Aliyah Bah cultivated her quirky aesthetic — a hodgepodge of Y2K, alternative and harajuku style — and watched it take off online.
Category: TikTok (ByteDance)
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Montana Governor Bans TikTok in the State
The legislation is the most extreme prohibition of the app in the nation and will almost certainly face legal challenges.
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Ex-ByteDance Executive Accuses TikTok Parent Company of ‘Lawlessness’
The former executive sued ByteDance, which owns TikTok, for wrongful termination and accused the company of lifting content from rivals and “supreme access” by the Chinese Communist Party.
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Why Americans Are Smuggling Fruit Roll-Ups Into Israel
Travelers have attempted to sneak in hundreds of pounds of the snack after a TikTok trend drove up demand and emptied store shelves.
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The Companies Trying to Make Live Shopping a Thing in the U.S.
The market for selling goods in real time online is relatively small, but a number of start-ups and big tech names are betting American consumers will catch on.
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States’ Push to Protect Kids Online Could Remake the Internet
New age restrictions for minors on sites like TikTok and Pornhub could also hinder adults’ access to online services.
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Why Has the Perm Become So Popular With Young Men?
The modern male perm is softer, more natural and has taken off, thanks to K-pop and TikTok.
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Farewell to Twitter’s ‘Stinking Badge’
And a moment of joy from TikTok
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The Future of Social Media Is a Lot Less Social
Facebook, TikTok and Twitter seem to be increasingly connecting users with brands and influencers. To restore a sense of community, some users are trying smaller social networks.
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Behind the Backlash Against Dylan Mulvaney, Bud Light’s Transgender Influencer
After Dylan Mulvaney promoted the beer on Instagram, well-known conservatives tried to start a boycott. Experts say the controversy will not hurt the brand in the long run, and may help.
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Montana’s Plan to Bank TikTok Is a Preview for the Rest of the Country
The fight has shown the difficult test and legally perilous road facing lawmakers or the White House if they try to enact a national ban on the social media service.
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Chinese Officials Flock to Twitter to Defend TikTok
The company has tried to distance itself, but the information push shows just how deeply invested Beijing is in its fate.