#tiktok

@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · 6d ago

BBC News | TikTok launches £3.99 subscription for no ads in UK AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. TikTok announced a new £3.99‑a‑month subscription for UK users aged 18 and over that removes platform‑served ads, though sponsored creator posts marked “#ad” will still appear. The move follows similar ad‑free options rolled out by Instagram, Facebook, and Snapchat, and reflects a broader “consent‑or‑pay” shift in which users must either tolerate personalised advertising or pay for a privacy‑focused experience. TikTok’s UK managing director highlighted that the service gives people more control while still supporting British businesses, while experts warn the model could create a two‑tiered internet where only those who can afford it enjoy ad‑free, less‑tracked usage. Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn0pgl0vk0qo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss #TikTok #MattNavarra

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The Bad Place

@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · 6d ago

BBC News | TikTok launches £3.99 subscription for no ads in UK AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. TikTok announced that, beginning Monday, UK users aged 18 and over will be offered a £3.99‑a‑month “TikTok Ad‑Free” subscription that removes platform‑delivered ads from the For You feed, though creators’ sponsored posts (marked “#ad”) will still appear; the rollout follows a 2023 global test and mirrors similar ad‑free options introduced by Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat, with TikTok’s UK managing director saying the plan gives users more control while maintaining the app’s economic impact, while non‑subscribers will continue seeing personalized ads but will lose the ability to opt out—an approach that experts say reflects a broader “consent or pay” shift toward a two‑tiered internet where paying users gain extra privacy and control. Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn0pgl0vk0qo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss #TikTok #KrisBoger #MattNavarra

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Italian News by RSS

@ItalianNews@mastodon.ozioso.online · May 08, 2026

Today: A 17 anni uccide un senzatetto con un bisturi mentre dorme per vincere una sfida social: l'orrore vicino Times square Avrebbe ucciso un senza fissa dimora per una "challenge", una sfida, virale su TikTok. Perciò un giovane di 17 anni è stato arrestato a New York con l'accusa di omicidio e possesso illegale di armi. La vittima, Leonidas Baez, aveva 39 anni e stava dormendo vicino Times square quando è iniziata... At 17, he kills a homeless man with a scalpel while he sleeps to win a social challenge: horror near Times Square. He killed a homeless man for a "challenge," a viral challenge on TikTok. Therefore, a 17-year-old was arrested in New York on charges of murder and illegal possession of weapons. The victim, Leonidas Baez, was 39 years old and was sleeping near Times Square when it began... #TimesSquare #TikTok #NewYork #LeonidasBaez https://www.today.it/mondo/ragazzo-uccide-senzatetto-new-york.html

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Sascha Pallenberg 🇹🇼 ♻️ ⚡

@pallenberg@mastodon.social · May 07, 2026

Ich musste 3x ueber die #WirVerlassenX Aktion schlafen und bin zu dem Schluss gekommen, dass SPD, Grüne & die Linke ihre digitale Strategie auf nem Oer-Erkenschwicker Schuetzenfest ausdiskutiert haben. Morgens um 4 und nach 2 Patronengurten Underberg! Hier 👉 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bad53571 habe ich mir Luft gemacht & erklaere, warum es nach 4 Jahren #Musk nicht nur reichlich spaet ist, sondern auch warum #Bluesky #TikTok & #Instagram keine Alternativen sind! Gerne boosten. Danke fuer euren Support 🙏

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Sarah Booker-Lewis BH LDR

@SBLBrightonLDR@mastodonapp.uk · May 06, 2026

Wednesday 5 May headlines in #Brighton and #Hove from the Local Democracy Reporting Service #LDreporter #TikTok https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNRpWEqqB/

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Jürgen Hubert

@juergen_hubert@mementomori.social · May 06, 2026

@tobias_heisig@mastodon.social @kuketzblog@social.tchncs.de Klar, die potentielle Anzahl an Kunden ist auf X und Facebook deutlich höher. Aber was nützt es mir, wenn ich an diese Nutzer nicht herankomme? Meine Facebook-Seite hatte es in einem Zeitraum von 2 Jahren nie geschafft, auch nur über 100 Followers zu kommen - obwohl ich dreimal am Tag Beiträge geteilt hatte. Hier auf #Mastodon hingegen habe ich schon über 4000 Followers - Tendenz steigend. #Facebook, #X, #Instagram, #TikTok etc. verleiten mit den Sehnsüchten nach dem "viralen Post", der einen schlagartig berühmt macht - aber das ist für mich wie Lottospielen, vor allem, da diese Plattformen bewusst Zufalls-elemente wie aus Glücksspielen in ihren Algorithmen einbauen. Das ist dasselbe Prinzip wie mit extrem spekulativen Investments, wo es in den allermeisten Fällen schief geht, aber die Hoffnung dann doch den seltenen "Gewinner" zu finden der einen schlagartig reich macht hält die Blase am Leben. Aber mit meinem Geschäftsmodell bin ich nicht an einer Blase interessiert, sondern an nachhaltigen, stetigen, organischen Wachstum. Ich will, daß meine Bücher auch noch in zwei Jahrzehnten gelesen und gekauft werden, und dafür ist ein wirklich authentisches Social Media-System wie das #Fediverse eine bessere Grundlage als die Strohfeuer der großen, kommerziellen Plattformen wo man ständig dem Algorithmus hinterherlaufen muss, um nicht vergessen zu werden. Mit anderen Worten, ich sehe mein Geschäftsmodell wie ein Mittelständler, nicht wie ein Tech Startup.

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@kubikpixel@chaos.social · Sep 11, 2025

»Instagram, TikTok und Co. – Die Reichweitenlüge: Millionen Follower, null Wirkung: „Social Media“ verkauft uns ein volles Stadion – und schaltet dann das Mikro stumm.« Danke @reticuleena@digitalcourage.social für den tollen @digitalcourage@digitalcourage.social Artikel. Auf Social-Media's glauben immer noch zu viele Menschen blind. Denn Zahlen ohne Zusammenhänge sagt Nichts aus, auch deshalb ist das Fediverse um einiges grösser. 🌐 https://digitalcourage.de/blog/2025/die-reichweitenluege #fediverse #socialmedia #reichweite #web #instagram #tiktok #follower #internet

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Sarah Booker-Lewis BH LDR

@SBLBrightonLDR@mastodonapp.uk · May 05, 2026

Tuesday 5 May headlines in #Brighton and #Hove from the Local Democracy Reporting Service #LDreporter #TikTok https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNRpuTSKB/

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Italian News by RSS

@ItalianNews@mastodon.ozioso.online · May 02, 2026

Il Fatto Quotidiano: Per affrontare un volo intercontinentale al meglio basta una pallina da tennis Non serve prenotare la business class né investire in gadget costosi: a volte, per sopravvivere a un volo intercontinentale, basta una pallina da tennis. A rilanciare il trucco. che circola da anni tra viaggiatori esperti, è stata una creator su TikTok, che ha raccontato di non partire mai senza averne una in borsa. Il video, condiviso e replicato migliaia di volte, mostra la tiktoker infilare due palline in una calza e metterle dietro la schiena, per automassaggiarsi. Ripreso da Metro.co.uk, è divetnato virale. La pallina entra in gioco quando, dopo diverse ore di volo, trovare una posizione tollerabile diventa un’impresa. L’idea è usarla come strumento di automassaggio direttamente sul sedile, sfruttando il peso del corpo per applicare pressione nei punti più contratti. Il meccanismo è quello del massaggio profondo: posizionata tra la schiena e lo schienale, nella zona lombare o tra le scapole, la pallina permette di lavorare sui muscoli tesi con piccoli movimenti controllati. Il sollievo non è miracoloso, ma reale: meno rigidità, meno dolore, più tollerabile l’immobilità forzata. Non solo schiena. Alcuni la usano anche sotto i piedi, facendola rotolare per riattivare la circolazione, oppure sui glutei, altra zona che soffre particolarmente durante i voli lunghi. Il bello è che non serve alcuna abilità particolare: è intuitivo, discreto (più o meno) e soprattutto immediato. Ma cosa ne pensano gli esperti di questa soluzione senza dubbio low cost? La pressione mirata sui muscoli contratti aiuta davvero a migliorare la circolazione e a ridurre la tensione. Ma con una precisazione importante: non può sostituire il movimento. Accanto a questo trucco, ci sono altre strategie che chi vola spesso considera indispensabili. Bere molta acqua per contrastare l’aria secca della cabina, evitare alcol e caffeina per limitare gonfiore e tensioni, muovere spesso piedi e caviglie anche da seduti. E ancora: scegliere, quando possibile, il posto sul corridoio per non sentirsi “intrappolati”, oppure usare piccoli supporti lombari per migliorare la postura. L'articolo Per affrontare un volo intercontinentale al meglio basta una pallina da tennis proviene da Il Fatto Quotidiano. To best handle an intercontinental flight, all you need is a tennis ball. It doesn’t need to be booked in business class or investing in expensive gadgets: sometimes, to survive a transcontinental flight, just a tennis ball is enough. What has relaunched the trick, which has circulated among experienced travelers for years, was a creator on TikTok who said she never leaves without one in her bag. The video, shared and replicated thousands of times, shows the tiktoker tucking two balls into a sock and placing them behind her back for self-massage. Picked up by Metro.co.uk, it’s going viral. The ball comes into play when, after several hours of flying, finding a tolerable position becomes a challenge. The idea is to use it as a self-massage tool directly on the seat, utilizing body weight to apply pressure in the most contracted areas. The mechanism is that of deep massage: positioned between the back and the backrest, in the lower back or between the shoulder blades, the ball allows you to work on tense muscles with small, controlled movements. The relief isn’t miraculous, but it’s real: less stiffness, less pain, and more tolerance for forced immobility. Not just the back. Some also use it under their feet, rolling it to reactivate circulation, or on their glutes, another area that suffers particularly during long flights. The best thing is that no particular skills are needed: it's intuitive, discreet (more or less) and above all immediate. But what do experts think of this undoubtedly low-cost solution? Targeted pressure on contracted muscles really helps to improve circulation and reduce tension. But with an important caveat: it cannot replace movement. Alongside this trick, there are other strategies that frequent travelers consider indispensable. Drinking plenty of water to counter the dry air of the cabin, avoiding alcohol and caffeine to limit swelling and tension, moving feet and ankles frequently, even while seated. And also: when possible, choosing the seat on the aisle to not feel "trapped," or using small lumbar supports to improve posture. The article “To best face a transcontinental flight, just a tennis ball is enough” comes from Il Fatto Quotidiano. #TikTok #IlFattoQuotidiano https://www.ilfattoquotidiano.it/2026/05/02/per-affrontare-un-volo-intercontinentale-al-meglio-basta-una-pallina-da-tennis/8372769/

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@barbapulpe@gayfr.social · May 02, 2026

🇫🇷 Rejoignez LOOPS ! C'est la toute dernière application du fédiverse ! Conçue pour exprimer votre créativité en publiant vos vidéos courtes, elle se substitue à TikTok, l'éthique en plus et les algorithmes en moins. Diffusez et partagez vos souvenirs, vos séquences rigolotes ou vos mèmes. Venez participer : https://videos.gayfr.social Pour vos vidéos plus longues et vos directs, préférez PeerTube. ____________________ 🇬🇧 Join LOOPS! This is the latest app from the Fediverse! Designed to let you express your creativity by posting short videos, it's a replacement for #TikTok, but with full ethics and no algorithms. Broadcast and share your memories, funny clips, or memes. Come and join in: https://videos.gayfr.social For longer videos and live streams, try PeerTube instead. #GayFR #GayFrancophone #Loops #GayLoops #Fediverse #GayFediverse #GayFedi

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Markus Gaines

@necromanticnomad@mastodon.online · Apr 26, 2026

I'm thoroughly enjoying Loops over TikTok, it's much less addicting with the way it handles the FYP and content feed. I only wish there was a bigger presence of occultists and clergy. #loops #tiktok

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The Bad Place

@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · Apr 25, 2026

Times of India | TikTok creator payments UK: New debit card ends long wait for viral earnings AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. TikTok and Visa have introduced a free virtual debit card for UK‑based creators that links directly to a creator’s TikTok account, allowing Live‑stream earnings—and income from brand deals or other sources—to be accessed instantly rather than waiting weeks for bank transfers. The new card solves a cash‑flow problem highlighted by research showing that nearly half of creators experience late or inconsistent payments, with many turning down work because of financial uncertainty. TikTok Live gifts are bought with in‑app coins, converted to “diamonds,” and then to real money—a process that previously caused delayed payouts. The Visa‑backed card, available to users 18 and older through the TikTok app, offers digital‑wallet integration but is not a formal business account, and reflects the broader move toward structured payment infrastructure as the global creator economy, estimated at 200 million people, heads toward a $500 billion valuation by 2027. Read more: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/uk/tiktok-creator-payments-uk-new-debit-card-ends-long-wait-for-viral-earnings/articleshow/130515957.cms #TikTok #Visa #YouTube

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Pixelcats⁷

@pixelcats@apobangpo.space · Apr 22, 2026

Our Hooligan on his bike. 💜 https://vt.tiktok.com/ZS9dU42CS/ #Jungkook #Tiktok #Hooligan #FediArmy

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Sarah Booker-Lewis BH LDR

@SBLBrightonLDR@mastodonapp.uk · Apr 20, 2026

Monday 20 April headlines in #Brighton and #Hove from the Local Democracy Reporting Service #LDreporter #TikTok https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNRqUaQfh/

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🌈 Barbapulpe 😇 ᴹᵃˢᵗᵒᵈᵒⁿ

@barbapulpe@gayfr.social · Apr 17, 2026

🇫🇷 Rejoignez LOOPS ! C'est la toute dernière application du fédiverse ! Conçue pour exprimer votre créativité en publiant vos vidéos courtes, elle se substitue à TikTok, l'éthique en plus et les algorithmes en moins. Diffusez et partagez vos souvenirs, vos séquences rigolotes ou vos mèmes. Venez participer : https://videos.gayfr.social Pour vos vidéos plus longues et vos directs, préférez PeerTube. ____________________ 🇬🇧 Join LOOPS! This is the latest app from the Fediverse! Designed to let you express your creativity by posting short videos, it's a replacement for #TikTok, but with full ethics and no algorithms. Broadcast and share your memories, funny clips, or memes. Come and join in: https://videos.gayfr.social For longer videos and live streams, try PeerTube instead. #GayFR #GayFrancophone #Loops #GayLoops #Fediverse #GayFediverse #GayFedi

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Pascal Leinert

@pasci_lei@social.pascal-leinert.de · Apr 15, 2026

Endlich mal ne gute Internet Challenge. #TikTok #Scientology https://www.youtube.com/shorts/4bqxsME-EEc

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PrivacyDigest

@PrivacyDigest@mas.to · Apr 14, 2026

#Hacker Compromises a16z-Backed #PhoneFarm , Tries to Post #Memes Calling #a16z the ‘Antichrist’ A hacker has compromised a #backend system for #Doublespeed , an a16z-funded #startup that uses a phone farm to flood #socialmedia with AI-generated #TikTok accounts, and attempted to have those accounts post memes calling a16z the “antichrist,” according to screenshots seen by 404 Media. #antichrist https://www.404media.co/hacker-compromises-a16z-backed-phone-farm-tries-to-post-memes-calling-a16z-the-antichrist/

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FediBoard Culture

@fediboard_culture@flipboard.social · Apr 14, 2026

How culture travels on TikTok: A marketers guide to riding the wave https://campaignbriefasia.com/2026/04/14/how-culture-travels-on-tiktok-a-marketers-guide-to-riding-the-wave/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=Econopass%2Fmagazine%2FFLIPBOARD+EXCHANGE+FEED+%F0%9F%97%9E%EF%B8%8F What makes a trend take off in one country and catch fire in another? Why do some ideas persist, while others fade overnight? Launching yesterday, … #culture #tiktok

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The Bad Place

@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · Apr 10, 2026

yahoo news | Vivian Wilson explains growing up with wealth: It's "a never-ending cycle of... Vivian Wilson, the 21‑year‑old child of Elon Musk, says her father was an unsupportive parent despite the privilege of a wealthy Los Angeles upbringing. She legally changed her name and gender at 18, cutting ties with Musk “in any way, shape, or form,” and later recalled how Musk publicly denounced her transition, claiming he had been “tricked” into signing related documents. The backlash propelled Wilson to viral TikTok fame, where she responded to her father’s attacks with a now‑iconic line—“I look pretty good for a dead b**ch”—and earned a Vogue cover in January 2025, though she insists the lingering “Elon’s kid” label is merely a part of her story, not its future. Wilson describes the elite world of private schools and exclusive social circles as “very isolating,” noting that wealth warped the people around her, fostering a relentless cycle of greed and a detachment from reality. She recounts witnessing homelessness as a child and feeling sick at the disparity, which later informed her criticism of the billionaire lifestyle she grew up in. While acknowledging the irony of lecturing on materialism as a former rich kid, she warns that the desire for power can “turn you into someone different” and become a source of personal fear. Beyond her personal narrative, Wilson has taken on broader issues tied to her family’s notoriety. She highlighted Elon Musk’s correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein—emails that suggest he wanted to visit Epstein’s private island—stating she would help authorities uncover the truth. Although she says she has no interest in romance at the moment, focusing instead on “living my life and speaking out on issues that are important” to her, Wilson’s activism signals a determination to challenge the oligarchy and use her platform to address systemic injustice. Read more: https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/04/vivian-wilson-explains-growing-up-with-wealth-its-a-never-ending-cycle-of-greed-gluttony/ #vivianwilson #elonmusk #tiktok #vogue #jeffreyepstein

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KXAN News Austin

@KXAN_news@flipboard.social · Apr 08, 2026

Puppy 'stolen' from Austin shelter may be returned 'no questions asked,' staff says Austin Humane Society released video of a woman who came to the shelter around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, and expressed interest in adopting Chico, according to staff. https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/puppy-stolen-from-austin-shelter-may-be-returned-no-questions-asked-staff-says/ #Austin #Instagram #Local #News #TikTok #TopStories

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