President Donald Trump signed an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House on Thursday that’s intended to give the green light for U.S. investors to take a large stake in TikTok. But details of the proposed deal still haven’t been revealed, and there are plenty of hoops to jump through before it’s […]
On RaptureTok, Today Is the End of the World as We Know It
If you’re reading this, we’re sorry: You’re one of the leftovers. Over in the religious corners of TikTok, self-styled prophets and prognosticators have decided that Tuesday, September 23, 2025, is the day of the Rapture—the moment that Jesus Christ will return to Earth and elevate all true believers to heaven, where their eternal rewards await […]
Trump Hints at the Murdochs Joining the TikTok Deal
The details keep trickling in on the American takeover of TikTok, though whether they actually provide clarity or just muddy the waters further is debatable. The latest tidbit offered by Donald Trump: Conservative media magnate Rupert Murdoch and his son Lachlan might be a part of the group of American investors who will be buying […]
Trump Gives Suspiciously Vague Update on TikTok Deal
On Monday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that negotiators from the U.S. and China had agreed on a “framework” for a deal that would give an American company control of TikTok. And while most people assumed we would hear about the details this week, we’ve arrived at Friday, and it’s still unclear what might be […]
Here’s What TikTok Under American Ownership Might Look Like
We may see a U.S.-China deal to keep TikTok alive this week, and details on how that long-delayed agreement could come together are steadily trickling out. The exact terms are yet to be unveiled, but based on initial public statements from the two countries’ representatives, it’s likely to include a U.S. spin-off of the highly […]
A Small Army of Overpaid TikTokers Is Not Going to Save the Democratic Party
By all accounts, the Democratic Party should be riding high right now. Its political enemy, the Trump administration, has ushered in an era of dysfunction and corruption at the federal level that is unparalleled in the modern era. Under the guise of downsizing and modernizing the federal government, Trump and his cronies have rolled out […]
This ‘Training Day’ Meme Is Getting Me Through the Collapse of American Democracy
The U.S. isn’t doing very well right now. The nation’s capital is under military occupation, the president is pursuing a campaign of retribution against his political enemies, and the wealthiest people in the country have suddenly embraced government ownership of their companies if it means they don’t have to pay more in taxes. But through […]
TikTok Shifts to AI Moderation With Mass Layoffs
Social media giant TikTok made a major symbolic move today by canning hundreds of UK and Asian moderators as it attempts to integrate artificial intelligence into more processes throughout the company. The Chinese tech giant said that workers displaced in the move will have priority in hiring if they meet unspecified criteria. The company did […]
The Viral Fall of Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot
Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot were unknown to most of the world just a few days ago. Now, they’ve lost their privacy, and possibly much more, thanks to a viral moment at a Coldplay concert that social media turned into a global spectacle. For anyone who has been on another planet for the past 72 […]
Oh Great, the TikTok People Want to Strap AR Goggles on Your Face
There’s reportedly a potential new player in AR glasses, and you’ll never guess who it is. I’ll give you a hint: they make the app you’re about to unconsciously check in about 15 seconds. No, not Tinder; get your mind out of the gutter. I’m talking about TikTok, or more specifically, ByteDance, which owns TikTok […]