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TikTok 60 min timer now mandatory for minors

TikTok reveals more resources to help you and your teen curb endlessly scrolling. The post TikTok 60 min timer now mandatory for minors first appeared on Phandroid. Have you found yourself scrolling at the depths of 4 a.m. because you&rsquo.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidMar 7th, 2023

People with disability know bodies can be funny—so it"s OK that you"re laughing at the Paralympics TikTok account

Our bodies are delightfully ridiculous. When God created humanity, they knew our short lives would be full of pain, hardship and horror. So they created our bodies absurdly—clumsy, squidgy and bouncy, messy and noisy, with weird dangling protuberan.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 24th, 2024

Would you pay to quit TikTok and Instagram? You"d be surprised how many would

Social media is a problem for economists. They don't know how to value it......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 23rd, 2024

TikTok loses legal fight in Europe; may still face US and EU bans

TikTok has lost its fight to be excluded from a European antitrust law, and says that it will comply. However, it still faces a potential ban in the EU for breaching child protection legislation, and a separate ruling on its future in the US has yet.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJul 17th, 2024

TikTok pushed far-right AfD party on young voters in Germany

Alternative for Germany-related content returned when searching for other parties. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg) TikTok helped promote Germany’s far-right extremist political party to young voters ahead o.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 17th, 2024

Court ordered penalties for 15 teens who created naked AI images of classmates

Teens ordered to attend classes on sex education and responsible use of AI. Enlarge (credit: master1305 | iStock / Getty Images Plus) A Spanish youth court has sentenced 15 minors to one year of probation after spreading.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 10th, 2024

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

How to create a schedule with the Rachio Smart Hose Timer

Rachio now lets users activate mutliple Smart Hose Timers on a single schedule. Here's how to create a schedule with one or more valves......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsMay 29th, 2024

Families of Uvalde shooting victims sue Activision over Call of Duty’s role

Suit: Activision is "manipulating players' brain chemistry," ignoring "use by minors." Enlarge / Is this an aspirational image for mass shooters? (credit: Activision) The families of multiple victims of the 2022 mass sho.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 29th, 2024

Lawsuit argues Call of Duty helped cause the Uvalde school shooting

Suit: Activision is "manipulating players' brain chemistry," ignoring "use by minors." Enlarge / Is this an aspirational image for mass shooters? (credit: Activision) The families of multiple victims of the 2022 mass sho.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 29th, 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

Female judges tend to hand down harsher sentences in cases involving sex offenses, finds study

The Cannes Film Festival began a few days ago with nine women accusing the French producer Alain Sarde of raping or sexually assaulting them when they were minors or young actresses. If it reaches the courts, the sentence in this case will depend on.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 22nd, 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