You Can Completely Reset Your TikTok ‘For You’ Feed
TikTok is addicting, thanks in large part to its algorithm. But it isn’t perfect: You watch one too many recipe videos, and, all of a sudden, the app thinks you…
FTC Pulls Up Meta, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok Over Misleading Advertisements
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Thursday issued orders to eight social media and video streaming firms including Meta Platforms, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube seeking information on how the platforms…
UK Bans TikTok On Government Devices “With Immediate Effect”
The ban will apply to “government corporate devices” used by ministers and ministries (Representational)London: The UK on Thursday announced a security ban on the Chinese-owned video app TikTok on government…
“Stop Unreasonably Suppressing” TikTok: China Urges US Post Ban Ultimatum
TikTok claims it has more than a billion users worldwide, over 100 million in US (Representational)Beijing: China urged the United States to stop “unreasonably suppressing” TikTok on Thursday, after Washington…
US May Ban TikTok If It Doesn’t Sever Ties With Chinese Parent Company
TikTok is owned by ByteDance, a Chinese company. (Representational)San Francisco, United States: TikTok confirmed Wednesday that US officials have recommended the popular video-sharing app part ways with its Chinese parent…
Store Blankets by Turning Them Into ‘Pillows’
Photo: Stephanie Frey (Shutterstock) There is one universal truth we can all agree upon when it comes to blankets: You have too many of them in your home. You have…
TikTok Is Changing What It Means to Be ‘Old’
Why are young TikTokkers so afraid of growing older? Julia Twigg, an age studies researcher and sociology professor at the University of Kent, says people shouldn’t “naturalize” ageism by making…
The Out-of-Touch Adults’ Guide to Kid Culture: What Is a ‘Tradwife Influencer’?
Screenshot: Estee Williams/Instagram Hypocrisy and politicians have always gone hand-in-Satan’s hoof, but lately, young people’s acceptance of transgender people and non-traditional sexuality is slamming hard against the wall of scared,…
This Bathroom Staple Will Keep Your Trash Cans From Smelling Awful
Photo: Jenson (Shutterstock) From the garage to the kitchen to your kids’ bedrooms, smelly trash cans abound in your home. But you might already have the perfect solution—in your bathroom.…
Maybe You Should Put Your Partner on a ‘Performance Improvement Plan’
Photo: Prostock-studio (Shutterstock) Relationships all have their ups and downs, but if you’ve been experiencing a particularly frustrating stalemate with your partner, take a cue from the working world. In…