TikTok’s new Avatars look a lot like Memojis
TikTok has announced a new avatar effect that you can customize so that it "reflects your personal look and style.".....»»
Black creators built TikTok. But Black employees say they experienced "toxicity and racism"
Nnete Matima said she was attracted to work at TikTok because of how the social media platform was "really built upon Black culture" and the work of Black creators......»»
Inside Tiktok"s real-life frenzies - from riots to false murder accusations
Former staff and users tell the BBC the app's algorithm has encouraged harmful real-life behaviour......»»
TikTok ban: 18 states back Montana, as company cites 1st Amendment
While we’re still waiting to hear whether a federal TikTok ban will be imposed, some 18 state attorneys general are backing Montana’s state-level ban on the short video app. The ban is due to take effect on January 1, 2024. TikTok is seeking t.....»»
TikTok fined $368 million in Europe for failing to protect children
A major European tech regulator has ordered TikTok to pay a €345 million ($368 million) fine after ruling that the app failed to do enough to protect children......»»
US TikTok ban still subject of negotiation; app fined for misusing children’s data
Although the previous White House incumbent threatened a US TikTok ban and then quietly dropped it, the idea never quite went away. A new report says that fresh meetings have taken place between Bytedance, the Chinese owner of the app, and US governm.....»»
TikTok hit with €345 million fine over privacy settings for children
TikTok accused of steering teenagers, children toward privacy-intrusive options. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg) TikTok has been hit with a €345 million EU fine over the way it processes the perso.....»»
TikTok fined €345m over children"s data privacy
The complaint concerned how the social media app handled children's data in 2020......»»
Woman swallowed her AirPod after mistaking it for a vitamin
A new viral video on TikTok has a woman explaining how she accidentally swallowed one of her AirPods while chatting with a friend.Third-generation AirPodsIn the video, Utah resident Tanna Barker explained how the incident happened. She'd met up with.....»»
TikTok Shop is now open for business
TikTok is officially kicking off its US e-commerce efforts with the launch of TikTok Shop......»»
TikTok may be looking to grow its messaging features, job listings suggest
It appears TikTok is growing its teams that work on messaging features, according to a series of job listings recently posted by the social media company......»»
TikTok opens Dublin data centre to ease China spying fears
There is concern over the video-sharing app's links with China and who accesses its users' data......»»
Europe’s Sweeping New Rules for Big Tech Are About to Kick In. Here’s What to Know
The first phase of the European Union’s groundbreaking new digital rules will take effect this week. Which platforms are affected? What’s changing? And what about the rest of the world? LONDON — Google, Facebook, TikTok an.....»»
Why we love watching private chefs in the Hamptons
Certain things mark the unofficial start of summer: the first balmy night, a sticky popsicle, or a sandy trip to the beach. On TikTok, however, the season arrives with a "welcome to a day in my life as a private chef in the Hamptons." All summer long.....»»
EU safety laws start to bite for TikTok, Instagram and others
Nineteen large platforms have to start complying with new rules as soon as Friday or risk big fines......»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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.....»»