TikTok (ByteDance)

January 17, 2025

A Timeline of TikTok’s Evolution, From Dances to BookTok to the Supreme Court

In its infancy, TikTok was often described as an app for teenagers’ dance videos. In 2025, it’s a juggernaut with 170 million users in the United […]
January 10, 2025

TikTok Alternatives: What to Know About Lemon8, Instagram and YouTube

On Friday, the Supreme Court heard arguments in the case that will determine the fate of TikTok in the United States. While some users and creators […]
November 25, 2024

Runner Uses Strava to Create Viral Animated Video on TikTok

Using the maps from his daily runs, Duncan McCabe took the Strava art trend to new heights by creating an animated stickman that has become an […]
November 7, 2024

4 Young Collectors Have Phones, but It’s Watches They Love

After all, as one said, ‘It’s not just about knowing what the time is.’ As the watch-collecting community continues to grow, more and more 20-somethings — […]
October 7, 2024

Nutter Butter, Are You Good? An Investigation.

The cookie sandwich brand’s videos — funny, disturbing, fever-dreamlike — rack up tens of millions of views. The secret is lots of lore without much sense, […]
September 5, 2024

Tareasa Johnson, Who Went Viral on TikTok as Reesa Teesa, Is Getting a TV Show

Tareasa Johnson captivated millions on social media with a multipart story about her ex-husband’s lies. Now, it’s slated to become a TV show. What happens after […]
September 5, 2024

Tareasa Johnson, Who Went Viral on TikTok as Reesa Teesa, Is Getting a TV Show

Tareasa Johnson captivated millions on social media with a multipart story about her ex-husband’s lies. Now, it’s slated to become a TV show. What happens after […]
August 30, 2024

Niche TikTok Creators Are Part of Presidential Campaign Strategy

Kamala Harris, Tim Walz and Donald J. Trump are turning to niche TikTok creators for friendly spaces to humanize themselves and reach young voters. Kareem Rahma […]
August 14, 2024

These Modern Homesteaders Live Off the Grid, but They’re Extremely Online

In corners of the internet — and in wooded, undeveloped parts of the country — young men are documenting their efforts to to live off the […]
August 9, 2024

Stroke by Wobbly Stroke, Learning to Accept Imperfection

During a recent assignment, a reporter learned the basics of calligraphy — and with it, how to practice self-compassion. Times Insider explains who we are and […]