Instagram might become more like TikTok in an important way
Instagram is testing a full-screen Home feed as the Facebook-owned company mulls ripping off another TikTok feature.
Apparently, Jack Dorsey regrets killing Vine. We miss it too
Co-founder and former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey responded to a tweet about Vine, and apparently said that he regretted shuttering the short-video sharing app.
TikTok is setting a safer way to dislike bad comments
TikTok is testing a private dislike button for comments, but the gesture won't alert the original commenter or the creator whose video attracted the response.
TikTok to let you design and publish your own AR effects
TikTok is bringing even more AR to its app with its new effects creation platform, Effect House. The platform will allow creators to develop their own effects.
TikTok adds a Library tool to level up your GIF game
TikTok has introduced a new editing tool called Library that will let users add GIPHY Clips, which are essentially GIFs with sound, to their short videos.
The war in Ukraine is also being fought on TikTok
TikTok is involved in a war that has users glued to the app looking for information, but what they get is a cocktail of lies mixed with reality.
TikTok extends maximum video length … again
After several months of testing, TikTok has extended the maximum time limit for videos on the platform to 10 minutes, up from three minutes.
Teen avoids social media for 6 years, wins cash from mom
A Minnesota teen collected $1,800 from his mom on his 18th birthday after winning a bet to stay off social media for six years.
TikTok tests Twitter-like Repost feature for sharing content
TikTok is testing a new Repost feature similar to Twitter’s retweet feature that gives users another way to share their favorite content.
TikTok wants to tweak its algorithm to avoid problematic content
TikTok today planned changes to its algorithm and "For You" feed in the interest of avoiding clusters of negativity on users' phones.
TikTok app now available on Amazon Fire TV
An official TikTok app is now available on Amazon Fire TV devices in the United States and Canada.
10 Hispanic and Latino creators you should follow immediately
To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we've rounded up 10 of the most creative, entertaining, and informative Hispanic creators for you to follow
American Airlines is making sure you can’t escape TikTok
TikTok is now flying high with American Airlines, giving passengers an easy way to while away 30 minutes of travel time for the princely sum of nothing.
TikTok Resumes makes it easy to apply for jobs via the app
TikTok has partnered with more than 30 companies in a new initiative aimed at encouraging its community to use the app to apply for jobs.
An interview with Zach King, the internet’s favorite illusionist
Zach King has been the internet's favorite illusionist for over a decade, but despite his continued success, he says he's just getting started.
TikTok has a gun problem, and it’s doing nothing to fix it
Tiktok is huge. Millions of videos are posted to the platform every day, and as a result, problematic firearm-related content often slips through the cracks.
The future of Facebook is Instagram
As Facebook itself slowly declines, Facebook Inc. is seemingly shifting its focus to Instagram and using the platform to test new ideas and approaches.
TikTok users are exposing realities of gig work, and Big Tech can’t stop them
Gig economy platforms like Uber, Instacart, and Postmates spend millions of dollars every year circumventing bad press. But they can't stop TikTok users.
How to download a TikTok video
Looking to save your favorite TikTok videos for offline use? Here, we'll show you how to download them to your computer or smartphone.
Wayne Brady talks social media and tech at CES 2021
Let's make a Deal host Wayne Brady talks tech, CES 2021, making content from home, and a TikTok musical with Digital Trends.
TikTok isn’t going anywhere, despite deadline for sale passing
The clock has run out on the time given to TikTok to sell to a U.S. company, but it looks like the app will not be banned after all.
Snapchat’s new TikTok-like feature will share $1M among the best creators
Snapchat is offering cash payouts to creators of the most popular content posted to its TikTok-like Spotlight feature, which launched this week.
What is Triller?
Have you heard about Triller? with Tik Tok's future uncertain, Triller is being downloaded to a lot more smartphones these days Here's everything you need to konw about the hot new social video app.
What the biggest tech companies are doing to make the 2020 election more secure
From banning certain ads to providing places where you can find voting information, here’s what tech companies are doing to secure the election.
TikTok lives, Prime Day announced, and more | Digital Trends Live
On this Digital Trends Live, we discuss the top tech stories, including TikTok still lives, Roku’s new product, Prime Day dates, and more.
TikTok stays in app stores as U.S. judge temporarily blocks ban
A federal judge has temporarily blocked an order by the U.S. government that would have forced the removal of TikTok from app stores at midnight on Sunday.
Judge blocks attempt by TikTok creators to prevent app’s ban in U.S.
A judge denied the application for a temporary restraining order requested by a trio of content creators against the pending ban of TikTok on U.S. app stores.
Tesla’s Battery Day, Blue Origin’s New Shepard, and more | Digital Trends Live
On this Digital Trends Live ,we dig into the top trending stories in tech, including Tesla’s Battery Day, TikTok’s transparency report, and more.
TikTok took down over 104 million videos in the first half of 2020
TikTok says it removed more than 104 million videos globally in the first half of 2020 for violating its content guidelines.
TikTok saga, Microsoft buys Bethesda, and more | Digital Trends Live
On this Digital Trends Live, we discuss the top tech news, including the continuing saga of TikTok and WeChat, Microsoft acquires Bethesda, and more.
Bytedance says it will own 80% of TikTok Global, contradicting Trump’s claims
Bytedance, the China-based startup that owns TikTok, said that it will retain 80% of TikTok Global, contradicting President Donald Trump's claims.
The TikTok ban: Everything you need to know
Here's everything you need to know about the ongoing feud between the Trump White House and TikTok.
TikTok says it’s here to stay; ban from U.S. app stores delayed to September 27
TikTok said that it isn't going anywhere after President Trump approved Oracle's proposed deal. The app's ban from U.S. app stores has been delayed by a week.
Trump approves Oracle / TikTok deal … in concept
President Donald Trump approved Oracle's purchase of the U.S. assets of TikTok, as the new company that will be formed pledged $5 billion to an education fund.