Trump Issues Executive Order to Delay TikTok Ban Enforcement
US President Donald Trump has issued an executive order instructing the Department of Justice to hold off on enforcing a rule that requires TikTok to separate from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance.
Instagram Testing New Vertical Profile Grid Features
Instagram is introducing updates to its profile grid to better reflect the growing dominance of vertical content on the platform.
X Launches Dedicated Vertical Video Tab Amid TikTok Uncertainty
X has introduced a dedicated vertical video tab in the app’s bottom navigation bar for U.S. users, providing quick access to video content.
Bluesky Launches Vertical Video Feed to Compete with TikTok
Bluesky has entered the short-video space with the launch of a custom vertical video feed, aiming to attract users amidst growing uncertainty surrounding TikTok in the U.S.
Meta Unveils New Video Editing App ‘Edits’ Amid CapCut Ban
Meta has announced a new video editing app called Edits, set to launch next month on iOS, with an Android version following later.
Russian Hackers Target WhatsApp Accounts in New Spear-Phishing Campaign
A Russian nation-state actor known as Star Blizzard has launched a new spear-phishing campaign aimed at compromising WhatsApp accounts of individuals in key sectors, including government, diplomacy, defense policy, international relations, and Ukraine aid organizations.
TikTok Still Unavailable on App Store and Google Play Despite Service Restoration
TikTok announced on Sunday that it is “in the process of restoring service” for users in the U.S., but the app remains unavailable for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play.
TikTok Ban Triggers Record Surge in VPN Demand Across the U.S.
According to reports, VPN usage in the U.S. saw a staggering 1566% spike within minutes of TikTok’s shutdown.
TikTok Restores Service in the US After Temporary Shutdown
TikTok has officially resumed its services in the United States after a brief shutdown that left millions of users without access.
Trump to Delay TikTtok Ban, Proposes US Part-Ownership
President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to issue an executive order delaying a looming ban on the widely popular app to allow time to "make a deal" and called for the US to take part-ownership in TikTok.
Instagram Expands Reels Length to 3 Minutes Following User Feedback
Instagram has officially increased the maximum duration of Reels to 3 minutes, doubling the previous limit of 90 seconds.
TikTok Goes Dark in the U.S. as Federal Ban Takes Effect
TikTok is officially shutting down its services in the United States as a federal ban on the app takes effect on January 19th.
Instagram’s Profile Grids to Showcase Rectangles Instead of Squares
Instagram is making a significant update to its profile grids.
Meta’s Threads Explores Adding Music to Posts
Meta is internally testing a feature that allows users to add music to their Threads posts, the company confirmed to TechCrunch.
Apple Halts AI Notification Summaries Amid Backlash Over Inaccurate Alerts
Apple has announced a temporary halt to AI-powered notification summaries for news and entertainment apps in response to criticism over generating inaccurate news alerts.
FTC Orders GoDaddy to Strengthen Security Measures After Multiple Breaches
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has mandated that web hosting giant GoDaddy implement stronger security protections following years of inadequate safeguards.
U.S. Sanctions North Korean IT Networks Funding Weapons Programs
The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on a network of individuals and front companies linked to North Korea’s Ministry of National Defense.
Microsoft Expands Windows 11 Admin Protection Features for Enhanced Security
Microsoft is enhancing security on Windows 11 by expanding its administrator protection tests.
Critical Flaw in W3 Total Cache Plugin Threatens Over One Million WordPress Sites
A critical security vulnerability in the W3 Total Cache plugin poses serious risks by potentially exposing sensitive information, including metadata from cloud-based applications.
TikTok, SHEIN, and More Face Legal Complaints Over EU Data Privacy Breaches
Non-profit privacy group None of Your Business (noyb) has filed formal complaints against six major companies—TikTok, AliExpress, SHEIN, Temu, WeChat, and Xiaomi—accusing them of illegally transferring European user data to China.
