TikTok US ban "should be looked at," says Schumer
A proposal to ban TikTok in the United States "should be looked at," according to US Senator Chuck Schumer......»»
TikTok Notes is now available for some users
It looks like TikTok Notes has quietly launched for users in Canada. So check it out if you’re looking for an Instagram alternative. The post TikTok Notes is now available for some users appeared first on Phandroid. The other day, TikTok.....»»
28 photos show what Iran looked like before the 1979 revolution turned the nation into an Islamic republic
28 photos show what Iran looked like before the 1979 revolution turned the nation into an Islamic republic.....»»
Is attachment theory actually important for romantic relationships?
There has been a recent surge of attention toward attachment theory: from TikTok videos to online quizzes that claim to "assess your attachment style." It's become a hot topic, especially in the context of romantic relationships, with some articles c.....»»
Saturday Citations: Listening to bird dreams, securing qubits, imagining impossible billiards
It's Saturday, which means that in a universe where the arrow of time moves backward, people have to go to work tomorrow. In such a hypothetical universe, Garfield hates Fridays—tough to imagine. This week, we looked at several hundred breaking sci.....»»
See what the solar eclipse looked like from space
The astronauts on board the International Space Station caught a stunning glimpse of this week's solar eclipse, and NASA has shared some images......»»
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.....»»
Dealership group employee killed in shooting at Kia store in South Carolina
A pregnant woman was killed in a crash after the shooting as police looked for the suspect......»»
Dealer group employee killed in shooting at Kia store in South Carolina
A pregnant woman also was killed in a crash after the shooting as police looked for the suspect......»»
‘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.....»»
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.....»»
Researchers investigate effectiveness of shipping alliances
Research published in the International Journal of Shipping and Transport Logistics has looked at the various factors that affect the overall effectiveness of shipping alliances in the container shipping industry. These alliances, formed as cooperati.....»»
"Make Sweden Great Again"—the far right found each other on Twitter during the Swedish election
Media researcher Jessica Robinson has looked at the topics that trended on Twitter—now X—during the 2020 US presidential election and the Swedish parliamentary election in 2018. In her research, she has analyzed around 500 million tweets......»»
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.....»»
Moments of totality: How Ars experienced the eclipse
The 2024 total eclipse is in the books. Here's how it looked across the US. Enlarge / Baily's Beads are visible in this shot taken by Stephen Clark in Athens, Texas. (credit: Stephen Clark) "And God said, Let there be li.....»»