TikTok Bans ‘SkinnyTok’ Hashtag Worldwide In a recent move to address concerns about online safety and youth health, TikTok has taken a bold step by banning the controversial ‘SkinnyTok’ hashtag worldwide. This decision comes amidst growing scrutiny over the impact of social media platforms on body image, mental health, and overall well-being, particularly among young […]
When Parke Pops Up, Gen-Z Comes Out
When Parke Pops Up, Gen-Z Comes Out Parke, the apparel brand that has taken social media by storm, recently hosted its largest pop-up event to date, drawing massive crowds of enthusiastic Gen-Z fans. With a strong presence on TikTok, Parke has quickly established itself as a viral sensation, leveraging the power of social media to […]
Mexican Authorities Investigating Murder of Beauty Influencer
Mexican Authorities to Investigate Murder of Beauty Influencer Valeria MÃ rquez The recent tragic murder of beauty influencer Valeria MÃ rquez has sent shockwaves through the social media and beauty community. The young influencer was brutally killed during a TikTok livestream, prompting outrage and calls for justice. In response to this heinous crime, President Claudia Sheinbaum has […]
TikTok adds AI tool to animate photos with realistic effects
TikTok Introduces AI Alive Tool to Animate Photos with Realistic Effects TikTok, the popular social media platform known for its short-form videos, has once again made waves in the tech world with its latest feature. The introduction of AI Alive has revolutionized the way users can interact with their photos, bringing them to life in […]
TikTok unveils AI video feature
TikTok’s New AI Video Feature: Transforming Photos into Dynamic Videos TikTok, the popular social media platform known for its short-form videos, has recently unveiled an exciting new feature that is set to revolutionize the way creators engage with their audience. The platform’s Story Camera now includes a cutting-edge AI technology called AI Alive, allowing users […]
Viral TikTok challenge sparks school fires as students destroy laptops for views
When Social Media Trends Turn Dangerous: The Impact of Viral Challenges on Today’s Youth Do you remember when social media trends were harmless, like the Mannequin Challenge? Well, those days seem long gone as a new wave of viral challenges is taking over the internet and putting lives at risk. Recently, a TikTok challenge has […]
Trump signals new extension for TikTok divestment deadline
Trump Signals New Extension for TikTok Divestment Deadline Amid heated US-China tariff tensions, President Trump’s recent signal of a potential extension for the TikTok divestment deadline has added another layer of complexity to the ongoing saga. The popular social media app, known for its short-form videos and dance challenges, has found itself at the center […]
TikTok faces a €530 million EU record fine over data concerns
TikTok Faces a €530 Million EU Record Fine Over Data Concerns TikTok, the popular social media platform known for its short-form videos, is currently facing a significant challenge in the form of a €530 million fine from the European Union over data privacy concerns. The EU’s data protection watchdog, the Irish Data Protection Commission, has […]
TikTok moves into Japanese E-commerce
TikTok Expands Reach into Japanese E-commerce Market As the uncertainty looms over the fate of TikTok in the United States due to the unresolved deal, the popular social media platform is strategically shifting its focus towards international expansion. With a keen eye on diversifying its user base and revenue streams, TikTok has set its sights […]
Footnotes to bring crowd-sourced context to TikTok
Footnotes: Enhancing TikTok with Crowd-Sourced Context TikTok, the popular social media platform known for its short-form videos, is taking a step in a new direction by introducing footnotes. These footnotes will serve as a community-driven tool to provide context and information to users. Unlike Meta, TikTok has decided to maintain its fact-checking program in conjunction […]