Getting tagged on TikTok by strangers? Here’s how to untag yourself
TikTok users are being tagged in random videos by strangers. Here's how you can save yourself from getting tagged......»»
Sludge Videos Are Taking Over TikTok--And People"s Mind
“Sludge content” is a type of viral video that features multiple clips playing simultaneously on a screen. Experts unpack what it may be doing to the brain.....»»
Like All of Us Strangers? Then watch these 3 great movies that are just like it
Did you like All of Us Strangers, the acclaimed 2023 movie starring Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal? Then check out these three great movies that are just like it......»»
Social media platforms generate billions in annual ad revenue from US youth: Study
Social media platforms Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), and YouTube collectively derived nearly $11 billion in advertising revenue from U.S.-based users younger than 18 in 2022, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H......»»
Were these 8 viral TikTok products worth the hype in 2023?
TikTok is a bad influence on our wallets. Let's see if these viral TikTok products are worth the money, from the Labigo electric spin scrubber to the Glossier Ultra Lip to the Baggu Crescent Bag. TikTok is many things: a music discovery platfor.....»»
‘All of Us Strangers’ review: Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal lead the hottest, saddest movie this year.
A near-perfect ghost story, directed by Andrew Haigh. Jamie Bell and Claire Foy co-star. A film of tremendous emotional weight and splendid cinematic textures, Andrew Haigh’s eerie romantic drama All of Us Strangers is a personal, painful.....»»
Eli Rallo"s "I Didn"t Know I Needed This" book launch brings TikTok to life
Inside the launch event for TikTokker Eli Rallo's essay collection, "I Didn't Know I Needed This: The New Rules for Flirting, Feeling, and Finding Yourself.".....»»
TikTok Big Screen Upgrade Includes Support for Landscape Mode
TikTok is great on smartphones. It’s a smooth UI that works perfectly fine when holding a phone in portrait. However, when you put TikTok on a larger display, such as those found on tablets and try to use it in landscape, things can get a bit w.....»»
TikTok upgrades iPad app with new nav bars, refined video feed, more
TikTok on iOS has received a new experience for iPad users today that the platform calls “a complete upgrade.” That includes fresh navigation bars, a new video feed with “enhanced clarity,” and support for both landscape and portrait orientat.....»»
Law restricting social media use by children provokes lawsuit; TikTok, Meta, X, Snap
A first-of-its-kind law restricting social media use by children has been challenged by an industry group representing TikTok, Meta, X, and Snap. The NetChoice trade group argues that the law introduced by Utah, and which other states plan to emul.....»»
After seeing the struggle of Palestinians in Gaza, TikTok users are learning about Islam
The ongoing conflict in Gaza between Hamas and Israel is playing out on screens like never before. Through social media, millions are witnessing the violence that has killed thousands since Oct. 7......»»
Viral TikTok trend helping smart glasses recover from the disaster of Google Glass
Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses are trending on TikTok, finally reversing public perception on smart glasses......»»
TikTok requires users to “forever waive” rights to sue over past harms
TikTok may be seeking to avoid increasingly high costs of mass arbitration. Enlarge (credit: Anadolu / Contributor | Anadolu) Some TikTok users may have skipped reviewing an update to TikTok's terms of service this summ.....»»
Delta"s new plane lets you use AirPods to listen to movie audio in-flight
A TikToker has discovered that Delta's newest plane lets you directly connect your AirPods — or any Bluetooth headphones — to the in-flight entertainment system.AirPodsOn her flight from Seattle to Honolulu, TikTok user Elise Brulotte made an exc.....»»
Holiday blahs? Why social connection, even talking to strangers, can help
Some people look forward to the holidays all year—the decorations, the food, the get-togethers. Others find that stressful, and still others may not feel up to the festivities at all. Maybe you've felt all those emotions at times this season......»»
For the bold and brainy: Best dating sites for geeks, nerds, and sci-fi buffs
Discover the best dating sites for geeks, nerds, and sci-fi fans. Find your perfect match and embrace your inner geek. If there's one thing geeks know how to do, it's care a lot. We're no strangers to nerding out and expressing our love with no.....»»
Montana’s TikTok ban blocked by federal judge
Judge rules state was trying to target China rather than protect Montana residents. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg) A federal judge has stopped a US state’s landmark ban on TikTok from going into.....»»
TikTok: US judge blocks Montana"s ban citing free speech
Chinese-owned app welcomes the ruling against "unconstitutional law" due to come into effect in January......»»
TikTok owner ByteDance cuts gaming division jobs
The Chinese firm entered the sector in 2019 to compete with Tencent but failed to grab market share......»»
Slick videos or more "authentic" content? The Israel-Gaza battles raging on TikTok and X
Pro-Palestinian TikTok posts gain traction with Gen Z, while slicker Israeli content is popular on X......»»
Q&A: When it comes to Israel-Hamas war videos, don"t always trust what you see
Flip through TikTok, Instagram or X (formerly Twitter) each day, and a barrage of grainy, chaotic videos paints a complicated picture of the Israel-Hamas war......»»