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President Donald Trump initially supported a TikTok ban but reversed course after using the video-sharing platform to make inroads with younger voters during the November election. Reuters

With the clock ticking, who will end up in control of TikTok's US operation?

TechnologyFebruary 21, 2025

TikTok used by more than 170 million people in the US was removed from Apple and Google app stores on January 18. PA Photo

TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores in US

BusinessFebruary 14, 2025

Steve Chen, Chad Hurley and Jawed Karim launched YouTube in February 2005. Zuma Press

YouTube’s 20th anniversary offers key lessons to the tech world

CommentFebruary 14, 2025

A study casts doubt on promises made by Elon Musk just before his purchase of Twitter, which he renamed X. AFP

Hate speech and spam bots abound on X under Elon Musk, new study shows

TechnologyFebruary 12, 2025

Meta's decision to phase out independent fact-checking teams for its social platforms has continued to draw scrutiny. AFP

Will Meta’s reversal on content moderation pay off?

TechnologyFebruary 11, 2025

Photo: House of Hype

House of Hype: Inside Dubai Mall’s new ‘social media-ready’ theme park

Things to doFebruary 08, 2025

The Creator HQ was launched during this year's 1 Billion Followers Summit, held from January 11 to 13 in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National

How content creators can apply for UAE Golden Visa

UAEFebruary 05, 2025

Leon Surynt, founder of Nightjar Coffee Roasters in Dubai, has decided to stop marketing on Meta platforms. Photo: Nightjar Coffee Roasters

Why UAE companies are moving marketing budgets away from Meta platforms

UAEFebruary 02, 2025

A leading UK agency has launched the world’s first insurance policy to cover the costs of PR in a personal reputational crisis. Getty

Kidnap insurers offer cancel culture safety net in a social media storm

CommentJanuary 29, 2025

The National

Shadi's take on reports that 'Free Palestine' is being flagged as online hate speech

CartoonJanuary 26, 2025

Podcaster and teacher Alex Gray developed a podcast called The International Classroom. Chris Whiteoak / The National

UAE teachers become social media influencers to create classrooms with a difference

UAEJanuary 25, 2025

A message received by TikTok users in the US hours after the app 'went dark'. Bloomberg

TikTok faces criticism for flagging ‘Free Palestine’ as hate speech

TechnologyJanuary 23, 2025

TikTok began restoring service in the US on Sunday after Donald Trump said he would sign an order delaying the app's ban in the US. Bloomberg

Trump delays TikTok ban as platform fights for US survival

TechnologyJanuary 21, 2025

TikTok's parent company ByteDance has steadfastly refused to sell a stake in the platform. AFP

TikTok says it is restoring service in US after Trump promises order to delay ban

USJanuary 19, 2025

The 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai attracted nearly 15,000 content creators and influencers. Antonie Robertson/The National

What is setting off the Arab content creator market?

EconomyJanuary 19, 2025

TikTok is no longer available to users in the US. EPA

TikTok stops working in the US as ban takes effect

TechnologyJanuary 19, 2025

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