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Netflix wants you to watch Clips, its TikTok-like vertical video feed

Netflix is redesigning its mobile app and introducing Clips, a vertical video feed intended to help users discover new c

TechCrunch 30 Apr 2026 6:30 pm

Taylor Swift Wants to Trademark Her Likeness. These TikTok Deepfake Ads Show Why

Researchers show scammers are using AI-manipulated footage of celebrity interviews to trick users into sharing their per

Wired 30 Apr 2026 2:06 am

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

TikTok deactivates 1.7 million underage accounts in Indonesia

Indonesian Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Meutya Hafid stated that TikTok has complied with ...

Antara News 28 Apr 2026 7:22 pm

The Hottest Anti-AI Gadget Is a Cyberdeck

On TikTok, young women are going viral for crafting whimsical homemade computers inside purses.

Wired 28 Apr 2026 3:30 pm

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

Australia moves to tax Meta, Google, TikTok unless they pay news outlets

Australia has unveiled draft laws proposing a levy on Meta, Google and TikTok unless they voluntarily strike payment dea

Mid Day 28 Apr 2026 9:53 am

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

Optical illusion personality test: Rabbit or duck? The animal you see first reveals if you are emotionally volatile or good at hiding your feelings

An optical illusion popularized by TikTok creator Mia Yilin uses the classic duck-rabbit image to explore personality tr

The Times of India 13 Apr 2026 11:51 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

Brady Tkachuk bloodied, given misconduct penalty in NHL return with Senators

Brady Tkachuk returned to the Ottawa Senators with a rough start. He suffered a bloody nose and received a misconduct pe

The Economic Times 27 Feb 2026 9:25 am

Tourism Malaysia Strengthens India Engagement at Press Conference in New Delhi Ahead of SATTE 2026

Tourism Malaysia reaffirmed its strong commitment to the Indian outbound market at a high-level press conference held in

News Voir 24 Feb 2026 5:24 pm

Social media can be addictive even for adults, but there are ways to cut back

LOS ANGELES, February 21, 2026 (AP) Social media addiction has been compared to casinos, opioids and cigarettes. While

The Sen Times 21 Feb 2026 7:03 pm

Mark Zuckerberg set to testify in watershed social media trial

LOS ANGELES, Feb 18: Mark Zuckerberg will testify in an unprecedented social media trial that questions whether Metas pl

Daily Excelsior 18 Feb 2026 1:19 pm

Company promotes 25-year-old employee over veteran, then asks her to train, she refuses - ageism row erupts

A veteran employee, Jennifer Schroeder, went viral after revealing she was passed over for a promotion in favor of a 25-

The Economic Times 17 Feb 2026 7:52 pm

ByteDance vows to boost safeguards after AI model infringement claims

Built by TikTok owner ByteDance, Seedance 2.0 has produced Hollywoodesque scenes widely shared online

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 10:24 am

Halo Lips Are Taking Over Feeds In 2026Heres Why

In 2026, the beauty industry heralds the halo lip as a transformative trend, characterized by a subtle, diffused outline

Free Press Journal 15 Feb 2026 7:00 am

Woman's romantic note left on Virgin Airlines flight for cute guy goes viral - here's what she wrote

Isabella Duric, 23, went viral on TikTok after writing a love note to a cute guy seated behind her on a Virgin Australia

The Economic Times 13 Feb 2026 5:19 am

Social media addicting brains of children, plaintiffs lawyer argues in landmark trial

LOS ANGELES, Feb 10 : Comparing social media platforms to casinos and addictive drugs, lawyer Mark Lanier delivered open

Daily Excelsior 11 Feb 2026 4:28 am

EU accuses TikTok of 'addictive design,' seeks changes to protect users

The Commission's preliminary findings present a categorically false and entirely meritless depiction of our platform, an

The Hindu 6 Feb 2026 5:19 pm

EU Demands TikTok Modify Its Design to Reduce User Addiction

TikTok's recommendation system may increase addiction in youth, necessitating urgent changes.

Deccan Chronicle 6 Feb 2026 5:08 pm

TikTok Star Khaby Lame's Rs 8,980 Crore Deal Faces Market Scrutiny Amid Stock Volatility

Khaby Lame sold his company in a $975 million all-stock deal to Rich Sparkle Holdings. The stock surged over 650 per cen

NDTV 31 Jan 2026 10:40 pm

Danny Boyles 28 Years Later Triggers Debate Over Dark Cultural References

Reactions, however, have varied internationally. In the United States, where Savile is largely unknown, audiences have e

Deccan Chronicle 30 Jan 2026 2:56 pm

TikTok permanently bans Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda

Amid growing concerns over the silencing of pro-Palestinian voices, Emmy Award-winning Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda

The Siasat Daily 29 Jan 2026 4:01 pm

Sabalenka and Svitolina set for Aus Open semifinal showdown

Melbourne, Jan 28: Naturally therell be attention on the backstory when Aryna Sabalenka and Elina Svitolina meet in the

The Shillong Times 29 Jan 2026 2:34 am

Who was Shirley Raines? TikTok star Miss Shirley dies at 58 after years of helping the homeless communities

Shirley Raines, the beloved TikTok star known as Miss Shirley, has passed away at 58. Her non-profit, Beauty 2 the Stree

The Economic Times 29 Jan 2026 1:11 am

TikTok Star Khaby Lame Signs Staggering Deal Worth Rs 8,980 Crore To Sell His Company

Khaby Lame sold his company, Step Distinctive Limited to Hong Kong's Rich Sparkle for Rs 8,980 crore ($975 million), aim

NDTV 28 Jan 2026 10:30 pm

Meta, TikTok And YouTube Face Landmark Trial Over Youth Addiction Claims

Its the first time the companies will argue their case before a jury, and the outcome could have profound effects on the

Deccan Chronicle 27 Jan 2026 3:05 pm

France's National Assembly approves banning under-15s from social media

France social media ban: President Emmanuel Macron has pointed to social media as one factor to blame for violence among

The Economic Times 27 Jan 2026 6:26 am

TikTok Down outage: What is going on with TikTok right now?

TikTok Down: American TikTok users can continue using the same app, according to TikTok. But exactly what American users

The Economic Times 25 Jan 2026 6:11 pm

TikTok Strikes US Deal After Years Of Uncertainty. What To Know

TikTok has at last finalized a deal to keep the popular video sharing platform operating in the US after years of uncert

NDTV 24 Jan 2026 2:53 pm

TikTok establishes joint venture to avoid US ban

Chinese-owned video platform TikTok has sealed a deal to create a joint venture with American investors. The move allows

Web Dunia 23 Jan 2026 4:02 pm

TikTok Finalises a Deal to Form a New American Entity

The social video platform company signed agreements with major investors including Oracle, Silver Lake and the Emirati i

Deccan Chronicle 23 Jan 2026 2:04 pm

Love in the Digital Age: How Gen Z Turns Calculators into Valentine's Magic

Valentines Day, celebrated on February 14 each year, honors love and romance through gestures such as exchanging cards,

News Voir 23 Jan 2026 10:50 am

TikTok establishes joint venture to end US ban threat

TikTok announced it has established a majority American-owned joint venture to operate its US business

The Hindu 23 Jan 2026 9:29 am

Viral rumors swirl, but Ashton Kutcher clarifies the truth whether he and Mila Kunis dont shower

Ashton Kutcher has addressed persistent rumors about his and wife Mila Kunis's hygiene. Kutcher stated he showers regula

The Economic Times 21 Jan 2026 9:45 pm

UK, France weighs ban on social media for youth as debate rages

France and Britain are exploring bans on social media for children, following Australia's lead. Experts debate the impac

The Economic Times 19 Jan 2026 5:59 pm

TikTok To Roll Out Age-Detection Tech In Europe Amid Regulatory Pressure

TikTok will start rolling out new age-detection technology across Europe in the coming weeks, it told Reuters on Friday,

NDTV 16 Jan 2026 1:18 pm

Viral TikTok turns costly: Man files lawsuit after restaurant video reveals his secret love affair

An Italian man is suing a restaurant. A promotional TikTok video from the eatery revealed his secret affair. The video s

The Economic Times 8 Jan 2026 1:35 am

Truecaller Strengthens Direct Ad Sales with Appointment of Vikas Khanna

Truecaller, the leading global communications platform, today announced the appointment of Vikas Khanna as Senior Direct

News Voir 7 Jan 2026 1:00 pm

Birgunj curfew after mosque vandalism: What is driving Nepal's communal faultline?

Communal violence in Birgunj triggered curfew after a mosque was vandalised, following outrage over a TikTok video. With

DNA India 6 Jan 2026 5:26 pm

Curfew Extended in Nepal's Birgunj City as Tension Continues Over Tiktok Video

The two sides held simultaneous protests defying the prohibitory order, prompting authorities to impose curfew.

Deccan Chronicle 6 Jan 2026 4:53 pm

Oatzempic weight loss trend: How to make the viral oat drink and what nutrition experts say about its benefits

Oatzempic trend: A viral TikTok trend called Oatzempic claims a simple oat and citrus drink can lead to dramatic weight

The Economic Times 6 Jan 2026 1:39 pm

Web hosting platform seizes domain documenting Israeli war crimes

Namecheap.com, a major domain and web hosting platform, on January 1, seized the Genocide.live domain documenting over 1

The Siasat Daily 3 Jan 2026 7:42 pm

US Teen Told New Year's Attack Plot To Undercover Agent Posing As ISIS Member

Sturdivant was visiting ISIS websites, posting related content on TikTok, and communicating online with individuals he b

NDTV 3 Jan 2026 3:11 pm

Poland urges Brussels to probe TikTok over AI-generated content

A TikTok profile showing videos of young women dressed in Polish national colours and calling for Poland to leave the EU

The Hindu 31 Dec 2025 2:01 pm