All articles tagged with #tiktok
Originally Published 2 days ago — by KERA News
A Dallas woman was fired from the Hilton Anatole after posting a TikTok warning about ICE agents at the hotel, sparking outrage and calls for a boycott amid heightened tensions over immigration enforcement.
Originally Published 8 days ago — by The Guardian
Reddit has surpassed TikTok as the UK's fourth most visited social media platform, driven by changes in search algorithms, strategic partnerships with Google and OpenAI, and shifting internet habits among younger users, especially Gen Z and women, who seek human-generated reviews and advice on various topics.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by CNN
The article explores the unique characteristics of British Chinese cuisine, its historical roots, and how TikTok's recent popularity has sparked curiosity and conversations about this underappreciated culinary tradition, highlighting its deep ties to the Chinese community in the UK and its differences from American Chinese food.
Originally Published 10 days ago — by bgr.com
Certain popular apps like Netflix, TikTok, YouTube, Threads, and Snapchat are major battery drainers on smartphones, with Netflix being the highest, consuming up to 1,500% of a full battery charge per month due to extensive usage and background processes, highlighting the importance of managing app activity to preserve battery life.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by Boing Boing
Research from Munich shows that short-form videos like TikTok impair users' ability to remember and execute planned tasks, with TikTok significantly degrading prospective memory performance compared to other platforms like Twitter and YouTube, despite not being more engaging. This effect highlights the cognitive costs of highly engaging, fast-paced video content.
Originally Published 12 days ago — by Bustle
TikTok popularized bingo vision boards as a fun, interactive alternative to traditional vision boards for New Year's resolutions, encouraging ongoing engagement and motivation by crossing off goals throughout the year, making goal achievement more rewarding and less intimidating.
Originally Published 12 days ago — by TheaterMania
Broadway star Derek Klena is joining the Savannah Bananas, a team in the viral Banana Ball baseball league known for its entertainment and TikTok appeal, with the preseason starting in February and regular season in April, including a notable game at Yankee Stadium.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by ABC News
A federal judge dismissed the criminal case against TikTok influencer Carlitos Ricardo Parias due to constitutional violations, specifically the government's failure to allow his legal team access to him in immigration detention, highlighting issues of legal rights and immigration enforcement.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by The Guardian
A federal judge dismissed the indictment against TikTok streamer Carlitos Ricardo Parias, who was shot by immigration agents during an operation, citing violations of his constitutional rights and procedural failures by the government, including inability to access legal counsel and delayed evidence disclosure. Despite the dismissal, Parias may remain in ICE detention as his immigration case continues.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by ABC7 Los Angeles
A federal judge dismissed the indictment against TikToker Richard LA, who was shot by federal agents during an immigration enforcement operation in South Los Angeles, citing violations of his legal rights and government discovery deadlines, though he remains in detention for his immigration case.
Originally Published 14 days ago — by The Guardian
Amidst AI-generated content, social media users are increasingly embracing authentic, everyday personalities like a garden-loving pensioner, a mother documenting her son's autism journey, and niche enthusiasts, highlighting a shift towards genuine voices over polished celebrity content.
Originally Published 17 days ago — by NBC News
TikTok removed a swastika necklace from a seller’s shop after public outrage, highlighting ongoing issues with hate symbols on social media platforms, despite policies against hate speech and offensive content.
Originally Published 18 days ago — by NBC News
A woman in Zion, Illinois, was charged with reckless homicide after she livestreamed herself on TikTok while driving and fatally struck a man crossing the street. She was found to have run a red light, and her livestream video verified her involvement in the incident. She remains in custody without bond.
Originally Published 18 days ago — by The Guardian
A TikTok creator known as Tea Tyme, Tynesha McCarty-Wroten, was arrested after allegedly hitting and killing a pedestrian while livestreaming her drive in Illinois. Surveillance and forensic analysis confirmed she was streaming at the time of the accident, which resulted in the death of Darren Lucas. She faces felony charges and drew public outrage for her actions and subsequent social media behavior.
Originally Published 18 days ago — by BBC
A Dunfermline grandmother known as EpicGamerGrandma on TikTok, with 2.4 million followers, has died at age 78 after suffering a stroke, leaving behind a legacy of joyful videos and inspiring many with her vibrant online presence and life story.