Pakistan Bans TikTok
Pakistan has banned TikTok again in the country after reviewing a complaint that said the popular video app hosted immoral and objectionable content. From a report: A high court in the city of Peshawar on Thursday ordered the nation's telecom authori.....»»
Montana’s best defense of TikTok ban is deeply flawed, experts say
Plus: US-TikTok deal could give feds "near-unfettered" access to US user data. Enlarge (credit: SOPA Images / Contributor | LightRocket) Over the next few months, Montana must prove that it has the power to do what the f.....»»
Paper Exams, Chatbot Bans: Colleges Seek to ‘ChatGPT-Proof’ Assignments
Educators are rethinking how to teach courses after ChatGPT and other AI chatbots have become the go-to source for cheating in college. When philosophy professor Darren Hick came across another case of cheating in his classroom at.....»»
U.S. imports of auto parts face scrutiny under law on Chinese forced labor
Until now, enforcement of a year-old U.S. law that bans the import of goods made in Xinjiang, China, has focused mainly on solar panels, tomatoes and cotton apparel......»»
NYC declares TikTok a ‘security threat’ as it bans app for city employees
The clock has been ticking on TikTok’s fate in the United States for several years now. No national policy affecting the China-owned video app has been set in stone though. However, New York City is the latest government to ban TikTok on work-issue.....»»
Xbox’s new “8 strikes” mod rollout judges hate speech 3x worse than cheating
Eight strikes = one-year suspension; "egregious" infractions can cause permanent bans. Artist interpretation of the creatures talking about your mom on Xbox Live last night. (credit: Aurich Lawson / Thinkstock) This week.....»»
Where to watch Depp v. Heard docuseries
Revisit the defamation trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard that became the first Trial by TikTok in the new docuseries, Depp v. Heard......»»
Tim Cook promises aid for Beijing flooding relief
Apple CEO Tim Cook says that the company will be donating support to relief efforts following flooding in China's Beijing within the Hebei province.Apple Sanlitun in Beijing (source: Apple)As it now has many times before in Turkey, Pakistan, the US,.....»»
Viral "Planet of the Bass" full track coming to Apple Music soon
A viral song parodying classic '90s Eurovision dance music will release in full on Apple Music on August 15.'Planet of the Bass'If you're an active TikTok user, you may have noticed a new viral trend going around involving a track called "Planet of t.....»»
Smores app combines Spotify and TikTok to help you discover new music
Some people enjoy scouring streaming services every week in search of new music, but others find the seemingly endless library overwhelming. If you fall into … The post Smores app combines Spotify and TikTok to help you discover new music appea.....»»
Apple unveils ‘Pay the Apple Way’ campaign with TikTok creators, billboards, more
Last week, a mysterious new “Pay the Apple Way” hashtag went live on Twitter, seemingly teasing a forthcoming announcement or advertising campaign. That campaign has now been made official, with Apple touting a multi-national advertising push.....»»
Meta plans AI-powered chatbots to boost social media numbers
Amid competition from TikTok, Meta looks to the next frontier of user engagement. Enlarge (credit: Benj Edwards / Getty Images) Meta is reportedly developing a range of AI-powered chatbots with different personalities, a.....»»
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.....»»
Dynamic pricing superior to organic waste bans in preventing climate change
While composting and organic waste ban policies are gaining popularity across the United States, a new study from the University of California San Diego's Rady School of Management finds dynamic pricing could be the most effective way for grocery cha.....»»
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.....»»
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......»»