Newsroom: More Gen Zers Now Use TikTok than Instagram in the US
In 2023, TikTok will surpass Snapchat in total US users May 11, 2021 (New York, NY) – After explosive user growth in 2019 and 2020, TikTok will reach a […].....»»
Taylor Swift songs back on TikTok after Universal row; AI influencers coming
Taylor Swift songs have returned to TikTok, after a ten-week gap resulting from a dispute between the short video app and Universal Music. That dispute hasn’t ended, but it appears that Swift has reached an individual agreement with TikTok. Sepa.....»»
‘Pirated’ TikTok Clips Help to Promote TV Series, Research Finds
A new academic study shows that condensed video clips of TV shows, posted on services such as TikTok, can serve as free advertising. This means that efforts to take down these 'copyright infringing' or 'pirated' clips may be counterproductive. This t.....»»
Side Hustle or Scam? What to Know About Data Annotation Work
As artificial intelligence evolves, data annotation—or the work done by humans to train AI models—has emerged as a potential way to make money. On TikTok, Reddit, and elsewhere, posts are popping up from users claiming they&rsqu.....»»
The House TikTok Ban Is an Empty Threat
There's no way that the House's attempted TikTok ban can withstand First Amendment scrutiny. Last month, the House of Representatives proudly voted to ban TikTok unless its corporate parent sells the app within six months. But propo.....»»
In the Face of U.S. Ban Threats, TikTok’s Parent Company is More Profitable Than Ever
The Chinese tech giant continues to rake in billions in profits. But a potential U.S. TikTok ban looms. While TikTok faces an uncertain future in the U.S., its Chinese parent company continues to rake in cash. On Wednesday, Bloombe.....»»
Streamers rejoice: TikTok Live is now integrated with Streamlabs
Streamlabs and TikTok announce a collaboration that integrates the two. Streamers will now be able to livestream directly from Streamlabs to TikTok Live. TikTok Live is now integrated with Streamlabs.While previously it was still possible to go.....»»
Taylor Swift"s music returns to TikTok ahead of "The Tortured Poets Department" release
Taylor Swift's music returns to TikTok after Universal Music Group pulled it back in February due to a disagreement over artist compensation. Her new album, 'The Tortured Poets Department' drops on April 19. No, it's not a glitch. Taylor Swift.....»»
Meta protecting teens by blurring nude photos in Instagram DMs, with warnings [U]
Instagram is rolling out a new safety feature, designed to protect teens from being exposed to unwanted nude photos in Instagram direct messages. The system will blur nude photos in Instagram DMs when the recipient is believed to be a teenager. Th.....»»
Official Spotify song remixing coming, so artists get paid (kinda)
It’s not uncommon for younger music fans to create their own song mixes for social media posts, especially on TikTok. The problem is that artists don’t get paid for these unofficial mixes, and that’s something an upcoming Spotify song remixing.....»»
Meta protecting teens by blurring nude photos in Instagram DMs, with warnings
Instagram is rolling out a new safety feature, designed to protect teens from being exposed to unwanted nude photos in Instagram direct messages. The system will blur nude photos in Instagram DMs when the recipient is believed to be a teenager. Th.....»»
Need to Repair Corrupted Videos? Discover the Power of Repairit!
Have you ever encountered the stress of a corrupt video file? Whether it is a precious moment, an important presentation, or your latest creation intended for YouTube Shorts or TikTok, the corruption of files can frustrate you. To address this, we ne.....»»
TikTok confirms their own Instagram clone
TikTok has confirmed that they are working on a new app that will allow users to share photos. Sounds familiar, doesn’t it? The post TikTok confirms their own Instagram clone appeared first on Phandroid. It’s probably safe to say that.....»»
Claims of TikTok whistleblower may not add up
He only worked there 6 months and many of his allegations are improbable at best. Enlarge (credit: SOPA Images | LightRocket | Getty Images) The United States government is currently poised to outlaw TikTok. Little of th.....»»
TikTok national security briefing may have had ‘interesting’ source
A classified TikTok national security briefing given to senators may have been in part based on claims made by a fired member of staff who is now making further … interesting claims. The former staffer says that his firing was instigated by the.....»»
Whatsapp, Instagram, and other Meta services are down
Don’t throw your phone out of the window. Whatsapp, Instagram, and other Meta services are facing an outage of some kind for lots of users. more….....»»
School board social media lawsuits: For too long, we"ve sought individual solutions to a collective problem
Four of the largest school boards in Canada are suing the companies behind popular social media apps Instagram and Facebook, Snapchat and TikTok. According to the Ontario boards, students are "experiencing an attention, learning and mental health cri.....»»
PSA: Instagram and Threads both facing outages
If you’re having problems accessing Meta’s Instagram and Threads apps today, you’re not alone. Both services appear to be suffering from an outage that affects your ability to post and interact with content. more….....»»
Q&A: Potential TikTok ban is a high-stakes threat for its young user base and beyond
The popular social media app TikTok is facing an uncertain future in the U.S. amid concerns about national security. In Congress, the House passed a bill recently that would lead to a nationwide ban of the platform if its China-based owner, ByteDance.....»»
How to Make Your Instagram Profile Private
If you’re dealing with trolls and spam, or you just simply want some privacy, you can make your Instagram profile private to block out the noise. We’ll show you how to do it and go over reasons why you should. Making your Instagram profil.....»»
Instagram and Threads users can now opt to limit political content in their timeline
Meta had confirmed earlier this year that it would let users choose to see less politics-related content on Instagram and Threads. Now the company has confirmed that this option is finally being rolled out to users on both platforms. Read on as we de.....»»