TikTok is testing a new repost option

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TikTok might offer a way for you to repost your favourite videos on the platform, with a new experiment with a "Repost" button. I've spotted it on my personal TikTok account. And as social media consultant Matt Navarra noted, these reposted videos are only going to show up to your followers and not on your profile. The option is also just available on the For You page and not on your Following page. 

So far, I can't find a way to access them once I've refreshed my feed. But when you've reposted a video, it'll show above the username that you've reposted the video (as you see in the screenshots above). I've tried reaccessing the video through Hank Green's profile, but the indicator that I've reposted isn't visible there.

The feature is still in beta, so that might still change around or work differently in the future. As 9to5Mac noted, the test shows that the company is aware people are looking for ways to share their favourite TikTok videos on the platform. There is no way to do so right now outside this feature.

TikTok is launching a delivery service of food from viral videos

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TikTok is introducing a way for its users in the US to try out the food from viral videos without needing to make them. The social network is working with Virtual Dining Concepts to bring the TikTok Kitchen food delivery service to life. It'll launch in around 30 US locations beginning March 2022.

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TikTok's TV app rolls out on more devices in Canada, the US

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TikTok rolled out its TV app on the Fire TV earlier this month in Canada and the US. It has done the same to LG TVs in some European countries. But now, it's rolling out to more devices like Google and Android TV, LG, and Samsung smart TVs, too.

While TikTok is designed for a smartphone's vertical use, the TV app takes advantage of the bigger display and horizontal orientation. You can access the For You and Following feeds if you sign in to your account. You can also view the Discover page here. 

Source: Engadget

Alexa lets you transfer music from one Echo device to another with your voice

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Amazon has pushed a new update to its Alexa-enabled devices that brings many new features to its devices. One of the new features is being able to move music from one Echo device to another. You can say things like "Alexa, move my music to the kitchen," or "Alexa, move my music here" when you put on Echo Buds. Or say, "Alexa, pause" on the device playing in your bedroom, but then say "Alexa, resume music" when you're in your living room.

You can also use Alexa to play a show or film on Netflix through Fire TV devices. Just say, "Alexa, play something on Netflix," and then the streaming service will launch a show or film for you. The TikTok TV app is also available exclusively on all Fire TV devices now. Both these features are currently rolled out to Canadian and US users. You can check out the other new features here.

Via: Engadget