TikTok gets GIFs through Giphy partnership

TikTok adds GIFs with audio into its library or what Giphy calls Clips. The two companies have partnered to bring this feature to users of the social media app. The partnership makes sense, given that many trending videos on the app use third-party audio and videos, including hit shows and movies. Giphy has partnerships with key content creators and brands, like HBO, ABC, Hulu, Xbox, and The Roku Channel. This means TikTok users can legally use content from the Giphy library to share their reactions or other creative videos on the platform.

The app gets a new Library section in its camera interface, which will pull up the Giphy Clips available. Like adding GIFs on other social media apps, you'll see the most popular and trending Giphy Clips while getting the option to search for the perfect clip for your TikTok. You can also trim the GIFs to your desired length to add what you want to your videos.

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When Do You Know That You Are Ready to Get CompTIA A+ Certification?

Do you feel anxious about your chances to obtain the CompTIA A+ certification at the first attempt? All IT pros know that this accreditation is quite difficult to gain and requires candidates to go through two complex qualifying exams. Their codes are Core 1 or 220-1001 and Core 2 or 220-1002. 

In reality, your success in this CompTIA Network+  certification process depends on your ability to organize your training schedule and be consistent in your routine. What’s more, you can quickly identify some signs that will tell you whether you are ready or you should spend more time on preparation. Thus, this article will guide you through the self-evaluation process and help you objectively check your preparedness status.

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'Halo' TV show airs first episode for free on YouTube this week

If you were thinking about checking out the Paramount+ Halo TV series, the first episode is airing this week (starting March 31) on YouTube for US viewers. This teaser is one way for the provider to entice viewers to check out the show and subscribe to the service. Paramount has done this with Star Trek: Picard before. 

Here in Canada, though, you can already check out the show on Paramount+ Canada. The series debuted on the service the same day it did in the US on March 24.

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Spotify lets you create Blend playlists with artists like BTS, Lauv, Megan Thee Stallion

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Wonder if your music tastes match your favourite artists? Spotify will now offer you Blend playlists with supported artists like BTS, Megan Thee Stallion, Lauv, Diplo, Charli XCX, AB6IX, etc. You just have to head to these artists' pages and find your Blend playlist there. This feature was first launched to merge your taste with a friend. You can also check your taste-match score on the playlist and share the result on social media.

Spotify has also improved the feature for you and your loved ones. Spotify will let you create Blend playlists with up to 10 people. Just search Blend within the Search tab and Invite the users you want to make the playlist with. There is a custom share card you can use for social media sharing, too.

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