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Azerbaijan blocks TikTok, Instagram, and X amid growing protests over hijab rules

TikTok, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter) have been restricted on multiple internet providers in Azerbaijan. The digital blackout follows growing citizen protests over the regulation of hijabs in local schools.

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The Verge ·6 days ago

New York accuses TikTok of serving users ‘placebo’ safety features

New York is alleging that thousands of TikTok users, including kids and teens, were unknowingly given “ghost” versions of the platform’s safety features rather than the working versions.

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Engadget ·last mo.

TikTok introduces voice comments and simplified polls - Engadget

TikTok introduces voice comments and simplified polls It's also letting people upload multiple photos at once when reacting to a post.

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The Verge ·last mo.

If Meta’s going down, it’s taking TikTok and YouTube with it

Meta might be on the hook for $17. 1 billion and a host of app changes under a new kids safety settlement, but it’s already spinning the deal to its advantage.

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Android Authority ·last mo.

Meta will pay $18 billion for teen safety, asks TikTok and YouTube to follow suit

Meta will pay $18 billion for teen safety, asks TikTok and YouTube to follow suit Aug 26, 2026 — 1:29 PM ET - Meta has agreed to pay $18 billion as part of a settlement with 52 attorneys general over claims that…

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Engadget ·last mo.

TikTok will pay $400 million to settle Justice Department lawsuit over child privacy - Engadget

TikTok will pay $400 million to settle Justice Department lawsuit over child privacy The DoJ said the app has made significant strides in privacy protections since the 2024 suit.

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Engadget ·last mo.

Senators press TikTok on 'sinister' experiment that held back an algorithm safety feature - Engadget

Senators press TikTok on 'sinister' experiment that held back an algorithm safety feature A teen who died by suicide was reportedly part of the test.

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Digital Trends ·last mo.

Forget doomscrolling, Gen Z is now scrolling for birds on TikTok

Birdwatching is finding an unlikely new audience on TikTok, where Gen Z users are turning bird identification, wildlife photography, and even traditional bird ringing into social media content.