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AI slop is killing the internet
Mashable's Tim Marcin explains how we got here.
By Tim Marcin and Teodosia Dobriyanova
The TikTok Awards were messy. I was there.
Inside TikTok’s glitchy, awkward first U.S. awards show.
TikTok isn't banned yet: Why you have until 2026
A confusing combo of presidential orders means you can still use the popular ByteDance app — for now.
By Chris Taylor
How Glamzilla built a beauty empire by staying true to her formula
The beauty TikTok creator on the way the community has changed, what excites her, and how she keeps her community coming back.
What to expect from the inaugural U.S. TikTok Awards
The event will stream Dec. 18, with Ciara headlining and creators taking center stage. Mashable will be there for every moment.
By Crystal Bell
The best memes of 2025, from 6-7 to God's country. See the list.
A gorilla, a new pope, and so much more.
By Tim Marcin
TikTok launches live podcast series with Demi Lovato as first guest
The platform continues to try and push beyond short-form video.
Rococo's 2025 revival, explained
It's history repeating itself in pastel.
How singer-songwriter Chloé Caroline built a loyal following without chasing virality
"You can have millions of views and it can feel empty — or a few thousand that truly connect."
By Mashable Contributor and Crystal Bell
TikTok wants to help you spot AI on the platform, filter it out
AI generated content on your For You page? Not if you don't want it.
By Matt Binder
TikTok debuts 'affirmation' journal, soothing sounds
The video platform is going all in on relaxation and mindfulness tools.
By Rebecca Ruiz
How to vote for the TikTok Awards 2025 — plus date, nominees, and how to watch
The FYP is going IRL
By Crystal Bell
Viral TikTok songs are changing the music industry
From obscure music, to forgotten hits, and new artists, is the music industry more diverse than ever?
Vine is back, rebooted as diVine, funded by Twitter's Jack Dorsey
Yes, it has old Vines. And no AI.
By Tim Marcin
How TikTok is rewriting the soundtrack of music discovery
Connie Francis never saw TikTok coming. Sixty years later, she became one of its biggest stars — and that says everything about how we find music now.
'King of the Hill''s Bobby Hill becomes TikTok's symbol of imperfect beauty
'It's got wabi-sabi.'
By Tim Marcin
Flip the camera trend on TikTok: What is it and why are people upset?
Is this bullying?
Starbucks' Bearista Cup has the internet in a full-blown frenzy
From $30 cups to $600 eBay listings, the bear-shaped glass tumbler has collectors crashing out.
By Crystal Bell
TikTok Shop faces deluge of 70 million products that violate its terms. AI is partly to blame.
Scammers are using AI to create fake brands and products on TikTok Shop.
