The app, which was set to be banned, now has a bit more time to find a home and address national security issues

As revealed by Omdia ’s Senior Research Director María Rua Aguete at a Content Americas panel, it surpassed 1.9 billion monthly active users globally, with 145 million in the U.S. alone. In terms of video revenues, TikTok reached $63.3 billion globally – nearly doubling YouTube’s global ad revenues of $33.3 billion.

You could be forgiven for thinking the remarks applied to the viral-video app, though. Over the past five years TikTok has become a kind of Pringles Potato Chip of digital watching: Once you pop, you can’t stop. What Netflix had once done to Hollywood — using algorithms to make video irresistible — TikTok has done to Netflix. Likely permanently.

A recent thriller film that scored rave reviews upon its release in 2023 is now easily streamable for anyone with a Netflix subscription. Not only will it have you hooked the entire runtime, but it also has an incredibly unique gimmick that makes it stand out from other similar fare.

James "Jimmy" Donaldson, known as MrBeast on YouTube, made an offhand comment to X this week, saying he'd buy TikTok so it doesn't get banned.

TikTok announces new rules to deter the spread of harmful material such as viral hoaxes and promotion of eating disorders. “The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical,” a project created by two fans of the Netflix show as a TikTok project, wins the Grammy for ...

A thriller that garnered glowing reviews on its 2023 debut is now accessible to anyone with a Netflix account, promising to ensnare viewers from start to finish with its remarkably innovative concept. Its standout quality lies not just in the gripping narrative but also in the singular gimmick that distinguishes it from other thrillers.

There are the TikTok creators who fear losing their audiences and have been frantically trying to persuade their fans to follow them on Instagram and YouTube, and the e-commerce brands and drop-shippers that are going to have to find other places to sell their stuff.

According to Omdia’s findings, TikTok and YouTube are the leading video platforms for 18-35-year-olds in the U.S., outpacing the likes of Instagram, Facebook and Netflix. “Should a TikTok ban ...

As TikTok faces a potential ban, various bidders, including Elon Musk and Larry Ellison, are key contenders to buy the platform. Meanwhile, Netflix remains a possible option among streaming giants, though the company has not historically pursued major acquisitions.

TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, has 75 days to sell its US operations or face a ban. Potential buyers include Elon Musk and Larry Ellison.