Category: TikTok (ByteDance)

‘Dilbert’ Is Canceled but Cubicle Comedians Thrive, on TikTok

They weren’t fans of the comic strip, which was recently dropped from hundreds of newspapers, but their work builds on the office grind as comic premise.
On TikTok, Stories About Dating and Ghosting Command Large Audiences

In a corner of the platform sometimes known as #DatingTok, young women find comfort and cachet by turning dating mishaps into viral content.
What Does Workplace TikTok Look Like During Layoffs? It Gets Weird.

Tech and finance workers posted countless videos about the luxuries of their jobs — until the mood shifted.
They Went Viral and Made Money. Now They Owe Taxes.

Many content creators who earned money for the first time on platforms like TikTok, Instagram and YouTube are figuring out what a 1099 form is and what they can write off.
E.U. Officials Ban TikTok From Employees’ Phones

The European Commission takes aim at the popular Chinese-owned app, citing “cybersecurity threats.”
Young Tech Workers Are Turning to TikTok to Cope With Layoffs

Some workers are using the platform to share stories about job cuts, give advice and search for new roles.
The Changing Online Language of Hearts

How to show a heart — the universal symbol of love — has shifted on the internet over the years, driven by new technology.
Wanted: Interns Who Can Make TikTok Hits

The hot new internship for college students is creating TikTok content for brands hawking jewelry, ice cream, sunflower seeds and more.
Influence Networks in Russia Misled European Users, TikTok Says

The covert and coordinated campaign was disclosed in a new report that also addressed misinformation, fake accounts and moderation struggles.
Senator Calls on Apple and Google to Ban TikTok in App Stores

Michael F. Bennet, a Colorado Democrat, cited national security, adding to bipartisan pressure on the Chinese-owned video app.
The Unlikely New TikTok Influencers: Old-School Watch Dealers

Their rapid-fire haggling in Manhattan’s diamond district teases the fantasy of making a market, rather than just being subject to it.
His Boating App Needed a Boost. His Daughter’s TikTok Audience Came Through.

Jeff Foulk spent years working on Argo Navigation, a GPS app for boats. After a TikTok video, it became one of the App Store’s most popular products.