TikTok: News

TikTok is an extremely popular video-sharing social networking service headquartered in China. Owned by a Beijing-based internet technology company named ByteDance, the app was founded in 2016 with a mission “to inspire creativity and bring joy.” In 2018, it merged with Shanghai-based social media service, musical.ly, and became available globally. Apart from Beijing, TikTok has offices in Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo. TikTok allows one to make music and lip-sync videos lasting some 3 to 15 seconds, and short looping videos of 3 to 60 seconds. The platform is regularly in the news for new features, some of which are new and some of which are imitations of features already implemented by other mainstream social media platforms. In early August of 2021, TikTok confirmed that it is testing a new Stories feature with a small subset of users. The feature is reminiscent of Instagram’s Stories feature which has been around for far longer.

21 Nov 2024

Facebook

Australia proposes banning children under 16 from social media: Why

The Australian government has introduced a bill to ban kids under 16 from using social media platforms like X, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram.

20 Nov 2024

Adam Mosseri

How Instagram's new algorithm reset feature will change user experience

Instagram is working on a new feature that would let you reset your content recommendations.

Want to 'scold' your boss anonymously? This company can help

In a first of its kind service in the US, a company called OCDA is giving employees a chance to voice their grievances against their bosses anonymously.

19 Nov 2024

Fashion

Fashion brand Mango under fire for using AI models

Leading fashion brand Mango has come under fire for using artificial intelligence (AI) models in its clothing ads. The controversy has intensified with the launch of a new AI campaign targeting teenagers.

17 Nov 2024

Donald Trump

TikTok's parent ByteDance is now valued at $300 billion

ByteDance, the parent company of popular social media app TikTok, has now reached a valuation of about $300 billion.

ByteDance's new AI system turns photos into realistic movie scenes

ByteDance, the Chinese tech giant behind TikTok, has unveiled a revolutionary artificial intelligence (AI) system - "X-Portrait 2."

02 Nov 2024

CAT

Outrage on social media as Instagram-famous squirrel 'Peanut' seized, euthanized 

Peanut, the squirrel that shot to fame on social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok, has been seized from its owner Mark Longo's home in Pine City, New York, and euthanized to test for rabies.

30 Oct 2024

China

TikTok founder becomes China's richest, but country's billionaires count declines

Zhang Yiming, the 41-year-old co-founder of TikTok's parent company ByteDance, has been named China's richest person.

27 Oct 2024

Instagram

Meet Loops: A new short-form video app to rival TikTok

Loops, a new short-form looping video app, is poised to take on TikTok's dominance in the digital space.

This AI-powered messaging app has a 1.5L+ waitlist

Daze, an AI-backed messaging app built exclusively for Generation Z, is taking social media by storm.

22 Oct 2024

Buenos Aires

Liam Payne's 'erratic behavior' intensified after his girlfriend left Argentina

Former One Direction member, Liam Payne, tragically died after falling from a third-floor balcony at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina on October 16.

TikTok's parent company ByteDance fires intern for sabotaging AI project

ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has fired an intern for "maliciously interfering" with the training of one of its artificial intelligence (AI) models.

21 Oct 2024

Netflix

Liam Payne's death puts Netflix show, documentary in jeopardy

The shocking death of former One Direction member, Liam Payne, has left a pall over two big television projects he was a part of.

17 Oct 2024

Netflix

Will the Menendez brothers get released? Family calls for retrial

Joan Andersen Vandermolen, the 92-year-old aunt of Lyle and Erik Menendez, has publicly called for a review of their life sentences.

16 Oct 2024

Elon Musk

Why X need not share data with rivals in Europe

Elon Musk's social media platform, X, has been excluded from the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA) regulation.

15 Oct 2024

Google

Google enhances shopping experience with AI, personalized recommendations

In a bid to improve user experience, Google has announced the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into its Shopping tab.

13 Oct 2024

Anxiety

TikTok designed to be an addiction machine, internal documents reveal

TikTok reportedly ignored the adverse mental health impact its features could have on teen users.

TikTok lays off hundreds of employees globally amid AI pivot

Popular social media platform TikTok, owned by China's ByteDance, has announced a major cut in its global workforce.

09 Oct 2024

Facebook

Meta introduces AI-edited video ads on Facebook and Instagram

Meta is all set to shake up the advertising industry with AI-edited video ads on its platforms, Facebook and Instagram.

05 Oct 2024

Facebook

Facebook to introduce new tabs for personalized, location-based content

Facebook has announced a series of updates, aimed at broadening user experiences beyond their immediate social circles.

04 Oct 2024

Instagram Reels

YouTube Shorts will soon let you post 3-minute long videos

YouTube has announced significant updates to its short video platform, YouTube Shorts.

02 Oct 2024

Hate Speech

EU questions Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube over AI-backed content recommendation risks

The European Union (EU) has issued a request for information (RFI) to social media giants Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube.

02 Oct 2024

Adam Mosseri

Want to go viral? Instagram's 'best practices' feature can help

Instagram has rolled out a cool new feature called "best practices," designed to help content creators, businesses, and everyday users nail their posting game.

30 Sep 2024

Huawei

TikTok-parent to develop new AI model using Huawei chips

ByteDance, the company behind TikTok, is apparently gearing up to develop a new AI model.

24 Sep 2024

Spotify

TikTok to discontinue its Spotify rival this November

TikTok has announced plans to terminate its music streaming service, TikTok Music, on November 28.

19 Sep 2024

California

US woman's health 'critical' after severe vaccine reaction

A 23-year-old Florida woman, Alexis Lorenze, is battling a critical health crisis following a severe reaction to vaccines administered at UCI Medical Centre in Orange, California.

18 Sep 2024

Cardi B

Cardi B, Offset sued for underpaying mansion rent; singer responds

Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B and her estranged husband, American rapper Offset have been accused of underpaying for a mansion they rented.

17 Sep 2024

China

TikTok's parent company ByteDance to develop its own AI chips

ByteDance, the parent company of popular social media platform TikTok, is reportedly partnering with TSMC to design its own artificial intelligence (AI) chips.

16 Sep 2024

US Supreme Court

TikTok's legal fight against US ban starts today

TikTok and the US government are set to face off in federal court today, over a legal dispute that could significantly impact the future of the social media platform in America.

13 Sep 2024

Meta

Meta, Snap, TikTok join forces to combat self-harm content online

Tech giants Meta, Snap, and TikTok have joined forces to launch a new initiative called 'Thrive.'

03 Sep 2024

Influencers

Why this Instagram-famous US town banned influencer tourists

As photographers flock to the small rural town of Pomfret, Vermont in the United States drawn by its vibrant autumn colors, residents are pushing back.

03 Sep 2024

Lady Gaga

Gaga finally flashing that rock! See her giant engagement ring

Lady Gaga, the pop sensation, recently attended the Venice Film Festival with her fiance Michael Polansky.

02 Sep 2024

Adele

Adele announces break from music: Why she took the call

Adele, the iconic singer known for her soulful voice and deeply personal lyrics, recently announced that she will be taking an extended break from music following her current commitments.

02 Sep 2024

Social Media

The 'fridgescaping' trend: Here's why people are decorating their refrigerator

A novel trend, dubbed "fridgescaping," is gaining traction on social media platforms.

02 Sep 2024

AliExpress

Debunked! Apple Watch Ultra does not feature a secret camera

A recent trend on social media platforms, particularly TikTok, has seen several videos claiming that Apple's flagship wearable, the Watch Ultra, contains a hidden camera embedded in the Digital Crown.

30 Aug 2024

Facebook

TikTok lawsuit could end long-held legal protections enjoyed by platforms

A landmark lawsuit against TikTok may potentially reshape the legal obligations of social media platforms.

28 Aug 2024

Instagram

Meta, Spotify working on music-sharing feature for Instagram

Meta and Spotify are reportedly collaborating on a new music-sharing feature for the Instagram app.

27 Aug 2024

Joe Jonas

Joe Jonas swears new music isn't about ex-wife Sophie Turner

Joe Jonas, the 35-year-old pop star, has opened up about his upcoming solo album, Music for People Who Believe in Love.

20 Aug 2024

Donald Trump

Musk as minister? Trump says he's open to the idea

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has expressed his willingness to consider Tesla CEO Elon Musk for a cabinet position or advisory role, if he wins the 2024 election.

18 Aug 2024

Airbnb

Airbnb guests mine cryptocurrency worth ₹84L, leave ₹1.25L electricity bill

A group of Airbnb guests in North Carolina, US, mined cryptocurrency worth over $100,000 (around ₹84 lakh) during their three-week stay at a rental property.

14 Aug 2024

Joe Biden

White House to welcome 100+ influencers for first-ever Creator Summit

The White House is set to host the inaugural Creator Economy Conference, a gathering of 100 digital creators and industry professionals.

13 Aug 2024

WhatsApp

TikTok launches group chat feature to rival WhatsApp

TikTok has introduced a new group chat feature, allowing up to 32 users to communicate within the app.