ByteDance Prepares US-Specific CapCut Amidst Divestment Pressures ByteDance, owner of the immensely popular social media platform TikTok, is reportedly developing a U.S.-specific version of its highly successful video editing application, CapCut. This move comes as the company continues to navigate a complex regulatory landscape in the United States, driven by
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TikTok Reportedly Developing a US-Specific App TikTok is reportedly developing a new version of its application specifically for users in the United States, a move that comes as discussions intensify around a potential sale of the popular short-video app to a consortium of investors. The news was first reported by
Trump Announces Secret TikTok Buyer, Eyes China’s Approval From MrBeast to Amazon to Perplexity AI, U.S. President Donald Trump announced recently that a buyer has been found for the popular short-video app TikTok, telling Fox News that a group of “very wealthy people” are behind the acquisition. The identities of
CUEPACS Reminds Civil Servants: No Social Media While on Duty The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public Service (CUEPACS) strongly reminded all civil servants not to actively use social media platforms, such as TikTok and Facebook, during working hours. Datuk Dr. Adnan Mat, President of CUEPACS, emphasised that
Oracle Emerges as Frontrunner in TikTok US Acquisition, Sources Say Oracle is reportedly poised to acquire TikTok’s US operations from ByteDance, according to a report from The Information, solidifying its position as the leading contender in a highly competitive bidding process. This development follows President Donald Trump’s recent statement revealing
Amazon is also Looking to Purchase TikTok The race to acquire TikTok’s US operations continues to intensify, with Amazon emerging as the latest contender. This follows recent bids from prominent figures like YouTube star MrBeast and AI company Perplexity AI, highlighting the growing interest and strategic importance of the platform.
Can Perplexity AI Solve TikTok’s U.S. Crisis? A New Deal on the Table In a move to address ongoing security concerns surrounding TikTok’s U.S. operations, artificial intelligence startup Perplexity AI has submitted a revised proposal to ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company. The proposal suggests creating a new entity that merges TikTok’s
Is MrBeast Buying TikTok? Popular YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson, known as MrBeast, has hinted at a potential takeover of TikTok, claiming he’s about to submit a “final offer” to the platform’s owner, ByteDance. MrBeast has been teasing the move on social media. In a recent video, he discussed securing funding from
After months of legal battles, heated political debates, and lingering uncertainty, TikTok users in the United States can finally relax. Initially, the widely popular short-video app faced a potential nationwide ban due to security concerns. However, in a turn of events, it has now been cleared to continue operations. STATEMENT
TikTok and WeChat Gets Malaysian Licences As Malaysia’s new social media licensing regime took effect on the 1st of January 2025, TikTok and WeChat have successfully secured the necessary licenses to continue operating within the country. This was confirmed by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) in a recent