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TikTok’s latest feature lets college students find and connect with classmates | TechCrunch
In a move reminiscent of Facebook’s early days, TikTok is launching a new feature that allows college students to find and connect with others...
Gen Z was growing obsessed with luxury watches. New tariffs on Switzerland could cool the expensive hobby
Gen Z’s fascination with luxury watches has been one of the more surprising consumer trends of the last few years. But a steep tariff...
The twisted economics of ‘RushTok’: Some sorority pledge influencers can pay their tuition, but they’re fleeing online hate and backlash
Kylan Darnell became an overnight celebrity in the TikTok niche that documents the glitzy, ritualistic recruitment process for sororities. As a 21-year-old rising senior...
TikTok’s new guidelines add subtle changes for LIVE creators, AI content, and more | TechCrunch
TikTok is preparing an update to its Community Guidelines, which dictate the rules for participating on the social video platform as well as what...
A 23-year-old CEO convinced his parents to open a custodial account in second grade. He fears meme stocks inflate Gen Z’s dreams of getting rich quick
When Steven Wang was in second grade, he convinced his parents to open a custodial stock account. Now 23 years old, he’s running “dub,”...
EMTs Help Little Boy Who Got His Head Stuck In Between Metal Hand Railings (VIDEO)
A viral TikTok video has taken the internet by storm, capturing the moment a young boy named Q got his head stuck between metal...
Gen Z are sharing their unhinged hacks to surviving their toxic jobs, including CCing fake lawyers and being maliciously compliant
Instead of taking their complaints straight to HR—they’re turning to TikTok for advice on ‘protecting their peace’
“Give me your most unhinged toxic job survival...
26-year-old New Yorker gathers 40,000 TikTok followers in her quest to visit all the city’s museums
Museums throughout New York City were just reopening in the wake of the COVID pandemic when Jane August launched what seemed like a straightforward plan: She would travel to every...
Octopus latches onto 6-year-old boy, refusing to release, mother says, showing footage of the child’s injuries
Taryn included video footage showing the marks dotting the length of her son's arm all the way up to his...
TikTok launches ‘TikTok Pro’ in Europe with built-in charity program | TechCrunch
TikTok is launching a new version of its app called “TikTok Pro” in Germany, Portugal, and Spain. The app features TikTok’s new “Sunshine Programme,”...