TikTok
Can a £17 TikTok camera really be that bad?
Aug 28, 2024
Dunja Đuđić
Perhaps you’ve heard of the CLS, the TikTok compact camera that promises the coveted retro look of early 2000s CCD digital cameras. It costs only…
US Lawmakers may set sights on DJI after TikTok ban
Apr 30, 2024
John Aldred
As somebody who doesn’t live in the USA, the whole TikTok banning situation has been interesting to watch from the outside. Well, half-watch. I don’t…
TikTok vs. Instagram: The rivalry heats up with new photo app, TikTok Notes
Apr 9, 2024
Dunja Đuđić
TikTok is making another move into Instagram’s territory with a new app called TikTok Notes. Multiple users have been receiving notifications about the upcoming launch…
Adobe Express adds TikTok’s new AI assistant
Feb 16, 2024
Alex Baker
TikTok’s AI-powered Creative Assistant is now available with the Adobe Express app. The two brands announced the collaboration this week, saying that it will help…
New York City sues Meta, TikTok, and others over “manipulative and addictive features”
Feb 16, 2024
Dunja Đuđić
Yet another lawsuit has landed on the major social media platforms. This time, New York City has joined the growing wave of government entities suing…
TikTok takes on YouTube with horizontal videos and longer runtimes
Jan 31, 2024
Dunja Đuđić
TikTok is best-known for vertical videos and bite-sized content, but it’s changing its course. According to some creators, the app is now nudging them towards…
Social media giants slapped with over 3 billion in fines over GDPR violations, Meta tops the list
Nov 21, 2023
Dunja Đuđić
Data breaches and similar violations have sent social media giants to court several times so far. But how much did they actually have to pay…
Nepal becomes latest country to ban TikTok
Nov 16, 2023
Alex Baker
Nepal has joined the growing list of countries banning TikTok. The social media giant owned by Byte Dance currently has over 1 billion active users…
New York lawmakers propose stricter rules for kids on social media
Oct 13, 2023
Dunja Đuđić
After Maryland, Seattle, and Texas, New York is now taking a step against social media and its negative impacts of social media on children. Alarmed by rising cases of anxiety, depression, and self-harm among the youngest, state officials are zeroing in on popular platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X (FKA Twitter).
New York City bans TikTok on devices
Aug 17, 2023
Alex Baker
New York City has officially banned the popular social media app TikTok from all city-owned devices, with the ban taking immediate effect. This comes in…