News & Reviews:   tiktok

According to the BBC, TikTok says it will not be adding encryption support to the messaging service within TikTok. That said, what should you know about it?

TikTok has now started informing sellers on their platform, stating that it will introduce a new charge, namely a Platform Support Fee of RM0.50 or RM0.54 after adding SST. This charge will start being levied on all successfully delivered purchases made through the platform, effective 15 February 2026.

TikTok has secured its future in the United States after finalising a new deal to form a majority American-owned joint venture. The agreement, reached on 22 January 2026, allows the popular short-video platform to continue operating in the country and avoids a nationwide ban that had been looming for years.

TikTok has introduced a dedicated app for micro dramas, named PineDrama. However, this app is currently only offered in limited quantities for the American and Brazilian markets. So, what should you know about it?

In an unexpected twist, TikTok and FIFA have reached a first-of-its-kind Preferred Platform agreement that will significantly expand how football fans experience the FIFA World Cup 2026 on digital channels. Under the deal, TikTok becomes FIFA’s first-ever Preferred Platform, giving the social video platform enhanced collaboration and integration rights to serve as a central hub for World Cup coverage and fan engagement throughout 2026.

After years of regulatory uncertainty and political pressure, TikTok’s sale of its U.S. operations to a consortium of primarily American investors is now moving toward a 22 January 2026 closing date. The deal follows U.S. legislation, the Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, that required ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, to divest its U.S. business or face a nationwide ban.

A recent study by the American Psychological Association (APA) found that short videos have been proven to have an impact on the individual's brain. That said, what should you know about it?

TikTok is introducing a new Time and Well-being section designed to help you relax and build healthier digital habits. So, what should you know about it?

TikTok is now introducing three new features for content creators, including monthly rewards and artificial intelligence (AI)-based support. That said, what should you know about it?

It was only a week ago when Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the government is looking to implement age verification and identity checks for all users on social media. Looks like things are getting serious, as MCMC will convene meetings next week — in cooperation with other government agencies — with major social-media platform providers including Meta Platforms (Facebook/Instagram), Google LLC, X Corp (formerly Twitter) and TikTok.