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Shou Zi Chew: Who is the TikTok CEO?

The 40-year-old is facing questioning from US lawmakers amid growing suspicion of the Chinese app......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcMar 23rd, 2023

Przewalski’s Horses Are Back—On TikTok and the Central Asian Steppes

Claims that Przewalski’s horses were discovered in the U.S. are unverified. But the conservation story behind the last truly wild horse is worth your time......»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsJul 10th, 2024

First known TikTok mob attack led by middle schoolers tormenting teachers

Legal options limited to stop fake TikTok accounts harming teachers, school says. Enlarge (credit: DragonImages | iStock / Getty Images Plus) A bunch of eighth graders in a "wealthy Philadelphia suburb" recently targeted.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 9th, 2024

First-known TikTok mob attack led by middle schoolers tormenting teachers

Legal options limited to stop fake TikTok accounts harming teachers, school says. Enlarge (credit: DragonImages | iStock / Getty Images Plus) A bunch of eighth graders in a "wealthy Philadelphia suburb" recently targeted.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 8th, 2024

How the BBC used the iPhone in hundreds of locations to cover the UK election

The iPhone was crucial to the BBC's coverage of the 2024 UK general election, with kits including it used to broadcast live from the vote counts.A BBC remote kit using an iPhone [Laura Garcia/TikTok]On July 4, citizens of the UK went to polling stati.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJul 8th, 2024

TikTok vaguely disputes report that it’s making a US-only app

TikTok has spent months separating code for US-only algorithm, insiders claim. Enlarge (credit: Future Publishing / Contributor | Future Publishing) TikTok is now disputing a Reuters report that claims the short-video ap.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 1st, 2024

Exploring political connections of emerging market multinationals: Opportunities and challenges

Emerging market multinational corporations (EMNCs) have been in the headlines recently due to TikTok's travails in the United States. The US Senate voted in late April to ban TikTok in the United States if its owner, the Chinese tech firm ByteDance,.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 31st, 2024

TikTok algorithm could have US-only version; company demurs

The TikTok algorithm could be split, claims a report, with a US-only version used for the hugely popular app to try to avoid a ban. Developer Bytedance has tweeted that the report is not accurate, but its message appears to be more a repetition of.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsMay 31st, 2024

This TikTok user got conned by fake AirPods Pro, but you don"t have to get fooled

Fake AirPods and AirPods Pro are continuing to be a problem, with one TikTok user only discovering they were counterfeit when seeking help in an Apple Store.Real and fake AirPods ProThe wild popularity of Apple's AirPods line has led to many counterf.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsMay 31st, 2024

TikTok ban: Fast-track appeal granted as company sues US government [U]

Update: A US court has fast-tracked the appeal, which will be heard in September. TikTok owner Bytedance has just three weeks to file its arguments for the ban to be overturned. Bytedance, the parent company of TikTok, is suing the US government,.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsMay 29th, 2024

TikTok Studio is a new platform to help creators manage their account

As TikTok increasingly invests in tools for creators, the social network announced on Friday a new TikTok Studio platform, which aims to help creators manage many aspects of their account in one place, whether on their smartphone or computer. mor.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsMay 25th, 2024

TikTok law threatening a ban if the app isn"t sold raises First Amendment concerns

TikTok, the short-video company with Chinese roots, did the most American thing possible on May 7, 2024: It sued the U.S. government, in the person of Attorney General Merrick Garland, in federal court. The suit claims the federal law that took effec.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 22nd, 2024

TikTok buyout could cost $100B – and won’t include the algorithm

A TikTok buyout by an American company appears to be the only way for the app to survive in the US, and potentially in Europe too. But potential buyers could find themselves paying a lot of money and not getting the one thing they really want: the al.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsMay 21st, 2024

How to get the Minecraft TikTok cape

There's a brand new cape to wear in Minecraft, but you need to unlock it on TikTok first. This is a rare cape you can only get for a limited time, so learn how......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 21st, 2024

Does the Renpho Eyeris face massager pass the hype test?

Is the RenPho Eyeris 3 face massager worth it in 2024? Read our in-depth review to see what we liked (and what we didn't). My TikTok FYP is full of viral products that are worth the hype (here’s looking at you, Solawave), but there are al.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableRelated NewsMay 20th, 2024

TikTok is testing hour-long video uploads

TikTok is moving into YouTube-like territory with the option to post 60-minute videos. In a move that may terrify YouTube, TikTok is testing hour-long video uploads. First spotted by social media consultant Matt Navarra, the app is testing the.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableRelated NewsMay 20th, 2024

How Big Dairy Took Over Your TikTok Feed—With Help From Uncle Sam

A vast constellation of celebrities, from Kelly Ripa to the McDonald’s mascot Grimace, have helped push dairy sales......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsMay 18th, 2024

How to watch TikTok without the app

Yes, you can view TikTok content without actually being in the TikTok app. Here's how to do it whether through a mobile web browser or in another app......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

TikTok is testing AI search results

It looks like TikTok is testing AI generated search results, which could be a good thing for users, but bad for creators. The post TikTok is testing AI search results appeared first on Phandroid. One of the newer AI features Google introdu.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

TikTok is about to start labeling your AI-generated content automatically

The accessibility of AI is on the rise, and with it, content platforms now have to grapple with how to handle the potential issues AI can introduce. A new report indicates that TikTok is about to ramp up its efforts in AI transparency. It will do.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

British And Irish Science Influencers on TikTok

@scientificblonde The Scientific Blonde TikTok account has nearly 35,000 followers and promotes women’s health science. The videos, hosted by Kellie, a specialist biomedical scientist in histopathology, address topics such as fertility, childbi.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024