Category: TikTok (ByteDance)

A Mystery on the ‘Planet of the Bass’

Is the ’90s Eurodance parody an ironic hit — or just a hit?
Hollywood Strike Leaves Influencers Sidelined and Confused

Despite not being in the actors’ union, many content creators are passing up deals to promote films or TV shows because they don’t want to be barred from the guild or face online vitriol.
Senate Targets China, Voting to Restrict Farmland Purchases and U.S. Investment

Senators voted overwhelmingly to block Chinese businesses from buying farmland and mandate that American investment in the country’s national security industries be tracked.
TikTok Introduces Text-Only Posts

The social media app known for its short-form videos will now allow users to create posts that contain only words, competing with Threads and Twitter.
Pickpocket! Beware! In Venice, Italy, a TikTok Star Watches Out for Tourists.

Monica Poli has spent years patrolling the streets of Venice. Now she’s famous on TikTok. Well, at least her voice is.
Are You Ready? Gen Z Is Bringing Nu Metal Back.

Bands like Deftones and Slipknot are resonating with younger fans, thanks to TikTok, the Y2K revival and, of course, enduring teenage angst.
Are Influencers on Strike Too?

The Hollywood work stoppage could shake up your For You page.
Popcast (Deluxe): Fans Misbehaving at Concerts, and Pinkydoll’s NPC TikTok

Plus: Music from Troye Sivan and Militarie Gun (as performed by Post Malone).
She Imitates Video Game Characters for TikTok Cash

Her TikTok catchphrase, “Ice cream so good,” has become a meme.
Texas TikTok Ban Challenged for Threatening ‘Academic Freedom’

A lawsuit filed on Thursday says that Gov. Greg Abbott’s ban is compromising research and teaching at public universities.
Threads Review: How Meta’s New App Stacks Up Against Twitter

One of us is a Twitter addict; the other not so much. In the end, we were both unsure how people might use Threads in the long run.
Logan Paul’s Energy Drink Under Scrutiny Over High Caffeine Content

Senator Chuck Schumer, the majority leader, has asked the F.D.A. to investigate a popular beverage created by the YouTube influencers Logan Paul and KSI over its high caffeine content.