Bytedance

• Some social media trends have real consequences. This one cost New York City $17 million.
• TikTok is crediting the songwriters behind the FYP’s biggest hits

  Songwriters are relishing new TikTok features that will allow them to claim credit for the songs they wrote or co-wrote.

  
• ByteDance is challenging Meta in the virtual reality of wearable tech

  ByteDance is reportedly teaming up with wearable device developer Pico to bring a VR headset to market in 2027.

  
• TikTok yanks funding from Canadian cultural institutions ahead of potential shutdown

  Following a 2024 investigation by the federal Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Industry in Ottawa, TikTok has been ordered to shut down Canadian operations due to national security concerns.

  
• TikTok to debut a U.S.-locked app as Trump says sale is “pretty much” done
• TikTok Shop staff just faced a third round of layoffs in three months. What’s the deal?
• TikTok wants to hire a manager for its news creators
• TikTok and Meta want a piece of YouTube’s TV success
• #BookTok is still booming. So why is TikTok getting out of publishing?
• TikTok bans #SkinnyTok hashtag
• TikTok has its sights set on the U.K. Can it maintain promising revenue growth across the pond?
• TikTok pushes its American economy importance with $1 million in free ads for small businesses