‘GripTok’ and the myth of the ‘gorilla grip’ coochie
Sealed Lips is Mashable’s series on pelvic pain, an experience rarely discussed but shockingly common. No, you do not need a gorilla grip coochie. This phrase, in case you’re not…
TikTok’s algorithm is sending users down a far-right extremist rabbit hole
TikTok’s recommendations algorithm is sending users down a far right wing rabbit hole QAnon. Patriot Party, Oath Keepers. Three Percenters. Videos promoting these far right wing movements are all banned…
The Pink Stuff cleaner that’s all over TikTok lives up to the hype, but it’s not magic
There’s nothing I hate more in my kitchen than my electric glass cooktop. It’s hard to control the temperature, it takes a long time to heat up, and worst of…
Meet the women killing it on taxidermy TikTok
Ashley Siebor, a 30-year-old vet technician, was living in New York when her cat kept bringing her presents of mice and small squirrels he found around the apartment. Eventually, she…
YouTube Shorts debuts in the U.S. — but what does the future look like for the TikTok competitor?
After months of beta testing in India, YouTube Shorts has arrived in the United States. On Thursday, YouTube announced that it’s begun rolling out its shortform video TikTok competitor in…
TikTok will soon force personalized ads on its users
Enjoy watching videos by TikTok’s biggest stars like Charli D’Amelio? Well, TikTok hopes you’ll enjoy watching ads by all the brands who want to sell you Charli’s favorite fashion, food,…
TikTok users are teaching iPhone owners how to screenshot an entire webpage
Today in “things we learned on the internet,” TikTok users are sharing a handy iPhone screenshotting tip. Did you know you could screenshot an entire webpage on your phone, then…
The ‘super straight’ campaign taking over TikTok is actually just ugly transphobic trolling
News flash: The “super straight” trend on social media, where users claim a “new sexuality” which demands the same respect as those with marginalized sexual identities, is actually just blatant…
Want to try that ‘nature’s cereal’ from TikTok? You need a good ice maker.
All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers.If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. The ice machine is…
British woman tries ranch dressing for the first time and tastes enlightenment
A British woman’s first time trying ranch dressing is going viral. Dawn Farmer, who describes herself as a “Typical Brit” in her TikTok bio, posts videos of herself reacting to…