The seminal 1987 horror film “Zepotha” is back on TikTok. Reaction videos to the film’s gory forest scenes dominate user feeds. TikTok users are digging through their parents’ wardrobes to […]
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Back to news homeTikTok seeks aspiring artists to show off their talent in live music competition
TikTok announced Monday that it’s hosting a virtual talent show on TikTok Live to reward aspiring artists, giving them a chance to win up to 500,000 Diamond rewards. The event […]
TikTok is where young LGBTQ people of color feel the safest online
While the relationship between all young people and social media is complex, yielding both positive social effects and posing unique risks to mental health, queer teens spend even more time […]
First Amendment org challenges restrictions on TikTok at Texas universities
Through a new lawsuit, a free speech group and research coalition that studies technology’s effect on society are pushing back against a ban on TikTok affecting government devices in the […]
Twitch is launching a discovery feed and other short-form video features
Twitch is finally rolling out a Discovery Feed, after years of complaints from its creators about the lack of growth opportunities for smaller streamers. The company announced the Discovery Feed, […]
TikTok’s new monetization feature invites creators to make video ads for a chance to earn money
TikTok is introducing a new way for creators to earn money on its platform. The company announced on Tuesday that it’s launching the “TikTok Creative Challenge,” a new monetization feature […]
TikTok looks to challenge Amazon and Shein with new e-commerce initiative
TikTok has confirmed that it’s testing a new in-app “Trendy Beat” shopping section where it is offering products for sale that are shipped and sold by a subsidiary of its […]
Instagram now finally allows users to download public Reels
Instagram is finally letting users download Reels posted by others so they can share them outside the app. Rival short video app TikTok has had this feature for years and […]
Tiki, a popular short video app in India, to shut down
Tiki, a short-form video app, is set to cease operations in India on June 27, the latest addition to a growing roster of businesses that have faltered in their attempts […]
Montana just banned TikTok
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte just signed the nation’s strongest restrictions on Chinese-owned social media app TikTok into law. TikTok has faced mounting pressure in the U.S. from Congress and state […]