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......»»
Telecom-band-integrated multimode photonic quantum-memory
Quantum memory that depends on quantum-band integration is a key building block used to develop quantum networks that are compatible with fiber communication infrastructures. Quantum engineers and IT specialists have yet to create such a network with.....»»
India couple accused of selling baby to buy iPhone 14
A couple in India's West Bengal reportedly sold their 8-month-old baby in order to film Reels for Instagram, and allegedly also attempted to sell their 7-year-old daughter.Apple's iPhone 14Reels are a TikTok-like part of Instagram, consisting of shor.....»»
TikTok brings in text posts to rival Elon Musk"s X
TikTok will now allow users to post text-only content for the first time in a challenge to Elon Musk's beleaguered X, formerly known as Twitter......»»
TikTok adds text-only posts as social media battle escalates
The video streaming app widens its uses as Twitter rebrands as X and Meta launches Threads......»»
After videos and photos, TikTok now lets users share texts with others
TikTok became known as a social network focused on short videos. However, the platform has expanded its capabilities over the years by adding support for photos and Stories. But this time, TikTok’s latest move was completely unexpected. The platfo.....»»
YouTube Shorts comments are changing
In a move to get more engagement, YouTube Shorts are running an experiment to see what content can be generated from the comments section. YouTube is making a bold move to compete with TikTok’s popular features by introducing a new e.....»»
TikTok’s next move is to take on Twitter and Threads with text posts
When TikTok launched, everyone called it a copycat of Instagram Stories, which had in turn stolen that idea from Snapchat. Of course, TikTok’s way of … The post TikTok’s next move is to take on Twitter and Threads with text posts ap.....»»
IMAX emulates PalmPilot software to power Oppenheimer’s 70 mm release
IMAX TikTok shows an emulated Palm PDA controlling Oppenheimer's 600-lb reel. Enlarge / Cillian Murphy in Oppenheimer. (credit: IMAx/Universal Picture/YouTube) It's a big week for IMAX, which has been promoting today's.....»»
Threads usage falls for four reasons, including delayed update to iOS app
It’s no surprise that Threads usage fell from the launch peak, as everyone wanted to check out the new kid on the block. But the bad news for Meta’s challenge to Twitter is that the number of active users – and time spent in the app – is con.....»»
Teens are using social media to diagnose themselves with ADHD, autism and more. Parents are alarmed
Some people browse TikTok and Instagram for recipes, memes and colorful takes on the news. Erin Coleman says her 14-year-old daughter uses these apps to search for videos about mental health diagnoses......»»
Broken-down soy proteins can stop damage from excessive ice build-up and freezer burn
Almost everyone has a bag of veggies shoved into the dark recesses of their freezer that's now essentially an unrecognizable block of ice crystals. And when thawed, foods damaged by excessive ice lose their texture and become mushy......»»
TikTok is not "fully ready" for looming EU social media rules, commissioner says
TikTok has "more work" to do to meet tough new European standards that are coming for social media and content moderation, according to a top EU official who performed a "stress test" of the company this week......»»
Logging in to TikTok with your iPhone is now easier with Passkeys
You can finally forget your password, as the popular app TikTok finally supports Passkeys — an easier but more secure way to login into your … The post Logging in to TikTok with your iPhone is now easier with Passkeys appeared first on BG.....»»
TikTok for iPhone will soon let you forget your account password
Apple is a major proponent of the post-password world. Last year, it built passkey technology into the iPhone with iOS 16. As a result, more and more services are letting users say goodbye to passwords and hello to passkeys. Soon, TikTok users acros.....»»
Why Songs Get Stuck in Your Head—and How to Stop Them
Maybe it’s a commercial jingle, a TikTok song, or a new summer bop. Here’s how to trick your brain into hitting pause......»»
Formamide: A versatile small molecular building block for synthesizing heavily N-doped 1D and 2D carbon
Low-dimensional carbon materials (LDCs), including graphene and carbon nanotubes, have attracted considerable attention due to their unique morphologies and intriguing electrical properties. However, these materials are typically less functionalized.....»»
I’m still using the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra for one important reason
The Galaxy S23 Ultra isn't the newest Android phone on the block these days. However, there's one critical reason why I keep coming back to it......»»
Federal appeals court rules Microsoft can close its Activision merger
A federal appeals court said it will not block Microsoft from closing its $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, handing the Federal Trade Commission its second major defeat this week in a case involving the future of the video game industry.....»»
Light-based “LiFi” is stunningly fast, notably fragile—and now standardized
224GB/s, killer security, no radio interference—but you can't block the beam. Enlarge / "I can't believe the quality of this 8K video tutorial! It's like you're really… Ted, could you, yeah, just shift over a little there? Yo.....»»
Ohio bans doctor after botched surgeries on TikTok threaten patients’ lives
Her TikTok persona was more important than patients' lives, medical board ruled. Enlarge (credit: Juan Silva | DigitalVision) Yesterday, an Ohio plastic surgeon, Katharine Grawe—who accumulated nearly 15 million likes.....»»