Category: TikTok (ByteDance)

Strangers Online Are Having the Same ‘Mall World’ Dream. But What Is It?

Thousands of people online have recounted visiting a similar mall-like setting while they sleep. Theories vary wildly.
Why Are the Microphones on Social Media So Small?

Once a quirky accessory, small external microphones have become ubiquitous in social media videos.
Review: Is Dylan Mulvaney ‘The Least Problematic Woman in the World’?

In her bold, funny solo show, the social media influencer details a life of identity-searching, controversy and a determination to be absolutely herself.
A Campaign to ‘Bring Back Bullying’

On social media, some are arguing that bullying deserves a second look. Trolling or not, the push seems to reflect a general turn away from sensitivity.
How Social Media Is Changing the Narrative of the Israel-Gaza War

Nearly two years into the conflict, social media is increasingly capturing the day-to-day toll in Gaza, as U.S. public opinion on the war shifts.
‘Kpop Demon Hunters’ Noodle Cup Trend May Increase Burn Risks for Kids

TikTok users have rushed to get their hands on the instant noodles that appear in the film. One prominent Boston hospital has sounded the alarm.
Erica Taylor Is Social Media’s Midlife Makeup Guru

Erica Taylor wants you to forget everything you learned about makeup in high school.
Zackery Nazario Died Subway Surfing. Is Social Media to Blame?

Norma Nazario didn’t understand what had motivated her 15-year-old son to climb on top of a train one evening. Then she found his phone.
Trump Says the Murdochs May Join TikTok Investors

Fox Corporation is considering investing in the popular video app as part of a bid to avert a U.S. ban, a person familiar with the situation said after the president’s remarks.
White House Outlines a TikTok Deal With a U.S. Board

A potential deal to reduce TikTok’s ties to China would give the app a new board with six American directors out of seven, the White House press secretary said.
Trump Suggests China May Have Approved a TikTok Deal, Without Details

The president wrote on Truth Social, “appreciate the TikTok approval,” after a call with China’s top leader, Xi Jinping. But he also suggested the deal and other issues were still in progress.
Trump and Xi Set to Finalize TikTok Deal

The two leaders are expected to speak Friday to discuss a deal to keep the wildly popular app from going dark in the United States.