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TikTok Chomebook Challenge brings fire, health hazards
The challenge involves sticking a piece of metal like a paperclip, graphite or push pin in the USB port of their school ...
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Teen charged after laptop fire at New Jersey high school believed to be part of TikTok challenge
A 15-year-old student is facing charges after a laptop caught fire outside a classroom in what police suspect was part of a social media challenge trending on TikTok.
‘Chromebook Challenge’ Brings Suspensions and Criminal Charges Across U.S.
The “Chromebook challenge” involves using objects such as push pins, staples, paper clips, metallic gum wrappers and graphite, found in pencil lead. They are inserted into USB or charging ports, under ...
TikTok laptop trend that's led to safety concerns could also cost parents money
A viral TikTok trend has resulted in fried Chromebooks and school evacuations across the country this week. It could cost parents.
Dangerous social media craze encourages kids to set their laptops on fire — causing chaos in schools
TikTok’s latest viral challenge has kids setting Chromebooks ablaze, sparking school evacuations and prompting urgent warnings from fire officials.