China: As ByteDance’s international app TikTok navigates an uncertain political future abroad, its homegrown hit Douyin is having another banner year.

Data Privacy: A new legal challenge in the UK alleges TikTok has violated data protection laws regarding underage users, presenting another hurdle for the frequently controversial platform.

Social: In Latin America, Facebook’s user growth will accelerate strongly due to the pandemic, bringing its penetration to just over half of the population for the first time.

Drones: The Federal Aviation Administration approved new rules that allow drones to fly over people and at night, greatly expanding the geographic area where commercial testing can occur.