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digitpatrox4 days ago
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TikTok still seems headed for a ban after its Supreme Court arguments

After the Supreme Court heard oral arguments over a law that could ban TikTok, it looks like one of its last possible lifelines is unlikely to save it from the impending ouster. TikTok will be banned from the US unless either the Supreme Court blocks the law from taking effect before the January 19th deadline or its China-based parent company,…
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digitpatrox1 week ago
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CES 2025: Belkin Finally Made a Tripod for Its TikTok Creator Stand

Last year, frequent Apple collaborator Belkin released what might be the most over-the-top phone stand of all time, doubling as a cameraperson to track and record you as you move. The catch? It didn’t come with a tripod—until now. The Belkin Auto-Tracking Stand Pro is a $150 motorized MagSafe phone charger that, in addition to providing standard 15W wireless charging,…
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digitpatrox2 weeks ago
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Answering reader questions about AI, smart glasses, TikTok, and more

As promised, I’ve got a special mailbag issue this week. Thanks to everyone who sent in questions. Like last year, I picked a handful that hit some of the themes I plan to continue covering in 2025. I’m really concerned / worried / curious about the near-term future. Between now and 10 years from now, I think it is very…
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digitpatrox2 weeks ago
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Trump asks Supreme Court to let him rescue TikTok from US ban

President-elect Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court to let him negotiate a deal to save TikTok from an imminent US ban. In an amicus brief filed to the court, Trump says he “seeks the ability to resolve the issues at hand through political means once he takes office,” and that he “alone possesses the consummate dealmaking expertise, the electoral…
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digitpatrox4 weeks ago
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TikTok Influencers Are Wrong About Hackers Stealing Credit Card Information Over AirDrop

Before I get started: No, people can’t steal your credit card information using AirDrop. AirDrop doesn’t even know what your credit card number is. In a hoax that’s been spreading around TikTok as of late (the source of the rumor is unclear), viral videos are now saying that hackers can use the iPhone’s AirDrop feature to steal your credit card…
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digitpatroxDecember 7, 2024
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TikTok Must Now Rely on Trump and the Supreme Court to Avoid a Ban

Update 12/06/2024: Following ByteDance’s lawsuit attempting to stop the so-called “TikTok ban,” a panel of judges for the DC Circuit Court of Appeals has decided to uphold the controversial law. The decision leaves TikTok with a little over a month to find a U.S. buyer or otherwise get the law overturned before the January 19 deadline, leaving the company with…
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digitpatroxNovember 27, 2024
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TikTok will block beauty filters for teens over mental health concerns

TikTok is placing age restrictions on some of its beauty filters to address concerns about how they impact the mental health of its teenage users. Some of the changes rolling out “in the coming weeks” include preventing under-18s from using certain appearance-altering effects, and expanding filter descriptions to specify what the filters adjust when applied. The press release says that…
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digitpatroxNovember 27, 2024
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The 2024 Guide to TikTok Scams

TikTok has quickly become one of the world’s most popular social media platforms, with over a billion users sharing videos on topics from comedy to education. While it fosters creativity and entertainment, TikTok attracts scammers looking to exploit unsuspecting users. Awareness of these scams is crucial for protecting yourself and your personal information. In this article, we’ll examine the most…
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digitpatroxNovember 18, 2024
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Is TikTok Safe? Here’s what you need to know

TikTok and its Chinese counterpart, Douyin, run on the same software but operate on separate networks to align with China’s strict censorship laws. While TikTok is accessible worldwide through the App Store and Google Play, it has raised privacy and security concerns similar to those associated with many social media platforms. TikTok is generally as safe as other social media…
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digitpatroxNovember 7, 2024
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Canada orders TikTok to shut down over national risk concerns

The Canadian government has ordered the dissolution of TikTok Technology Canada following a multi-step review that provided information and evidence of the social media company posing a national risk. The decision also considered advice of Canada’s security and intelligence community as well as other government partners. It does not ban Canadian users’ access to the TikTok platform or block their ability…
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