Tag: TikTok
ShinyShiny snippets: Could TikTok be banned from US?
Democrats and Republicans don't agree on much these days, but have joined forces to unveil bipartisan legislation that would ban TikTok across the US. Representatives on both sides of the political divide in the House of Representatives and Senate have spoken out against what they perceive as a threat to national security. Those concerns were…
ShinyShiny snippets: Dyson air-purifier headphones to set you back £749
Dyson has announced that its Dyson Zone air purifying headphones will indeed be on sale in early 2023 as rumoured. Prices start from $949/£749. Note the ‘start from’ – Dyson says that exact pricing will be confirmed closer to launch. The crazy headphones go on sale from January in China and March in the US, UK,…
9 must-try tips to improve your TikTok technique
Earlier this week TikTok revealed its 10 most viral videos of 2022. With this in mind, we take a closer look at the highest-ranking TikTok videos to identify some top tips to improve your TikTok technique... Of course, we know that TikTok is the social media app of choice for those wanting to express themselves…
UK’s Top 10 TikToks for 2022 revealed
Professional farrier Sam Dracott has taken the crown as the UK's most viewed TikTok as he filmed the oddly satisfying process of cleaning up one of his steed's hooves, writes Sky News. He told the news channel: "It's an amazing and surreal feeling that a video of me doing my day-to-day work has accumulated over…
TikTok star reveals simple recipes for just £1 per portion
A TikTok star has revealed her simple recipes which cost just £1 per portion to feed a family of four. Becky Excell has created a menu of nutritious and healthy dishes – including smoky tomato rice, sticky sausage stew and turkey and cranberry pie. The influencer and best-selling author has created these meals to help…
ShinyShiny snippets: TikTok raise livestreaming age to 18
TikTok is raising its minimum age for livestreaming from 16 to 18 from next month. A BBC News investigation found hundreds of accounts going live from Syrian refugee camps, with children begging for donations. Some were receiving up to $1,000 (£900) an hour - but when they withdrew the cash, TikTok had taken up to…
ShinyShiny snippets: TikTok ‘takes up to 70% of proceeds to displaced Syrian families’
Displaced families in Syrian camps are begging for donations on TikTok while the company takes up to 70% of the proceeds, a BBC investigation found. Children are livestreaming on the social media app for hours, pleading for digital gifts with a cash value. The BBC saw streams earning up to $1,000 (£900) an hour, but…
TikTok’s Shy Girl Workout: 9 tips for combatting Gym-timidation
The TikTok trend known as the 'Shy Girl Workout' has been making waves on the online video sharing platform, where confident female gym users share their recommended workouts for those struggling with confidence when it comes to working out... With 67% of women reporting feelings of “gym-timidation” - heightened feelings of self-consciousness when at…
Shiny Snippets: TikTok facing £27 million fine for endangering children
TikTok is facing a £27 million fine for endangering children online after an investigation by John Edwards, the Information Commissioner. The social media giant has become the first tech company to be issued with a formal notice of intent that they face the fine for breaches of the children’s code. The company has been accused…
ShinyShiny snippets: UK Parliament closes down TikTok account
The UK Parliament has closed down its TikTok account after MPs raised concerns about the risk of data being passed to the Chinese government. The account has been locked, and content deleted, days after its launch. Senior MPs and peers had called for the account to be removed until TikTok gave "credible assurances" no data…
