The surprising reason Lily Allen’s ‘Smile’ went viral on TikTok
TikTok users all over the globe are dancing like mad to Lily Allen’s “Smile,” 14 years after its release. The 2006 breakup anthem is now part of a genuine dance…
Facebook’s TikTok rip-off launches new privacy concerns this August
August in the U.S. is a time for BBQs, swimming pools, social distancing, and, if Mark Zuckerberg has his way, the further entwining of your digital self into the data-hungry…
White House says it could take action on TikTok in ‘weeks, not months’
White House officials are currently reviewing Chinese apps’ security risks
TikTok users create fake ‘safety calls’ to help protect each other IRL
Fake calls on TikTok may save someone’s life. Whether it’s walking through a dark parking lot or getting into a sketchy Uber, traveling alone can be a terrifying, risky experience.…
U.S. political parties issue warnings about TikTok | Digital Trends Live
On this Digital Trends Live, we discuss the top tech stories, including TikTok warnings from the RNC and DNC.
Wells Fargo employees ordered to uninstall TikTok from work phones
Security concerns about the app cited in the order
Facebook crashes, Ninja leaves TikTok, robot chemists | Digital Trends Live
On this Digital Trends Live, we break down the top tech stories, including Facebook causing crashes and more.
Here’s why Gabbie Hanna is all over TikTok
Gabbie Hanna, who first gained internet fame through Vine, is now the butt of jokes all over TikTok. The 29-year-old Vine star turned YouTuber turned musician left social media this…
TikTok stop showing users likes, and everyone melted down
TikTok temporarily stopped displaying likes, and users thought the U.S. government actually went through with banning the app. Videos on the platform, which is own by Beijing-based ByteDance, stopped showing…
TikTok will exit Hong Kong amidst controversial national security laws
TikTok will pull out of Hong Kong within days, becoming the latest of several tech companies to react to the region’s controversial new national security laws. The short-form video app…