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TikToks road to becoming a super app

TikTok may be working to become the app that people use for most of their digital activities.

TechCrunch 26 Jun 2026 9:59 pm

US: Google's YouTube settles teen mental health lawsuit

A Florida teenager said YouTube's addictive design contributed to depression, anxiety and sleep loss. Instagram, Snapcha

Web Dunia 24 Jun 2026 11:15 am

Mamdani's power play, a Kennedy's TikToks. Four things to watch in Tuesday's primaries

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is backing far-left candidates against mainstream Democrats, potentially clashing with Hou

The Economic Times 23 Jun 2026 4:09 pm

U.K. Weighs Social Media Ban Of Everyone Except Old Men Who Grow Big Vegetables

LONDONInsisting that digital platforms should be restricted to responsible individuals, members of the U.K. Parliament a

theonion 22 Jun 2026 6:31 pm

How TikTok-style videos keep human brains hooked on content

TikTok, Instagram and YouTube clips are designed to overwhelm the brain's pleasure circuitry and keep people watching. R

Web Dunia 22 Jun 2026 1:23 pm

Italian Woman Takes On Meta, TikTok After Daughter's Death By Suicide

In the span of just a few months, Irene Roggero Ugues watched her daughter Rossella's behaviour change as social media

NDTV 17 Jun 2026 11:44 am

Florida sues TikTok, claiming it violates state child safety law

TikTok is facing lawsuits from more than 25 state attorneys general across the country over claims it is designed to be

The Hindu 16 Jun 2026 12:03 pm

You've probably used his code today, but the man behind YouTube, Netflix and TikTok isn't a billionaire

Fabrice Bellard, a quiet French engineer, has profoundly shaped the modern internet without seeking fame. His creation,

The Economic Times 15 Jun 2026 11:17 pm

UK to ban social media for under-16s: 5 countries that are already restricting children's access online

The UK government has revealed it would ban social media for anyone under 16. The ban would go into place early 2027.The

The Times of India 15 Jun 2026 6:01 pm

British leader expected to impose teen social media ban that goes further than Australia's

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans a social media ban for young teenagers. This move aims to shield children fr

The Economic Times 15 Jun 2026 10:02 am

PMI Industry Roundtable Highlights Construction Talent Gap in South Asia to Nearly Double by 2035

Project Management Institute (PMI) , the leading authority in project management, convened a high-level construction and

News Voir 12 Jun 2026 2:49 pm

Born and died on same date: Kerala man killed in Sharjah after TikTok dispute turns into fatal attack

An Indian expat's tragic death in Sharjah, allegedly after a TikTok dispute, is marked by a haunting coincidence: his de

The Economic Times 5 Jun 2026 10:12 am

The TikTok Ban Was Never About TikTok

A new documentary chronicles how the app became a stand-in for American anxieties about social media, China, and politic

India Vision 5 Jun 2026 5:36 am

Malaysia Enforces Social Media Ban For Under-16, Platforms Must Verify Age

The rules require social media platforms to implement age-verification systems and block users under 16 from creating ac

NDTV 1 Jun 2026 8:14 am

Everest Day 2026: Living goddesses, TikTok and a new Prime Minister; explore Nepal beyond the mountains

As Nepal embraces political change under Balen Shah and a younger generation finds its voice, newly launched Moxy Kathma

The Hindu 29 May 2026 1:50 pm

Meta Advises Eylsia Nicolas on India BookKards Budget as Her Biography PreRelease Highlights Surging Global Demand for Her Music

Recording artist, inventor, and digital publishing innovator Eylsia Nicolas has prereleased her biography Not Like Anyon

News Voir 28 May 2026 12:10 pm

Qualcomm strikes AI chip deal with TikTok owner ByteDance: Report

The Chinese tech giant is poised to become one of Qualcomms first major customers for the AI-focused application-specifi

The Hindu 27 May 2026 12:20 pm

Fans create AI-generated team songs ahead of World Cup

As the fan-made football anthems are raking in millions of plays across YouTube, TikTok and Instagram, experts say that

The Hindu 25 May 2026 2:27 pm

Google, Meta, TikTok hit by EU consumer complaints about handling of financial scams

The move highlights growing pressure worldwide on Big Tech to do more to address the negative impacts of social media

The Hindu 22 May 2026 10:58 am

YouTube, Snap and TikTok settle school district's social media addiction claims

The companies have denied the allegations and say they take extensive steps to keep teens and young users safe on their

The Hindu 16 May 2026 10:20 am

Why is everyone saying You the Birthday? The bizarre Gen Z slang phrase confusing millennials may secretly be the internets funniest insult yet

The phrase sounds grammatically off, makes little sense without context and yet continues to flood comment sections acro

The Economic Times 10 May 2026 9:24 pm

Australia Proposes To Tax Meta, Google, TikTok To Fund Journalists

The proposed News Bargaining Incentive would charge major platforms that choose not to strike commercial deals with news

NDTV 29 Apr 2026 7:22 am

Australia Moves To Tax Meta, Google and TikTok To Fund Newsrooms

The platforms criticisms included that the proposal was a digital services tax that misunderstood the evolving advertisi

Deccan Chronicle 28 Apr 2026 3:21 pm

Are you affected? Millions could lose social media access under new rules this summer

Millions of Americans could soon face social media bans. California is moving to prohibit children under 16 from using p

The Economic Times 24 Apr 2026 7:21 pm

Divyanka Sirohi death reason: What happened to the 30-year-old Haryanvi actress

The Haryanvi entertainment world mourns the sudden death of 30-year-old Divyanka Sirohi, who passed away from a heart at

The Economic Times 22 Apr 2026 9:51 pm

Does age verification for social media help protect kids?

A number of countries want to bring in age restrictions for social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. But can su

Web Dunia 13 Apr 2026 2:53 pm

Mexican word of the day Apapachar: what it means, where it comes from, and why Americans are using it on TikTok

Mexican word of the day today: The Spanish word apapachar, meaning a soulful, affectionate embrace offering deep emotion

The Economic Times 11 Apr 2026 3:29 pm

Visit Malaysia Carnival 2026 Brings Malaysian Culture, Cuisine, Tourism and Industry Closer to India

The High Commission of Malaysia in India successfully hosted the vibrant Visit Malaysia Carnival 2026 on April 4, 2026,

News Voir 6 Apr 2026 3:19 pm

New York Mayor Reinstates TikTok Use on Government Devices

New Delhi, April 1: Beijing reports that New York Citys Mayor Zohra Mamdani made a significant announcement on Tuesday,

Morningstar 1 Apr 2026 10:06 pm

John Cena calmly shuts down awkward viral fan encounter in cafe

A viral video featuring John Cena and TikTok creator Harry Daniels has sparked widespread online discussion after an awk

The Economic Times 28 Mar 2026 12:30 am

ByteDance Quietly Rolls Out SeeDance 2.0 Globally

TikTok creator ByteDance has quietly rolled out its latest video generator SeeDance 2.0 worldwide.

Deccan Chronicle 26 Mar 2026 4:03 pm

Florida Man Mistaken for Epstein

The viral TikTok video with more than 10 million views was captioned Epstein is alive!, showing him driving a convertibl

Deccan Chronicle 24 Mar 2026 3:18 pm

Gypsy-Rose Blanchard faces backlash after shocking confession in viral TikTok trend appearance

Gypsy-Rose Blanchard has faced strong online backlash after appearing in a viral TikTok video with influencer Natalie Re

The Economic Times 24 Mar 2026 1:06 am

More Than 50% of Nations Restrict Phones in Schools, Says UNESCO

The report outlines alarming trends in TikTok's algorithm, which promotes body image content to teens every 39 seconds,

Deccan Chronicle 22 Mar 2026 3:53 pm

TikTok owner ByteDance sells gaming unit to Saudi group for over $6 billion

TikTok owner ByteDance will sell its gaming studio Moonton to a Saudi-owned group for more than $6 billion, the firms an

The Economic Times 20 Mar 2026 11:19 pm

X, TikTok And Instagram Worse For Your Mental Health Than WhatsApp, Facebook: Study

A University of Oxford study finds that algorithmic social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok harm mental health

NDTV 19 Mar 2026 1:16 pm

Did Whitney Leavitt really get a tattoo for breaking Chicago's Broadway record?

Whitney Leavitt celebrated breaking Chicagos all-time weekly ticket sales record by getting a tattoo, fulfilling a promi

The Economic Times 19 Mar 2026 1:22 am

Trump Administration Set To Receive $10 Billion Fee For Brokering TikTok Deal: Report

TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC will secure U.S. user data, apps and algorithms through data privacy and cybersecurity mea

Deccan Chronicle 14 Mar 2026 11:17 am

Viral TikTok game springs NSW police into action, sends Sydney TAFE campus into lockdown; what do we know so far?

A TAFE campus in NSW was placed on lockdown after a 16-year-old girl was seen with a water pistol, mistaken for a real f

The Economic Times 14 Mar 2026 8:31 am

Trump Administration To Receive $10 Billion Fee For TikTok Deal: Report

TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, in January finalised a deal to establish a majority American-owned joint venture that

NDTV 14 Mar 2026 7:28 am

One-fifth of Australian teens still use TikTok, SnapChat after social media ban

The data is among the first to show the effects on youth online behaviour since Australia rolled out the ban, which is b

The Hindu 13 Mar 2026 9:27 am

UK watchdogs press Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube to block children

Britain has been weighing tougher curbs on childrens access to social media, with the government considering barring und

The Hindu 12 Mar 2026 12:20 pm

YouTube, TikTok engaging with Indonesia government on child social media block

Indonesia will require platforms to deactivate high risk social media accounts for under 16s

The Hindu 10 Mar 2026 11:13 am

Canada Says It Will Let TikTok Continue Operations In Country

The Canadian government said on Monday that it will let TikTok continue to operate in Canada and allow an investment by

NDTV 10 Mar 2026 5:45 am

What is the Japanese Cheesecake trend? Viral TikTok trend and protein-maxxing buzz leave supermarket shelves empty in Australia

Australians face a tough time finding Greek yoghurt. Supermarkets report shortages of popular light and high-protein var

The Economic Times 9 Mar 2026 2:49 pm

'Some places deserve respect': Indian couples dance reel at World War II memorial in Washington, DC triggers huge backlash

A TikTok dance reel filmed by an Indian couple at the World War II Memorial in Washington, DC sparked widespread critici

The Economic Times 7 Mar 2026 10:19 pm

West African Farmers Do TikTok As Part Of Agriculture's Changing Face

Millions of farmers in West Africa believed to be using TikTok and other social media to do business, share ideas and ch

Deccan Chronicle 4 Mar 2026 2:13 pm

TikTok alternative RedNote removed from Android and iOS app stores in India

The Chinese RedNote app or XiaoHongShu (Little Red Book) enjoyed a surge in popularity when TikTok underwent a shutdown

The Hindu 2 Mar 2026 1:27 pm

Iran strikes send VIP Dubai influencers 'back to reality'

They moved to the UAE expecting a non-stop VIP experience, but instead Dubai's influencers found themselves under a barr

The Economic Times 1 Mar 2026 10:15 pm

Men are allegedly leaving wives in forests the dark reality behind the Alpine Divorce trend

The term Alpine divorce is trending online after viral videos described women being left alone during hikes by their par

The Economic Times 27 Feb 2026 6:57 pm

Alpine divorce meaning: A new breakup trend in which your partner can abandon you at 12,461-foot on hiking trip

Alpine divorce, a new grim breakup trend, is going viral online in which an individual abandons their partner at high-al

The Economic Times 27 Feb 2026 2:15 pm

How China is betting cheap AI will get the world hooked on its tech

Sydney, Feb 27 (The Conversation) Artificial intelligence (AI) is at a very Chinese time in its life. Recent moves from

The Sen Times 27 Feb 2026 11:49 am