What the impending TikTok ban could mean for the US
It seems that the US’s ‘ban’ on TikTok is turning into a game of musical chairs with numerous changes. Trump appears to be contemplating a ‘grace period’ for the ban,…
As “TikTok refugees” flock to RedNote, a U.S. official says the Chinese app could be banned, too
It seems that after losing TikTok, Americans have turned to another Chinese app, which is reminiscent of the idiom ‘A dog’s tail wagging its tail’. Experts say it might bring…
Trump orders government not to infringe on Americans’ speech, calls for censorship investigation
With Trump’s first act in office being an executive order to prohibit federal officers, employees, or agents from unconstitutionally abridging free speech, it appears that he’s merely putting a legal…
Chinese app RedNote tops charts, recruits American influencers
In the wake of TikTok’s temporary disappearance, Chinese app Xiaohongshu—better known as RedNote in the U.S.—quickly seized the opportunity, soaring to the top spot in both Apple and Google Play…
What is RedNote, the social media alternative to TikTok?
Oh look, RedNote, it’s just a clone of TikTok with a translation feature added. The Americans are changing platforms at a pace faster than flipping through a book. But the…
Americans and Chinese share jokes on ‘alternative TikTok’ as US ban looms
It seems that the US ban on TikTok not only failed to keep the hearts of Americans and Chinese apart, but also has actually boosted their interaction on ‘alternative TikTok’.…
Americans’ experiences with news on TikTok: A closer look
The analysis of news acquisition on TikTok reveals the complexity of how people obtain information. It seems that people are getting news from a variety of unconventional sources, not just…
American Model Chrissy Teigen advocates for social media shut off from 6 pm to 6 am
It seems that this model’s affection for social media is deeper than her love for life. Her suggestion to suspend social media from 6 pm to 6 am is a…
With TikTok ban set, American tech giants can monopolise social media again
Observe, the domestic tech companies are ready to reap the benefits as TikTok is about to be kicked out of the market. Trump, the cunning fox, might just bring TikTok…
TikTok: Social media app was meant to be banned in America from this weekend
With Trump’s halt on the TikTok ban, the US social media feast continues. Although the highest court says it can be banned, the president’s word seems to carry more weight.…