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Cordyceps are all over TikTok, so what are they?
Although there are several species of cordyceps (group of ascomycetous fungi mushrooms), TikTok has been focusing on two main types: Cordyceps sinesis (caterpillar fungus) and cordyceps militaris (lab-grown mushrooms). Traditionally, these mushrooms were used in Chinese medicine to help balance yang energy in the body and treat various ailments and symptoms. Although cordyceps have been…
Read MoreWhat is BookTok and why does it have 85 billion+ views on TikTok?
For years, I’ve made it a goal of mine to read one book a month. As a writer who does a lot of reading for work, I haven’t always reached that leisure reading goal every 30 days. Call it burnout or lack of time, but it isn’t easy. However, when I do, I always enjoy…
Read MoreTikTok has a new image slideshow feature called Photo Mode
One of my new favorite social media updates is TikTok’s latest Photo Mode. Earlier this month, along with other improved editing features, TikTok unveiled Photo Mode, a brand new photo tool that appears to compete with Instagram. Photo Mode is a new way to experience TikTok, where users can create a slideshow that mimics…
Read MoreTikTok introduces a dislike button for comments
A new dislike button is being incorporated in the comments section on TikTok and many are thrilled about this update. As a tool for users to flag comments they think are irrelevant or improper, the short-form video app began testing the dislike button in April. When you click the dislike button next to a comment,…
Read MoreTikTok’s new AI creating bizarre green screen backgrounds
A new in-app text-to-image AI generator that TikTok rolled out recently has been creating bizarre green screen backgrounds and creators are taking full advantage of it. The AI generator lets you type in any prompt — any weird thing that comes to your mind — and then it will generate an imagine that will automatically…
Read MoreThis invite-only collage App is Trending all over TikTok
We now know that many aesthetic trends and visuals tend to go viral on TikTok every once in a while. The latest viral trend is a collage-style video “mood board,” being made possible by Shuffles. Thanks to demand from Gen Z users who are using the new creative expression tool to create, publish, and…
Read MoreA new Music Streaming service from TikTok is in the works
ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, filed an application for a trademark in May for a service called “TikTok Music.” According to the filing, the trademark may be used for a mobile app that would let users buy, play, download, and share music. TikTok is already a platform that makes it easier to find…
Read More3 tips on how to spot Fake News on TikTok
TikTok has become one of the fastest growing and most accessible news sources for young adults—only a close second to Instagram. The majority of young adults get their news exclusively from social media, as it is the most convenient way for them to be connected and informed. Because of how quickly news spreads, especially on…
Read MoreGen Z critiquing their past self is TikTok’s latest trend
As millennials, we grew up with the slow and gradual introduction of the internet to our lives. We all remember when we had to use a dial-up system connected to our landline in order to browse the then rudimentary worldwide web. But what about Gen Z? The generation that grew up on Instagram and Snapchat?…
Read MoreTikTok’s Viral portable Air Conditioner is really worth it
When I moved back to New York City last year after nearly 2 years in breezy California, I was shocked by the heat wave we experienced here in the city. Although I had 4 humid NYC summers under my belt, I had forgotten how difficult life can be in the summer with humidity and temperatures…
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