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.
14 Dec 2024
BeijingXi Jinping unlikely to attend Trump's inauguration despite invitation
Chinese President Xi Jinping is unlikely to attend the inauguration of United States President-elect Donald Trump in January, even after receiving an invitation.
13 Dec 2024
GoogleGoogle slammed for 'woke' Christmas ad featuring nonbinary influencer
Google has come under fire for its new Christmas advertisement, starring nonbinary beauty influencer Cyrus Veyssi.
12 Dec 2024
FacebookAustralia mandates tech giants to pay publishers for news content
The Australian government has introduced a "news bargaining incentive," forcing digital platforms to pay for Australian news.
12 Dec 2024
ChinaTrump invites China's Xi Jinping to his presidential inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to his inauguration on January 20, 2025.
10 Dec 2024
Science and TechnologyWhy should smartphones be on airplane mode? This pilot explains
A pilot, who goes by @perchpoint on TikTok, has recently gone viral for explaining why passengers need to switch their phones to airplane mode before takeoff.
10 Dec 2024
Trump AdministrationTikTok seeks emergency injunction to delay US ban in January
TikTok has launched a legal battle in the US, requesting an emergency injunction to postpone the enforcement of a law that endangers its existence.
06 Dec 2024
Billie EilishBillie Eilish can't quit social media, calls it her 'cigarette'
Grammy-winning singer Billie Eilish recently compared her social media addiction to smoking.
05 Dec 2024
Loki'Loki' actor, Jack Veal (17), reveals he's homeless
Jack Veal, who played Kid Loki in the Marvel series Loki, has revealed that he is homeless.
22 Nov 2024
CanadaYouTube Shorts now offers AI video backgrounds: How to use
YouTube has given a cool update to its Dream Screen feature for Shorts, allowing users to create AI-generated video backgrounds.
21 Nov 2024
FacebookAustralia 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 MosseriHow 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.
19 Nov 2024
United States of AmericaWant 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
FashionFashion 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 TrumpTikTok'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.
08 Nov 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningByteDance'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
CATOutrage 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
ChinaTikTok 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
InstagramMeet 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.
23 Oct 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningThis 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 AiresLiam 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.
21 Oct 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningTikTok'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
NetflixLiam 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
NetflixWill 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 MuskWhy 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
GoogleGoogle 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
AnxietyTikTok designed to be an addiction machine, internal documents reveal
TikTok reportedly ignored the adverse mental health impact its features could have on teen users.
11 Oct 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningTikTok 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
FacebookMeta 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
FacebookFacebook 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 ReelsYouTube 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 SpeechEU 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 MosseriWant 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
HuaweiTikTok-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
SpotifyTikTok 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
CaliforniaUS 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 BCardi 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
ChinaTikTok'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 CourtTikTok'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
MetaMeta, 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
InfluencersWhy 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 GagaGaga 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
AdeleAdele 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 MediaThe '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
AliExpressDebunked! 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
FacebookTikTok 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
InstagramMeta, 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 JonasJoe 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 TrumpMusk 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
AirbnbAirbnb 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 BidenWhite 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
WhatsAppTikTok 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.
