Distractify on MSN15d
The Musical.ly Shutdown Was More of a Rebrand — Here’s What Happened to the App
Musical.ly didn’t exactly "shut down," but instead merged with TikTok, which would go on to become one of the biggest social media platforms. Details.
Lifehacker on MSN11d
All the Apps ByteDance Operates in the US
TikTok, owned by ByteDance, is on the verge of being banned in the United States. The thing is, the government could go after ...
The Associated Press on MSN9d
How TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threat
Here's how TikTok came to this juncture: ByteDance is founded in China by entrepreneur Zhang Yimin. Its first hit product is ...
Music Ally4d
ByteDance board member hints at alternatives to a US sale
Another day in the music industry, another update on the possible futures for TikTok in the US. ByteDance board member Bill Ford told Bloomberg Television that the company is seeking alternatives to a ...
RIP TikTok. Long live TikTok: A look at the ByteDance app following its flurry of fortunes
TikTok's influence has been greater than its seemingly short-lived demise. The ByteDance-owned app returns after going dark ...
ByteDance director confident TikTok deal will get done, sees options to avoid an outright sale
Bill Ford, the CEO of ByteDance shareholder General Atlantic, said Wednesday he was confident that a deal will be reached to ...
Could the TikTok ban restructure the entire music industry?
TikTok’s influence has permeated nearly every industry, but its impact on how people discover and consume music is especially ...
The rise - and potential fall - of TikTok in the US
Challenges came in tandem with TikTok’s success. U.S. officials expressed concerns about the company’s roots and ownership, ...
Time on MSN11d
Everything Trump Has Said About the TikTok Ban
The fate of Tiktok is in the hands of President-elect Donald Trump after the Supreme Court upheld the ban Friday..