TikTok Shop hits $50B in first half of 2026, overtaking Target and Costco online
TikTok's e-commerce arm surpassed major US retailers in online sales, highlighting the platform's rapid growth as a shopping destination.
International Supermarket News · +2 outlets
Trump administration lifts ban on TikTok from US federal government devices
The reversal ends a yearslong prohibition on TikTok use by federal employees, citing ByteDance restructuring.
SC Media · +14 outlets
Taylor Swift forces removal of her music from White House TikTok video by Trump team
Swift's label repeatedly acted to take down TikTok posts from the Trump campaign using her songs without permission.
International Business Times UK · +14 outlets
Disney and TikTok launch global deal for creator-made short-form content on Disney+
The multi-platform partnership brings TikTok creator videos to Disney+ and Hulu, expanding short-form video into streaming.
marketech apac · +14 outlets
Instagram unveils new wordmark in first major brand refresh in a decade
Instagram updated its logo wordmark for the first time in 10 years, though the app icon remains unchanged.
Newstrack English · +14 outlets
TikTok ends international remote work policy, tells US employees to return to office 5 days a week
TikTok is tightening in-office requirements globally and in the US, signaling a post-pandemic workplace shift.
Commercial Observer · +14 outlets
Pennsylvania attorney general announces lawsuit against TikTok
Pennsylvania's top law enforcement official filed a lawsuit against TikTok, citing harms to minors.
WGAL · +14 outlets
YouTube Shorts exec talks future of short-form video
Fortune interviews the leader behind YouTube Shorts about the platform's strategy in the competitive short-form video market.
Fortune · +5 outlets
Social media firms urge caution on early Australia under-16 ban data
Tech companies warned against premature conclusions from Australia's under-16 social media ban data, citing complexity.
The Mighty 790 KFGO · +10 outlets
North Dakota governor lifts TikTok ban from state devices
North Dakota reversed its own state-level TikTok prohibition, following the federal government's lead.
KPVI · +14 outlets
Meta shut down 750,000 under-16 accounts in Australia
Meta reported removing hundreds of thousands of accounts belonging to underage users in Australia amid age verification scrutiny.
The Business Times · +14 outlets
Government orders trigger sweeping Instagram censorship days after CJP protest
India's government orders led to broad Instagram content restrictions following protests by the Chief Justice of Pakistan.
TheWire.in · +4 outlets
TikTok fires hundreds of staff, asks them not to complain
TikTok conducted a significant round of layoffs, reportedly telling affected employees not to voice grievances publicly.
Tuko News · +14 outlets
Content creators decry Instagram censorship, call restrictions a 'digital emergency'
The Wire reports on creators protesting Instagram's content moderation as a 'digital emergency' in India.
Alt News
Australia's social media ban: platforms count removals but not children who remain
Critics argue Australia's under-16 social media ban enforcement misses children who stay on platforms.
Tech Times · +14 outlets
Taiwan simulates internet blackout with eye on China threat; TikTok wouldn't open
Taiwan conducted a simulation of an internet shutdown to test resilience against potential Chinese aggression.
The Guardian · +2 outlets
TikTok and Sundance Collab launch micro-series storytelling program
A new partnership aims to help creators develop short-form serialized stories on TikTok through an educational program.
sundance.org · +13 outlets
Indian influencers earn ₹4 crore a year via paid Instagram subscriptions
Top Indian creators are generating significant revenue through Instagram's subscription features.
livemint.com · +10 outlets