taking knives and other objects to school to use in quarrels or cases of bullying promoted by content they see on the platform.

21 December 2024

Tech News

US Supreme Court to hear TikTok's case against law that would ban it

The law, which was passed in April, aims to force ByteDance, the Chinese-owned parent company of TikTok, to sell the platform or face a ban.

18 December 2024

Europe

EU should revise sanctions to ease aid in Syria - Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch urged the EU to review its sanctions on Syria, arguing they hinder humanitarian efforts and worsen economic hardship for Syrians.

18 December 2024

Europe News

European Commission opens probe against TikTok over Romanian election

The European Commission has launched formal proceedings against TikTok over potential breaches of the Digital Services Act, following evidence of Russian interference in Romania's election. The EC is gathering data to determine if TikTok violated EU law.

17 December 2024

Business

TikTok launches online shopping in Spain and Ireland

In a first step to expand across the European region, social media app TikTok has launched its in-app shopping service in Spain and in Ireland.

10 December 2024

Europe News

Brussels avoids comment in on Romania's cancelled election

The shock ruling by Romania's Constitutional Court has been harshly criticised by the two candidates who made it to the second round, but not by the European Commission, which is avoiding comment on the matter.

9 December 2024

Destinations

Europe’s most Instagrammable cities, ranked

Searches for ‘where to travel in 2025’ have risen 5,000 per cent, as visitors seek Instagrammable destinations.

9 December 2024

Tech News

What's next for TikTok after appeals court upholds US ban law?

US lawmakers passed a law this year requiring TikTok's parent company to sell the short form video platform or face a ban.

9 December 2024