I deleted Postmates because of the TikTok-famous Caraway cookware set
Even though I'm a passionate home cook, I'm not ashamed to admit that Postmates rises to the occasion when I'm in a cooking rut and don't have it in me to whip up a unique meal. Recently, though, I became aware of Caraway, a line of cookware that fus.....»»
Apple auction includes Steve Jobs’ ‘middle finger to IBM leather jacket,’ Polaroid ID badge, more [U]
The latest Apple memorabilia auction is open with a range of rare items. While the auction includes a valuable Apple-1 estimated to bring in over $300,000, other unique items include Steve Jobs’ famous “middle finger to IBM leather jacket,” the.....»»
Can"t buy me love: TikTok users seek authenticity in sponsored content, dismissing top influencers for smaller creators
High-profile and popular influencers on TikTok should rethink their approach to brand-sponsored campaigns since followers better engage and trust the authenticity of smaller creators over super influencers when it comes to paid content......»»
Doctor decries Apple gift card discount "scam" after failing to understand the terms of the deal
An academic with a sideline in TikTok videos about marketing scams claims Apple defrauded her over an iPad discount — despite her getting precisely the deal she was promised and should have expected.Apple gift cardsThis will shock you, but it's pos.....»»
Australian penguin dies, ending famous "same-sex power couple"
A celebrated Australian penguin famous for raising chicks as part of an unlikely same-sex couple has died, a Sydney aquarium said on Thursday......»»
10 years ago, a famous TV marathon event made us all Simpsons fans again
For 12 days, FXX's Every.Simpsons.Ever. marathon kept us glued to our TVs — and reignited a love affair with The Simpsons......»»
How researchers determined that Stonehenge"s giant Altar Stone came all the way from northeast Scotland
No one is certain why Stonehenge was built. This world-famous monument on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire is thought to commemorate the dead, and is aligned with movements of the sun and moon......»»
TikTok says DoJ"s China-link claims are overblown
TikTok's continued fighting with the United States government has the video app insisting that the Department of Justice has got it wrong when it comes to its association with China.The law puts TikTok in danger in the United States. TikTok is curren.....»»
Chinese social media users hilariously mock AI video fails
TikTok and Bilibili users transform nonsensical AI glitches into real-world performance art. Enlarge / Still from a Chinese social media video featuring two people imitating imperfect AI-generated video outputs. (credit: BiliBili.....»»
TikTok ban: ByteDance says app is run and controlled in US, not China
ByteDance’s appeal against a US TikTok ban is underway, and the company has accused the Department of Justice of factual errors in presenting its case – intended to force the sale of the app to an American company. The DOJ says the app’s fee.....»»
Video dominates mobile app revenue; TikTok coins reward live streamers
Video dominates mobile app revenue, according to a new report. Of the total $3.8B smartphone owners spent on entertainment apps last quarter, three billion of it was spent on streaming and short video apps. The most dramatic growth in earnings was.....»»
The collapse of an iconic arch in Utah has some wondering if other famous arches are also at risk
A common line of questions has emerged from visitors to Utah's Arches National Park in the week since an iconic rock arch at Lake Powell known as the "Toilet Bowl" collapsed......»»
TikTok introduces group chats and stickers in direct messages
TikTok on Monday announced a major update coming to its platform. Users can now create and send messages for group chats for the first time in the app. In addition, TikTok is bringing stickers to direct messages. Read on as we detail everything that.....»»
Steve Jobs" bomber jacket features in memorabilia auction
An auction selling a selection of Steve Jobs memorabilia has opened, with potential bidders able to spend thousands on checks, polaroids, and even a bomber jacket connected to the Apple co-founder.A NeXT ID Polaroid of Steve Jobs, and his famous bomb.....»»
Two Halloween games are in development, and John Carpenter is involved
Compass International The studio behind Evil Dead: The Game is coming back to another famous horror IP for future games. In an , Boss Team Games revealed that it’s working on two games based on the original horror slasher film from 1978, wit.....»»
Push alerts from TikTok include fake news, expired tsunami warning
News-style notifications include false claims about Taylor Swift, other misleading info. Enlarge (credit: FT montage/Getty Images) TikTok has been sending inaccurate and misleading news-style alerts to users’ phones, i.....»»
Do I need it? "Underconsumption core" trends on TikTok
Exhausted from a rising cost of living in the United States and non-stop ads, some young adults on TikTok are pushing back......»»
Social media: Disinformation expert offers three safety tips in a time of fake news and dodgy influencers
Social networks have revolutionized the way we communicate, stay informed and share moments of our daily lives. We use platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok to keep in touch with our friends and family, share our experiences, keep in.....»»
TikToks—even neutral ones—harm women"s body image, but diet videos had the worst effect, study finds
Women who spend a lot of time on TikTok—especially those seeing a lot of pro-anorexia content—feel worse about their appearance, a new study shows. The results suggest that high TikTok exposure could harm mental health, reducing body image satisf.....»»
GM CEO Mary Barra guest stars in Mohawk Chevrolet"s viral video parody on TikTok
Mohawk Chevrolet’s TikTok series, “The Dealership,” shows co-creator Grace Kerber visiting GM headquarters to pitch a rebrand of the Silverado pickup......»»
TikTok ban in Europe less likely as it permanently withdraws rewards program
The prospect of a TikTok ban in Europe now appears somewhat less likely, after developer Bytedance agreed to permanently withdraw its illegal rewards program … more….....»»