British politicians reacted to Insider revealing the UK government told TikTok the 'confidential' identity of its next China ambassador. One says Downing Street faces 'serious questions' on the tranche of messages, obtained under Freedom of Information laws. They also showed the government trying to reassure TikTok over new national security powers.
While 2020 was the year that TikTok took over fashion, there seems to be no slowing down for the popular social media app. Not only does the online video platform feature tons of fashion content and creators, but TikTok recently announced an editorial partnership with IMG - the agency behind your favorite models and New York Fashion Week events - for its TikTok Fashion Month.
Necessity has long been the mother of invention, but thanks to cutting-edge technology and the power of social media, the leap from inspiration to reality can happen almost overnight. If you doubt it, just ask Jimmy Choi. Choi is an amazing athlete. He also suffers from Parkinson's disease.
By Anton Zverev and Gabrielle Tétrault-Farber MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia said on Friday that TikTok had deleted some of what it called illegal posts promoting weekend protests aimed at securing the release of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny. It has also opened a criminal case into Navalny's supporters.
They're the sweetest thing on social media today. A budding hairstylist and her big sister are TikTok's latest viral sensation. Kalista Hesch had her little sister, Worthy Rigelsky, over for a sleepover on the eve of her 19th birthday.
Going live on TikTok is a great way to connect with your TikTok followers, but there are a few requirements that need to be met before a user is permitted to live stream. If you've been on TikTok for any extended period of time, you may have scrolled past, and even watched a live stream or two when they pop up on your For You Page.
TikTok was undoubtedly the most talked about app in 2020, both for its viral popularity and the resulting political troubles. Its largest competitor in China hasn't received as much scrutiny abroad, but could still make a splash in the market. The coming initial public offering of Tencent-backed Kuaishou-"fast hand" in Chinese-in Hong Kong could be one of the city's biggest.
By Chrissy Bobic Updated If there's a market for an adorable family to gain social media followers and a solid fan base, they will find it. So when TikTok started becoming a *thing* even before 2020, some families jumped on the bandwagon and now there are tons of TikTok families you can follow.
The app, ironically, has a bajillion tips. You've locked down an actual bedtime, you've set your alarm, and you know your morning routine as well as you know your coffee mug. The one part that eludes you is the actual falling asleep bit.
TikTok is about to outlast President Donald Trump. Now, the company could become an early test of President-elect Joe Biden's stance toward Chinese tech companies. Trump demanded last year that TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, sell the viral video app. He said TikTok raised urgent national security concerns, on the grounds that the Chinese government could get access to users' data.
Food TikTok is known for continuously sparking viral crazes that anyone can try. From folded tortilla wraps to air fryers to whipped coffee, college students have mastered quick food hacks - proving good food can come from even the smallest of dorm rooms.
Social media platforms like TikTok are being used by medics to dispel false information about COVID-19, which could undermine the global pandemic response.
MT. CARMEL, Ill. (WEHT) - A Wabash County School Board member is in the spotlight after he allegedly posted on his personal TikTok page telling it was okay to lie about having COVID-19. "I reached out to you guys out of concern. As an elected official I think it's totally inappropriate," said one parent who [...]
Seniors at Preston Park II Retirement Residence have gotten familiar with technology while stuck inside during the COVID-19 pandemic. "Throughout the past year, residents are staying positive. We're always coming up with fun things for them to do," Preston Park II Retirement Residence lifestyle director Karen Waldner said.
TikTok has been the hub for uncovering the coolest, quirkiest and unexplainable trends over the past year (think Cloud Bread, Hot Girl S**t and a whole musical dedicated to the Disney animated film Ratatouille ).
TikTok is testing a new video Q&A feature that allows creators to more directly respond to their audience's questions with either text or video answers, the company confirmed to TechCrunch. The feature works across both video and livestreams (TikTok LIVE), but is currently only available ...
The video appeared Monday on TikTok: a terrier happily wagging its tail as it rides a rocking, coin-operated horse in front of Santa Maria's La Bonita Carniceria while its owner does a little dance to the backdrop of The Ronettes song, " Be My Baby."
It's Inauguration Day, which means social media is lit up with sometimes funny and sometimes sincere takes on today's events. As President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were sworn in, TikTok did its thing. Let's take a look. First, some people woke up with a definite spring in their step.
A TikTok star used Tesla Autopilot in a illegal way and posted video evidence of it - showing the dangerous normalizing of abusing the feature. To top it off, the young man's mother was helping him film the whole thing. Tesla Autopilot Tesla Autopilot is a term to englobe several automated driver assist features inside [...]
TikTok users are drawing dark circles and under-eye bags on their faces using makeup. Some people are critical of the trend and say dark circles can make people feel insecure. Influencers, on the other hand, say they their videos can help people embrace their natural features. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.