![What is so special about TikTok's technology What is so special about TikTok's technology](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81672838239_TBTikTok.jpg)
What is so special about TikTok's technology
Here's how it works and why it has attracted more discussion than technology used by it's rivals such as Instagram, YouTube and Snapchat.
Fri Apr 26 2024
![Snap buang 10 peratus tenaga kerja Snap buang 10 peratus tenaga kerja](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61707194833_Snap.jpg)
Snap buang 10 peratus tenaga kerja
Google, Lazada, TikTok dan Microsoft sudah membuang pekerja mereka. Baru-baru ini Snap, iaitu syarikat di sebalik aplikasi Snapchat turut tidak terlepas.
Tue Feb 06 2024
![Snapchat is again turning to AI for its newest feature Snapchat is again turning to AI for its newest feature](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/51467852723_Snapchat.jpg)
Snapchat is again turning to AI for its newest feature
Snapchat now allows some users to use AI to change the background of their image.
Sat Apr 15 2023
![Snapchat's My AI, based on ChatGPT, is the platform's new virtual friend Snapchat's My AI, based on ChatGPT, is the platform's new virtual friend](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/81677754542_SNAPCHAT.jpg)
Snapchat's My AI, based on ChatGPT, is the platform's new virtual friend
This virtual feature will allow users of the platform to have conversations as they would with their friends.
Thu Mar 02 2023
![Russia fines WhatsApp, Snapchat owner over data storage violations - Agencies Russia fines WhatsApp, Snapchat owner over data storage violations - Agencies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/61658999646_Snapchat.jpg)
Russia fines WhatsApp, Snapchat owner over data storage violations - Agencies
Moscow has clashed with Big Tech over content, censorship, data and local representation in disputes that have escalated.
Thu Jul 28 2022
![How Snapchat is encouraging creators to post even more content How Snapchat is encouraging creators to post even more content](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/51467852723_Snapchat.jpg)
How Snapchat is encouraging creators to post even more content
After launching Spotlight to counter the Chinese giant, the social network now wants to develop more ads in its Story format.
Fri Feb 18 2022
![Snapchat paid more than $250 million to creators in 2021 Snapchat paid more than $250 million to creators in 2021](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/41639708909_SNAPCHAT.jpg)
Snapchat paid more than $250 million to creators in 2021
The platform had pledged to pay $1 million a day to boost its tool designed to rival TikTok.
Fri Dec 17 2021
![Senators put YouTube, TikTok, Snap on defensive on kids use Senators put YouTube, TikTok, Snap on defensive on kids use](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/71635315149_snapchat.jpg)
Senators put YouTube, TikTok, Snap on defensive on kids use
"The problem is clear: Big Tech preys on children and teens to make more money," Sen. Edward Markey, D-Mass., said
Wed Oct 27 2021
![The features you've been waiting for are finally coming to Instagram! The features you've been waiting for are finally coming to Instagram!](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/41624713821_INSTAGRAM.jpg)
The features you've been waiting for are finally coming to Instagram!
Some users of the platform can now publish a post directly from the web version of Instagram.
Sun Jun 27 2021
![Los Angeles welcomes new historical monuments on Snapchat Los Angeles welcomes new historical monuments on Snapchat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/41618626596_SNAPCHAT.jpg)
Los Angeles welcomes new historical monuments on Snapchat
The aim is to shine a spotlight on the history and heritage of certain Los Angeles communities.
Sun Apr 18 2021
![Already 100 million users for TikTok rival Snapchat Spotlight (number of the day) Already 100 million users for TikTok rival Snapchat Spotlight (number of the day)](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/51467852723_Snapchat.jpg)
Already 100 million users for TikTok rival Snapchat Spotlight (number of the day)
But will this flying start be enough to put fear into the Chinese giant?
Sun Feb 07 2021
![Will the top models of tomorrow be virtual? Will the top models of tomorrow be virtual?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/71607752654_LIFESTYLE.jpg)
Will the top models of tomorrow be virtual?
Can Bella Hadid, Kendall Jenner, Taylor Hill and others be replaced by avatars?
Sat Dec 12 2020
![52 million people use Reddit every day 52 million people use Reddit every day](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/51606980440_REDDIT.jpg)
52 million people use Reddit every day
Reddit has taken efforts to ensure ads don't appear next to content or conversations that advertising clients may deem objectionable.
Thu Dec 03 2020
![Twitter launches disappearing 'fleets' worldwide Twitter launches disappearing 'fleets' worldwide](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/41596537238_Twitter.jpg)
Twitter launches disappearing 'fleets' worldwide
Fleets that disappear after 24 hours, similar to the stories feature that is popular on Snapchat and Facebook's photo-sharing app Instagram.
Wed Nov 18 2020
![Has COVID-19 completely changed friendships? Has COVID-19 completely changed friendships?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/51604135861_LIFESTYLE.jpg)
Has COVID-19 completely changed friendships?
The lack of physical contact and shared experiences have inevitably shaken our perception of friendship.
Sat Oct 31 2020