TikTok: News
06 Aug 2024
NBCNBC's Olympics coverage records staggering 34M viewership—thanks to Snoop Dogg
NBC's coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics has seen a significant increase in viewership, largely due to rapper Snoop Dogg's involvement.
02 Aug 2024
GlasgowHere's how matcha is becoming a global obsession
Once a rare find in the UK, matcha, a Japanese tea powder, has now become a common sight in cafes and supermarkets worldwide.
31 Jul 2024
StartupsThis start-up can build travel itineraries from screenshots, YouTube videos
AI-driven travel agent start-up, Mindtrip, has introduced a feature that transforms online content into detailed travel itineraries.
31 Jul 2024
Donald TrumpIs Kamala Harris's 'brat' move to connect with youngsters working?
When Kamala Harris announced her candidacy for president of the United States, singer Charli XCX tweeted a now-viral post that "Kamala is brat."
31 Jul 2024
SingaporeMass food poisoning rocks TikTok parent's Singapore office
ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has been struck by a significant food poisoning incident at its Singapore office.
31 Jul 2024
Game of ThronesGame of spoilers: 'House of the Dragon' finale footage leaks
HBO's hit series House of the Dragon has suffered another online leak.
29 Jul 2024
Selena Gomez'Hate this': Selena Gomez angrily responds to plastic surgery rumors
Selena Gomez has once again shut down rumors about undergoing plastic surgery.
27 Jul 2024
YouTube MusicTikTok challenges YouTube Music, Shazam with new Sound Search feature
TikTok is stepping up its game in the music discovery arena with a new feature called "Sound Search."
17 Jul 2024
EuropeEU court rejects TikTok's efforts to bypass DMA rules
The EU's General Court has ruled that ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, must adhere to the bloc's new law known as the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
09 Jul 2024
FashionGen Z and millennials are divided over sock preferences
A recent internet debate has revealed a generational divide in fashion, specifically sock choices.
09 Jul 2024
Celebrity'Sorry boys': Ye's ex-girlfriend Julia Fox comes out as lesbian
Julia Fox, the host of OMG Fashun and actor in Uncut Gems, publicly identified as a lesbian on Monday.
08 Jul 2024
InstagramThis 19-year-old influencer makes money rating Instagram aesthetics
Evan Smith, a 19-year-old social media influencer, has transformed his passion for Instagram aesthetics into a profitable business.
26 Jun 2024
FranceKaty Perry turns heads with surprise song lyrics on dress!
Pop sensation Katy Perry has creatively previewed her forthcoming single Woman's World by printing the song's lyrics on a 500-foot train of her dress!
24 Jun 2024
MakeupDouble glossing: Rihanna's viral beauty trend sweeps TikTok
Pop star Rihanna and her beauty brand, Fenty Beauty, have introduced a new makeup technique known as double glossing.
22 Jun 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningTikTok's ad tool allows AI actors to recite unmoderated content
TikTok inadvertently posted a link to an internal version of its new AI digital avatar tool, Symphony Digital Avatars, allowing users to produce videos that can say virtually anything.
21 Jun 2024
Joe BidenTikTok challenges US ban in court, calls it 'unconstitutional'
TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, have filed an appeal in a US court to overturn a law threatening to ban the app in the United States from January 19.
20 Jun 2024
InstagramInstagram accused of recommending sexual content to 13-year olds
Instagram has been accused of recommending sexual content to users as young as 13.
19 Jun 2024
Ariana Grande'It's intentional': Ariana Grande shuts down critics over 'faking' speech
Pop sensation Ariana Grande recently addressed online speculation about a noticeable change in her voice during an appearance on Penn Badgley's Podcrushed podcast.
19 Jun 2024
AndroidTikTok introduces new photo-sharing app 'Whee' to rival Instagram
TikTok has unveiled a new photo-sharing app named 'Whee,' as reported by Android Police and APKMirror founder Artem Russakovskii.
17 Jun 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningTikTok launches AI avatars and dubbing tool to revolutionize ads
TikTok, the widely-used social media platform, has unveiled its latest features: AI-generated avatars and an "AI Dubbing" tool.
12 Jun 2024
AmazonTikTok challenges Google with new image search feature
TikTok, the Chinese social media giant, is testing a new feature that allows users to search for similar products by uploading or taking a photo within the TikTok Shop.
11 Jun 2024
Netflix'Dancing for Devil' subject Miranda Derrick claims 'life in danger'
Miranda Derrick, the central figure in Netflix's docuseries Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult, has recently voiced concerns about her safety following the documentary's release.
07 Jun 2024
ChinaHow China's ByteDance accessed NVIDIA's AI chips despite US sanctions
ByteDance is using a loophole in US regulations to train AI models on American soil with NVIDIA's advanced AI chips.
05 Jun 2024
Lady GagaLady Gaga 'not pregnant,' uses Taylor Swift reference to clarify
Pop star Lady Gaga has put to rest rumors of her being pregnant.
05 Jun 2024
ChinaParis Hilton among several high-profile TikTok accounts targeted in cyber-attack
In a recent cyber attack, several TikTok accounts, including those belonging to high-profile celebrities like Paris Hilton and CNN, were targeted.
05 Jun 2024
MalwareTikTok suffers cyberattack: Hackers target high-profile accounts via DMs
TikTok has acknowledged a "potential exploit" that is being used to target high-profile accounts, including those of media organizations and celebrities.
04 Jun 2024
Adam MosseriMeta's Threads rolls out swipe customization for user feeds
Threads, the social media platform by Meta, has unveiled a swipe customization feature for user feeds.
03 Jun 2024
Donald Trump'It's an honor': Former President Donald Trump embraces TikTok
Former US President Donald Trump has joined TikTok, the very platform he once sought to ban.
31 May 2024
TechnologyTikTok denies developing US-specific algorithm
TikTok is refuting claims that it is developing a unique recommendation algorithm specifically for its US users.
30 May 2024
BusinessShark Tank's Kevin O'Leary launches crowdfunding campaign to acquire TikTok
Kevin O'Leary, a star of the reality TV show Shark Tank has expressed interest in acquiring popular social media app TikTok.
27 May 2024
K-Popaespa's 'Armageddon' album surpasses 1M pre-orders
SM Entertainment announced on Monday that the highly anticipated first full-length album Armageddon by popular K-pop group aespa has surpassed 1M stock pre-orders.
20 May 2024
Evan SpiegelSnapchat focuses on AI with $1.5 billion yearly investment
Snap Inc.'s CEO, Evan Spiegel, has revealed plans to significantly increase investment in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning for Snapchat.
18 May 2024
CanadaCanadian intelligence chief warns against use of TikTok
David Vigneault, the Director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, has cautioned Canadians against using the popular social media app TikTok.
15 May 2024
HBO'House of the Dragon' stars discuss viral 'Negroni Sbagliato' meme
In 2022, all social media could talk about was House of the Dragon stars Olivia Cooke and Emma D'Arcy's "Negroni Spagliato with prosecco in it" video.
14 May 2024
ChatGPTTikTok tests ChatGPT-powered search results
TikTok is currently experimenting with a more comprehensive search results page, incorporating generative artificial intelligence (AI).
13 May 2024
iPhone'iPhone finger': Is prolonged smartphone usage altering pinky finger's shape?
Smartphone users have recently reported visible changes in their pinky fingers, a phenomenon now referred to as 'iPhone finger.'
10 May 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningTikTok labels uploads made with external AI tools
TikTok has announced plans to automatically label content generated by artificial intelligence (AI) from other platforms.
08 May 2024
ChinaTikTok sues US government over law mandating sale or ban
TikTok has filed a lawsuit against the US government, challenging a recent legislation that could force its parent company, ByteDance, to sell the app or face a potential ban in the US.
