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TikTok might be exploring an ad-free subscription plan
Code snippets found in the latest version of TikTok app indicate possible paid subscription ahead.
TikTok now lets creators label AI-generated content
TikTok will now let users label posts that have been enhanced by AI in any way. The company is also working on tools that automatically detect AI-generated posts.
European regulators fine TikTok $368 million over failing to protect the data of young users
European authorities have found that Twitter had violated General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) rules when it comes to how it processes its younger users' personal data.
Billboard's latest top 50 chart pulls the biggest tracks from TikTok
TikTok and Billboard are collaborating on a pop music chart. TikTok Billboard Top 50 Chart is a new weekly roundup listing the most popular songs on the social platform in the US. The list debuts with the track “SkeeYee” by Sexyy Red taking the inaugural top spot.
TikTok is pushing shopping features into nearly every part of its app
TikTok has launched its official TikTok Shop in an attempt to capitalize on the app's popularity.
TikTok starts migrating European users' data to its first local data center
TikTok has started migrating its European users' data to its long-promised center in Ireland.
TikTok job postings point to social features to help it compete with Meta
TikTok appears ready to move the platform closer to a full-fledged social network. The company has posted new job listings for positions focused on social networking features and expanded direct messaging.
Instagram reportedly making Reels longer to take on TikTok and YouTube
It looks like Instagram is about to significantly increase the maximum length of Reels, according to reputable mobile developer and leaker Alessandro Paluzzi. The current hard limit for these videos is three minutes, but screenshots provided by Paluzzi indicate a forthcoming leap to 10 minutes. This would effectively transform the social media site into a more robust video-sharing platform like YouTube.
TikTok search results are about to get infested with ads
TikTok is integrated ads into search results, so you’ll get branded content every time you look for a hashtag, a specific user or anything else. These ads are pulled from sponsored videos hosted on the platform and exist as a way to “further power brand discovery.” Clicking on an ad doesn’t interrupt the search experience, as the feed remains static as you peruse.
New York City bans TikTok for government employees
New York City will ban TikTok from government devices, The Verge reported on Wednesday.
Instagram's musical photo carousels are a lot like TikTok's Photo Mode
Instagram now lets you add music to photo carousels. Unveiled in partnership with pop star Olivia Rodrigo to promote her single “bad idea right?”, the feature allows you to pick licensed music to soundtrack your slideshows. In addition, the company announced that you can create Collabs with up to three co-authors and post audience-response prompts to Reels.
TikTok will let European users decide whether they want a personalized For You Page
TikTok is undergoing massive changes for users in the European Union in order to meet the August 28th deadline the region's authorities gave companies to comply with the Digital Services Act (DSA).
TikTok adds text posts to compete with Instagram Stories
TikTok absolutely dominates the short-form video space, but now it’s looking into short-form text posts. The social media giant just announced the ability to compose text posts to allow users to “share their stories, poems, lyrics and other written content, giving them another way to express themselves.”
TikTok expands its music streaming service test to Australia, Mexico and Singapore
TikTok has started inviting users in Australia, Mexico and Singapore to participate in a closed beta test for its new music streaming service, according to TechCrunch and CNBC.
Why are non-diabetics suddenly wearing continuous glucose monitors?
Continuous glucose monitors, which have historically been an important health tool for diabetes patients, have been emerging online as a trending device to measure blood glucose levels among healthy adults. This begs the question: is knowing how your body reacts to food through your blood glucose levels beneficial?
TikTok rolls out passkey login for iOS devices
The list of third-party apps that support passkey login on the iPhone has grown by one, thanks to TikTok.
University professors in Texas are suing the state over ‘unconstitutional’ TikTok ban
A group of college professors sued Texas today for banning TikTok on state devices and networks, as reported by The Washington Post. The plaintiffs say the prohibition compromises their research and teaching while “preventing or seriously impeding faculty from pursuing research that relates to TikTok,” including studying the very disinformation and data-collection practices the restriction claims to address. The plaintiffs say the ban makes it “almost impossible for faculty to use TikTok in their classrooms — whether to teach about TikTok or to use content from TikTok to teach about other subjects.”
Tumblr's building a TikTok inspired feed in bid to grow its user base
Tumblr is planning a major revamp of its platform that will bring algorithmic recommendations to users’ feeds, according to a memo published on the Tumblr Staff blog.
People who don't use TikTok think it's a national security threat
A study indicates that most Americans think TikTok is a national security threat — but they're also the ones who are least likely to use it.
TikTok-owner ByteDance debuts Ripple music creation app
ByteDance, TikTok's Chinese parent company, has debuted a new app designed to make it easier for creators to compose and edit music they could use for their content.