YouTube Shorts are getting even shorter with an update that lets you double the playback speed
YouTube Shorts is getting a makeover.
Social media’s next evolution: User-controlled algorithms
Social media feeds are becoming more customizable as platforms like Threads, Instagram, and TikTok introduce tools that let users directly influence the algorithms powering their recommendations.
UK unveils sweeping social media ban for users under 16
The ban would apply to a range of social media platforms including Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X.
UK unveils sweeping social media ban for users under 16
The ban would apply to a range of social media platforms including Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X.
TikTok launches TikTok Pro Events, an app for cultural moments like the FIFA World Cup
The app allows users to engage with other fans, explore trending videos, and access curated creator feeds.
TikTok’s road to becoming a super app
TikTok may be working to become the app that people use for most of their digital activities.
Universal Music Group and TikTok renew agreement to combat unauthorized AI music
For years, UMG has pushed platforms, streaming services, and AI companies to implement stricter content moderation policies
TikTok now wants to be the place you book the trip you just saw on TikTok
TikTok is systematically converting its discovery engine into a transaction layer, which both deepens user retention and opens entirely new revenue streams for its new owners.
TikTok launches an ad-free subscription plan in the UK
Users who sign up for the plan won’t see ads on TikTok, and their data won’t be used for advertising purposes.
TikTok’s new ‘Campus Hub’ features college group chats and feeds
The new hub features dedicated college group chats and personalized feeds designed to help students stay connected with their campus communities, even while they’re away for the summer.