TikTok Feature Helps Students Connect With Classmates
TikTok launched a new feature to let college students find and connect with classmates, boosting campus social networking. TikTok is…
WhatsApp Adds Scam Protections for Chats
WhatsApp announced on Tuesday that it is implementing new features to assist users in identifying hoaxes on the messaging service. The…
TikTok Merges Core Product, Trust Safety Teams
TikTok combines its Core Product and Trust & Safety teams to speed safety feature development under U.S. regulatory review. An internal…
TikTok Adds Songwriter Profiles with Music Tab
TikTok is incorporating new features into its application to enable composers to emphasize their works. Currently in beta testing, these…
Trump Secures Buyer Group for TikTok U.S. Assets
According to President Donald Trump, a group of “extremely wealthy individuals” is preparing to acquire the short-form video…
TikTok Tests Instagram‑Style Bulletin Boards
TikTok verified to TechCrunch on Friday that it is currently testing a new messaging tool known as bulletin boards. The function enables…
TikTok Denies Trump Memecoin Purchases
Brad Sherman, a Bitcoin detractor, accused US President Donald Trump of accepting a $300 million bribe from TikTok. However, TikTok denied any…
TikTok Unveils Music Platform for Artists
TikTok debuts “TikTok for Artists,” a new platform offering music data and insights to help musicians grow audiences and track performance…
Haliey Welch Speaks On FBI Probe Of Hawk Token Crash
Haliey Welch breaks silence on the Hawk Token scandal on her “Talk Tuah” podcast, revealing the FBI probe and regret over fan losses. On her…
TikTok to Restrict Beauty Filters for Users Under 18
TikTok faces a lawsuit from 14 U.S. attorneys general over data privacy concerns and its impact on adolescent mental health A later article…
YouTube Shorts Unveils AI Video Backgrounds
Thursday was the day that YouTube announced that its Dream Screen feature for Shorts now allows users to construct movie backdrops using…
ByteDance, TikTok’s Parent, Worth $300B
A new report from The Wall Street Journal says that ByteDance, the Chinese company that runs TikTok, recently offered to buy back its shares…
YouTube Adds Livestream Gifting to Rival TikTok
YouTube introduced a new monetization feature for vertical livestreams, allowing viewers to purchase “Jewels” to send animated “gifts” to…
Trump Set to Halt TikTok Ban
President-elect Donald Trump will try to prevent TikTok from getting banned in the United States The Washington Post reported on Tuesday.…
TikTok Accounts Become Divorce Fodder
The hardest part of Kat and Mike Stickler’s divorce was figuring out how to split their TikTok account, which had millions of fans and…
TikTok Expands Creator Subscription Options
TikTok’s redesigned Subscription feature is now available to creators in select regions, including Brazil, France, Germany, Spain, the…
VC Show ‘Meet the Drapers’ Joins Forces with TikTok
Tim Draper’s “Meet the Drapers” is partnering with TikTok for its seventh season, allowing entrepreneurs to pitch their…
TikTok Adds Group Chats, Challenging Messaging Apps
TikTok announced on Monday that it is integrating group conversations into its platform, which is likely to compete with popular messaging…
YouTube Tests Sleep Timer for Premium Users
YouTube introduces an innovative sleep timer feature for its Premium subscribers, enhancing viewing control and user experience during…
U.S. House Pushes DOJ Defense in TikTok Crackdown
On Thursday, a U.S. House committee released a transcript of a March closed-door meeting on TikTok’s threats to the Justice Department…