TikTok US Latest Version Valued At An Estimated $14B by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer, September 26, 2025 Is it a done deal? President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday evening outlining the terms of the deal to transfer TikTok to U.S. owners. The transaction, per Vice President JD Vance, valued the business at … Continue reading TikTok US Latest Version Valued At An Estimated $14B
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TikTok US Valued At An Estimated $14B
TikTok US Latest Version Valued At An Estimated $14B by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer, September 26, 2025 Is it a done deal? President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday evening outlining the terms of the deal to transfer TikTok to U.S. owners. The transaction, per Vice President JD Vance, valued the business at … Continue reading TikTok US Valued At An Estimated $14B
How a new U.S.-flavored algorithm will alter the experience of TikTok
September 22, 2025 How a new U.S.-flavored algorithm will alter the experience of TikTok A rumored split between TikTok’s algorithm in the United States and the computer code running the app elsewhere could put off users—and destroy TikTok’s secret sauce. span>span]:whitespace-nowrap”>
Oracle, Andreessen Horowitz consortium will control 80% of TikTok in U.S.: Report
September 16, 2025 Oracle, Andreessen Horowitz consortium will control 80% of TikTok in U.S.: Report TikTok’s U.S. operations would be controlled by an investor consortium including Oracle, Silver Lake, and Andreessen Horowitz, under a framework the U.S. and China are finalizing, The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. A … Continue reading Oracle, Andreessen Horowitz consortium will control 80% of TikTok in U.S.: Report
TikTok is losing it over real-life octopus cities
August 07, 2025 TikTok is losing it over real-life octopus cities BY Eve Upton-Clark Remember when the internet cried actual tears for an anglerfish earlier this year? Now, TikTok has a new deep-sea obsession. Brought to light by creator and wildlife biologist Josh Allyn, TikTok has recently discovered “Octopolis” and “Octlantis”—two real underwater sites off the … Continue reading TikTok is losing it over real-life octopus cities
LinkedIn wants to be the TikTok of business — will it work?
With video surging and organic reach falling, LinkedIn is shifting toward a TikTok-style model. Can it still serve business users? Scott Gillum on July 23, 2025 Late last year, LinkedIn changed its algorithm — signaling a clear pivot in its business strategy and a dramatic shift in direction. But why? Is it because LinkedIn … Continue reading LinkedIn wants to be the TikTok of business — will it work?
Employees are crashing out all over TikTok. Here’s why
July 04, 2025 Employees are crashing out all over TikTok. Here’s why BY Sarah Bregel Work-related stress is on the rise. And to quote Gen Z, who loves some dramatic verbiage, the overwhelm has employees totally “crashing out.” Crashing out can look like having a full blown freak out (think: losing it at a coworker, crying … Continue reading Employees are crashing out all over TikTok. Here’s why
Here are the letters that let Apple and Google ignore the TikTok ban
Here are the letters that let Apple and Google ignore the TikTok ban Amazon, Oracle, Microsoft and other companies received similar letters from AG Pam Bondi. karissa bell Fri, Jul 4, 2025 SOPA Images via Getty Images More than six months after TikTok was briefly banned, we still don’t know exactly what its fate in … Continue reading Here are the letters that let Apple and Google ignore the TikTok ban
TikTok wants to help people unplug, but not everyone wants a digital detox
May 16, 2025 TikTok wants to help people unplug, but not everyone wants a digital detox BY Eve Upton-Clark Feeling like you’ve overdone it on the scrolling? Now you can take a break from TikTok to meditate—without ever leaving the app. TikTok’s new in-app meditation feature, announced Thursday, was first tested earlier this year with a … Continue reading TikTok wants to help people unplug, but not everyone wants a digital detox
Why Amazon, AppLovin Independently Made Surprise Bid For TikTok And Its Algorithm
Why Amazon, AppLovin Made Surprise Bids For TikTok by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, April 2, 2025 Everyone is familiar with Amazon and likely can understand why the company may want to acquire TikTok, but what about the strategy behind AppLovin’s bid? The two companies today independently made surprise bids to acquire TikTok just days … Continue reading Why Amazon, AppLovin Independently Made Surprise Bid For TikTok And Its Algorithm