TikTok is testing its own version of Instagram’s ‘broadcast channels’

TikTok is testing its own version of Instagram’s ‘broadcast channels’

TikTok is testing a new messaging tool called “bulletin boards,” the social network confirmed to TechCrunch on Friday. The feature lets brands and creators share public, one-to-many messages to their followers. Bulletin boards are pretty similar to Instagram’s broadcast channels feature that launched in 2023. Just like with broadcast channels on Instagram, only the creator of…

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TikTok adds support for ALT text for photos

TikTok adds support for ALT text for photos

TikTok is rolling out support for ALT text for photo posts to make content more accessible for users with visual and cognitive impairments. The company says creators can now provide descriptive text for photos to help users with screen readers understand the visual content through spoken descriptions. TikTok told TechCrunch in an email that creators…

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No, that Hermès bag on Taobao isn’t real

No, that Hermès bag on Taobao isn’t real

Amid an ongoing trade war, Chinese TikTok users are stirring up a viral frenzy claiming to be the manufacturers behind fashion’s favorite luxury brands. Don’t fall for it. Photo by Edward Berthelot/Getty Images One TikTok user unveils a colorful assortment of luxury bags in their room. Some — Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Dior — are perfectly…

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