How to block on TikTok
The last thing you want to see on your FYP is something negative, uncomfortable, or down right dumb -- so let's change that by teaching you how to block on TikTok......»»
Precise genome engineering and protein activity profiling uncover new cancer drug targets
Searching for new ways to block the growth of cancer cells is like looking for a needle in a haystack. Tumor cells rely on thousands of proteins to function, but only a few of those proteins can be precisely targeted by drugs to treat cancer safely a.....»»
TikTok may help farmers cultivate empathy around climate change
Farmers are used to growing crops and producing other goods, but a new study led by Penn State researchers suggests the social media platform TikTok may help them cultivate something new: empathy around the issue of climate change......»»
AI: Voice cloning tech emerges in Sudan civil war
Evidence suggests voice cloning tools were used to impersonate the ex-president of Sudan on TikTok......»»
TikTok deepfakes: MrBeast, Tom Hanks, Gayle King; NYU professor calls for ban
A number of TikTok deepfakes have been called out by the celebrities whose likenesses have been stolen. These include MrBeast, Tom Hanks, and Gayle King. The fake video of MrBeast claimed that viewers had been selected to receive an iPhone 15 Pro.....»»
TikTok testing ad-free experience for a monthly fee in apparent test for some users
TikTok appears to be joining the likes of X, Meta, and Snap with a new premium tier in the works. Rather than selling status or experimental features, however, TikTok is taking a more YouTube-like approach. more….....»»
Meta proposing ad-free Facebook and Instagram plans for up to $17/month
TikTok may be going ad-free for five bucks a month, but you’ll have to pay a bit more for a similar experience on Meta’s platforms. A new report details Meta’s proposal to offer a version of Facebook and Instagram with no ads that would cost ne.....»»
TikTok: Social media app shuts shop after Indonesia ban
The country's government banned the sale of goods on social media platforms to protect physical stores......»»
TikTok: Social media app halts online shopping service in Indonesia
The country's government banned social media platforms from selling goods to protect physical stores......»»
TikTok testing out advert-free monthly subscription
The video sharing site is looking into charging a fee of around $4.99 to get rid of ads......»»
TikTok is considering offering an ad-free subscription to keep up with rival platforms
Code found within the TikTok app suggests that the popular video-sharing website may roll out a new ad-free monthly subscription plan.TikTok, known for popularizing short-format video content on social media, is preparing to begin testing a monthly s.....»»
How often do you think about the Roman empire? TikTok trend exposes the way we gender history
How often do you think about the Roman empire? This question, posed to men by their partners on social media app TikTok, has led to a storm of viral videos. Women are amused to discover the answer is often "every day," or at least "several times a we.....»»
The people going "monk mode" to limit social media use
A growing number of individuals are using apps to block access to social media and the internet......»»
Disney+ warns subscribers it will ‘analyze the use of your account’ to block password sharing
Last month, Disney announced its plans to start cracking down on password sharing, just like what Netflix recently implemented. Disney has now started rolling out its new threats to block password sharing, beginning with Disney+ subscribers in Canada.....»»
Indonesia bans e-commerce transactions on social media in major blow to TikTok
Indonesia has banned e-commerce transactions on social media platforms, the trade minister said on Wednesday, in a blow to short video app TikTok, which is doubling down on Southeast Asia's biggest economy to boost its e-commerce business......»»
Black creators built TikTok. But Black employees say they experienced "toxicity and racism"
Nnete Matima said she was attracted to work at TikTok because of how the social media platform was "really built upon Black culture" and the work of Black creators......»»
Material would allow users to "tune" windows to block targeted wavelengths of light
Researchers have demonstrated a material for next generation dynamic windows, which would allow building occupants to switch their windows between three modes: transparent, or "normal" windows; windows that block infrared light, helping to keep a bui.....»»
Inside Tiktok"s real-life frenzies - from riots to false murder accusations
Former staff and users tell the BBC the app's algorithm has encouraged harmful real-life behaviour......»»
TikTok ban: 18 states back Montana, as company cites 1st Amendment
While we’re still waiting to hear whether a federal TikTok ban will be imposed, some 18 state attorneys general are backing Montana’s state-level ban on the short video app. The ban is due to take effect on January 1, 2024. TikTok is seeking t.....»»
Square CEO Alyssa Henry is stepping down, and Jack Dorsey will take over for now
Alyssa Henry, the CEO of Square -- a unit of Jack Dorsey's fintech company, Block -- will leave her post at the company next month......»»
Study explains why certain immunotherapies don"t always work as predicted
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