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 …
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Logging in to TikTok with your iPhone is now easier with Passkeys
You can finally forget your password, as the popular app TikTok finally supports Passkeys — an easier but more secure way to login into your …
TikTok’s new ‘Creative Challenge’ ad program is good for brands but terrible for creators
TikTok has announced a new program for creators to make money — but should creators actually go for this one? In a blog post, the …
TikTok kills off its BeReal clone, likely because it knows BeReal is dying off on its own
Remember TikTok Now, the BeReal clone built directly into TikTok? Exactly. Today, TikTok has announced that it is killing off TikTok Now, the company’s clone …
TikTok is testing its own AI chatbot called Tako and you have to love that name
No company can stop itself from bringing an AI chatbot to its app… not even TikTok. As reported by The Verge, the company is in …
Hyundai and Kia will pay $200 million over car thefts prompted by ‘Kia Boyz’ TikTok videos
There’s a lot going on with TikTok lately, but who would have ever thought that a TikTok video would lead to a major carmaker having …
Instagram updates Reels editor to try to be as good as TikTok
Instagram continues to try and entice creators away from TikTok. In a blog post, the company announced a number of new updates to how Reels, …
TikTok supporters: Please stop acting like a ban would violate the First Amendment
When it comes to the prospect of the Biden Administration imposing a ban on TikTok in the US, I have to once again confess my …
TikTok CEO on spying allegations: ‘I don’t think spying is the right way to describe it’
For some questions in life, there is only one correct answer. Questions like: Does this shirt make me look fat? Do you still love me? …
TikTok rolls out new rules for content generated by AI
TikTok wants to ensure that you don’t get your likeness boosted for some slanderous AI-generated content. Today, the company announced in a blog post that …
TikTok CEO shares video rallying Americans against its potential ban
TikTok’s CEO is going straight to the app’s user base in the United States to fight back against a potential ban in the country. As …
TikTok tops 150 million US daily active users as potential ban looms
TikTok is trying to point out just how popular it is in the United States to avoid being banned. As reported by Reuters, TikTok has …
TikTok showers US media outlets with cash while under investigation for spying on reporters
TikTok has sponsored Politico’s “Playbook” email newsletter at least 18 times in recent weeks. It’s also been a recent sponsor of Axiox’ AM newsletter, and …
The UK has banned TikTok on government devices
The TikTok bans keep on rolling and today’s ban is a big one in the United Kingdom. Today, the United Kingdom became the latest country …
TikTok will let users reset their For You feeds when they go off the rails
TikTok is going to let you reset your feed if it goes bananas, and suggested videos don’t really work for you anymore. In a blog …
Biden administration threatens TikTok ban in the United States
We’ve been talking about the possibility of a TikTok ban in the United States for some time now, and the latest news suggests that it …
Congress introduces new bill that brings nationwide TikTok ban within reach
A nationwide ban on TikTok in the United States has never been closer to reality. As reported by The Verge, Congress has introduced the RESTRICT …
Reddit’s latest update makes it more like TikTok and Instagram
Reddit is leaning into being more like TikTok and Instagram with its latest mobile app update. In a blog post, the company announced a new …
TikTok reveals Series, a new way for creators to charge for their content
Want to watch your favorite TikTokers dance? You might have to pay for that. TikTok has been rumored to be adding features allowing creators to …
Canada becomes latest government to implement TikTok ban
The TikTok bans continue to spread around the world. In a statement on Monday, Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board in Canada, announced that …
New TikTok AI filter freaks internet out with how realistic it is
TikTok filters have just gone to the next level, as a new AI filter is blowing people’s minds. “Bold Glamour” already has 4.7M videos, and …
The EU has banned TikTok on staff devices
The TikTok bans just keep on coming. As reported by the BBC, the European Commission has officially banned TikTok from being installed on devices used …
TikTok’s new Creativity Program will only pay creators who make longer videos
TikTok has officially unveiled its new creator monetization program…well, at least a beta version of it. In a blog post, the company announced the TikTok …
TikTok is launching a live trivia contest with $500,000 in prizes
Hey, you might finally be able to make some money off of the addiction to TikTok you grew over the pandemic. In a blog post, …
You might have to pay to watch TikTok in the future
Have you ever wanted to feel like you’re part of an exclusive club that pays to watch a creator’s TikTok videos? That day may arrive …
US Senator wants Apple and Google to ban TikTok from app stores
Michael F. Bennet, a Colorado Democrat Senator, called out Apple and Google to ban TikTok from their app stores. According to him, the Chinese application …
TikTok wants to be your new place for DMs
TikTok is eyeing Instagram with its latest push into direct messaging. As reported by The Information, the company has sent an email to “some users,” …
TikTok EU ban on the table if social network doesn’t comply with new laws
TikTok is one of the most popular social networks out there. But TikTok is also a cause of concern for western governments that worry about …
TikTok is launching a Talent Manager Portal to make popular creators more money
TikTok wants to be an all-in-one solution for creators, brands, and talent managers that negotiate all of the deals between the two. As reported by …
TikTok partners with IMDb to start linking movie and TV show titles to videos
To start 2023, TikTok is rolling out a new feature to US and UK users. Starting now, they can link movies and TV shows titles …
