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......»»
YouTube is attempting to block your ad-blocker in new experiment
YouTube is testing its new ad-blocker detector in order to force users to watch ads or buy a Premium subscription......»»
Don’t miss Ars Frontiers 2023: Top minds talk AI, mRNA, and TikTok bans
Everyone is invited to join us for our (free!) event, streaming live on May 22. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) Ars Technica is pleased to announce the return of Ars Frontiers, our single-day event that explores tech's m.....»»
TikTok patches security flaw that could leave your activity open to anyone
TikTok collaborates with security researchers to fix a worrying security vulnerability......»»
Chinese semiconductors shift to mature processes to avoid being isolated internationally
In order to restrict the development of China's advanced semiconductor industry, on top of establishing strict export sanctions, the US has also joined forces with Japan, Taiwan, and the Netherlands to fully block China from obtaining advanced semico.....»»
Researchers explore effect of Instagram, TikTok on psychological well-being
Instagram and TikTok are two of the fastest-growing social media outlets in the U.S., offering entertainment and connection to a world-wide community with the ease of a finger swipe. Despite their growing popularity, little research has focused on th.....»»
Skydiver"s iPhone survives 14,000-foot fall from a plane
A TikTok video shows a skydiver dropping his iPhone from a plane during a dive, with it somehow surviving the 14,000-foot fall to the ground.[TikTok/@capt_rumcoffee]Dropping an iPhone can be a fear-filled occasion for most users, worrying over potent.....»»
TikTok spied on me. Why?
A Financial Times journalist writes about discovering she’d been surveilled by TikTok. Enlarge (credit: Celina Pereira via Financial Times) One evening in late December last year, I received a cryptic phone call from a.....»»
Despite TikTok ban threat, influencers are flocking to a new app from its parent company
In the days after TikTok's CEO was grilled by Congress for the first time, many TikTok users began posting about an alternative platform called Lemon8, sometimes with eerily similar language......»»
TikTok tracked UK journalist via her cat"s account
London-based reporter Cristina Criddle says it was "chilling" to learn her data had been accessed......»»
How Hyundai is leveraging a TikTok trend to connect with Black consumers
Hyundai's “Choose Yours” campaign features actors—and real-life couple—Alonzo B. Slater and Mea Wilkerson taking part in the “pick a card” TikTok trend......»»
iPhone will catch a sales block in EU countries if Apple limits USB-C
The European Union is taking measures to ensure that Apple won't restrict charging and data transfer rates via USB-C for the iPhone 15 and later.The EU warns Apple not to throttle USB-CApple is likely working on adding USB-C accessories to its Made f.....»»
Samsung union warns of historic walkout as slump persists
Samsung Electronics Co. faces its first-ever labor strike after an influential union threatened to stage a walkout to protest wages and the company's alleged attempts to block labor organization......»»
A key safety executive at TikTok is leaving as lawmakers keep pressure on the app
TikTok is about to lose a key safety executive as the app faces growing pressure from lawmakers and threats of a ban in the United States......»»
Snapchat stuffing ads in ChatGPT-powered ‘My AI’ and knockoff TikTok feature
Snap has heard the feedback about its not-always-welcome My AI feature and found the solution: ads! Pinning SnapchatGPT to the top of everyone’s chat list recently became a magnet for 1-star reviews in the App Store. In response, Snapchat is stuff.....»»
Inside the world of TikTok-inspired fake AirPods scams (and how to protect yourself)
If you were a teenager and somebody on the internet told you that you could make hundreds of dollars a week simply by dropping things off at the post office, you would listen. And that’s exactly what’s happening on TikTok as “hustling” teens.....»»
Is the UK a bad place for tech firms?
Microsoft's president said a UK watchdog's move to block its Activision deal was "bad for Britain.".....»»
Microsoft set to Appeal after Activision Acquisition Failure
This new development comes as a result of UK regulatory proceedings, which took place over the course of several months. Microsoft’s game studio-shopping spree has hit an unexpected road block, after the company’s deal to acquir.....»»
UK regulator blocks Microsoft’s $68.7B acquisition of Activision Blizzard
The United Kingdom's CMA regulatory agency voted to block Microsoft's $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The United Kingdom's CMA regulatory agency voted to block Microsoft's $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard.Read Mo.....»»
Microsoft boss: Activision Blizzard deal block is bad for Britain
The software giant's president Brad Smith hits out after Activision Blizzard deal is blocked......»»
TikTok ban stalls as Montana governor suggests covering all foreign foes
Critics say Montana's TikTok ban still isn't technically or legally feasible. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg) Earlier this month, Montana passed the first bill to ban TikTok statewide, upsetting cri.....»»