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......»»
TikTok’s newest star is … Martin Scorsese?!?
Martin Scorsese has won an Oscar and a Grammy, and is a respected filmmaker worldwide, but now he's earned a status few thought he'd ever achieve: TikTok star......»»
EU gives Meta and TikTok formal Hamas disinformation deadline
Both firms must respond within a week to the request for information under the EU's new tech rules......»»
Why are cafes, restaurants, and even towns banning influencers?
From a Brooklyn cafe to a picturesque Vermont town, popular destinations are closing their doors to TikTok and Instagram influencers. Nowadays, it seems like every place "worth" frequenting is deemed that way by influencers. Lifestyle TikTokker.....»»
Tyla, the singer behind the "Water" dance, shows you how to do the viral TikTok trend
Tyla's "Water" dance trend is all over TikTok, and she's now giving us a tutorial on how she does it. Referring to Tyla as "the singer behind the TikTok 'Water' dance trend" feels painfully reductionist. While many know the South African songst.....»»
You wrote a book! Now make a viral TikTok about it.
Authors can no longer succeed in their craft by writing alone. They must embody multiple roles: writers, publicists, digital marketers, and social media managers. Here's how that's affecting writers and their work. Authors can no longer succeed.....»»
TikTok clarifies its moderating policies amid Israel-Hamas war
As the Israel-Hamas war intensifies, social media platforms have had to explain their content moderation policies. As the Israel-Hamas conflict continues, social media platforms have been placed under scrutiny for their role in perpetuating fac.....»»
TikTok steps up efforts to counter misinformation about Israel-Hamas war
TikTok is stepping up efforts to counter misinformation, incitement to violence and hate relating to the Israel-Hamas war on its online platform, it announced Sunday, days after the European Union (EU) warned social media companies they risked fallin.....»»
TikTok says action taken on Israel conflict videos
The social media firm lists what it is doing to tackle misinformation after a warning by the EU......»»
The Israel-Hamas war reveals how social media sells you the illusion of reality
As the Israel-Hamas war reaches the end of its first week, millions have turned to platforms including TikTok and Instagram in hopes of comprehending the brutal conflict in real time. Trending search terms on TikTok in recent days illustrate the hung.....»»
macOS Sonoma brings Mac widgets to your desktop – here’s how to use them
Widgets are no strangers to macOS users. First introduced with Mojave in 2018, Apple has revamped this piece of software so users can always have … The post macOS Sonoma brings Mac widgets to your desktop – here’s how to use them ap.....»»
Federal judge rips into Montana"s statewide TikTok ban in preliminary injunction hearing
A Montana federal judge on Thursday tore into a contested state law that bans TikTok from all personal devices, saying in a hearing that the legislation appears driven by "paternalistic" views of social media users and suggesting lawmakers could have.....»»
TikTok latest firm after X and Meta to be warned by EU over Hamas videos
The platform follows X and Meta to be urged to step up efforts to stop the spread of disinformation......»»
Federal TikTok ban – new law is tried; third US state sues [U]
Update: A third US state is suing TikTok for harming children “by intentionally keeping young users spending unhealthy amounts of time on the short-video sharing platform.” There have been threats/promises of a federal TikTok ban since 2020, b.....»»
NY law would require kids to get parental permission to use TikTok, YouTube, more
A new bill being put forward in New York state would require kids to get parental permission to use apps with algorithmic feeds. This would include TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and more. The bill is known as the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (S.....»»
EU officials warn TikTok over Israel-Hamas disinformation
EU officials warned TikTok Thursday about "illegal content and disinformation" on its platform linked to the war between Hamas and Israel, calling for CEO Shou Zi Chew to respond within 24 hours......»»
Jewish parents told to delete social media apps
Some schools have suggested parents delete apps such as TikTok and Instagram due to the violent content circulating......»»
TikTok sued by Utah over alleged child addiction harm
The action by Utah's Division of Consumer Protection is the latest in a string of moves by U.S. bodies to crack down on the popular app......»»
New research highlights the role of TikTok in spreading videos that encourage violence against women
Researchers focusing on the concerning rise of groups who perpetuate misogyny, sexism and even violence against women have uncovered the use of TikTok by incels to spread their extreme beliefs......»»
Federal TikTok ban – as one law fails to get support, another is tried
There have been threats/promises of a federal TikTok ban since 2020, but little progress has been made in the past three years. The latest development is that there are now two completely separate potential laws competing for support. One of them.....»»
How to find lost TikTok videos you forgot to save
There's a simple way to find TikTok videos you watched, but didn’t save. A new update on TikTok gives users another way to find TikTok videos they watched — but didn’t save.Oftentimes, I’ll be scrolling through my TikTok "F.....»»