Internet — Software — October 26th, 2025

Microsoft Outlook is getting reimagined for the AI era under new leadership
For longtime users, the bigger surprise is that this redesign took so long
October 26, 2025 — Source

Social Media Might Not Be Rotting Our Brains as Much as We Think, Twin Study Finds
The link between social media use and poorer wellbeing is modest and shaped by our genetics, researchers in the Netherlands argue.
October 26, 2025 — Source

The Reason You Don't Get New Instagram Features At The Same Time As Everyone Else
At the height of the pandemic lockdowns, Instagram surprisingly introduced Reels, a feature that allows users to create short, vertical clips they can pepper with filters, special effects, and music for sharing on the platform. It's kind of like TikTok but with less controversy. While Instagram announced the feature in August 2020, many were not able to access it until several months later. Out of frustration, some even took to Reddit to question why Instagram was seemingly limiting the rollout of Reels to certain accounts.
October 26, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — October 24th, 2025

All your Bumble questions, answered
The buzz on the popular dating app
October 24, 2025 — Source

EU Warns TikTok & Meta Could Face Heavy Fines for Transparency Breach
The EU has alleged that Meta and TikTok have breached the strict transparency laws under the Digital Services Act. Both companies are taken into legal custody. If the commission can prove its allegations, the firms might face a hefty penalty.
October 24, 2025 — Source

How 'Group 7' became TikTok's biggest inside joke
What started as singer Sophia James promoting her song turned into a viral inside joke and full-blown TikTok community
October 24, 2025 — Source

Instagram Debuts New AI Editing Tools to Help You Restyle Your Stories
Instagram has debuted new AI editing tools directly in the Stories "Restyle" menu. Users can now quickly edit photos and videos using text prompts like Add, Remove, or Change, or apply preset effects.
October 24, 2025 — Source

Instagram rolls out drawing and sticker options for DMs
Having someone sliding into your DMs on Instagram could be about to look a little different. The social media platform is rolling out the ability to adorn direct messages with stickers as well as freehand drawing.
October 24, 2025 — Source

Your Instagram Stories just got restyled with Meta AI
Meta AI lets users completely reimagine photos and videos with easy text prompts and preset effects.
October 24, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — October 20th, 2025

The 9 Best Websites to Help You Grow Your Instagram Followers (2025 Edition)
Growing your Instagram followers requires more than just good content; it demands the right growth tools.
October 20, 2025 — Source

X doesn't want you leaving anymore -- even when you click away
iOS app now keeps original posts visible when opening links as Musk pushes everything app' strategy.
October 20, 2025 — Source

X has launched a marketplace to sell rare vanity handles, for a hefty price tag and a massive catch
The new 'Handle Marketplace' is live for premium users, but there are some rules.
October 20, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — October 17th, 2025

Labor unions sue Trump administration over social media surveillance
Sharing views POTUS doesn't like? Say goodbye to that visa, First Amendment be damned
October 17, 2025 — Source

Meta is adding more parental controls for teen AI use
Starting next year Instagram will let parents stop teens from chatting with AI characters entirely.
October 17, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — October 15th, 2025

How grandparents can play a critical role in mediating children's media use
Grandparents significantly influence children's media use, often mediating according to parents' guidelines—a process termed "secondary mediation." Their involvement can help reduce negative media impacts and enhance positive outcomes. Mediation effectiveness depends on caregiver relationships, experience, education, and caregiving time, with greater focus on noninteractive media.
October 15, 2025 — Source

Instagram adopts PG-13 system to protect younger users
Meta has announced major changes to Instagram that it will be hoping will keep regulators satisfied. Like all social media platforms, Instagram has long been under pressure to do more to protect younger users from seeing inappropriate content; with this in mind, Meta says Teen Accounts will be guided by the PG-13 movie rating.
October 15, 2025 — Source

Instagram Goes PG-13 as Meta Reshapes Teen Safety and AI Content Rules
Instagram now defaults teen accounts to PG-13 settings, limiting mature posts and AI content for a safer, regulated social experience
October 15, 2025 — Source

Instagram photos help scientists track invasive plant flowering patterns
That vibrant carpet of pink and yellow flowers blanketing Mediterranean cliffs might look beautiful in holiday photos on a social media feed. But scientists have discovered these same Instagram snapshots are revealing how one of the world's most destructive coastal plants is taking over new environments by extending its flowering season and threatening native biodiversity.
October 15, 2025 — Source

Like Android, YouTube gets more 'expressive' as an overhauled video player rolls out
YouTube is going to look different when kicking back and watching videos this week.
October 15, 2025 — Source

Threads is getting group chats as messaging rolls out to the EU
Instagram's Threads is adding group chats for up to 50 people, alongside messaging support for EU users, expanding its social features.
October 15, 2025 — Source

Threads is rolling out group chats and expands messaging to the EU
Threads just fixed its missing piece.
October 15, 2025 — Source

Threads now has group chats
Users can add up to 50 people into a single conversation.
October 15, 2025 — Source

Threads users can now start group chats with up to 50 friends
Threads users over 18 can now start group chats with up to 50 friends, customize them, and invite others via link, launching just in time for the NBA season.
October 15, 2025 — Source

YouTube gets a UI refresh and a host of handy new features
Google has announced a series of updates and changes for YouTube, kicking off with a new-look user interface. The updated UI sees various buttons and control elements getting a visual refresh, but there are changes beyond the aesthetic.
October 15, 2025 — Source

YouTube is getting a new video player
There is absolutely no doubt that YouTube is the biggest video-sharing platform out there. A major reason for this is that Google invests significant money and effort in its development in a bid to retain existing users while attracting new ones.
October 15, 2025 — Source

YouTube's video player looks different. Here's what changed.
YouTube changed how its player looks.
October 15, 2025 — Source

X plans to show more information about user profiles to help improve trust
As AI makes it easier to create bots that act ever more human-like, Elon Musk's X is developing a new feature that would expose more information about the users behind an X profile in an effort to help people better understand who they're talking to on the platform.
October 15, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — October 13th, 2025

Privacy-focused email provider Fastmail launches desktop app for Windows, macOS, and Linux
Fastmail users can now access their email inboxes, calendars, and contacts directly from the desktop. The privacy-focused email provider has released its first dedicated desktop app for Windows, macOS, and Linux, delivering the familiar Fastmail experience in a standalone format that works even when offline.
October 13th — Source

Your Slack chatbot is about to get a huge AI upgrade - what's new
Slackbot is turning into a fully personalized AI companion.
October 13, 2025 — Source or Source

Internet — Software — October 10th, 2025

All your Hinge questions, answered
Including how many 'likes' free users can send per day.
October 10, 2025 — Source

I exported my Snapchat Memories to avoid the monthly storage fee - here's how
Snapchat just capped how many Memories you can store. Here's what it'll cost now - and how to avoid paying for more space.
October 10, 2025 — Source

Simple tricks let you surf Instagram anonymously and see posts without logging in. Here's everything at a glance.
GitHub Introduces New Embedding Model to Improve Code Search and Context
October 10, 2025 — Source

Instagram Allows Users to Post Horizontal and Vertical Photos in the Same Carousel
It's been a bone of contention for photographers on Instagram for some time, but it now appears that the platform finally allows all users to post horizontal and vertical photos in the same carousel.
October 10, 2025 — Source

Instagram and Facebook just taught your favorite influencers to speak four languages overnight
Meta expands Reels translations to Hindi and Portuguese, with more languages on the way.
October 10, 2025 — Source

New York City Sues Social Media Giants for Fueling 'Youth Mental Health Crisis'
New York City has filed a major lawsuit against Meta, Google, Snapchat, and TikTok, accusing them of contributing to what officials describe as a "youth mental health crisis."
October 10, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — October 8th, 2025

Defend the Target, Not Just the Door: A Modern Plan for Google Workspace
Modern work does not live in one app. It lives in a mesh of email, files, chat, and a web of connectors that shuttle data between them. That is why the Salesloft/Drift incident landed with such force for Google Workspace teams. No one "hacked Google." Attackers rode a trusted integration and ended up with exactly what they wanted: data.
October 8, 2025 — Source

Exchange Online will start archiving your oldest emails before your inbox bursts
Microsoft promises fewer 'mailbox full' errors in face of message deluge
October 8, 2025 — Source

Google Earth Pro Free
Google Earth Pro is a powerful 3D interactive globe that allows you to explore high-resolution satellite imagery, maps, terrain, and detailed 3D buildings of locations worldwide.
October 8, 2025 — Source

How to access your classic Outlook emails in the latest version
The new Outlook can open PST files—you just need an active Microsoft 365 subscription and the classic Outlook version.
October 8, 2025 — Source

Microsoft Outlook Beginners Guide 2025: Simplify Your Workflows Today
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by a cluttered inbox, missed an important meeting because it wasn't on your calendar, or struggled to keep track of tasks and deadlines? You're not alone. Managing the chaos of modern communication and scheduling can feel like an uphill battle. That's where Microsoft Outlook comes in, a platform designed to bring order to the chaos. With its seamless integration of email, calendar, contacts, and tasks, Outlook is more than just an email client; it's a powerful organizational tool.
October 8, 2025 — Source

UK Home Office doubles down on Oracle with £54M cloud contract
Department also wedded to Big Red in shared service applications
October 8, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — October 3rd, 2025

A new search engine raises $1.1M to let obsessive fans dive down internet rabbit holes
This was the era of Tumblr and Twitter. She would stay up all night breaking down the release dates of Marvel movies or analyzing the movements of One Direction members. She eventually gained a collective 250,000 followers across the two platforms. "Those early internet rabbit holes taught me how magical it felt to not just consume culture but to contribute to it," she told TechCrunch.
October 3, 2025 — Source

Google Chat gets new sticker feature offering more self-expression
Google Chat users can now use a wide range of stickers in conversations via the web application. This is intended to provide more options for expressing yourself alongside existing emojis, GIFs, and other media-based messages. The feature is available in both the Google Chat web app and within the Chat tab of Gmail.
October 3, 2025 — Source

Instagram tests a 'Home' tab with short-form content before anything else
The platform's latest test is just to see how users react to a slightly altered experience.
October 3, 2025 — Source

Microsoft's gorgeous new Windows 11 OneDrive app leaks from official servers
A redesigned Windows 11 OneDrive app has recently leaked from official Microsoft servers, similar to the early release of Windows 11 25H2 ISOs. This significant revamp blends Fluent Design with web app elements, reflecting Microsoft's recent trend toward web-based applications. The update, following the OneDrive 3.0 release two years prior, introduces a new top menu for navigation, including sections like "Moments," "Gallery," "Albums," "People," and "Favourites."
October 3, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — September 29th, 2025

I spent a month on Pure. It was hot, weird, and way better than Bumble.
Tabitha Britt's review of Pure, a dating app emphasizing anonymity and unfiltered desires, suggests it's a refreshing alternative to mainstream platforms like Bumble. Launched in 2025, Pure distinguishes itself by allowing users to connect without revealing their names, with chats disappearing after 24 hours.
September 29, 2025 — Source

Instagram Improves Engagement by Reducing Notification Fatigue with New Ranking Framework
Meta has implemented a new machine learning framework for Instagram that applies diversity algorithms to reduce repetitive content while maintaining user engagement. The diversity-aware ranking system addresses overexposure to similar content creators and product types by introducing multiplicative penalties to existing engagement models.
September 29, 2025 — Source

Social media apps: Better child protection, paid storage, ad-free subscriptions
Today brings a little flurry of social media app news, including better child protection measures in Meta's AI chatbot; an expansion of ad-free subscriptions for Facebook and Instagram; and Snapchat starting to charge storage fees for higher volumes of Memories ...
September 29, 2025 — Source

UK minister suggests government could ditch 'dangerous' Elon Musk's X
Ed Miliband takes aim at social media overlord for promoting violence and disinformation
September 29, 2025 — Source

Your YouTube Premium subscription just got 3 major upgrades - plus AI experiments you can try
Paid subscribers are getting some new perks on YouTube.
September 29, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — September 26th, 2025

What You Need To Know About TikTok's New US Owners
Most of Gen Z can remember the day that TikTok went dark. On January 18th, 2025, the 170 million TikTok users in the United States were met with a "temporarily unavailable" message upon opening the app. This was the result of a U.S. House of Representatives bill banning the app due to parent company ByteDance's supposed connection to the Chinese government.
September 26, 2025 — Source

Would you pay for an ad-free Instagram? UK users will be able to.
The change is coming soon.
September 26, 2025 — Source

YouTube Premium Getting High-Quality Audio, Faster Playback Speed
YouTube Premium is rolling out its latest features across all major devices, including Smart TVs, Android, and iOS. Subscribers now get precise 4x playback speed control and 256kbps high-quality audio for music content. The update also brings Shorts Picture-in-Picture and Smart Downloads to iOS.
September 26, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — September 25th, 2025

Meta rolls out Teen Accounts on Facebook and Messenger globally
Meta announced on Thursday that its Teen Accounts are now being expanded to teens on Facebook and Messenger globally, after initially only being available to users in the U.S., U.K., Australia, and Canada. The accounts, which feature built-in protections and parental controls for younger users, first launched on Instagram last fall.
September 25, 2025 — Source

What is Hinge?
Explaining the dating app that's "designed to be deleted."
September 25, 2025 — Source

YouTube Expands AI Age Checks — Now Rolling Out to More Users
YouTube AI age verification and restrictions appear to be rolling out more widely as users report seeing such restrictions. Google said that, leveraging AI, it will use metrics like the age of the account and the activity to determine the age.
September 25, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — September 22nd, 2025

Bluesky says it's getting more aggressive about moderation and enforcement
It sounds like Bluesky is getting serious about giving some users the boot, with the company saying it will be doing more to "enforce our moderation policies to better cultivate a space for healthy conversations."
September 22, 2025 — Source

Meta Accused of Using Photos of 13-Year-Old Schoolgirls to Promote Threads
Meta is under scrutiny after the company used parents' photos of schoolgirls as young as 13 to promote its Threads platform to adult men.
September 22, 2025 — Source

Oracle will build and maintain the TikTok algorithm as part of the Trump-backed deal
As part of the TikTok deal that is taking shape between the U.S. and China, Oracle will build and secure a new American version of TikTok's recommendation algorithm. As previously reported, the majority of TikTok's U.S. operations would be held under American investors, with six of the seven board seats, and Oracle would be responsible for keeping both user data and the algorithm safe and private.
September 22, 2025 — Source

TikTok's Algorithm Will Be Under American Control In Trump's Deal
President Trump is expected to sign an executive order this week to finalize a long-rumored TikTok acquisition. In view of the impending deal, more details surrounding how the U.S. will tweak TikTok have come to light, including changes to the app's algorithm that is essential to its success and core to security concerns surrounding the app.
September 22, 2025 — Source or Source

Trump says Murdochs interested in investing in TikTok's US arm
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that media mogul Rupert Murdoch and his eldest son Lachlan could be among the investors who will take control of TikTok in the United States.
September 22, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — September 19th, 2025

China Just Approved the US TikTok Deal, Trump Claims
Trump announced a deal with Chinese Premier Xi Jinping to resolve the TikTok standoff, averting a potential ban. The agreement will reportedly allow a group of U.S. investors to buy the app's U.S. business, while licensing its algorithm from Chinese parent company ByteDance. The deal ends months of uncertainty over the app's future.
September 19, 2025 — Source

Mastodon is embracing new ways of bringing in money
For a long time the alternative social media platform Mastodon has relied heavily on donations to keep running. The non-profit organization also makes use of grants, but now it has announced plans to branch out into new areas of making money.
September 19, 2025 — Source or Source

So... is there a TikTok deal or not?
The progress bar is still stuck at 99 percent.
September 19, 2025 — Source

The top 10 most-followed Instagram accounts
Who has the most followers in Instagram? Here's the list.
September 19, 2025 — Source

Trump and ByteDance tout TikTok deal approval, but no official details yet
President Trump on Friday announced that the TikTok deal, which would potentially see the video platform controlled by a consortium of U.S. investors, had been approved by President Xi of China. TikTok owner ByteDance also issued a public statement saying the company would work to ensure that TikTok "remains available to American users through TikTok U.S."
September 19, 2025 — Source

Trump Gives Suspiciously Vague Update on TikTok Deal
"appreciate the TikTok approval"
September 19, 2025 — Source

YouTube Introduces New AI-Powered Creator Tools
Most help YouTubers make videos more efficiently, while another helps creators control how their likeness is used online.
September 19, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — September 16th, 2025

American TikTok spinoff agreed; will still use Chinese algorithm
Both US and Chinese officials are stating that an agreement has been reached for an American TikTok spin-off to be sold to American investors.
September 16, 2025 — Source

Australia says social media ban will not age test all users
Australia will not require social media giants to verify the ages of all users under its ban on under-16s using the platforms, Canberra said Tuesday.
September 16, 2025 — Source

Google Meet makes it easier to join meetings from any calendar app
Google has announced two new improvements for Meet and Calendar that are coming to all Google Workspace customers, as well as anyone with a personal Google account.
September 16, 2025 — Source

Here's What TikTok Under American Ownership Might Look Like
Beijing says the deal will include TikTok's crown jewels.
September 16, 2025 — Source

Here's How Much Data YouTube Uses Per Hour
It's maybe no surprise, but video streaming can use up a lot of data. If you're on a metered connection or mostly use cellular data, then you might be concerned about draining your data while streaming videos. Knowing roughly how much data gets used per hour -- alongside knowing how to limit that -- can help you to manage your data limits carefully. We determined the amount of data YouTube uses per hour in a testing environment by streaming a video for an hour at several different resolutions.
September 16, 2025 — Source

New York's ban on addictive social media feeds for kids takes shape with proposed rules
New York's attorney general on Monday proposed regulations for its crackdown on addictive social media feeds for children, including rules for verifying a user's age.
September 16, 2025 — Source

The China-US deal for TikTok could take another month to work out
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said a 'framework deal' has been reached, but CNBC reports that it will take a while to finalize.
September 16, 2025 — Source

This AI VTuber Is Declaring War On Streamers
The time may have come that AI rises up and overthrows humanity, but only in one very specific situation.
September 16, 2025 — Source

YouTube is inching closer to becoming a shopping channel
AI product tagging, brand links for Shorts, and swappable ad segments are on the way.
September 16, 2025 — Source or Source

YouTube makes it easier and more lucrative to go live
Creators will be able to stream alongside live content and go live in vertical and horizontal formats simultaneously.
September 16, 2025 — Source

YouTube rolls out Studio updates, 'likeness' detection, lip-synced dubs, creator collabs, and more
YouTube on Tuesday announced a suite of new features coming to YouTube Studio, the platform over 30 million creators use to manage their channels and track their analytics and revenue every month. At its Made on YouTube event, the company unveiled new and updated tools like an AI-powered chatbot for support, an inspiration tab, title A/B testing features, auto dubbing, likeness detection tools, and more.
September 16, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — September 9th, 2025

Blink jacks up prices for its Basic and Plus subscription plans
Blink has announced its price increase for its Subscription Plans for the first time since 2021, starting on the 8th of next month, for customers in the US. The updated pricing will take effect on a customer's next renewal date on or after October 8.
September 9, 2025 — Source

Microsoft pulls the plug on Outlook Lite after 10M downloads
Microsoft confirms Outlook Lite's retirement to streamline development and improve mobile functionality across platforms.
September 9, 2025 — Source

Sad news: Dropbox will soon be shutting down its Paper mobile app
If you're an active user of Dropbox Paper, there's some bad news: The company will be killing its mobile app for both Android and iOS on October 9, 2025, to "focus on delivering a consistent, high-quality experience on paper.dropbox.com".
September 9, 2025 — Source

YouTube's new trick automatically re-dubs any video into your native tongue
Millions of creators can now dub videos to reach a global audience.
September 9, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — September 5th, 2025

Snapchat's new Lens lets you create AI images using text prompts
Snapchat is launching a new Lens that lets users create and edit images using a text-to-image AI generator, the company told TechCrunch exclusively. The new "Imagine Lens" is available to Snapchat+ Platinum and Lens+ subscribers.
September 5, 2025 — Source

The Instagram App Is Better On iPad — Here's Why
If you've ever attempted to use Instagram on your iPad, chances are you immediately felt the temptation to close the app and never open it again. Since the app was never optimized for tablets, you essentially got the mobile experience, just on an iPad. Ultimately, everything felt awkwardly spaced, buttons were too small, and even watching Reels or Stories was nothing short of frustrating.
September 5, 2025 — Source

Threads Finally Gets Long-Form Posts: Up to 10,000 Characters
Threads from Instagram gains the ability to add long-form text attachment with up to 10,000 characters to posts. Meta says the feature is aimed at journalists, authors, and creators who prefer sharing lengthy posts on the platform. There are some formatting options as well, with more reportedly coming in the near future.
September 5, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — September 4th, 2025

Atlassian acquisition drives dream of AI-powered ChromeOS challenger
'A cross-platform browser as an OS is now closer than ever,' claims $610M richer cofounders of The Browser Company
September 4, 2025 — Source

Attach Text to Your Threads Posts and Share Longer Perspectives
There are many ways to share your perspective on Threads, but we've noticed people expressing themselves with screenshots of longer content from books, articles, newsletters, podcast transcripts, and more when 500 characters isn't enough.
September 4, 2025 — Source

Finally, the official Instagram app for iPad has arrived - here's what's new
The new version for iPadOS is optimized for the tablet, and Meta says an Android version will be coming soon.
September 4, 2025 — Source

Mark Zuckerberg, the Lawyer, Is Suing Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO
An Indiana attorney is suing Meta for repeatedly shutting down his Facebook pages
September 4, 2025 — Source

NFL Bluesky is fantastic. Here's why and how to join in.
A surprisingly great site for football.
September 4, 2025 — Source

There is finally a version of Instagram for iPad
Even Instagram would concede that it has taken too long, but the wait is finally over. Instagram for iPad is real, and it is here right now.
September 4, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — August 29th, 2025

How the Twitch viewbot crackdown is hitting viewership stats
Lower numbers? Fewer viewbots.
August 29, 2025 — Source

Mastodon says it doesn't 'have the means' to comply with age verification laws
The social nonprofit explains that Mastodon doesn't track its users, which makes it difficult to enforce such legislation. Nor does it want to use IP address-based blocks, as those would unfairly impact people who were traveling, it says.
August 29, 2025 — Source

Microsoft Teams got 26 new features this month — here's every single one of them
Microsoft Teams just gained 26 upgrades. Here's the full list and highlights of the best additions.
August 29, 2025 — Source

TikTok adds support for voice notes and images in DMs
A couple of days ago, we learned that Spotify is allowing users to send direct messages (DMs) to each other. While this did not make sense on a platform which is primarily meant to distribute music digitally, another service is now making improvements to their DM functionality, namely TikTok.
August 29, 2025 — Source or Source or Source

Yet another platform drops Elon Musk's X after API changes
X, formerly Twitter, now wants a cut of third-party developers' revenue.
August 29, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — August 25th, 2025

Bounce launches a service for moving accounts between Bluesky and Mastodon
Bounce, a new technology that adds a critical component to the open social web, launches to the public on Monday. The cross-protocol migration tool offers a service that allows users of open social networks like Bluesky and Mastodon to move their follow graphs between their accounts, even though the networks rely on different underlying protocols.
August 25, 2025 — Source

'From outgroup hate to ingroup love': How political crises cause a shift in viral online content
While previous research shows outrage and division drive engagement on social media, a new study of digital behavior during the 2024 US election finds that this effect flips during a major crisis—when "ingroup solidarity" becomes the engine of online virality.
August 25, 2025 — Source

How Game Theory Can Transform Your Social Media Success
What if I told you that social media isn't just a chaotic swirl of memes, trends, and endless scrolling, but a carefully orchestrated battlefield where every post, like, and share is part of a larger strategic game? Think about it: the algorithms guiding your feed, the creators vying for your attention, and the brands crafting ads you can't ignore, they're all players in a high-stakes competition for the most valuable resource online: your attention. Now, imagine having the cheat code to this game.
August 25, 2025 — Source

"It just looks wrong" — YouTube admits it's altering videos without consent, sparking blowback from creators
"It just looks wrong" — YouTube admits it's altering videos without consent, sparking blowback from creators
August 25, 2025 — Source

The White House Wants to Beautify US Websites. This Airbnb Co-Founder Is in Charge
Joe Gebbia, who also did work for Elon Musk's DOGE project, says he wants government services "to be as satisfying to use as the Apple Store."
August 25, 2025 — Source

TikTok lays off hundreds of content moderators, replaces them with AI
A week before a unionization vote
August 25, 2025 — Source

YouTube secretly tested AI video enhancement without notifying creators
Google says this isn't technically "GenAI," but it is altering videos without warning.
August 25, 2025 — Source or Source

Internet — Software — August 22nd, 2025

AI Is Taking Over Our Social Media Feeds, but Maybe Not How You Expect
AI is the new social media intern, even if it isn't creating the posts and images we see on our feeds.
August 22, 2025 — Source

Andrew Tate is suing TikTok and Meta for $100 million for 'deplatforming' him
They were banned in 2022 for hateful ideology.
August 22, 2025 — Source

Elon Musk's X nears a settlement in $500 million severance pay lawsuit
Former X employees who were laid off years ago might finally get their severance pay.
August 22, 2025 — Source

FTC chairman puts Big Tech on notice over EU, UK data privacy demands
In a letter to more than a dozen U.S. technology companies, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) chairman Andrew N. Ferguson underscored their responsibility to safeguard the data of American users, stressing that compliance with European Union or UK regulations must not come at the expense of data security.
August 22, 2025 — Source

Google made it easier to edit your Drive videos
Google Vids can now be launched while previewing video files in Drive.
August 22, 2025 — Source

Hundreds Targeted in New Atomic macOS Stealer Campaign
Between June and August, over 300 entities were targeted with the Atomic macOS Stealer via malvertising.
August 22, 2025 — Source

Pornhub copies TikTok with a feature fit for goonscrolling
Pornhub Shorties is still in beta, but it has the potential to change the way we watch porn.
August 22, 2025 — Source

So, are you leaving or staying? Apple joins a super popular Chinese social media platform
Cupertino wants to have its cake and eat it, too.
August 22, 2025 — Source

TikTok letting go of hundreds of UK moderators for AI systems
TikTok has reportedly sent an email to its staff under the trust and safety department (basically, the moderators), announcing plans to lay off "hundreds" of them as the UK's Online Safety Act comes into effect.
August 22, 2025 — Source

TikTok Shifts to AI Moderation With Mass Layoffs
The move was immediately met with criticism from unions and online safety advocates.
August 22, 2025 — Source

TikTok's UK content moderation jobs at risk in AI shift
Social media platform TikTok announced on Friday it will restructure its UK trust and safety operations, putting several hundred jobs at risk as it shifts to AI-assisted content moderation.
August 22, 2025 — Source

Who is actually using Threads?
A reported 400 million monthly users, but where's the culture?
August 22, 2025 — Source

X pulls the ability to like and follow from its developer API's free tier
In an effort to cut down on abuse and fake engagement, Elon Musk's X is removing access to two key features of its developer API for those on the free plan. Now, free users will no longer be able to use the API to like posts on behalf of a user, nor follow other users.
August 22, 2025 — Source

Y Combinator says Apple's App Store has hindered startup growth
Y Combinator has filed an amicus brief in the ongoing legal battle between Apple and Epic Games, arguing that the App Store has stifled startup innovation.
August 22, 2025 — Source

You can now edit Google Drive videos in your browser with Google Vids
Google has announced a "quicker" way to edit a video stored in your Drive, using Google Vids, its AI-powered video creation platform launched last year. With this new update, now when you preview a video in Drive, you will see an "Open" button in the upper right corner of the screen. When clicked, this button will open the video directly in Vids.
August 22, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — August 21st, 2025

Eric Wei built his business on creator networking — here's how
The co-founder and content creator takes us through his process for building relationships in the creator space.
August 21, 2025 — Source

FydeOS offers ChromeOS without the Google strings attached
Fork runs Android apps and keeps old PCs ticking over ... all without signing into an account with the mothership
August 21, 2025 — Source

Instagram now lets creators link multiple reels in a series
Instagram has begun allowing creators to connect multiple reels in a series, the Meta-owned social network told TechCrunch exclusively. The new capability, which is already available on TikTok, makes it easier for viewers to follow and discover related content.
August 21, 2025 — Source or Source

Not again! Microsoft blames config tweak for 365 outage in parts of North America
What testing is happening before changes hit production?
August 21, 2025 — Source

One of the most annoying things about the X app has been fixed -- for now
The most annoying thing about X is, well, X -- but the company has at least fixed an app behavior many of us found frustrating.
August 21, 2025 — Source

Wikipedia Offline: How to Build an Offline Knowledge Hub with a Raspberry Pi 4
What if you could carry the entirety of Wikipedia in your pocket, ready to access without a single bar of Wi-Fi or a hint of cellular signal? Picture a remote classroom in a rural village, a disaster relief center after a storm, or even your own off-grid cabin, each equipped with a compact, energy-efficient device that holds a treasure trove of knowledge. Thanks to the Raspberry Pi 4, this is no longer a futuristic dream but a practical, affordable reality.
August 21, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — August 19th, 2025

Substack lets you subscribe as an in-app purchase -- but you shouldn't
Indie content platform Substack now lets you subscribe to newsletters, podcasts, and video channels via an in-app purchase.
August 19, 2025 — Source

TikTok is reinventing 2004 Facebook with new features for college students
Campus Verification is coming.
August 19, 2025 — Source or Source

Werewolf exes and billionaire CEOs: Why cheesy short dramas are taking over our social media feeds
What can you do in 60 seconds? In short dramas, or "micro dramas," that's enough time for a billionaire CEO to fall in love with his contracted wife, or for a werewolf mafia boss to break a curse.
August 19, 2025 — Source

What Happens If You 'Reply All' To A BCC Email?
For as long as the English language has existed, concerned elders have pontificated on the keys to social etiquette, with some combination of "stand up straight," "give a firm handshake," and "maintain eye contact" being driven into the next generation's heads at every opportunity. But in today's internet-driven landscape, even these long-held norms of social etiquette have evolved, and there's a new sheriff in the town of social niceties: email protocols.
August 19, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — August 17th, 2025

I Prefer the Merlin Bird ID App Over Meditation Apps for Staying in the Present Moment
Maybe the key to mindfulness is in listening to the world around you.
August 17, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — August 11th, 2025

Wikipedia's 'neutrality' has always been complicated—new rules will make questioning it harder
Last month, the American non-profit organization behind Wikipedia issued draft guidelines for researchers studying how neutral Wikipedia really is. But instead of supporting open inquiry, the guidelines reveal just how unaware the Wikimedia Foundation is of its own influence.
August 11, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — August 10th, 2025

Best Internet Providers in Washington, DC
Whether you've lived in Washington, DC, for a while or are moving into the area, there are plenty of choices to explore. The three that stand out are Xfinity, Astound Broadband and Verizon Fios -- although wireless internet from regional ISPs like Starry Internet, DC Access and T-Mobile's 5G are also a good shout. But which comes out on top?
August 10, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — August 9th, 2025

New Instagram location sharing feature sparks privacy fears
Instagram users are warning about a new location sharing feature, fearing that the hugely popular app could be putting people in danger by revealing their whereabouts without their knowledge.
August 9, 2025 — Source

Tea App Slammed With Ten Lawsuits After Data Breach Leaks Women's Private Photos And Messages To 4chan, Triggering Outrage, Scandal, And Fierce Demands For Stronger Privacy Protections
The Tea app was marketed as a women's safe platform, a space for sharing dating experiences and letting other women know about abusive men. However, the app has one of the most disturbing privacy breaches in memory. A July 2025 hack leaked sensitive information onto the online forum 4chan that exposed about roughly 72,000 images that included about 13,000 selfies, ID photos, and about 1.1 million private messages.
August 9, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — August 8th, 2025

Here's how I stop spam emails from ever reaching my inbox
Give your inbox a break from unwelcome clutter!
August 8, 2025 — Source

How to stop Instagram from sharing your likes in the Friends tab
It's humiliating! There's a fix.
August 8, 2025 — Source

Instagram Map sparks privacy panic over location sharing and geotagging
Instagram is using your location, not sharing it.
August 8, 2025 — Source or Source

Openvibe combines news and social media in one app
Openvibe, an app that allows you to follow open social networks like Bluesky, Mastodon, Threads, and Nostr in one place, is now expanding its functionality so you can follow your favorite news sites and blogs, too. To do so, the startup is adding support for RSS (Really Simple Syndication, or news feeds), an open standard that allows you to subscribe to automatic updates from websites, like new articles or blog posts.
August 8, 2025 — Source

Study finds big crowds hurt live-stream engagement
Most content platforms thrive on user engagement, but a professor at the University of Miami Patti and Allan Herbert Business School has discovered that too much of it can be harmful.
August 8, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — August 4th, 2025

Paid subreddits plan on hold as company prioritizes search engine plans
Reddit CEO Steve Huffman confirmed plans for paid subreddits earlier this year but now says that the initiative has been de--prioritized.
August 4, 2025 — Source

Reddit Plans to Develop Its Own Search Engine
Reddit's CEO, in a note to its investors, has claimed that the company is putting out resources to develop an in-house search engine. It will use its vast user base's data to provide accurate answers.
August 4, 2025 — Source

The TikTok artist behind viral 'unknowing bunny' song pits human creativity against AI illusion
The trampolining bunny video was fake. The song it inspired? Totally real.
August 4, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — August 3rd, 2025

YouTube is testing creator collabs similar to Instagram, TikTok
Another repackaged social media feature has hit YouTube.
August 3, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — August 2nd, 2025

A US-Only TikTok? What We Know So Far About the Potential Replacement App
A new app to replace the current version of TikTok for people in the US is reportedly being developed right now.
August 2, 2025 — Source

What You Should Know About the New, Free Messaging App Bitchat
The app is Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey's latest project.
August 2, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — August 1st, 2025

Are great 'app-spectations' killing your morale? Here's how to change your mindset.
You're not doomed to die alone if you can't stand swiping.
August 1, 2025 — Source

Instagram now requires users to have at least 1,000 followers to go live
Instagram users now need a public account with a minimum of 1,000 followers to go live on the platform, the social network confirmed to TechCrunch. Until now, Instagram has allowed anyone to go live, regardless of their follower count or whether their account is public or private.
August 1, 2025 — Source

Reddit pauses its paywall plans
Subreddits that would charge a fee for access aren't happening anytime soon.
August 1, 2025 — Source

Reddit plans to unify its search interface as it looks to become a search engine
With search today so full of AI slop and sites spamming SEO tricks, it's not unusual for people to append "reddit" to their queries in hopes of finding useful answers to their questions. Google has tried to integrate results from Reddit in its search interface, and taking notice of the trend, Reddit has been experimenting with its own AI search as well. But the company has loftier ambitions: It wants to become the go-to search engine people use.
August 1, 2025 — Source

TikTok announces a suite of trust and safety tools
Just as with the internet in general, concerns have been voiced about the safety of social media platforms. To help address these concerns, TikTok has unveiled a series of tools and features designed to help keep users safe and informed.
August 1, 2025 — Source

TikTok launches 'TikTok Pro' in Europe with built-in charity program
TikTok is launching a new version of its app called "TikTok Pro" in Germany, Portugal, and Spain. The app features TikTok's new "Sunshine Programme," which allows users to support charitable organizations.
August 1, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — July 29th, 2025

Telling stories: The 4 ways micro-influencers build and keep their loyal audiences
The rise of social media was quickly followed by the advent of the "influencer"—an online content creator who builds credibility within a specific niche, giving them the power to shape opinions and purchasing decisions.
July 29, 2025 — Source

TikTok adds YouTube Music as an option to save songs playing in videos
TikTok has been making it easier for users to save the songs they hear in video clips on the platform to their choice of music streaming platform. The short-video service today added YouTube Music as an option to this list.
July 29, 2025 — Source

Yelp is creating its own AI videos about restaurants
The AI-stitched videos generate a script and voice-over to tell a compelling story based on what Yelp reviews are saying, with pictures and videos people have posted.
July 29, 2025 — Source

YouTube rolls out age-estimation tech to identify US teens and apply additional protections
YouTube on Tuesday announced it's beginning to roll out age-estimation technology in the U.S. to identify teen users in order to provide a more age-appropriate experience. The company says it will use a variety of signals to determine the users' possible age, regardless of what the user entered as their birthday when they signed up for an account.
July 29, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — July 27th, 2025

Instagram has a weird bug that doesn't allow sharing Reels with some, but there is a fix
I am not a particularly active user of Instagram in the conventional sense, but I do use it heavily to share Reels with my wife and siblings. For me, Reels are the lifeblood of Instagram, and just the ability to share my own photos or see someone else's photos isn't enough to convince me to use the app on a daily basis.
July 27, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — July 26th, 2025

Meta Debuts More Instagram Protections for Teen Users. Here's What's New
Accounts for teenagers using Meta's platform, especially Instagram, will be getting new protections for direct messages and to help users spot potential scammers.
July 26, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — July 25th, 2025

Trump administration threatens to shut TikTok down if it can't make a deal with China
America will "have control" of TikTok, while China can keep "a little piece."
July 25, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — July 22nd, 2025

Bumble launches in-app advice hub for daters
Bumble is trying to blend "technology with human insight."
July 22, 2025 — Source

Dating app categories could be shaping you more than you know
Any account of love and dating in the 2020s is incomplete without addressing an uncomfortable topic: are our encounters with technology shaping who we are and how we desire?
July 22, 2025 — Source

Elon Musk's X Says 'Nope' to French Authorities Trying to Access Its Algorithm
X has denied the allegations against it.
July 22, 2025 — Source

How to Check If That 'Deleted' Tweet Is Real
We've got seven tips for finding that "lost" tweet.
July 22, 2025 — Source

Teenagers aren't good at spotting misinformation online—research suggests why
Misinformation is found in every element of our online lives. It ranges from fake products available to buy, fake lifestyle posts on social media accounts and fake news about health and politics.
July 22, 2025 — Source

YouTube removes nearly 11,000 propaganda videos, primarily from China and Russia
Propaganda videos promoted pro-China narratives and supported Russia's invasion of Ukraine
July 22, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — July 19th, 2025

Turn One YouTube Video Into 5 Powerful Content Pieces Instantly
What if one YouTube video could fuel your entire content strategy? Imagine turning a single 8-minute clip into a polished blog post, a scroll-stopping Instagram caption, a professional LinkedIn article, and more—all without spending hours at your desk. It sounds ambitious, but with the right tools, it's not just possible—it's effortless. In a world where content creators are constantly chasing the next big idea, the ability to repurpose your videos into five distinct formats could be the fantastic option you've been waiting for.
July 19, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — July 18th, 2025

Microsoft announces Extended Security Update programs for Exchange and Skype for Business
Support has ended, or is coming to an end, for a lot of Microsoft products at the moment. Perhaps the most notable or well-publicized is Windows 10, but this is far from being the end of the story.
July 18, 2025 — Source

Twitch tells select viewers 'vertical video is here'
The streaming platform is testing the feature with a handful of streamers.
July 18, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — July 17th, 2025

A US-Only TikTok Could Be Coming. What We Know So Far About the Replacement App
Development of a new app to replace the current version of TikTok for US users is reportedly in the works right now.
July 17, 2025 — Source

The best streaming lights you can buy for Twitch, TikTok, or YouTube
Boost the production value of your content and live streams with high-quality key, ring, and RGB lights from Elgato and other brands.
July 17, 2025 — Source

EU presses pause on probe of X as US trade talks heat up
EU will miss self-imposed deadline to wrap up investigation.
July 17, 2025 — Source

Google sues to disrupt BadBox 2.0 botnet infecting 10 million devices
Google has filed a lawsuit against the anonymous operators of the Android BadBox 2.0 malware botnet, accusing them of running a global ad fraud scheme against the company's advertising platforms.
July 17, 2025 — Source

How to Add and Manage Multiple Time Zones in Outlook Calendar
Imagine this: You're coordinating a critical meeting with team members spread across New York, London, and Tokyo. You double-check the time, only to realize you've accidentally scheduled it during someone's midnight. Sound familiar? Managing schedules across multiple time zones can feel like solving a complex puzzle, especially in today's globally connected workplaces.
July 17, 2025 — Source

Microsoft Teams voice calls abused to push Matanbuchus malware
The Matanbuchus malware loader has been seen being distributed through social engineering over Microsoft Teams calls impersonating IT helpdesk.
July 17, 2025 — Source

TikTok lures songwriters with new promotional features
TikTok is adding new features to its app to let songwriters highlight their works. These features, rolling out in beta, include a "Songwriter" label and a new tab where they can show off their music.
July 17, 2025 — Source

TikTok Rolls Out New Tools to Help Songwriters Shine
TikTok has introduced a new "Songwriter" profile label and tab, allowing musicians to showcase tracks they've written or co-written directly on their profiles. This move aims to elevate songwriters on the platform, offering better visibility and tools to grow their audience and market their work.
July 17, 2025 — Source

Why everyone on TikTok is shaking hands and asking 'is this illegal?'
Over 800,000 TikToks are using this trending Pinkpantheress sound.
July 17, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — July 14th, 2025

Instagram opens up Trial Reels feature to more creators
We first heard about Trial Reels last year, and Instagram launched the feature to a limited number of creators back in December. Now the social media giant is giving more people access to the feature which is designed to help grow a following.
July 14, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — July 12th, 2025

A US-Only TikTok Could Be Coming. What We Know So Far About the Replacement App
Development of a new app to replace the current version of TikTok for US users is reportedly in the works right now.
July 12, 2025 — Source

YouTube's Latest Update Shows That Online Monoculture Is Dead
The viral video just ain't what it once was.
July 12, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — July 11th, 2025

How to Easily Watch YouTube Videos Offline
YouTube Premium is the easiest and most legit way to watch videos offline, but there are other, potentially murkier methods.
July 11, 2025 — Source

Jack Dorsey launches Bitchat, a secure messaging app that doesn't use the internet
Dorsey promises a decentralized, e2e messenger built on security.
July 11, 2025 — Source

TikTok Faces Fresh European Privacy Investigation Over China Data Transfers
The Irish Data Privacy Commission announced that TikTok is facing a new European Union privacy investigation into user data sent to China.
July 11, 2025 — Source

YouTube is ditching Trending to get niche with Charts
As microtrends evolve, so does YouTube.
July 11, 2025 — Source or Source

Internet — Software — July 10th, 2025

EU regulators are once again investigating TikTok over data transfers to China
Ireland's Data Protection Commission recently fined parent ByteDance $620 million over a similar issue.
July 10, 2025 — Source

Following Teams outage, Microsoft broke Outlook email. More details out.
Earlier today, Microsoft confirmed a Teams outage which made the meetings inaccessible. However, the scale of the outage was not massive and the company was able to resolve the issue rather quickly.
July 10, 2025 — Source

Microsoft Outlook goes down around the world - here's what we know
If you're having trouble accessing your emails, you're not alone.
July 10, 2025 — Source

Outlook takes another sick day
Millions of users disrupted, mailbox infrastructure blamed
July 10, 2025 — Source

'Stuck in limbo': Over 90% of X's Community Notes unpublished, study says
More than 90 percent of X's Community Notes—a crowd-sourced verification system popularized by Elon Musk's platform—are never published, a study said Wednesday, highlighting major limits in its effectiveness as a debunking tool.
July 10, 2025 — Source

TikToker Launches Fake 'Alligator Alcatraz' Tour Website That Redirects to Photos of Trump With Epstein
The joke's on anyone who is disturbed enough to want a tour of Florida's new horror show.
July 10, 2025 — Source

Twitter Co-Founder Launches Bitchat, a Security-Focused, Bluetooth Messaging App -- No Internet Required
Learn what makes Bitchat stand out compared to other messaging apps including WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger.
July 10, 2025 — Source

YouTube starts rolling out redesigned video player that gives off Liquid Glass vibes [Gallery]
YouTube is rolling out, or at least widely testing, a new video player design for its web experience that feels much different.
July 10, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — July 7th, 2025

A US-Only TikTok Could Be Coming. What We Know So Far About the Replacement App
Development of a new app to replace the current version of TikTok for US users is reportedly in the works right now.
July 7, 2025 — Source

ByteDance expected to launch American version of TikTok app in September
TikTok's time is running out
July 7, 2025 — Source

This Letter Shows How Google and Apple Avoided the TikTok Ban
A newly revealed Justice Department letter explains how Apple and Google were legally allowed to reinstate TikTok on their app stores despite an ongoing ban, thanks to immunity granted by U.S. officials. While Trump has extended TikTok's ban reprieve for a third time, the app's future still hinges on a potential U.S. acquisition deal.
July 7, 2025 — Source

Threads is nearing X's daily app users, new data shows
Instagram Threads is close to catching up to top competitor X in terms of mobile app users, according to new data from market intelligence provider Similarweb. In June 2025, Threads' mobile app for iOS and Android saw 115.1 million daily active users, representing 127.8% year-over-year growth; X reached 132 million daily actives, as its year-over-year growth declined by 15.2%.
July 7, 2025 — Source

TikTok to Launch New App for US Users in September
TikTok will launch a new U.S.-exclusive version of its app on app stores on September 5, as part of an ongoing effort to comply with federal legislation requiring the divestment of its American operations due to national security concerns, The Information reports.
July 7, 2025 — Source or Source or Source

US TikTok users may soon have to switch to a new version of the app
A report suggests this is part of ByteDance's efforts to comply with the country's sale-or-ban law.
July 7, 2025 — Source or Source

YouTube Just Declared War on Lazy AI Content
YouTube is updating its monetization policy to crack down on mass-produced and AI-generated content, emphasizing the need for originality and authenticity. Creators who rely on generic, repetitive videos risk removal from the YouTube Partner Program starting July 15, 2025.
July 7, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — June 30th, 2025

Microsoft Teams 2025: Learn the Secret to Juggling Multiple Projects Effortlessly
Have you ever felt like juggling multiple projects is more like herding cats—chaotic, overwhelming, and nearly impossible to control? You're not alone. In today's fast-paced work environment, managing overlapping deadlines, scattered communication, and ever-changing priorities can leave even the most seasoned professionals feeling stretched thin. But here's the good news: Microsoft Teams isn't just a chat tool—it's a project management powerhouse waiting to be unlocked.
June 30, 2025 — Source

Stanford Paid 35,000 People to Find Out if Quitting Instagram Makes You Happier
Stanford University researchers conducted one of the largest randomized controlled trials on social media and emotional health, shedding light on the emotional impact of a social media detox and who can benefit most with time away from the apps.
June 30, 2025 — Source

Tinder is mandating face checks for California residents
The policy goes into effect today for new users.
June 30, 2025 — Source

Trump Says Group of 'Very Wealthy People' Will Buy TikTok
United States President Donald Trump said during a Fox News interview on Sunday, June 29, that he had identified a group of "very wealthy people" to buy the social media app TikTok.
June 30, 2025 — Source or Source

UK planning measures to stop illegal content from going viral
A few days ago, we learned that the UK's digital regulator Ofcom has mandated adult websites like Pornhub to put robust age check mechanisms in place to ensure that age-inappropriate content like pornography is not readily available to minors. Now, the government-approved authority has set its sights on a new target.
June 30, 2025 — Source

Using CSS Cascade Layers With Tailwind Utilities
Adam Wathan has (very cleverly) built Tailwind with CSS Cascade Layers, making it extremely powerful for organizing styles by priority.
June 30, 2025 — Source

YouTube Shorts Hits a Massive Milestone—TikTok Should Be Nervous
YouTube CEO, Neal Mohan recently announced that Shorts now averages 200 billion views per day. More than half of the top 100 channels are watched primarily on TV screens. The platform also sees one billion monthly podcast viewers and rising long-form engagement.
June 30, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — June 29th, 2025

New Microsoft Outlook Calendar Tips & Tricks 2025
What if your calendar could do more than just remind you of meetings? Imagine a tool that not only keeps your schedule in check but also transforms the way you collaborate, plan, and prioritize. With Microsoft Outlook Calendar's latest updates for 2025, that vision is now a reality.
June 29, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — June 28th, 2025

Here are the top 5 features people still want in Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams is one of the most popular online communication and collaboration tool out there, especially in enterprise environments. Although it receives new features fairly regularly, customers are always clamoring for more, which makes sense given the fact that there are lots of usage scenarios that require coverage when you have millions of users.
June 28, 2025 — Source

Introducing TikTok Lite -- The Faster, Data-Friendly Version Of Your Favorite App
Social media is a digital canvas that brings together people from around the world, and arguably no phone app has managed to achieve the same global impact as TikTok. But not all phones are made alike, and for users who don't have the latest and greatest tech in their hands or the fastest internet, diving into the world of TikTok could be a cumbersome journey. That's changing with TikTok Lite, a new version of the platform that is light on hardware and bandwidth demands.
June 28, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — June 25th, 2025

YouTube Premium versus Nebula: Which paid video platform is for you?
For some, the creator-run website might actually be a viable YouTube alternative.
June 25, 2025 — Source

YouTube will increase the minimum age for live streaming to 16
The changes will come into effect next month.
June 25, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — June 23rd, 2025

OneDrive user locked out of "30 years worth of photos and work" without any support — calls Microsoft a "Kafkaesque black hole"
The user's 18 compliance forms have been met with complete radio silence from Microsoft.
June 23, 2025 — Source

TikTok parent ByteDance is shutting down its short-lived book publisher
TikTok parent ByteDance’s book publisher 8th Note Press is closing up shop, according to a report from The Bookseller.
June 23, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — June 22nd, 2025

Technology to enforce teen social media ban is 'effective,' trial says. But this is at odds with other evidence
Technologies to enforce the Australian government's social media ban for under 16s are "private, robust and effective." That's according to the preliminary findings of a federal government-commissioned trial that has nearly finished testing them.
June 22, 2025 — Source

These 10 Alternatives To Zoom Also Offer No Time Limit
Video conferencing has now become a part of our daily lives. Whether you're running a remote team, attending online classes, or simply catching up with a friend, a video call is the best way to communicate effectively. During the pandemic, many users resorted to Zoom for this purpose since it was a popular app, and it was free. Zoom's free tier — while feature-rich — caps meetings at 40 minutes, which isn't ideal when having important discussions.
June 22, 2025 — Source

YouTube turns 20: How one video at the zoo changed the internet forever
YouTube sparked a digital revolution, but what comes next in an age dominated by AI and short-form content?
June 22, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — June 21st, 2025

ChatGPT can now sum up your meetings - here's how to use it (and who can)
The feature can record meetings and voice notes, then convert them into text summaries, emails, computer code, and more.
June 21, 2025 — Source

Reddit Looks to Get in Bed With Altman's Creepy 'World ID' Orbs for User Verification
Look into the future.
June 21, 2025 — Source

Study finds curated 'starter packs' fueled rapid user growth on Bluesky
'Starter packs'—curated user lists that new users can follow with a single click—played a key role in helping Bluesky grow to over 30 million users, according to a new study.
June 21, 2025 — Source

YouTube Will Add an AI Slop Button Thanks to Google's Veo 3
Let's make YouTube the one-stop shop for AI slop.
June 21, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — June 20th, 2025

Australian trial says tech for social media teen ban can work
Australia's world-leading ban on under-16s joining social media sites cleared a big hurdle Friday as a trial found digital age checks can work "robustly and effectively."
June 20, 2025 — Source

These are the Best Times and Days to Post Reels on Instagram
In the research, Adobe analyzed 22,125 Instagram Reels from 200 top creators, gathering data on the time and day of each post, along with likes, views, and comments, to determine the most effective times to post.
June 20, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — June 18th, 2025

ElevenLabs Adds 38 New Languages in Multilingual AI Update
What if your words could transcend borders, cultures, and languages with ease? The latest update to Eleven v3 makes this bold vision a reality by introducing support for a wider array of languages, redefining how we connect in a multilingual world. In an era where inclusivity and accessibility are paramount, this breakthrough isn't just a technical upgrade—it's a statement.
June 18, 2025 — Source

Google is adding the Veo 3 video generator to YouTube to slopify Shorts
Folks will be able to flood the zone with prompt-driven clips later this summer.
June 18, 2025 — Source

Google's AI-powered Search Live feature is here to further cannibalize the internet
You'll be able to have a back-and-forth conversation with Google through its new AI feature.
June 18, 2025 — Source

How to block people on TikTok
It's very easy.
June 18, 2025 — Source

Meta makes a home on Threads for 'fediverse' posts
Meta on Tuesday gave posts from apps or servers synced to the "fediverse" a dedicated feed at Threads, its challenge to the X platform originally known as Twitter.
June 18, 2025 — Source

Musk's X sues to block New York social media transparency law
Elon Musk's X Corp. has filed a lawsuit challenging a New York state law that requires social media companies to report how they moderate hate speech and disinformation.
June 18, 2025 — Source

Social media beats TV as top American news source for first time, study finds
In an age of news on social media, here's how to keep a critical eye online.
June 18, 2025 — Source

The secret behind Macy Blackwell's 2.2M TikTok followers
Her holiday DIYs and festive decor struck a chord with millions — and launched a whole new career.
June 18, 2025 — Source

TikTok gets to live another day as Trump prepares to sign another executive order
That's the third time he's doing it.
June 18, 2025 — Source or Source

What Is Lemon8 and Could It Be Banned With TikTok? What to Know
Lemon8 and TikTok share a parent company, but there are some key differences between the platforms.
June 18, 2025 — Source

YouTube launches new Shopping product stickers for Shorts
YouTube is updating the Shopping experience for Shorts, the company announced on Wednesday. The platform is launching new Shopping product stickers to make it easy for viewers to know that the products being used in the Short are shoppable.
June 18, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — June 16th, 2025

Microsoft shares temp fix for Outlook crashes when opening emails
Microsoft has shared a workaround for a known issue that causes the classic Outlook email client to crash when opening or starting a new message.
June 16, 2025 — Source

New Outlook Tips and Tricks for Professionals in 2025
Have you ever felt like your inbox is a never-ending maze, swallowing up your time and energy? With over 300 billion emails sent daily worldwide, it's no wonder so many professionals feel overwhelmed by their digital communication. But here's the good news: Microsoft Outlook 2025 is here to change the game. Packed with innovative features like AI-powered search and automated workflows, this latest iteration isn't just an upgrade—it's a complete reimagining of how you can manage your time, tasks, and communication.
June 16, 2025 — Source

Social Media Assessment: Your Complete Guide to Personal Safety Screening in 2025
Imagine you've just hired what seemed like the perfect babysitter. Great references, clean background check, wonderful interview.
June 16, 2025 — Source

Your Passwords Are Lazy and Hackers Love It. CNET Survey Finds 49% of US Adults Have Risky Password Habits
Nearly 1 in 4 of us use the same password for multiple accounts. If you are, CNET experts have a few recommendations that can help break that habit.
June 16, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — June 13th, 2025

Beyond Bluesky: These are the apps building social experiences on the AT Protocol
A year ago, Bluesky was opening up to the public and was known as one of the many X competitors that emerged after Elon Musk acquired the network formerly known as Twitter. Today, Bluesky's social network has grown to over 36.5 million users, while the technology it's built upon — the AT Protocol (or ATProto for short) — is being used to develop dozens more applications designed to work together as part of an open social web.
June 13, 2025 — Source

Instagram Will Let You Rearrange Your Grid
Instagram will allow users to rearrange the photos and videos on their profile grid, changing how their content is displayed to followers.
June 13, 2025 — Source

Massive Google Cloud outage disrupts popular internet services
Popular online services across the globe were disrupted Thursday due to ongoing issues at Google Cloud.
June 13, 2025 — Source

President Trump Set to Extend TikTok's Deadline for Third Time
President Trump is reportedly set to extend the deadline for the sale of TikTok for a third time — as the threat of a U.S. ban looms next week (June 19.)
June 13, 2025 — Source

'We're done with Teams': German state hits uninstall on Microsoft
At a time of growing concern over the power of the world's mighty tech companies, one German state is turning its back on US giant Microsoft.
June 13, 2025 — Source

YouTube might slow down your videos if you block ads
After yet another crackdown on ad-blockers, YouTube users are noticing videos that load slowly and direct them to a support page about turning off ad-blocking extensions.
June 13, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — June 9th, 2025

Burning for Beauty: How TikTok Skin Trends Are Harming Young Girls
First study to examine these types of videos found they put teens at risk of lifelong skin allergy
June 9, 2025 — Source or Source

Elon's X Gets Into Bed With Polymarket to Feed You More Dubious Crap
The People's Voice meets the People's Pocketbook.
June 9, 2025 — Source

How Instagram profiles relate to political/social content use
A new study by The University of New Mexico identifies two different Instagram profiles and how they are associated with using Instagram to stay informed about political and social issues.
June 9, 2025 — Source

Study Links TikTok Skincare Routines to Lifelong Skin Allergies and Other Risks
The first-of-its-kind study highlights several risks associated with these overly complex regimens, including skin irritation, Sun sensitivity, and allergic reactions.
June 9, 2025 — Source

Third Time's the Charm? Trump Considers Extending TikTok Ban Once More
The Trump administration is reportedly considering a third extension for the TikTok ban in the US, as efforts to secure a deal with China or find a US buyer have stalled. With China's strict technology export laws and TikTok's algorithm classified as "core" tech, the path to a resolution remains murky, and it's unclear if continued delays will make any difference.
June 9, 2025 — Source

YouTube comments are not displaying correctly for some users
YouTube comments have long been used to express opinions, ask questions, provide feedback, share insights, or simply react to the video you're watching. However, this can sometimes go south, and unexpected bugs can ruin the experience.
June 9, 2025 — Source

YouTube hits back at ad-blockers, again
Over the weekend, desktop browser users with ad blocking extensions were greeted with a pop-up telling them to disable it or subscribe to YouTube Premium.
June 9, 2025 — Source

YouTube Is Coming To Switch 2
A YouTube app should be coming soon.
June 9, 2025 — Source or Source

YouTube shuts down ad-blocker loophole, tightens restrictions
More Firefox users have been impacted
June 9, 2025 — Source

YouTube will "protect free expression" by pulling back on content moderation
YouTube says it is still committed to preventing harm.
June 9, 2025 — Source or Source or Source

Internet — Software — June 6th, 2025

Creators Caucus launches in Congress with support from Patreon, YouTube
Though it once seemed like a pipe dream to make a living on the internet, this industry has become a reality — Oxford Economics estimates that YouTube's ecosystem alone powered over 390,000 full-time equivalent jobs in 2022, while Goldman Sachs estimates that the creator economy could be worth half a trillion dollars by 2027.
June 6, 2025 — Source

The best memes of 2025 (so far)
A gorilla, a new pope, and so much more.
June 6, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — June 3rd, 2025

Elon Musk confirms everyone is getting the 'all new' XChat this week, complete with 'Bitcoin style encryption'
Looking to compete with the likes of Signal, Elon Musk is ready to rollout XChat to all users of his X social platform. Rather than being a separate app for chatting, however, XChat is essentially just direct messaging within X -- so who is it for, and what does it have to offer?
June 3, 2025 — Source

How to Clone & Build SaaS Applications in Minutes with FactoryAI in 2025
What if you could build a fully functional SaaS application in the time it takes to brew a cup of coffee? It sounds like science fiction, but FactoryAI is turning this bold vision into reality. By harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, this new platform eliminates the painstaking hours of manual coding and debugging that have long defined software development.
June 3, 2025 — Source

Microsoft confirms Windows Outlook breaks in many ways after major Calendar feature upgrade
The classic app received a major Shared Calendar-related upgrade recently, with many " long-awaited improvements" as well as "small changes in form and function." As the name suggests, the Outlook Shared Calendar essentially allows multiple people to interact with and manage the calendar.
June 3, 2025 — Source

TikTok launches 'TikTok for Artists,' a new music insights platform
TikTok announced on Tuesday that it's officially launching TikTok for Artists, a new music insights platform that is designed to help artists build their careers. The official launch comes two months after TikTok was spotted testing the platform in select countries.
June 3, 2025 — Source

What Is Private Cloud?
Use this overview of private cloud's benefits and functions to help you decide if it is the best solution for you.
June 3, 2025 — Source

You Can Now Customize Your TikTok 'For You' Feed With Sliders. Here's How
At a TikTok Trends event at SXSW London, the company also revealed the content that's keeping us glued to our screens.
June 3, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — May 28th, 2025

I switched my search engine to DuckDuckGo, and it made Google better
I got tired of the AI and crud in Google, and finally switched away for primary text-based searches. To my surprise, this change suddenly made Google Discover useful to me again.
May 28, 2025 — Source

LinkedIn is making it easier to understand the full impact of your posts - here's how
The company is adding more granular analytics to help creators better interact with their audience. Here's what's new.
May 28, 2025 — Source

Unhappy with the cloud costs? You're not alone
And it's all your fault
May 28, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — May 27th, 2025

Best online backup: iDrive, Backblaze, Livedrive, and more
We'll help you choose the best online backup service.
May 27, 2025 — Source

Texas Bill Introduces A Big Policy Change Affecting Apple And Google App Stores
Texas is on the cusp of enacting one of the nation's most stringent social media regulations, with House Bill 186 (also referred to as HB 18) set to prohibit individuals under the age of 18 from creating and maintaining accounts on platforms like TikTok, Facebook, and Snapchat. This sweepingly restrictive legislation, driven by concerns over youth mental health and online safety, has sailed through the House with bipartisan support and is expected to reach Governor Greg Abbott's desk, despite facing robust opposition and anticipated legal battles.
May 27, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — May 23rd, 2025

I'm a remote worker, and Google Beam just reinvigorated my interest in taking video meetings
Built from Project Starline, Google Beam will add more AI smarts later this year to deliver the next-gen collaboration platform.
May 23, 2025 — Source

Scammers tricked TikTok users into downloading malware with AI videos
No, TikTok users aren't giving you a cheat code for free Spotify or Microsoft Office
May 23, 2025 — Source

TikTok Songs Can Now Go Straight to Your SoundCloud Library
TikTok and SoundCloud have announced a new partnership. This will allow users to add tracks from videos they encounter in their For You Feed directly to their TikTok playlists on SoundCloud, thanks to the social media app's Add to Music App feature.
May 23, 2025 — Source

TikTok videos now push infostealer malware in ClickFix attacks
Cybercriminals are using TikTok videos to trick users into infecting themselves with Vidar and StealC information-stealing malware in ClickFix attacks.
May 23, 2025 — Source

Unmasking human trafficking: AI reveals hidden recruitment networks
Most anti-human trafficking efforts focus on breaking up sex sales. However, new research in the journal Manufacturing & Service Operations Management is turning its attention to where trafficking truly begins—recruitment.
May 23, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — May 22nd, 2025

10 Insane Videos From Google's Veo 3 AI That Will Blow Your Mind
Google launched its new AI video model Veo 3 this week and people have already created incredibly impressive synthetic videos from it.
May 22, 2025 — Source

Bluesky will begin verifying 'notable' users
Bluesky on Thursday quietly opened the doors to those who want to become verified on its social networking service. In a post published by the Bluesky Safety account, the company announced that "notable and authentic" accounts can now apply for verification through a new online form.
May 22, 2025 — Source

This mom's teen watched porn on her laptop. Now she's suing for $200k
A Kansas woman is suing several pornography providers because her 14-year-old son wasn't prevented access and now suffers from mental trauma.
May 22, 2025 — Source

Why non-human identities are a security priority
Non-human identities (NHIs) -- such as service accounts, tokens, API keys, and workloads -- are exploding in volume, now outnumbering humans 50 to one, but they remain under-observed, under-protected, and dangerously over-privileged.
May 22, 2025 — Source

X is still experiencing problems after data center outage
The outage began on Thursday.
May 22, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — May 13th, 2025

TikTok introduces AI Alive, its latest image-to-video generator
TikTok has announced TikTok AI Alive, a brand-new feature built into TikTok Stories that lets users transform their static photos into short, dynamic videos. This functionality feels similar to the image-to-video capabilities recently rolled out by Character.AI through its AvatarFX tool. Both services allow creators to upload a picture and use artificial intelligence to make that image move and animate.
May 13, 2025 — Source or Source or Source or Source

Internet — Software — May 9th, 2025

Days after the death of Skype, Microsoft's other messaging app received an AI update — no, not Teams
Skype may be dead, but GroupMe keeps getting new features.
May 9, 2025 — Source

How Signal, WhatsApp, Apple, and Google Handle Encrypted Chat Backups
Encrypted chat apps like Signal and WhatsApp are one of the best ways to keep your digital conversations as private as possible. But if you're not careful with how those conversations are backed up, you can accidentally undermine your privacy.
May 9, 2025 — Source

India tells X to block over 8,000 accounts
India has ordered X to block more than 8,000 accounts, the platform said Thursday, adding that it was reluctantly complying with what it described as government-imposed "censorship."
May 9, 2025 — Source

Instagram CEO testifies about competing with TikTok: 'You're either growing, or you're slowly dying'
Adam Mosseri says Meta got a reality check when TikTok gained steam.
May 9, 2025 — Source

Instagram CEO's Testimony Admits: 'Adapt or Die' in TikTok Era
Amid growing pressure from TikTok, Instagram has managed to stay competitive by rapidly adopting features like Stories and Reels—moves that CEO Adam Mosseri described as essential for survival. With TikTok facing a potential US ban, Instagram could be poised to reclaim dominance in the short-form video space.
May 9, 2025 — Source

Florida bill requiring encryption backdoors for social media accounts has failed
A Florida bill, which would have required social media companies to provide an encryption backdoor for allowing police to access user accounts and private messages, has failed to pass into law.
May 9, 2025 — Source

Kids are short-circuiting their school-issued Chromebooks for TikTok clout
One participant is reportedly facing criminal charges in juvenile court.
May 9, 2025 — Source

Spoiler alert! Meta has some great new features for Threads
Meta has announced some interesting new features for its Threads social platform, and there are other unannounced ones that have been spotted as well.
May 9, 2025 — Source

Surprise? Meta is testing video ads on Threads
It's all we've been waiting for.
May 9, 2025 — Source

The enshittification of YouTube's full album playlists
When did scammers get such eclectic taste?
May 9, 2025 — Source

The hidden consequences of being banned from dating apps
Thousands say they've been permanently banned from dating apps — and it's affecting their love lives.
May 9, 2025 — Source

TikTok Now Blocks Searches for Dangerous Chromebook Challenge
Well, this is a really bad idea: Kids are jamming metal into their school computer USB ports.
May 9, 2025 — Source

Threads adds dashboard to better explain post and account restrictions
Video ads will also be shown to a 'small number' of Threads users.
May 9, 2025 — Source

Threads Was Meant to Be Just an Instagram Feature
Meta was initially developing Threads as just a feature for the Instagram app, reveals Adam Mosseri. He said that text posts inside Instagram could be confusing to users. So the Meta team behind the feature made a "very contentious decision internally" to launch Threads as a standalone platform. Meta has also announced that Threads is getting video ads soon.
May 9, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — May 6th, 2025

Avoid Git Submodule Nightmares with These Expert Tips
Have you ever found yourself tangled in a web of nested repositories, struggling to maintain consistency across shared libraries or components? Git submodules promise a solution to this chaos, offering a structured way to embed one repository within another.
May 6, 2025 — Source

From First Calls To Final Goodbyes, Skype Ends Its Journey After 21 Years 0f Connecting The World
Skype was launched on August 29, 2003, and it changed how communication was carried out by being one of the first major platforms to popularize the concept of video calling and bring it into the mainstream. Initially, it was launched with an audio calling option only, but later, in 2005, it extended video calling capabilities and became an instant hit for businesses, families, and friends.
May 6, 2025 — Source

Social mindfulness can guide responsible online sharing
To post or not to post? That is the question, especially when potential social media content involves other people. New research from the University of Minnesota explores the role social mindfulness—being thoughtful of others and anticipating their perspectives—plays in deciding to share content on social media.
May 6, 2025 — Source

Trump Says He Won't Take TikTok Away From Americans
In an interview with NBC's Meet the Press, the president says he won't let a ban take effect, even if a deal isn't reached before the next deadline.
May 6, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — May 5th, 2025

FTC v. Meta: The antitrust battle over WhatsApp and Instagram
The long-awaited antitrust trial between Meta and the Federal Trade Commission kicked off on April 14th. Over about two months, DC District Court Chief Judge James Boasberg is hearing arguments about whether then-Facebook illegally monopolized the market for "personal social networking services" through its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp.
May 5, 2025 — Source

How to Easily Uninstall McAfee Antivirus Completely
Get rid of all unwanted McAfee Antivirus software with this easy removal guide.
May 5, 2025 — Source

How to Remove AI Overviews and Ads From Google Search
 
May 5, 2025 — Watch Video

Instagram's latest Blend Direct Messages feature is seeing a wider rollout
Blend offers new ways to interact with friends or group chats in the DMs.
May 5, 2025 — Source

Microsoft finally retires Skype after 22 years of service
Encourages users to shift to Microsoft Teams.
May 5, 2025 — Source or Source

Pinterest updates visual search with more AI-powered features
Pinterest is upgrading its visual search feature with a handful of new capabilities.
May 5, 2025 — Source

The Verge looks back on Skype
The app offered a convenient and trustworthy way to make calls and keep in touch.
May 5, 2025 — Source

Trump kicks the TikTok ban can down the road yet again
President Trump has made much of wanting to ban TikTok from operating in the US. In fact, he's talked about it so much, and -- initially, at least -- with such passion, that you'd be forgiven for thinking that it was one of his top priorities.
May 5, 2025 — Source

Trump says he may delay TikTok ban once again
Hey quick question: What's going on?
May 5, 2025 — Source

Will TikTok Ever Be Sold? Trump Offers Another Extension
President Trump has confirmed a new TikTok ban delay, pushing the deadline past June 19 if a deal isn't reached in time. While several U.S. companies are eager to acquire TikTok, geopolitical tensions with China continue to complicate the sale.
May 5, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — May 2nd, 2025

Everything new in Microsoft Teams from April 2025
You can now pause and catch up with town halls in Microsoft Teams.
May 2, 2025 — Source

Ireland fines TikTok $600 million for sharing user data with China
That's a lot of cash.
May 2, 2025 — Source

Microsoft fixes Exchange Online bug flagging Gmail emails as spam
​Microsoft has resolved an issue with a machine learning model that mistakenly flagged emails from Gmail accounts as spam in Exchange Online.
May 2, 2025 — Source

Meta's FTC Trial: Instagram Reels Not a True TikTok Substitute, FTC Witness Argues
The FTC wants to prove Meta has a monopoly over personal social networking, so it wouldn't view video app TikTok as a competitor.
May 2, 2025 — Source

Skype Will Shut Down on May 5, As Microsoft Shifts to Teams
Skype accounts will automatically be transferred to Teams Free accounts. Skype data can be retrieved or deleted until January 2026.
May 2, 2025 — Source

TikTok Fined $600M Over Europe's Fears of China Surveilling People's Data
TikTok disputes the claim it hasn't adequately protected people's personal data, and has said it plans to appeal.
May 2, 2025 — Who has the most TikTok followers? See the top 10.
Who's the most popular TikToker right now? See the list.
May 2, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — April 28th, 2025

Cloud waste -- why it's a problem and how to tackle it [Q&A]
In recent years, businesses have stampeded to move systems to the cloud. But in doing so they often unwittingly introduce multiple layers of virtualization which means they can be paying to run the same processes multiple times.
April 28, 2025 — Source

Elon Musk's X revenues in the UK crashed in 2023, down 66%
Latest profit and loss accounts carry scars of ad spending exodus, but things improving. Maybe not everywhere though
April 28, 2025 — Source

Employee Benefits Firm Says 4 Million Affected by 2024 Hack
Co. Is Already Facing Several Lawsuits Based on Its Much Lower Victim Estimates
April 28, 2025 — Source or Source or Source or Source or Source

Grindr's latest updates are wild: Hiding from your ex, verified pics, and faster hookups
Grindr's been busy.
April 28, 2025 — Source

HHS Fines Neurology Practice $25K for Ransomware Attack
Enforcement Action Is Latest Under Agency's Ransomware, Risk Analysis Initiatives
April 28, 2025 — Source or Source or Source or Source

How to delete your Twitter (or X) account
You don't have to leave your account up if you plan on ditching X.
April 28, 2025 — Source

ISMG Editors: Day 1 Overview of RSAC Conference 2025
4-Day Cybersecurity Event Covers Emerging Tech, Latest Cyberthreats
April 28, 2025 — Source or Source or Source or Source

Microsoft fixes Outlook on the web search issues, failures
Microsoft is working on fully mitigating issues causing Outlook on the web and SharePoint Online users to experience delays or failures when searching.
April 28, 2025 — Source

Threat Actors Hacking SAP Critical Zero-Day
Unauthenticated Hackers Exploit CVE-2025-31324 to Upload Webshells
April 28, 2025 — Source or Source or Source or Source or Source

Internet — Software — April 25th, 2025

Microsoft announces fix for CPU spikes when typing in Outlook
Microsoft says it will soon fix a known issue causing CPU spikes when typing messages in recent versions of its classic Outlook email client.
April 25, 2025 — Source or Source

Prince Harry meets, funds youth groups advocating for social media and AI safety
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, walked into the sunlit hotel conference room in Brooklyn on Thursday to meet with a dozen youth leaders working in tech safety, policy, and innovation.
April 25, 2025 — Source

YouTube is testing AI Overviews in search results
Google said it's been "experimenting."
April 25, 2025 — Source or Source

Internet — Software — April 22nd, 2025

Bluesky adds blue checks for verification, like the Twitter of old
We don't even mind that we've seen this before.
April 22, 2025 — Source

Bluesky's newly unveiled verification system is a unique and interesting approach
Social media has managed to make everyone more connected and informed than ever before, but it has also created a confusing mix of fact and misinformation. Part of the problem is knowing whether to trust that an individual on a particular platform is who they say they are.
April 22, 2025 — Source

Google Messages starts rolling out sensitive content warnings for nude images
Powered by AI, it will 'detect and blur images that may contain nudity' and provide warnings.
April 22, 2025 — Source

Telegram CEO says French authorities demanded a backdoor to access users' messages
Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov revealed that French authorities have demanded a backdoor to access users' private messages and information. Since Durov's arrest in August last year, Telegram has come under scrutiny by regulators around the world.
April 22, 2025 — Source

Pinterest is prompting teens to close the app at school
Minors will be encouraged to 'stay in the moment' and shut Pinterest until the end of the school day.
April 22, 2025 — Source

Zuckerberg Once Considered Spinning off Instagram, Now FTC Might Do It for Him
Mark Zuckerberg once suggested spinning off Instagram to protect Facebook from losing users. The irony is that now the FTC might force Meta to do exactly that. Internal emails show he feared Instagram's success would cannibalize Facebook, a concern now central to the government's antitrust case.
April 22, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — April 11th, 2025

Bluesky adds emoji reactions and a new "Explore" page
Bluesky version 1.100 introduces emoji reactions in direct messages, and completely changes the Search page. The page is now called Explore and shows trending topics and suggested accounts to follow.
April 11, 2025 — Source

Bluesky Gains Twitter-Like Message Reactions and New Search Page
Bluesky is rolling out a new update introducing features that might ease the transition for social media users coming over from X (Twitter).
April 11, 2025 — Source

Classic Outlook is installing with wrong languages. Here's what to do
This problem only occurs when installing classic Outlook via the Microsoft Store. Here's a workaround you can use.
April 11, 2025 — Source

Ireland's data regulator investigates X's use of European user data to train Grok
Ireland's data regulator, the Data Protection Commission (DPC), said Friday that it has opened an investigation into Elon Musk's X over the social media platform's use of personal data collected from European users to train Grok.
April 11, 2025 — Source

Signal, Telegram or WhatsApp: Which Encrypted Messaging App Should You Choose
Using any of these for transmitting government documents is still not a good idea.
April 11, 2025 — Source

The moms are thrifting on Instagram
The social network offers a more 'personable' experience than large online thrift stores.
April 11, 2025 — Source

YouTube considers a daily timer for users looking to cut back on Shorts
YouTube is looking into potentially offering a feature that would allow users to set a daily timer to limit how long they spend on Shorts.
April 11, 2025 — Source

YouTube launches free Music Assistant AI tool for creators
YouTube has launched a new Music Assistant AI tool for creators. It is an enhanced version of the Dream Tracks feature that the company introduced nearly a year ago. The new functionality lets you generate background music for long YouTube videos completely free.
April 11, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — April 7th, 2025

Git turns 20 as we celebrate decades of open-source software distribution
In one more year, you can order Git a drink.
April 7, 2025 — Source

Musk's X developing XChat to compete with the likes of WhatsApp
Elon Musk-owned X has been working on a couple of new features like XChat and X Money. Earlier this year, some users spotted them in the sidebar of X's web version. Now, a tipster has shared screenshots of XChat for Android, which will periodically require a four-digit PIN code for enhanced security.
April 7, 2025 — Source

People Are Coming Around On Jaguar's Brash New Car - Here's Why
The Jaguar rebrand has remained controversial since the bubble gum pink Jaguar Type 00 was revealed alongside a cringeworthy new logo and advertisement campaign. The luxury sports brand has decided to focus solely on electric vehicles — later this year, Jaguar should have an all-electric lineup after the release of the F-Pace. While this massive pivot initially caused a lot of backlash from the car community, it seems that some have come around to the Jaguar Type 00 after seeing it roaming the streets of Paris.
April 7, 2025 — Source

Report: Apple gets permission to keep TikTok on the App Store, at least for now
This came shortly after President Trump, on April 4, 2025, signed an executive order granting TikTok a second 75-day extension to continue its U.S. operations.
April 7, 2025 — Source

The Gizmodo Guide to Stopping Algorithms From Ruining Your Life
To be free, learn to embrace RSS feeds.
April 7, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — April 4th, 2025

Beyond Bluesky: These are the apps building social experiences on the AT Protocol
A year ago, Bluesky was opening up to the public and was known as one of the many X competitors that emerged after Elon Musk acquired the network formerly known as Twitter. Today, Bluesky's social network has grown to over 33 million users, while the technology it's built upon — the AT Protocol (or ATProto for short) — is being used to develop dozens more applications designed to work together as part of an open social web.
April 4, 2025 — Source

Is TikTok about to get banned in the U.S.?
Will the app go dark? Here's what you need to know.
April 4, 2025 — Source

Lemon8 and TikTok Could Be Banned. Here's How the Apps Are Different
TikTok and Lemon8 are owned by the same parent company, but they offer different experiences.
April 4, 2025 — Source

Mozilla plans to launch 'Thundermail' email addresses for users
Thundermail will have both free and paid versions, and it'll be part of the greater Thunderbird Pro services.
April 4, 2025 — Source

The TikTok Ban Extension Means CapCut's Future Is Uncertain. Try One of These Replacements
Video editors might want to use the 75-day extension to investigate these potential CapCut alternatives.
April 4, 2025 — Source

TikTok avoids a US ban for a second time thanks to Trump's 75-day reprieve
The original deadline was set to come April 5.
April 4, 2025 — Source

TikTok faces a huge fine in the EU for sending user data to China
TikTok faces a huge fine of €500 million fine in the EU. It is accused of sending user data to China. This comes just as the US pushes to ban TikTok over similar national security fears, with Trump even floating a new "TikTok America" deal to avoid a full ban.
April 4, 2025 — Source

TikTok Gets Another 75-Day Reprieve From Ban
U.S. President Donald Trump today said that he is signing an executive order to keep TikTok running for an additional 75 days as his administration continues to work on the sale of the social network's U.S. operations.
April 4, 2025 — Source

TikTok Has Another 75 Days To Find A Buyer, Trump Says; Walmart Considering A Bid
ByteDance has held strong and said it has no plans to sell.
April 4, 2025 — Source

TikTok Is Safe for Now, but Here's What You Need to Know Just in Case
President Donald Trump extended the deadline for the sale of TikTok for another 75 days.2
April 4, 2025 — Source

TikTok must find non-Chinese owner by Saturday to avert US ban
TikTok on Friday was hours from a deadline to find a non-Chinese owner or face a ban in the United States.
April 4, 2025 — Source

Trump May Finally Move to Cash Out His $2 Billion Stake in Truth Social
Other Trump orbiters might sell, too.
April 4, 2025 — Source

Vimeo Streaming lets creators roll their own Netflix
It includes tools to launch, manage and monetize a direct-to-audience streaming service.
April 4, 2025 — Source

YouTube Shorts adds TikTok-style edits
All social media platforms become one.
April 4, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — April 2nd, 2025

Elon Musk's X might have a mole problem: "How could someone enumerate all Twitter user IDs, unless they were an employee?"
X was hit by two major data breaches in 2023 and 2025, with the data belonging to over 200 million users, including 2.8 billion unique Twitter IDs, released to the public for free.
April 2, 2025 — Source

New Outlook: How to use offline mode and save emails locally
In one of the latest Windows updates, Microsoft enabled offline functionality in the new version of Outlook ('Outlook (new)').
April 2, 2025 — Source

The TikTok Ban Extension Means CapCut's Future Is Uncertain. Try One of These Replacements
Video editors might want to use the 75-day extension to investigate these potential CapCut alternatives.
April 2, 2025 — Source

TikTok Is Safe for Now, but Here's What You Need to Know Just in Case
President Donald Trump extended the deadline for the sale of TikTok for another 75 days.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Together with Oracle, Andreessen Horowitz wants a piece of TikTok
US venture capital giant Andreessen Horowitz could be joining Oracle in a bid for TikTok to carve a piece out of the company for themselves. The TikTok ban deadline is approaching, but there still isn't a clear image of what will happen and who will ultimately walk away with TikTok's US operations.
April 2, 2025 — Source

X Breach: Here's what hackers can do with the leaked information
Don't fall for phishing emails related to the leak.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Zelle App Is No More. But You Can Still Send Money Digitally With These Banks
More than 2,000 banks belong to the Zelle network so there's a good chance you can still use the service.
April 2, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — March 31st, 2025

Big brands are spending small sums on X to stay out of Musk's crosshairs
"It's whatever amount is enough to stay off the naughty list," says ad executive.
March 31, 2025 — Source

Substack is rolling out a TikTok-like video feed in its app
Substack continues to double down on video amid TikTok's uncertain future in the U.S. The company announced on Monday that it's rolling out a scrollable video feed in its app, making it the latest platform to introduce a TikTok-like feed.
March 31, 2025 — Source

TikTok deal near as potential buyers emerge as frontrunners days before Trump deadline
President Trump has announced that the deal for ByteDance to sell its US TikTok business to a potential buyer could be completed before the April 5 deadline. With 170 million users in the US and 1.3 million content creators, there was a lot of worry that banning the app in the US would cause people to lose income, but that situation looks as though it'll be averted.
March 31, 2025 — Source or Source or Source

YouTube demonetizes fake movie trailer channels after investigation
YouTube is no longer turning a blind eye
March 31, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — March 28th, 2025

6 Hook Strategies That Will Make Your Content Go Viral
In the ever-evolving digital landscape, capturing and holding attention has become increasingly challenging. Have you ever poured your heart into creating a video, only to watch it get lost in the endless scroll of social media? It's frustrating, isn't it? You know your content has value, but grabbing attention in those critical first few seconds feels like an impossible task. The truth is, in a world dominated by TikToks, Reels, and Shorts, your audience decides in an instant whether to stay or move on.
March 28, 2025 — Source

Instagram will let you watch Reels at twice the speed
The fast-forwarding option is making its way to all users.
March 28, 2025 — Source or Source

Internet — Software — March 24th, 2025

Perplexity still wants to buy TikTok, vows to rebuild algorithm and add community notes
It proposes to open-source the "For you" recommendation system
March 24, 2025 — Source

Seamless migration: Moving on-prem mailboxes to the cloud
Since 2020, most businesses have shifted their Microsoft Exchange mailboxes to the cloud. As of 2023, just 16 percent of Microsoft Exchange mailboxes operated on-premises -- a clear indication that organizations are seeking the improved scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency of cloud-based solutions.
March 24, 2025 — Source

TikTok's Native Cross-Platform UI Framework Lynx Goes Open Source
TikTok maker ByteDance has open-sourced Lynx, a collection of frameworks and tools enabling the creation of native, cross-platform mobile apps using Web markup, CSS, and JavaScript. Lynx aims to deliver native performance thanks to its custom JavaScript engine and pixel-perfect UI rendering.
March 24, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — March 21st, 2025

Are TikTok and Instagram on the same path again?
While some 170 million US users are patiently waiting for the TikTok drama culmination -- a nation-wide ban or selling the app to a US-based party -- things could take an interesting turn.
March 21, 2025 — Source

Meta spotted testing AI-generated comments on Instagram
In recent years, Meta has introduced many AI features and capabilities to its apps, even going so far as experimenting with AI-generated characters complete with unique profiles and personalities, before scrapping them after they were deemed creepy and unnecessary.
March 21, 2025 — Source

Threads Update Adds Profile Topics and Follower-Only Replies
Threads has just introduced several new features aimed at giving users more control over their experience and enhancing content discovery on the social media platform and X rival.
March 21, 2025 — Source

TikTok now supports AMBER Alerts
TikTok is a social media platform known for trendy dance videos. In the US alone, TikTok has around 170 million active users, which is why the company is taking advantage of those numbers for something greater than just finding the next dance trend. TikTok is announcing that it is working with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) to support AMBER Alerts.
March 21, 2025 — Source

TikTok Users Can No Longer Use 'Chubby Filter' On Videos
The filter took images or videos and made the people in them look heavier.
March 21, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — March 17th, 2025

Bumble adds host of new safety and compatibility features
Users can now share date details with friends for safety reasons.
March 17, 2025 — Source

Elon Musk says xAI acquired X
Elon Musk's AI startup, xAI, has acquired his social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, in an all-stock deal, he announced in a post on X Friday.
March 17, 2025 — Source

Snap expands Spectacles' capabilities with GPS and hand-tracking features
It's only been around six months since Snap released the fifth generation of Spectacles, its AR glasses for developers, and the company is already enhancing its latest pair with new Lenses and platform features.
March 17, 2025 — Source

The Rise and Fall of Terrorgram: Inside a Global Online Hate Network
White supremacists from around the world used Telegram to spread hateful content promoting murder and destruction in a community they called Terrorgram.
March 17, 2025 — Source

Zoom's AI goes agentic - here's what it can do for you now
AI Companion has a bunch of new tricks up its sleeve.
March 17, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — March 14th, 2025

New Reddit controls let you block your most-hated advertisers for a year
Reddit will likely continue increasing the amount of ads users see.
March 14, 2025 — Source

Oracle leads the race for TikTok in the US, report claims
Oracle is emerging as the frontrunner to take control of TikTok's US operations. This is according to a new report from The Information. The Oracle TikTok lead is significant, given the platform's enormous influence and the political scrutiny surrounding its operations in the US.
March 14, 2025 — Source

TikTok Screen Time Out of Control? Go Touch Grass and Use This App to Block It
The Touch Grass app will block your most distracting apps until you (literally) touch grass. I'm already a fan.
March 14, 2025 — Source

What to know about TikTok's uncertain future in the US and the people who want to buy it
TikTok, owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, has been at the center of controversy in the U.S. for four years now due to concerns about user data potentially being accessed by the Chinese government. Just this past month, the app experienced a temporary outage in the U.S. that left millions of users in suspense before it was quickly restored.
March 14, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — March 13th, 2025

Snapchat launches generative AI video Lenses
But they're exclusively available to Snapchat Platinum subscribers.
March 13, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — March 12th, 2025

Bluesky to get user data handling options for AI training
Bluesky, the open-source alternative to X (FKA Twitter), could soon receive major changes regarding the handling of user data for AI training. The app also recently got an update with significant improvements. Now you can upload longer videos than before, among other things.
March 12, 2025 — Source

Snap introduces AI Video Lenses powered by its in-house generative model
Snapchat is introducing its first-ever video generative AI Lenses, the company told TechCrunch exclusively. The Lenses are powered by Snap's in-house-built generative video model. The three new AI Video Lenses are available to users on the app's premium subscription tier, Snapchat Platinum, which costs $15.99 per month.
March 12, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — March 11th, 2025

A robust distributed locking algorithm based on Google Cloud Storage
Many workloads nowadays involve many systems that operate concurrently. This ranges from microservice fleets to workflow orchestration to CI/CD pipelines. Sometimes it's important to coordinate these systems so that concurrent operations don't step on each other. One way to do that is by using distributed locks that work across multiple systems.
March 11, 2025 — Source

Bluesky Extends Video Upload Limit, Adds DM Filtering in Latest Update
Bluesky has released an update that makes it possible for users to post longer videos to the social media platform and X (Twitter) rival. Version 1.99 of the app triples the maximum video length from 60 seconds to three minutes, addressing one of users' most frequent requests.
March 11, 2025 — Source

Break Free from the Infinite Scrolling Trap : Simple Habits to Reclaim Your Life
In the modern digital landscape, the habit of endless scrolling has become a pervasive challenge. It consumes time, diminishes focus, and often leaves you feeling unfulfilled. We've all been there: a quick glance at your phone turns into an hour of scrolling through endless feeds, leaving you feeling drained and wondering where the time went. It's not just you—this infinite scrolling habit has become a universal struggle in our hyper-connected world. The good news? You're not stuck in this cycle forever. There are simple, intentional ways to break free from the pull of infinite scrolling and reclaim your time for the things that truly matter.
March 11, 2025 — Source

This random YouTube video finder takes you back to pre-algorithm internet fun
Want to see vintage YouTube videos that the algorithm won't show you? Try this tool.
March 11, 2025 — Source

TikTok now lets parents see their teen's follower/following list, block access during certain hours
TikTok announced on Tuesday that it's rolling out new features to protect teens on its app. The social network is giving parents the ability to block their teen from using TikTok during certain hours and see their teen's following and followers lists through new Family Pairing features. TikTok is also going to encourage young users to put their phones away at night and go to sleep.
March 11, 2025 — Source

TikTok wants you to stop using it after 10 PM
TikTok has been labeled one of the most addictive apps of all time, and that has led to some huge controversies. Well, even the company itself has acknowledged that people are obsessed with it. TikTok will encourage you to wind down if you're using it after 10 PM.
March 11, 2025 — Source

TikTok's mood music will tell teens to 'wind down' after 10PM
Now TikTok's Family Pairing feature will enable parents to lock the app during certain times.
March 11, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — March 10th, 2025

4 free temporary email services that stop spam dead
If you avoid exposing your regular email address, you reduce the risk of being spammed.
March 10, 2025 — Source

From LinkedIn to Dating Apps: The Growing Popularity of AI-Enhanced Profile Pictures
In the world of digital living, there are many reasons why people should and have started to use AI headshots. This technology can help you have an enhanced profile photo without having to hire a professional photographer. Today, we are sharing our guide to virtual headshots to help you learn more about AI enhanced profile pictures.
March 10, 2025 — Source

Instagram tests new 'Blend' feature to share Reels with friends
Think of it like a joint playlist, but for Instagram Reels. Here's how it works.
March 10, 2025 — Source

Is X down? Users report issues loading Elon Musk's social media platform
X went down Monday.
March 10, 2025 — Source

Trump says he has four bidders lined up to buy TikTok
TikTok could be sold soon. US President Donald Trump spoke to reporters aboard Air Force One and revealed that he is negotiating with four different bidders to buy TikTok. He also claims that a deal for the social media company could come "soon." However, he did not name the possible bidders.
March 10, 2025 — Source or Source or Source

Internet — Software — March 9th, 2025

How to sign up for Digg, the original Reddit
It's not live yet — but it will be soon.
March 9, 2025 — Source

How to translate a message in Instagram DMs
It's remarkably easy.
March 9, 2025 — Source

Reddit will warn users who repeatedly upvote banned content
Reddit is home to all sorts of content, whether good or bad. Honestly, nobody wants to be in the position of Instagram users who were shocked and traumatized after seeing their feed flooded with violent and disturbing content just over a week ago. That's exactly what Reddit wants to avoid, which is why it recently announced that it will warn individuals who repeatedly upvote banned content on the platform.
March 9, 2025 — Source

Whistleblower Alleges Meta Was Ready to Censor Content for Chinese Government
It's a pretty far cry from Zuck's claims of "free expression."
March 9, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — March 8th, 2025

Reddit launches new posting tools to boost user contribution
If you want to join Reddit but find the platform a bit confusing when it comes to posting and interacting, you are in luck. On Thursday, Reddit announced a bunch of new posting tools to make it easier for new users to join the platform and use it. The new set of tools will ensure that users find communities with ease, don't break any rules, and understand how to contribute across the platform.
March 8, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — February 28th, 2025

Microsoft Plans to Kill Skype, but Did It Ever Truly Live?
Microsoft will take Skype offline on May 5 and plans to force everybody to move to Teams.
February 28, 2025 — Source

Non-biz Skype kicks the bucket on May 5
Microsoft confirms you have 60 days to export your data or shift to Teams
February 28, 2025 — Source

Skype Is Shutting Down, And You Probably Won't Like Microsoft's Alternative
After being around for what seems like forever, it's finally the end of the road for Microsoft's video conferencing and communications app Skype. On February 28, 2025, Jeff Teper, President of Collaborative Apps and Platforms at Microsoft, announced that Microsoft will retire Skype on May 5, 2025, marking the end of a long and eventful 21-year-long journey. Microsoft has confirmed that it will allow people still relying on Skype for personal and official communication to easily migrate to its other messaging app — Microsoft Teams.
February 28, 2025 — Source

TikTok uncertainty hurts not just US, but UK influencers as well
While we're waiting to see if TikTok will remain active in the US -- and if it does so, in what form -- the potential ban could affect not just US-based influencers, but those in the UK as well. Isn't it a small world out there?
February 28, 2025 — Source

TikTok web gets support for landscape videos & more
All these years, YouTube has tried walking in the footsteps of TikTok to capture the attention of viewers who like short video content. YouTube Shorts is one of the biggest examples of this. Now, it seems TikTok has decided to follow YouTube's path, as the short-video platform has announced some handy features, including landscape mode for LIVE videos, for its web app.
February 28, 2025 — Source

What is that economic blackout you're seeing all over Instagram?
I hope you haven't spent any money today.
February 28, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — February 18th, 2025

Bluesky adds a 'followers only' reply option
Social networking startup Bluesky, a rival to X, on Monday rolled out a new update to its app that now includes the recently promised addition of a "followers only" option for restricting replies to your posts, as well as a "search posts" feature for user profiles.
February 18, 2025 — Source

Building Intelligent Microservices With Go and AWS AI Services
The development of intelligent applications has seen exponential growth since the convergence of Microservices architecture and cloud-based AI services.
February 18, 2025 — Source

Container Checkpointing in Kubernetes With a Custom API
This article discusses using a Kubernetes sidecar for container checkpointing: build, push, deploy to K8s, and trigger checkpoints via API for state management.
February 18, 2025 — Source

How to speed up an Instagram Reel
Instagram Reels, but faster.
February 18, 2025 — Source

Implement Amazon S3 Cross-Region Replication With Terraform
Learn how to configure Amazon S3 Cross-Region Replication using Terraform to automate and streamline data redundancy, compliance, and disaster recovery setups.
February 18, 2025 — Source

Instagram is testing a private downvote button for comments
Dislike but say it in a whisper
February 18, 2025 — Source

Instagram is working on a Dislike button that will anonymously downrank comments
Across pretty much every social platform there is a strange focus on responding positively to content through the use of a 'like' button. Instagram is no different in this regard, but this could be about to change.
February 18, 2025 — Source

Microsoft clarifies it will not keep your account auto signed in yet
Last month, Microsoft published a new support document with a notification about changes to how its systems handle customer accounts, claiming that users would remain signed into their accounts by default (unless logged in using InPrivate or signed out manually). The change was supposed to go live in February, but a few days ago, users noticed that the document had been removed. Now, Microsoft has a word to clarify the situation.
February 18, 2025 — Source

Multimodal RAG With Colpali, Milvus, and VLMs
Build a multimodal RAG app with ColPali, Milvus, and a visual language model to enable Q&A on PDFs using text and visual data indexed for efficient search.
February 18, 2025 — Source

Right now, there is no right or wrong SASE answer
Adoption of SASE, or secure access service edge, is accelerating -- especially, according to IDC, at organizations of over 1,000 employees, while it's estimated the global SASE market will grow from last year's $1.83 billion to over $17 billion by 2033.
February 18, 2025 — Source

Windows Security versus Microsoft Defender: Vital differences you should know
Telling these two apps apart would be easier if Microsoft had clearer product names.
February 18, 2025 — Source

The hunt for the next Twitter: all the news about alternative social media platforms
It's been more than two years since Elon Musk officially took over as the owner of Twitter — now X — and while a lot of platforms rushed in to try and be the next big microblogging service, many haven't survived. Threads, Mastodon, and Bluesky have all proven to be viable alternatives, but places like Pebble (formerly T2) and Post News didn't make it.
February 18, 2025 — Source

X almost doubles its Premium+ pricing following Grok 3 launch
Elon Musk-owned xAI recently unveiled its Grok 3 generative AI model with advanced capabilities and claims it's the "smartest AI on Earth." The new model is part of the Premium+ paid subscription tier, which is now pricier than before (read almost double).
February 18, 2025 — Source

X Briefly Blocked Then Unblocked Signal Links as Federal Workers Seek Security
For a few days, Elon Musk's platform blocked links that used the encrypted messaging app.
February 18, 2025 — Source or Source

X challenges German court order granting data access to election researchers
Earlier this month, a Berlin court ordered Elon Musk-owned X to provide immediate access to public platform data to two civil society organizations seeking to study systemic risk around the country's upcoming election. In a post on X, the social media company said Tuesday it is challenging the order, claiming the summary proceeding "egregiously undermines our fundamental right to due process and threatens the privacy rights and free speech of our users."
February 18, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — February 17th, 2025

Elon Musk's X blocks links to the messaging app that DOGE whistleblowers use to communicate
Elon Musk's X blocks links to the messaging app that DOGE whistleblowers use to communicate
February 17, 2025 — Source

Instagram could pick up a dislike button reminiscent of YouTube's days gone
When the negativity gets too strong, it's best to remove it from sight.
February 17, 2025 — Source

Reddit CEO confirms plans to introduce paywalls for exclusive content later this year
Current subreddits won't be affected
February 17, 2025 — Source

Reddit paywall plans now confirmed by Huffman
Plans for a Reddit paywall of some kind have now been confirmed by CEO Steve Huffman, after hints about it last summer.
February 17, 2025 — Source

What to know about TikTok's uncertain future in the US and the people who want to buy it
TikTok, owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, has been at the center of controversy in the U.S. for four years now due to concerns about user data potentially being accessed by the Chinese government. Just this past month, the app experienced a temporary outage in the U.S. that left millions of users in suspense before it was quickly restored.
February 17, 2025 — Source

X is blocking links to Signal
Users attempting to add their Signal.me URL to posts, DMs, and bio descriptions are being met with error messages.
February 17, 2025 — Source or Source or Source or Source

Internet — Software — February 14th, 2025

Creating YouTube Posts in 2025 A Complete Guide
In 2025, building a thriving YouTube channel requires more than just uploading videos. YouTube Community posts have emerged as a powerful tool for creators to engage with their audience, maintain visibility, and drive channel growth. By understanding the features and strategies behind Community posts, you can create meaningful connections with your viewers and significantly enhance your channel's performance. The video below from Howfinity shows us how this is done.Source
February 14, 2025 — Source

Don't like someone's cringy Instagram comment? You'll love this feature
We've all done it; we've all gotten into an argument on social media over something ridiculous. Most of us would just like to share a downvote or thumbs-down and be over with it, but not every platform has that luxury. Well, according to a new post, Instagram could get a dislike feature for comments.
February 14, 2025 — Source

Instagram tests a 'dislike' button for comments
After users noticed a new button on Instagram to downvote or dislike comments, the company confirmed that it is testing a way for users to signal that they either didn't like the comment or don't think it's relevant.
February 14, 2025 — Source or Source

Kagi's search engine adds a more private way to search
Kagi's new Privacy Pass ensures your searches aren't traced back to you.
February 14, 2025 — Source

Mastodon is working to add the controversial 'quote posts' feature
Mastodon, the decentralized alternative to X, is going to adopt a controversial feature from the platform formerly known as Twitter: quote posts. The company on Friday shared the progress it's making on the implementation of the feature, which has divided users over its potential to be used for online abuse and bullying.
February 14, 2025 — Source

Mastodon will add quote posts, even though some users don't want them
Mastodon wants to encourage people to transition to the open social web.
February 14, 2025 — Source

Reddit CEO Says Paywalls Are Coming Soon
Some subreddits will require you to pay to see content.
February 14, 2025 — Source

TikTok Is Back In The App Stores. Here's What You Need to Know
The return means new TikTok users can now get the app and existing ones can again get software updates.
February 14, 2025 — Source or Source or Source

TikTok's My Emergency Contact trend, explained
Yikes, that's who they'd call in an emergency?
February 14, 2025 — Source

YouTube by the numbers: uncovering YouTube's ghost town of billions of unwatched, ignored videos
What 18 trillion YouTube guesses uncovered about the platform
February 17, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — February 10th, 2025

Elon Musk swipes left on TikTok acquisition drama, doesn't use the app
If you're a fan of X -- the former Twitter platform -- you're probably secretly hoping for Elon Musk to take over TikTok as well. Not to rain on your parade, but that won't happen -- at least for now.
February 10, 2025 — Source

How To Automate Your Social Media Posts with AI and Make (No Code)
Managing social media can often feel like an endless juggling act—balancing content creation, scheduling posts, tracking analytics, and engaging with your audience, all while trying to stay creative and consistent. If you've ever found yourself wishing for a way to simplify the chaos, you're not alone. Make, is a powerful automation tool that can take the heavy lifting off your plate, freeing up your time and energy for what really matters: connecting with your audience and growing your brand.
February 7, 2025 — Source

Instagram Alternative Flashes is Now Running in Beta
A new photo-sharing app closely linked to Bluesky has been launched in beta with thousands of users signing up immediately.
February 10, 2025 — Source

Meta Set to Lay Off Thousands of Workers Today
Meta is expected to lay off hundreds, if not thousands of workers in the U.S. this morning while also pushing to hire more machine learning engineers.
February 10, 2025 — Source

Musk dismisses TikTok acquisition rumors, says he prefers to build companies from scratch
MrBeast expressed relief
February 10, 2025 — Source

Photographer Sues Over Canvas Prints Inspired by His Iconic Portrait of Notorious B.I.G
A photographer has filed a lawsuit against major retailers which allegedly sold canvas art prints that were inspired by his iconic "King of New York" portrait of rapper Notorious B.I.G.
February 10, 2025 — Source

Swiping is so 2024: let Tinder's AI propose the best match for you
Tinder, probably the most popular dating app out there, is not getting the love lately: it's steadily losing users month after month now. So, changes have to be made: upgrades are to be introduced soon. It's 2025, so you know what that means, right? Correct, it means more AI.
February 10, 2025 — Source

TikTok influencers are wearing Apple Watches on their ankles
A report from The New York Times over the weekend highlights the small — but apparently growing — trend of users wearing their Apple Watches on their ankles. What's becoming something of a viral sensation on social platforms like TikTok is the result of a pragmatic decision. Some Apple Watch owners' wrists are simply too small to get a proper read with on-board sensors like heart-rate monitoring.
February 7, 2025 — Source

TikTok Now Lets US Android Users Download App on its Website
TikTok now allows U.S. Android users to download and connect to the video app through package kits on its website — as the platform remains unavailable on app stores.
February 7, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — February 7th, 2025

Bluesky will soon let you limit replies to 'followers only'
Social network Bluesky will soon give its users more control over who can reply to their posts. Confirmed by Bluesky developer Paul Frazee, Bluesky will add a new "followers only" setting that users can configure to limit replies. In addition, he says, Bluesky will create a way for users to set their default reply settings. That means if you want to always limit your replies to followers only, for instance, you could.
February 7, 2025 — Source

Microsoft 365 price rises are coming -- pay up or opt out (if you can find the button)
It's not auto-enrollment. It's just your current plan with extra Copilot for more money. Completely different
February 7, 2025 — Source

Microsoft Teams and Zoom calls are about to get better in your web browser
A proposed feature would support customizable buttons for call notifications in a browser.
February 7, 2025 — Source

Organize Your Inbox with Gmail Labels : Tips to Improve Your Productivity in 2025
Managing your email inbox can often feel overwhelming, but Gmail labels offer a practical and efficient way to organize your messages. This guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough of using Gmail labels, from basic setup to advanced features like filters and plugins. By following these steps, you'll gain the tools to declutter your inbox and streamline your email management for greater productivity.
February 7, 2025 — Source

Social media's double-edged sword: Study links both active and passive use to rising loneliness
In an age where social media promises to connect us, a Baylor University study reveals a sobering paradox—the more time we spend interacting online, the lonelier we may feel.
February 7, 2025 — Source

Senate Committee Advances Controversial Bill to Keep Kids Off Social Media
American legislators have floated yet another law to ban children from accessing social media. This week, the Senate Commerce Committee approved legislation prohibiting children under 13 from social media.
February 7, 2025 — Source

Stop texting, start sexting: The best apps for NSFW chats
Burn after reading
February 7, 2025 — Source

The best services for deleting yourself from the internet
Erasing your digital footprint isn't easy, especially when so much of our data is in the hands of data brokers. Our favorite data removal services can help streamline the process.
February 7, 2025 — Source

The new TikTok ban deadline looms: When it hits and what has to happen
Not again.
February 7, 2025 — Source

TikTok creators can easily share their content to YouTube thanks to new Repurpose.io partnership
YouTube has announced a partnership with Repurpose.io designed to make multi-platform publishing easier than ever. An automated system makes it possible to repost TikTok content, as well as Instagram Reels, as YouTube Shorts.
February 7, 2025 — Source

UK parents sue TikTok for teen deaths related to online challenges
TikTok's future in the United States remains up in the air as potential buyers battle it out in a bidding war. Meanwhile, another controversy has arisen involving the deaths of children and teenagers allegedly stemming from "challenges" on the platform. Parents based in the UK have sued TikTok through an American organization.
February 7, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — February 5th, 2025

Kagi search engine won't bill you next month if you forget to use it
The Google Search alternative now credits your account if you 'forget to use Kagi.'
February 5th, 2025 — Source

Let's Encrypt is ending expiration notice emails—for some very good reasons
To save money and protect privacy, the successful service won't bug you.
February 5th, 2025 — Source

New Microsoft Loop Features That Will Transform Your Teams Workflow
Have you ever found yourself juggling multiple tools just to keep your team on the same page? Between endless emails, scattered documents, and the constant back-and-forth of updates, staying organized can feel like a full-time job. Many of us have struggled to find a single, streamlined solution for collaboration—one that doesn't just promise efficiency but actually delivers it. That's where Microsoft Loop comes in. While its early iterations left much to be desired, recent updates are turning Loop into a fantastic option for anyone looking to simplify their workflows and boost team productivity.
February 5th, 2025 — Source

Rate of DMARC adoption doubles thanks to bulk sender requirements
A year on from Google and Yahoo implementing stricter requirements for bulk email senders, the rate of DMARC adoption has more than doubled.
February 5th, 2025 — Source

Reddit blames 'bug' after banning more than 90 NSFW subreddits
The communities briefly went dark for being "unmoderated."
February 5th, 2025 — Source

Reddit tells communities threatening Elon Musk and DOGE workers to cool down
The company has temporarily banned r/WhitePeopleTwitter 'due to a prevalence of violent content' after users made threatening posts aimed at DOGE staffers.
February 5th, 2025 — Source

Snapchat is developing its in-house image generator tool
Snapchat is working on its in-house image generator tool. Previously, the social media company has relied on third-party AI generative image tools like Google's Gemini and OpenAI's ChatGPT to power some of its features. However, Snapchat's parent company, Snap, has just introduced an in-house AI text-to-image research model for mobile devices.
February 5th, 2025 — Source

This popular app will benefit greatly if TikTok is shut down
These days, it's hard to tell what is not soaked in politics: sports, shows, films, and even technology. The TikTok issue that's been making headlines in recent headlines may seem like it's about software and apps, but in reality, it's just another manifestation of the same zeitgeist.
February 5th, 2025 — Source

Threads now allows you to share your custom feeds
Meta-owned Threads is one of the fastest-growing social networking platforms in the world. The social media app recently reached 320 million monthly active users. Since its launch, Threads has continuously introduced new features to attract more users to grow the user base. Recently, the app added a new 'media' tab and photo tagging feature. Now, a new feature allows Threads users to share their custom feeds.
February 5th, 2025 — Source

Threads users can now make their custom feeds public and share them to other users
Mark Zuckerberg has announced the new ability on his recent Threads post.
February 5th, 2025 — Source

Will he, won't he? Elon Musk denies rumors he's buying TikTok
Elon Musk is no stranger when it comes to making controversial statements and making bold business moves. Stories of how he acquired Twitter (now known as X) have become the stuff of Silicon Valley legend. The internet went wild when rumors spread that Elon Musk would buy TikTok. But Musk quickly shut it down.
February 10, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — February 3rd, 2025

Custom feed builder Graze will monetize itself on Bluesky
The goal of every business is to make money. Even when services are free, like Google Search, Gmail, X, Facebook, etc., these companies find ways to monetize them. So it's no surprise that Graze, a custom feed builder for the Bluesky social media platform, might have found a way to monetize itself.
February 3rd, 2025 — Source

Discord now runs on Windows 98 (and even Windows 95) with this unofficial client
A retro-friendly version of Discord for machines with slower hardware
February 3rd, 2025 — Source

NetChoice sues to block Maryland's Kids Code, saying it violates the First Amendment
The tech industry group has successfully sued to block other such regulations from taking effect.
February 3rd, 2025 — Source

TikTok Could Be Bought By Newly Created US Wealth Fund, Says Trump
President Donald Trump has announced that he is looking into a workable solution for TikTok's ban in the US after granting the application a temporary reprieve last month. Trump signed an executive order on the first day he took power that allowed TikTok to operate for 75 days, and the President's latest remarks came as he announced a US sovereign wealth fund.
February 3rd, 2025 — Source

TikTok traffic rises in the US, now close to pre-ban levels
Last month, TikTok went offline for a few hours in the US after the deadline for the law that forced its ban in the country passed. The service was available again shortly after, but with lower levels of traffic. Now, a report reveals that TikTok's traffic in the US is almost back to its pre-ban levels.
February 3rd, 2025 — Source

What is Bluesky? Everything to know about the X competitor
Is the grass greener on the other side? We're not sure, but the sky is most certainly bluer. It's been two years since Elon Musk purchased Twitter, now X, leading people to set up shop on alternative platforms. Mastodon, Post, Pebble (two of which have already shuttered operations) and Spill have been presented as potential replacements, but few aside from Meta's Threads have achieved the speed of growth Bluesky has reached.
February 3rd, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — January 24th, 2025

Ads are coming to Threads (don't act surprised)
When Threads first hit the app stores, it lacked many of the traits that defined X (Twitter at the time). Well, one of those traits is ads. Since its launch a year and a half ago, the Meta-owned platform has been ad-free. Well, that's about to change, as Threads will eventually display ads.
January 24th, 2025 — Source or Source or Source or Source

Board member thinks ban can be resolved without TikTok being sold
Thanks to US President Donald Trump, TikTok bought itself a 75-day reprieve that would have banned it from the US. However, the company isn't completely out of the woods yet. There are still a lot of things that need to be done, but according to ByteDance board member William E. Ford, he thinks the TikTok ban can be resolved without having to sell off the company.
January 24th, 2025 — Source

Can apps stop you doomscrolling? Yes, but not how you think.
You don't have to shut off access to any app on your phone. There's another way — thanks to your brain.
January 24th, 2025 — Source

Ditching Meta? Open source alternatives to Instagram, TikTok, and WhatsApp fundraise on Kickstarter
The developer behind Pixelfed, Loops, and Sup, open source alternatives to Instagram, TikTok, and WhatsApp, respectively, is now raising funds on Kickstarter to fuel the apps' further development.
January 24th, 2025 — Source

Elon Musk email to X staff: 'we're barely breaking even'
The Wall Street Journal reports banks are close to selling some of the $13 billion in debt they took on while helping Musk buy Twitter in 2022.
January 24th, 2025 — Source

Flip, the TikTok Shop rival, launches a creator fund that grants up to $100M of equity value
Flip is a social commerce app that lets shoppers become creators. They can share honest reviews and earn cash based on engagement on the platform. As Flip competes with TikTok Shop and other platforms in a highly competitive market, it has introduced a new creator fund that offers a unique opportunity to help it stand out.
January 24th, 2025 — Source

I'm quitting Instagram. You should too.
Mark Zuckerberg's horrible changes for Instagram — and Facebook — have become untenable, writes Lennon Torres.
January 24th, 2025 — Source

Man Arrested for TikTok Trump Assassination Threat
According to the FBI, Douglas Thrams started posting threats on TikTok after Trump's inauguration.
January 24th, 2025 — Source

Meta begins a 'small test' of ads on Threads
Ads will be visible to "a small percentage of people" in the US and Japan to start.
January 24th, 2025 — Source

Meta's censoring of abortion information is nothing new
Posts on Instagram sharing educational information about abortion pills were blurred or blocked, without an option for audiences to view them.
January 24th, 2025 — Source

People are hawking TikTok-loaded phones for thousands on eBay, Facebook
People are listing phones preloaded with TikTok for tens of thousands of dollars on eBay, Facebook marketplace and other online storefronts—though it is not clear if there are many buyers at those prices.
January 24th, 2025 — Source

Phones with TikTok installed are being listed on eBay for thousands of dollars
The most expensive is a million dollars
January 24th, 2025 — Source

The EU completes its probe into X with a fine on its way
It seems that Apple, Meta, Google, and Microsoft aren't the only ones facing scrutiny in the EU. The EU Commission has completed its probe into social media platform, X, and is expected to impose a fine worth millions of euros, according to a report from Germany's Handelsblatt newspaper.
January 24th, 2025 — Source

The Supreme Court's TikTok ruling is an ominous turn for online speech
There's a mix of opinions about the impact of the justice's TikTok ban ruling on future tech cases.
January 24th, 2025 — Source

TikTok still isn't in the App Store
It's been almost a week since the app was pulled from Apple and Google's mobile stores, and there's no indication of when it might return.
January 24th, 2025 — Source

US users dumped RedNote after Trump paused the TikTok ban
In the days leading up to the TikTok ban in the U.S. on Sunday, U.S. users flooded the Chinese app RedNote, which offered a similar experience to their favorite short-form video app. The app, which is listed in the U.S. App Store under its Chinese name Xiaohongshu, quickly became the No. 1 free app in the U.S. But after Trump paused the ban, use of RedNote in the U.S. rapidly declined. By Monday, RedNote had lost over half its daily active users in the U.S. after reaching a high of 32.5 million daily actives on the day of the ban.
January 24th, 2025 — Source

Users claim YouTube shows unskippable ads as long as movies!
Ads are a part of life now, and they permeate our internet experience. This is especially true for people who use YouTube for free. Users are subject to the obligatory 15-second unskippable ads, but how about an ad as long as The Lord Of The Ring: Fellowship Of The Ring?
January 24th, 2025 — Source

X expands its vertical video feed to global users
Elon Musk's X has started expanding the rollout of its dedicated vertical video feed to users around the globe just days after its debut in the U.S., TechCrunch has exclusively learned and confirmed with the company.
January 24th, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — January 22nd, 2025

Dewey launches a solution to save your TikTok favorites ... just in case
TikTok is back online in the U.S. for the time being, but its future remains uncertain. While many apps have been scrambling to attract TikTok users and creators, a bookmarking backup service called Dewey has launched a solution that saves your favorite TikTok videos and allows you to access them at any time — even if TikTok disappears again.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source

Dozens of subreddits are banning X links from their communities
Hundreds more are discussing a similar move.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source or Source

How Instagram and TikTok are changing young people's view of nature
Young people's engagement with platforms like Instagram, TikTok and Minecraft is shaping how they understand and interact with the natural world, offering opportunities to connect their online experiences with meaningful encounters with nature, a new study reveals.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source

How to delete Facebook, Instagram, and Threads
In the wake of Meta's decision to remove its third-party fact-checking system and loosen content moderation policies, Google searches on how to delete Facebook, Instagram, and Threads have been on the rise.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source

Is Outlook Crashing When You Write Emails? Here's A Temporary Fix
Do you need to fix classic Outlook crashes after updating to version 2412? We've got you covered. If your classic Outlook application crashes when you forward, write, or reply to an email, don't fret, you're not alone. The good news, however, is that you can temporarily fix this issue by reverting to the previous Version 2411 (Build 18227.20162).
January 22nd, 2025 — Source

Lawyer explains why Apple can't bring TikTok back to the App Store yet
TikTok's deactivation for US users may have been short-lived, but the app is still missing from the iPhone's App Store. Here's why one lawyer says Apple can't bring it back yet.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source

MrBeast Is Officially Trying to Buy TikTok
The guy who brought you a bunch of dumb online videos wants to buy the site that distributes dumb online videos.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source

Nearly 10 years later, Tumblr TV launches to all as a TikTok alternative
In 2015, the blogging site Tumblr launched a GIF discovery feature called Tumblr TV as an experimental product. Now, with the U.S. TikTok ban leaving the fate of the short-form video app uncertain, Tumblr has decided it's finally time to launch Tumblr TV, which has since evolved to support video, to all its users as one of its standard features.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source

NFL teams can't use Bluesky
The NFL, which has deals with X and Meta, told the New England Patriots to shut down their Bluesky account.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source

Photographer Sued for Waging Campaign Against TikTok-Famous Photo Booth
A photographer has been sued for $2 million for throwing a bucket of urine at a TikTok-famous vintage photo booth that was set up next door to her home.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source

Should You Use Lemon8? Here's How It's Different From TikTok
TikTok is no longer banned in the US, but you might still be curious about its sister app, Lemon8.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source

The Future of Social Media: Can TikTok Be Replaced?
The US officially banned TikTok for a short period of time in January 2025. However, after the Supreme Court upheld the decision and no US buyer stepped in before the deadline, the app went dark. A few hours later, it resumed services when Trump vowed to save it.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source

TikTok Says It's Not Censoring 'Free Palestine' Comments. Users See Something Different
When TikTok returned after being pulled from the U.S., hours before President Trump's inauguration, users reported "free palestine" comments were being instantly removed.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source

Trump Backs Elon Musk as Possible TikTok Buyer, Suggests Government Stake
Newly inaugurated US President Donald Trump on Tuesday expressed support for Elon Musk potentially acquiring TikTok, and also proposed a joint ownership structure with the U.S. government.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source or Source or Source

YouTube launches speed controls and high-quality audio tests for Premium users
YouTube said Wednesday that it is adding new experimental features for Premium users, including high-quality audio, a faster playback speed option on mobile, and the ability to "jump ahead" on the web to skip to the more intriguing part of the video.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source or Source or Source or Source or Source

Programming — Resources — January 22nd, 2025

How to Test QR Codes in Your Applications
You've embraced QR codes in your applications, but are you actually testing them? See how easy it can be to include this crucial step in your SDLC.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source

Make Your Design System Work for You and Your Team
Sarah Rambacher discusses how a well-structured design system will increase collaboration between developers and UX team, and how to make the implementation of pixel-perfect designs easier.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source

Practical Coding Principles for Sustainable Development
Over 15 years of software development experience and best practices for sustainable code, including reducing technical debt, refactoring, and automated testing.
January 22nd, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — January 20th, 2025

Apple pulls TikTok, other banned ByteDance apps in America
On Saturday in the United States, TikTok went dark. When the app was launched, the service was unavailable. On Sunday, it was again available within the app. Both actions were accompanied with notifications within the TikTok app for American users.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

Bluesky adds TikTok mode while Elon mulls reviving Vine in the latest banning drama
You can now scroll videos exclusively in a new mode within Bluesky
January 20th, 2025 — Source

Bluesky introduces custom feeds for vertical videos on its mobile app
TikTok and other ByteDance-associated apps, such as CapCut and Marvel Snap, received a lifeline as they resumed their services in the US. This was made possible by President Donald Trump's intervention to halt the ban and allow TikTok's parent company to find a potential US buyer. Amidst this, Meta's Instagram sought to position itself as an alternative to TikTok by enabling users to create reels up to three minutes long.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

Bluesky and X launch new video feeds amid TikTok uncertainties
The US-based social media platforms have introduced new feeds to help users discover and watch vertical videos.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

Bluesky created its own TikTok-like feature called 'Trending Videos'
It joins other platforms in trying to capitalize on TikTok's US difficulties.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

Bluesky introduces a custom feed for vertical videos, like TikTok
On January 19, the US government banned ByteDance's TikTok video-sharing app. However, the company managed to start restoring its services in the region after President-elect Donald Trump assured to extend the date of the ban. In the meantime, many apps like Instagram are trying to take advantage of the situation. They are launching TikTok-similar features for their apps to gain attraction from the users.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

China suggests it's open to a US deal for TikTok after all
President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to suspend a ban on the app.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

Elon Musk complains about China's ban on X
"Something needs to change," he posted on X.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

Elon Musk's X prepares to hunt TikTok refugees with more video-driven features
With TikTok being on a knife-edge in the United States, rival social platforms are all in to take advantage of the situation and attract refugees from the ByteDance-owned video-sharing platform. One of them is X, a social platform owned by Elon Musk.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

Flipboard's new app Surf adds its own video feed, too
After the TikTok ban went into effect on Sunday, social network Bluesky launched a custom feed for videos on its platform. Now, Flipboard's newest app, Surf, which is dedicated to browsing the open social web and decentralized services like Mastodon and Bluesky, is taking advantage of that move to introduce a video feed of its own.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

How do street gangs use social media? Study sheds light on 'cyberbanging'
"Instead of hanging out on street corners, they're hanging out on social media." That's how Francesco Carlo Campisi, a Ph.D. student at Universite de Montreal supervised by criminology professor Francis Fortin, describes the online presence of Canadian street gangs.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

HPE investigates breach as hacker claims to steal source code
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is investigating claims of a new breach after a threat actor said they stole documents from the company's developer environments.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

In China, social media apps are changing how people buy and read books—selling more than physical bookshops do
While the Australian book market was down 3% last year, genre fiction—popular on BookTok—was among the rare categories that grew.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

In the wake of TikTok uncertainty, Elon Musk's X and Bluesky go all in on video
With TikTok's future still uncertain, other social media platforms are rushing to grab the opportunities it might leave behind. Instagram just launched a new app, kind of like TikTok's video editing counterpart, CapCut. Meanwhile, X and Bluesky are both looking to cash in on the chaos surrounding ByteDance apps.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

Instagram Adds A Video Editing App And More Tricks Borrowed From TikTok
With the future of TikTok in the US remaining uncertain, Instagram is positioning itself to fill the potential gap in the market. To this end, it has extended the maximum length of Reels on the app to 3 minutes. Additionally, the platform has introduced "Edits," a video editing app offering an alternative to CapCut, which is affiliated with TikTok.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

Instagram introduces a new app in the midst of the TikTok drama
With all the drama around TikTok and its fate in the US, Instagram has decided it's the perfect moment to unveil a brand-new app.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

Instagram launches video-editing app called 'Edits' to rival CapCut
ByteDance's popular video-sharing app TikTok shut down its operations in the US on January 19. However, the app's services are back online for several users, after some assurance from President-elect Donald Trump. In the meantime, other social networking apps like Instagram are trying to fill the void created by TikTok in the same space.
January 20th, 2025 — Source or Source or Source

Meta confirms it will keep fact-checkers outside the US 'for now'
Meta says it plans to keep its fact-checking program in place outside the U.S. for the time being, though it could eventually expand it elsewhere.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

Meta readies its CapCut clone amid TikTok ban and unban
After Meta potentially had a hand in lobbying against TikTok, Instagram's Adam Mosseri has announced it is working on a CapCut knock off called Edits as the photo sharing platform races toward TikTokification.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

Microsoft shares temp fix for Outlook crashing when writing emails
Microsoft has shared a temporary fix for a known issue that causes classic Outlook to crash when writing, replying to, or forwarding an email.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

Microsoft Teams Phishing Scams Are on the Rise -- Here's How to Stay Safe
Phishing attacks targeting Microsoft Teams users are becoming increasingly sophisticated, using both technical vulnerabilities and human trust to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information. These attacks often involve impersonation, deceptive domains, and other manipulative tactics designed to exploit user behavior. By understanding these methods and implementing effective security measures, you can significantly reduce the risk of falling victim to such threats.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

Numbers using 'QuitX' service swell before Trump inauguration
"Millions of connections" from social network X will be re-established on rivals BlueSky or Mastodon from Monday, a French researcher said, in a campaign timed to coincide with Donald Trump's inauguration.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

RedNote, Flip, Clapper, and Likee claim the top of the App Store as TikTok comes back online
TikTok may be back, but that hasn't prevented other Chinese competitors from gaining users. In the lead-up to a ban on TikTok — which kicked off Sunday and lasted a day — a number of other video apps rose through the ranks and now dominate the App Store's Top Charts.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

Teen enraged by TikTok ban sets fire to Wisconsin congressman's office
The 19-year-old has admitted to the crime
January 20th, 2025 — Source

The 850 billion reasons Apple and others aren't taking a chance on TikTok
This weekend was quite the roller-coaster ride for TikTok. While some headlines report that TikTok is back and imply that the matter is resolved, that's not entirely the case.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

The European Commission wants Elon Musk to reveal the secrets of the X recommendation algorithm (don't we all?)
Elon Musk -- or his company, X, at least -- has been given until mid-February to provide the European Commission with details of how its recommendation algorithm works.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

TikTok is back in the US, but it's not on the App Store: Here's what you need to know
It's been a tumultuous several days for TikTok in the United States. The app went offline on Saturday night and was removed from the App Store by Apple. On Sunday afternoon, however, TikTok restored service in the United States thanks to "necessary clarity" provided by President Trump.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

TikTok is mostly restored after Trump pledges an order and half US ownership
Users are in, new downloads are paused, and Trump's order will face scrutiny.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

TikTok Restores Service for US Users Based on Trump's Promised Executive Order
TikTok restored service to users in the United States on Sunday just hours after the popular video-sharing platform went dark in response to a federal ban.
January 20th, 2025 — Source or Source or Source or Source

TikTok's Uncertain Future Opens Doors For Bluesky And X As They Introduce New Video Feeds That Mimic The Popular Platform
The past week has been a roller-coaster ride for TikTok users in America. With speculations regarding the potential divestiture, the official ban coming into effect, and the ray of hope given to users regarding the possible reinstatement of the platform, users have been left confused with the contrary decisions being heard about the future of the app. However, one man's loss is another man's gain seems to stand true, as benefiting from the growing uncertainty, Bluesky and X found the opportunity to introduce their new video feeds to allow users to watch vertical videos.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

What's happening on the RedNote social platform? A media scholar explains the cultural moment unfolding there
TikTok refugees fled by the millions to RedNote, a Chinese app, in response to the TikTok ban, which went into effect Jan. 19, 2025. The company shut down the app shortly before midnight on Jan. 18 but restored service the following day. The app was unavailable to download from the Apple and Google app stores on Jan. 19.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

When Will TikTok Be Back on the Apple Store?
TikTok's status in the Apple App Store is complicated and could be changing as of January 20, 2025. This update comes after the enforcement of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, TikTok was removed from the U.S. App Store.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

X adds a dedicated video tab to fill the TikTok void
TikTok's fate in the US remains uncertain.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

X and Bluesky are rolling out the same new feed. You can probably guess what it is.
No surprises there.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

X and Bluesky launch dedicated video feeds on the back of TikTok uncertainty
Social media apps X and Bluesky are both rolling out dedicated video feeds, in apparent attempts to take advantage of the continued uncertainty around TikTok.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

X is rolling out a dedicated vertical video feed for US users
Social network X is trying to capitalize on the uncertainty surrounding ByteDance apps like TikTok and Lemon8 by launching a dedicated vertical video feed.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

X wants to be more like TikTok in latest update
X is introducing a new dedicated vertical video feed for its US users in an attempt to capture attention in the social media space. This move comes on the heels of TikTok's temporary ban in the US, where X and other social media companies are positioning themselves to fill the gap left by TikTok.
January 20th, 2025 — Source

X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube sign EU pledge to tackle hate speech
The commitments are entirely voluntary.
January 20th, 2025 — Source or Source or Source

Internet — Software — January 17th, 2025

6 TikTok creators on where they'll go if the app is banned
Time is running out for TikTok to avoid being pushed out of the US — and millions of creators are trying to figure out what's next.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

Are Instagram and YouTube about to get $11 billion after TikTok's ban?
What happens to $11 billion in annual US advertising dollars if TikTok is banned? That's the question facing the digital marketing world as advertisers brace for the potential disappearance of the popular app.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

As TikTok Ban Looms, Instagram Reels Introduces a New Way to Interact With Friends
TikTok refugees making their way over to the Meta platform should know about this update.
January 17th, 2025 — Source or Source or Source or Source or Source or Source

As TikTok faces a ban, creators brace for an uncertain future
What happens if TikTok is taken away?
January 17th, 2025 — Source

As TikTok faces a US shutdown, here are some alternative apps to check out
TikTok has warned of a looming shutdown in just six days, as the Supreme Court is currently weighing the law that would ban the app. So we thought it's time to take a look at other platforms that may be able to fill the TikTok-shaped hole in our lives.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

Behind the Blog: The TikTok Ban and Joyless AI
This is Behind the Blog, where we share our behind-the-scenes thoughts about how a few of our top stories of the week came together. This week, we discuss joylessness in the AI industry and the TikTok ban.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

Biden signs sweeping cybersecurity order, just in time for Trump to gut it
Ransomware, AI, secure software, digital IDs -- there's something for everyone in the presidential directive
January 17th, 2025 — Source or Source

Bluesky saw 17x increase in moderation reports in 2024 after rapid growth
Bluesky on Friday published its moderation report for the past year, noting the sizable growth the social network experienced in 2024 and how that affected its Trust & Safety team's workload. It also noted that the largest number of reports came from users reporting accounts or posts for harassment, trolling, or intolerance — an issue that's plagued Bluesky as it's grown, and has even led to wide-scale protests at times over individual moderation decisions.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd returns as CEO amid a dating app decline
Wolfe Herd left the post in January 2024, but soon, she'll be back running the dating app company she started in 2014 after co-founding Tinder.
January 17th, 2025 — Source or Source

Clock ticking for TikTok as US Supreme Court upholds ban
With Biden reportedly planning to skirt enforcement and kick the can to Trump, this saga might still not be over
January 17th, 2025 — Source

EFF Statement on U.S. Supreme Court's Decision to Uphold TikTok Ban
We are deeply disappointed that the Court failed to require the strict First Amendment scrutiny required in a case like this, which would've led to the inescapable conclusion that the government's desire to prevent potential future harm had to be rejected as infringing millions of Americans' constitutionally protected free speech.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

Europe orders Elon Musk's X to submit documents on its recommendation algorithms
The European Commission (EC) says it has requested information from Elon Musk's X related to the algorithms that determine the content it recommends to users. The EC wants to determine how those algorithms may or may not be compliant with the Digital Services Act (DSA), which imposes key obligations on online platforms operating across the bloc.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

'Goodbye to My Chinese Spy' -- TikTok Users Mock Impending Ban
With TikTok expected to be banned in the United States on Sunday leaving 170 million users locked out, Americans on the app have been poking fun with "Thank you to my Chinese spy" videos.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

Google Releases Open Source Library for Software Composition Analysis
Google releases OSV-SCALIBR, an open source library for software composition analysis and file system scanning.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

How to Block TikTok on iPhone and Eliminate Distractions for Good
TikTok videos are addictive, so you or your children can keep scrolling through the app for more videos and easily waste hours watching brain rots. If you wish to regain control of your time, you should learn how to block TikTok on your iPhone. Stay with me as I walk you through the most effective and trusted methods to regain focus and balance by blocking TikTok.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

If TikTok is banned in the U.S., this is what it will look like for everyone else
Think you won't be affected by the TikTok ban? Think again.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

If You Think A TikTok Ban Will Fix Things, You've Not Been Paying Attention
This Sunday, millions of people may be extremely disappointed when they open their favorite app. TikTok, which has seen a ridiculous amount of popularity, and essentially constructed its own creator ecosystem, faces a ban from the United States government if it doesn't sell itself to a U.S.-based firm before January 19.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

In Other News: Lawsuits and Settlements, CrowdStrike Phish, MITRE's D3FEND 1.0
Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: several multi-million dollar settlements, CrowdStrike-themed phishing emails, and MITRE launches D3FEND 1.0.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

Industry Reactions to Biden's Cybersecurity Executive Order: Feedback Friday
Industry professionals comment on the Biden administration's new executive order on cybersecurity.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

Joe Biden reportedly leaving the US TikTok ban in Trump's hands
There are only a couple of days left until the deadline set by the "anti-TikTok bill" signed by Joe Biden last year is met. If ByteDance does not sell its US stake before January 19, it will not be able to continue operating in the country. That said, it seems that Joe Biden's government will leave the implementation of the US TikTok ban in the hands of the Trump administration.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

Should You Use Lemon8? Here's How It's Different From TikTok
TikTok is no longer banned in the US, but you might still be curious about its sister app, Lemon8.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

Mark Cuban Says He'll Back a TikTok Alternative Built Off Bluesky's Protocol
Could we get a decentralized version of TikTok?
January 17th, 2025 — Source

Meta could make billions from TikTok ban, but the app's future remains uncertain
Shares in Meta and Snap are down amid reoprts that TikTok could be saved
January 17th, 2025 — Source

Music industry girds for looming US TikTok ban
TikTok has dramatically changed music discovery and marketing—a reliance the looming US ban on the popular app has underscored as the music world braces for an unknown future.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

Nintendo's Switch 2 is here — sort of
On The Vergecast: what we know about the Switch 2, the TikTok ban, and the future of Sonos.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

No, RedNote is not the new TikTok - and here's why
The Chinese app is still attracting an influx of so-called TikTok refugees, but you may want to think twice before downloading it.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

Six vulnerabilities in ubiquitous rsync tool announced and fixed in a day
Turns out tool does both file transfers and security fixes fast
January 17th, 2025 — Source

Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban
TikTok said it's going dark on January 19 unless the Biden administration prevents its shutdown.
January 17th, 2025 — Source or Source

The Supreme Court backs TikTok's ban. What comes next?
The US Supreme Court ruled that a law banning TikTok is constitutional. Here's what that means for you.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

The Supreme Court ruled on TikTok — and nobody knows what comes next
The government sounds like a sore winner.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

The EU wants to know just how X's recommendation algorithm works
Regulators have asked for documents as part of a Digital Services Act probe.
January 17th, 2025 — Source or Source

Threads could soon let you add music to your posts
Meta's Threads is one of the fastest-growing social networking platforms. Launched around 1.5 years ago, the micro-blogging platform reached the 100 million daily active users milestone last month. Since its launch, the company has been introducing more and more features for the newly hatched X competitor.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

TikTok and more hit by EU privacy complaints in Austria
Austrian advocacy group Noyb has filed privacy complaints against TikTok and five other Chinese companies in the EU. Noyb claims that these tech firms are unlawfully transferring the data of users in the European Union to China.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

TikTok ban countdown: See the latest updates as time runs short
The ban could go into effect on Jan. 19.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

TikTok ban set to go into effect on Sunday as Supreme Court upholds law
TikTok's last-ditch effort to avoid its impending ban in the United States has failed. On Friday, the US Supreme Court unanimously upheld the law that forces ByteDance to sell TikTok or else face a ban in the United States.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

TikTok ban: How to download your videos and data
The Supreme Court has upheld a ban on TikTok. Before the app goes dark on Sunday, you're probably wondering how to back up the dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of videos you may have on the platform.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

TikTok CEO flatters Trump ahead of US ban deadline
But he didn't say what the company will do on Sunday when the ban takes effect.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

TikTok CEO lavishes Trump with praise after Supreme Court upholds the ban
Kissing the ring.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

TikTok CEO responds to Trump, thanks him for trying to solve US ban
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew responded to comments made by Donald Trump regarding Friday's Supreme Court ruling to ban the app in the U.S.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

TikTok Facing U.S. Ban on January 19 After Supreme Court Upholds Law
On Sunday, January 19, Apple will need to remove TikTok from the U.S. App Store, because the app will be officially banned in the United States. On the 19th, app distributors and websites will be prohibited from distributing, maintaining, or updating the TikTok app, though the app itself could continue to function on devices where it has already been downloaded.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

TikTok loses Supreme Court fight, prepares to shut down Sunday
TikTok has said it's preparing to shut down Sunday.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

TikTok shows dominance among young Americans amid looming US ban, new research reveals
Social media is widely viewed as dynamic, innovative and driven by the ethos to "move fast and break things."
January 17th, 2025 — Source

TikTok's CEO Turns on the Charm: Will Flattery Save the App?
Earlier today, the US Supreme Court upheld the TikTok Ban, which means that at this point, the app will go dark on Sunday.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

TikTok, AliExpress, Temu and more hit with GDPR complaints over unlawful data transfers to China
Austria-based data protection and privacy advocating NGO noyb (none of your business) has filed a series of complaints against AliExpress, SHEIN, Temu, TikTok, WeChat, and Xiaomi for violating European general data protection regulation (GDPR).
January 17th, 2025 — Source

Trump could suspend the US TikTok ban for 60 to 90 days
TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, has been fighting against the app's potential US ban for a long time. However, the company's efforts have been in vain. The Supreme Court is expected to issue a decision on the case soon. If unfavorable, Donald Trump could temporarily suspend the US TikTok ban.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

Trump Says He Won't Enforce TikTok Ban Until Spring
President Trump signs executive order delaying enforcement of the ban for 75 days, but will it hold up?
January 17th, 2025 — Source

US Announces Sanctions Against North Korean Fake IT Worker Network
The US Treasury has sanctioned two individuals and four entities involved in the North Korean fake IT worker scheme.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

US Government Agencies Call for Closing the Software Understanding Gap
CISA and other agencies call to action for the US government to take steps to close the software understanding gap.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

Want To De-Google Your Life? These 6 Apps Can Help You Get Started
Have you ever searched for a product on Google, only to find an ad for that exact item as soon as you open YouTube? This happens because Google tracks nearly everything— from the searches you make to the emails you send. Understandably, this might feel invasive. So, if you're uneasy about relying on one giant company for all your digital needs, you might want to explore alternatives.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

Why TikTok isn't vanishing this weekend
Does the Supreme Court's ruling mean TikTok is going dark this Sunday? Here's what to know.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

Wolf Haldenstein Data Breach Impacts 3.4 Million People
Law firm Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP says more than 3.4 million people were impacted by a December 2023 data breach.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

YouTube to test its 'likeness management technology' early next year
YouTube has partnered with the Creative Artists Agency (CAA) and will start testing its likeness management technology early next year. YouTube has been building tools to give creators and artists more control and awareness over how AI is being used to depict them on the video-sharing platform.
January 17th, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — January 13th, 2025

Chinese social media app RedNote tops App Store chart ahead of TikTok ban
Self-described 'TikTok refugees' are trying to find new communities on RedNote.
January 13th, 2025 — Source

Does the social media ban for Australian children go too far, or not far enough?
Under a controversial new law, which comes into force in Australia at the end of 2025, children under 16 will not be permitted to hold an account on social media platforms such as Facebook, X, Instagram, Tiktok and Snapchat.
January 13th, 2025 — Source

Free Our Feeds wants to build a social media ecosystem 'resistant to billionaire influence'
The project aims to raise $30 million to develop a social ecosystem atop Bluesky's AT Protocol.
January 13th, 2025 — Source

Mastodon's CEO and creator is handing control to a new nonprofit organization
Mastodon says the decentralized network 'should not be owned or controlled by a single individual.'
January 13th, 2025 — Source or Source or Source or Source

Meta is already working on Community Notes for Threads
Mark Zuckerberg announced the eventual move to Community Notes last week as part of sweeping changes to Meta's moderation policies.
January 13th, 2025 — Source

Social media upstart Mastodon is transitioning into a non-profit organization
X and Bluesky rival Mastodon has announced plans to transition into a non-profit organization. The decentralized social network is looking to further differentiate it from the competition, and the latest move "affirm[s] the intent that Mastodon should not be owned or controlled by a single individual".
January 13th, 2025 — Source

The dynamics that polarize us on social media are about to get worse
Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced big changes in how the company addresses misinformation across Facebook, Instagram and Threads. Instead of relying on independent third-party factcheckers, Meta will now emulate Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) in using "community notes." These crowdsourced contributions allow users to flag content they believe is questionable.
January 13th, 2025 — Source

TikTok Users Are Flocking to Another Chinese Social Media App as U.S. Ban Looms
Congress is going to have to play whack-a-mole.
January 13th, 2025 — Source

What is RedNote? The Chinese app, aka Xiaohongshu, TikTokkers are flocking to
TikTokkers are being petty to the U.S. government.
January 13th, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — January 10th, 2025

10 Outlook Features You're Not Using (But Should Be!)
Microsoft Outlook is far more than just an email client; it is a comprehensive platform designed to enhance communication, streamline task management, and organize schedules effectively. Whether you are an experienced user or new to the platform, using its advanced features can significantly improve your productivity.
January 10th, 2025 — Source

Copy a YouTube link that starts and stops at a specific time [Pro Tip]
Say you want to send someone a YouTube link with a timestamp, to show them a specific part halfway through. Doing this is really easy from both the YouTube website or the app.
January 10th, 2025 — Source

How to delete Facebook, Instagram, and Threads
In the wake of Meta's decision to remove its third-party fact-checking system and loosen content moderation policies, Google searches on how to delete Facebook, Instagram, and Threads have been on the rise.
January 10th, 2025 — Source

U.S. Supreme Court Appears Likely to Uphold TikTok Ban
The Supreme Court heard arguments today after which it will determine the fate of TikTok, which stands to be banned in the United States on January 19. The company has already said it would rather be banned than sell.
January 10th, 2025 — Source or Watch Video

TikTok Ban Looking Likely After U.S. Supreme Court Hears Case
TikTok is likely to be banned in the United States on January 19, after the United States Supreme Court indicated that it's leaning toward upholding the sell or ban law.
January 10th, 2025 — Source

TikTok ban: How both sides made their case to the Supreme Court and what the justices asked
On Friday, the nation's highest court heard arguments on whether to uphold or block a law that could effectively ban TikTok​ in the U.S.
January 10th, 2025 — Source

TikTok warns of looming shutdown as Supreme Court weighs sell-or-ban law
A lawyer for TikTok argued before the Supreme Court on Friday that a ban on the social network would violate TikTok's and Americans' First Amendment rights. The Supreme Court this morning heard arguments on whether to overturn or delay a law that could effectively ban TikTok​ in the U.S.
January 10th, 2025 — Source or Source or Source or Source or Source or Source

X Creates a New Parody Label for Accounts, Solving a Problem Elon Created
Blue checkmarks addressed this issue just fine before Elon Musk took a sledgehammer to them.
January 10th, 2025 — Source or Source or Source or Source

X's Grok AI Chatbot Comes to iOS as a Standalone App
The chatbot from Elon Musk's AI company was previously only available for users on X.
January 10th, 2025 — Source

xAI finally launches a dedicated Grok app for iPhone users
Elon Musk-led AI company, xAI, has launched a dedicated iPhone app for its popular Grok chatbot. For the uninitiated, Grok is a conversational AI tool similar to OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google Gemini that can also generate images from text prompts and summarize texts for you.
January 10th, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — January 9th, 2025

DoorBox debuts its new and improved smart delivery box
Millions of packages are stolen each year. DoorBox aims to change how packages are delivered with its smart package box that features a theft-proof design with live camera feeds and an alarm that activates automatically if the box is tampered with.
January 9th, 2025 — Source

How To Keep Your Microsoft Teams Status Green
If you've been working remotely since the COVID-19 pandemic, and you're in the corporate world, then you've undoubtedly used Microsoft Teams on a regular basis. Teams is a useful tool for anyone who works out of the office, but working out of office has its drawbacks, including distractions, kids, and more distractions. Most companies expect you to be available during your working hours. When you're active on Teams, it'll display your status with a green bubble but a yellow one when you're away.
January 9th, 2025 — Source

Instagram and Threads will now recommend political content
Yet another change in Meta's political posting policies, and users are not happy.
January 9th, 2025 — Source

Meta Is Making Instagram Political Again
Pair that with minimal moderation and what could go wrong?
January 9th, 2025 — Source

Microsoft fixes bug causing Outlook to freeze when copying text
Microsoft has fixed a known issue causing the classic Outlook email client to stop responding when copying text with the CTRL+C keyboard shortcut.
January 9th, 2025 — Source

More teams are merging into Google DeepMind
Over the past few years, especially since the launch of ChatGPT, some have perceived Google as a sleeping giant. The influential paper Attention Is All You Need, published under Google, introduced the Transformer model, the same foundation that powers ChatGPT.
January 9th, 2025 — Source

TikTok tells LA staff impacted by wildfires to use personal/sick hours if they can't work from home
Wildfires are currently devastating the greater Los Angeles area, burning over 45 square miles, torching over 1,300 structures, and putting nearly 180,000 people under evacuation orders as of Thursday. And yet, TikTok's LA-based employees are being told to either continue their work from home or use their personal/sick days if that's not possible, while the company's LA office remains closed due to power outages caused by high winds.
January 9th, 2025 — Source

X CEO signals ad boycott is over. External data paints a different picture.
Data shows election didn't spike X users or end ad boycott.
January 9th, 2025 — Source

X's Grok AI assistant is now a standalone app
The chatbot became free to use in December 2024.
January 9th, 2025 — Source

YouTube is testing a new video snippet tool in Studio for creators
YouTube is constantly updating the platform to offer new experiences for viewers and creators. Late last year, the video streaming platform announced that users could upload longer Shorts, of up to three minutes in length. Now, YouTube appears to be testing a new video snippet tool that allows creators to make the most of their videos' key moments.
January 9th, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — January 8th, 2025

ByteDance's Lemon8 gains traction amid TikTok ban threat as creators push the app
Amid a looming U.S. ban on TikTok, content creators have been pushing the platform's sister app. Lemon8 resembles an amalgamation of the types of short-form videos found on TikTok and the picture-perfect aesthetic of Instagram and Pinterest.
January 8th, 2025 — Source

EU races to conclude investigation into X's content moderation efforts
The EU is assessing whether X's moderation practices — which have since been adopted by Meta — breach DSA rules.
January 8th, 2025 — Source

Instagram Has Started Showing AI-Generated Pictures of Users
AI-generated pictures of people have started appearing in their Instagram feeds and it's alarming folk.
January 8th, 2025 — Source

Instagram's Filter Glitch Impacts LGBTQ+ Hashtags and Search Content
Meta says it has fixed the error that resulted in restricting LGBTQ+ content in teens' search and explore pages, but it's unclear how long the bug was active.
January 8th, 2025 — Source

Social networking alternatives for the Meta- and Musk-averse
If you're among those who are thinking of dropping X, Instagram, Facebook, or any of your other current social networks, there are a host of others to try.
January 8th, 2025 — Source

Threads and Instagram are for politics now, says Adam Mosseri
Under Meta's 'More Speech and Fewer Mistakes' moderation overhaul, the Instagram boss says their default settings will reset to enable recommendations of political content from people you don't follow.
January 8th, 2025 — Source

Triller launches a tool to back up users' TikToks ahead of the US ban deadline
Triller, a would-be competitor to TikTok, is hoping to capitalize on the potential TikTok ban in the U.S. by pitching to creators to move their content from the popular short-form video app to its own. The company has now launched a website, SaveMyTikToks.com, which promises to back up all your TikTok videos by uploading them to Triller.
January 8th, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — January 7th, 2025

After Founder's Arrest, Telegram Began Sharing Info on Thousands More Users With Police
The social media platform changed its policies in September and began responding to law enforcement requests at significantly higher rates than it had previously.
January 7th, 2025 — Source

Create Stunning Faceless YouTube Videos Without Lifting a Finger
Have you ever wanted to create engaging YouTube videos but felt held back by the thought of being on camera or spending hours editing? Many aspiring creators face the same hurdles—whether it's camera shyness, lack of time, or simply not knowing where to start. The good news? Technology has come a long way, and with the power of AI, you can now produce high-quality, faceless YouTube videos without breaking a sweat.
January 7th, 2025 — Source

Instagram blocked LGBTQ+ content by accident, Meta claims
The error, which Meta blamed on classification technology, has been addressed.
January 7th, 2025 — Source or Source

Q&A: TikTok's case could set a precedent for social media app bans
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments this week about a pending ban on social media app TikTok, an outcome of a law signed by President Biden last April that would take effect Jan. 19.
January 7th, 2025 — Source

The unlicensed OneDrive free ride ends this month
Kind old Microsoft is worried about security and compliance ... nothing to do with a free storage loophole
January 7th, 2025 — Source

TikTok ban thrusts Apple, Google into US-China geopolitical fray
TikTok creators are posting videos promoting ways to get around a looming shutdown of the app in the U.S., which could spell trouble for Apple Inc., Alphabet Inc.'s Google and other American tech companies required by law to enforce the ban or risk potentially billions in fines.
January 7th, 2025 — Source

Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 could outshine the competition with a much bigger battery and slimmer design
Xiaomi introduced its first flip foldable smartphone last year alongside the book-style Xiaomi Mix Fold 4. Although it only hit the global market in late September, buzz about its successor is already building -- and the rumors sound pretty exciting.
January 7th, 2025 — Source

Will TikTok lay off 7,000 of its US employees this Friday?
This Friday, the US Supreme Court is set to hear arguments from TikTok and ByteDance regarding the law signed by Biden that could ban the app starting January 19 unless ByteDance divests its ownership. Naturally, TikTok needs the Supreme Court to pause the ban during the legal proceedings, though the court has not yet acted on the request.
January 7th, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — January 6th, 2025

Ahead of SCOTUS Hearing, Study Finds TikTok Is Likely Vehicle for Chinese Propaganda
A forthcoming paper analyzed how different social media platforms surfaced content that displayed positive and negative sentiments toward the Chinese Communist Party.
January 6th, 2025 — Source

Meta Purges AI-Generated Facebook and Instagram Accounts Amid Backlash
Meta has deleted some of the AI-generated users created for Facebook and Instagram after a severe backlash over the existence of the accounts.
January 6th, 2025 — Source

Meta shuts down this annoying AI feature, but is it gone for good?
Those who have nothing good to say of Meta's AI profiles on Facebook and Instagram will be extremely pleased to learn that the company is now getting rid of them.
January 6th, 2025 — Source

Utah sues TikTok alleging its live streams could be used to exploit underage users
TikTok has been in trouble for quite some time now, with its potential ban in the US ever looming... now, the social media giant has found itself facing a lawsuit filed by Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes. The lawsuit alleges that TikTok was aware that TikTok Lives were exposing minors to concerning messages from adults, and that the company profited off of some of the exchanges through TikTok Live's virtual gifting system.
January 6th, 2025 — Source

You Can Now Schedule Chat Messages On Instagram - Here's How
For social media managers and ad marketing professionals, the ability to automate their social media workflow is nothing short of a lifeline. However, platforms, especially the likes of Facebook and Instagram, are not always functionally tuned for such activities owing to their self-proclaimed focus on fostering personal connections. As a result, users have had to rely on third-party hacks and tools to get the job done, but they often come at a cost, literally as well as figuratively. Instagram is finally easing at least one such aspect of automation.
January 6th, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — January 3rd, 2025

Utah AG Accuses TikTok of Knowing Minors Were Being Groomed on 'Live'
The lawsuit also alleges TikTok Live facilitated money laundering, drugs sales, and terrorism.
January 3rd, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — January 2nd, 2025

All the states Pornhub is blocked in as of January 1
Age-verification laws have spread throughout the U.S. in the last two years.
January 2nd, 2025 — Source

Instagram and Facebook to Fill Platforms With AI-Generated Accounts
Meta plans to fill Facebook and Instagram with AI-generated users that will exist on its platforms similar to real humans.
January 2nd, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — January 1st, 2025

Bluesky and Threads showed us very different visions for a post-X future
The two text-based platforms share some of the same goals, but almost none of the same tactics for getting there.
January 1st, 2025 — Source

Decentralization Reaches a Turning Point: 2024 in review
The steady rise of decentralized networks this year is transforming social media. Platforms like Mastodon, Bluesky, and Threads are still in their infancy but have already shown that when users are given options, innovation thrives and it results in better tools and protections for our rights online. By moving towards a digital landscape that can't be monopolized by one big player, we also see broader improvements to network resiliency and user autonomy.
January 1st, 2025 — Source

Pornhub Is Now Blocked In Almost All of the U.S. South
As of today, three more states join the list of 17 that can't access Pornhub because of age verification laws.
January 1st, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — December 31st, 2024

Bluesky and Threads showed us very different visions for a post-X future
The two text-based platforms share some of the same goals, but almost none of the same tactics for getting there.
December 31st, 2024 — Source

Bluesky saw a 763% rise in users in 2024, including 13 million new users in just the past month and a half
2024 was a massive year for Bluesky in terms of user count, added features, and community engagement.
December 31st, 2024 — Source

Trump's Former FCC Head Ajit Pai Asks Supreme Court to Uphold TikTok Ban
Trump's former FCC head is breaking from the president-elect on this issue.
December 31st, 2024 — Source

Internet — Software — December 30th, 2024

12 useful tips for the new Microsoft Outlook
With the new Outlook, you can increase your efficiency both at home and in the office.
December 30th, 2024 — Source

Instagram's Request inbox may get a keyword search feature in the future
Instagram's head Adam Mosseri recently posted a reel answering a query from a user to his AMA on the platform. The question involved making the Instagram DM search better, and Mosseri has some good news to deliver.
December 30th, 2024 — Source

Volkswagen Subsidiary Exposed Data of 800,000 Cars Online
A security snafu at a Volkswagen subsidiary exposed vehicle information and ownership details on approximately 800,000 cars, including precise location data and owners' personal profiles. A whistleblower found a vulnerability in the cloud storage accounts of Volkswagen subsidiary Cariad.
December 30th, 2024 — Source or Source or Source or Source or Source or Source

YouTube copies Netflix's old 'Play Something' button in new test
YouTube is testing a new "Play Something" floating action button, borrowing a now-defunct Netflix feature of the same name. It works in much the same way, playing a random video that's likely based on your previous selections, 9to5Google reported.
December 30th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Software — December 28th, 2024

10 Microsoft OneDrive Hacks You Need to Know in 2025 for Improved Productivity
Microsoft OneDrive continues to distinguish itself as a versatile and reliable cloud storage solution, meeting the needs of both personal and professional users. Whether you're organizing personal files, collaborating on team projects, or managing critical data, OneDrive offers a comprehensive suite of tools designed to boost productivity and Sourcestreamline workflows.
December 28th, 2024 — Source

Trump asks the U.S. Supreme Court to delay the TikTok ban hearing until he takes office
Trump asks the U.S. Supreme Court to delay the TikTok ban hearing until he takes office
December 28th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Software — December 27th, 2024

Bluesky adds trending topics
The app continues to become a newer (and better?) version of Twitter.
December 27th, 2024 — Source

Global Age Verification Measures: 2024 in Review
EFF has spent this year urging governments around the world, from Canada to Australia, to abandon their reckless plans to introduce age verification for a variety of online content under the guise of protecting children online. Mandatory age verification tools are surveillance systems that threaten everyone's rights to speech and privacy, and introduce more harm than they seek to combat.
December 27th, 2024 — Source

In 2024, using social media felt worse than ever
I am straight up not having a good time.
December 27th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Software — December 26th, 2024

15 of the Biggest Fake Images That Went Viral in 2024
From smoking at McDonald's to AI Tom Cruise, 2024 was a busy year for viral hoaxes.
December 26th, 2024 — Source

Bluesky launches a Trending Topics feature in search
It's available both on desktop and the most recent mobile apps.
December 26th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Software — December 25th, 2024

Instagram invites creators to alter videos with new AI editing tools
Meta's social network is betting big on AI-fueled content, will users follow?
December 25th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Software — December 20th, 2024

AI video editing coming to Instagram next year, using text prompts
AI video editing based on text prompts is coming to Instagram next year, with the company's head showing off the ability to do things like change your clothing and video background, as well as some funkier stuff like adding animated characters.
December 20th, 2024 — Source

How to delete your X/Twitter account for good (and protect your data)
Leaving X isn't as simple as logging off. Here's what to do before joining the exodus.
December 20th, 2024 — Source

YouTube will finally start removing clickbait videos
YouTube can be a very useful tool for fun, studies, problem solving, and even work. There are tens of thousands of channels that address practically every niche. However, the "clickbait fever" prevalent on the Internet has also infected Google's video platform. YouTube will begin to attack this by removing videos labeled as "egregious clickbait."
December 20th, 2024 — Source or Source

Internet — Software — December 16th, 2024

TikTok Denied Emergency Bid to Stop US Ban Taking Effect on January 19
TikTok lost an emergency bid to pause the law that could lead to its U.S. ban — meaning that the video app will likely leave the country on January 19 unless a last-ditch Supreme Court appeal can save it.
December 16th, 2024 — Source or Source

Instagram head believes the right approach is needed for AI-generated content
In the age of artificial intelligence chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, Character.ai, Perplexity.ai, and more, it's hard to identify what is real. That's why, many people including some of the CEOs of the biggest tech companies have raised concerns about using these products.
December 16th, 2024 — Source

Instagram now lets you schedule DMs
Instagram has quietly rolled out the ability for users to schedule direct messages. The Meta-owned social network confirmed to TechCrunch on Monday that the new feature is rolling out to all users globally.
December 16th, 2024 — Source

Instagram will let you recap 2024 with a collage for your story
You can combine your favorite pictures from the year and share them with friends.
December 16th, 2024 — Source

Snapchat begins testing unified monetization program for creators
According to a report from The Verge, the new program will cover content posted to Stories as well as Spotlight. Previously these two formats had separate monetization programs but now they will be under one system.
December 16th, 2024 — Source or Source or Source or Source or Source

Social media deepfake scams push fraudulent investment schemes
Social media has seen a 335 percent boom in new scams using deepfake videos and company-branded posts to lure victims into fraudulent investment schemes.
December 16th, 2024 — Source

What Does A Green Dot On Someone's Snapchat Profile Mean?
There was a time when Snapchat was all the rage, but more popular social media platforms like TikTok have since taken over. What once used to be the go-to platform for every other "cool" person has now lost its charm. However, despite its decline and the shady side of Snapchat, it hasn't stopped people from using the social media app altogether.
December 16th, 2024 — Source

YouTube is testing creator voice replies
The latest experimental YouTube feature is like voice notes for comment replies.
December 16th, 2024 — Source

YouTube's new parent code hopes to outsmart tech-savvy kids
Password required for any TV viewing, even when signed out of an account with parental controls.
December 16th, 2024 — Source

X's declining user base: Elon Musk's platform projected to lose millions of users in 2025
Millions of people have and will continue to leave X.
December 16th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Software — December 13th, 2024

Activision's former CEO still wants to buy TikTok, but has to wait
With the U.S. about to get a new-old president, all eyes are on the video-sharing platform TikTok. The Biden administration has been going to great lengths to ban the app in the U.S. unless its parent company sells it off.
December 13th, 2024 — Source

Teens abandon X and Facebook as TikTok and WhatsApp gain momentum, report
Half of all teens are online almost constantly, but traditional social media is losing its appeal
December 13th, 2024 — Source

The best streaming mics: Expert tested for Twitch and TikTok
Whether you're looking to launch your platform or upgrade your current setup, we tested the best streaming microphones that can make all the difference.
December 13th, 2024 — Source

The TikTok ban is worse than you think and will cost Americans billions - here's why
If you're a small business owner, creator, influencer, or investor, I have 1.3 billion reasons why you should read this.
December 13th, 2024 — Source

Threads testing curated profile collections, inspired by Bluesky
Threads is testing curated profile collections for users to discover and follow interesting accounts. The new feature will suggest groups of accounts based on popular topics. These will show up when you sign up for Threads or when you're browsing the "For You" feed.
December 13th, 2024 — Source

Tumblr adds Reddit-like 'communities'
/ First announced a year ago, but now out of beta and available to everyone, Communities creates topic-based groups on Tumblr.
December 13th, 2024 — Source

Where to Find the Best Virtual Backgrounds for Microsoft Teams
A host of websites offer creative and clever background images for your Teams meetings.
December 13th, 2024 — Source

Why social media algorithms hurt after a breakup
Breaking up is hard to do — especially when you can't control what you see online.
December 13th, 2024 — Source

YouTube degraded video embeds to prevent another 'Adpocalypse'
YouTube's video player is one of the easiest tools for publishers to use. Embedding a video can be as simple as copying and pasting a link, which is pretty convenient. However, it seems that the company has quietly made a change to how the player works on third-party websites.
December 13th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Software — December 10th, 2024

7 things to know about Bluesky before you join - and why you should
It's not a direct replacement for Twitter (X), but Bluesky has a lot to offer those who want a fresh start in a decentralized, privacy-minded network.
December 10th, 2024 — Source

Bluesky may get ads in the future, but reportedly they won't disrupt your experience
There's no free lunch, and when there's a free platform on the internet, it's only a matter of time before it gets ads. Decentralized social media Bluesky currently doesn't have ads, but its CEO, Jay Graber, hinted that we may see ads on there soon - but not entirely how you would think.
December 10th, 2024 — Source

Bluesky reveals early look at Bluesky+, its subscription service
Nothing's certain yet.
December 10th, 2024 — Source

Classic Outlook gets an official 'death date' as users are urged to switch
Microsoft wants everyone off classic Outlook by April 2026, but will continue to support it until at least 2029.
December 10th, 2024 — Source

Content moderation in Trump's America is a political minefield
In the battle between free speech and content moderation, who sets the rules?
December 10th, 2024 — Source

Emergency motion: TikTok asks US court to delay the January 19 ban
ByteDance is concerned that its short-video TikTok app will be, in fact, banned on January 19 and has contacted a US appeals court, asking to delay what's coming.
December 10th, 2024 — Source

Instagram Creators Can Now Share Test Reels With Nonfollowers
The new feature may seem counterintuitive, but here's why it's popular with creators.
December 10th, 2024 — Source

Instagram rolls out 'trial reels' that aren't shown to a creator's followers
Instagram is officially rolling out "trial reels" to give creators a way to test out new content by publishing videos that don't appear to their followers. The feature, which launched in testing in May, allows creators to experiment with new ideas and see what performs best without having to worry about how their followers may react.
December 10th, 2024 — Source

Instagram now lets you post trial reels to experiment with fresh content
Meta announced a new Instagram feature called trial reels that lets you test your fresh content by showing it to users who don't follow you. The feature aimed at creators is designed to eliminate guesswork and explore new formats without fearing how the content will perform among your followers.
December 10th, 2024 — Source

Instagram will let creators test experimental reels on random people
Trial reels won't appear on the creators main reels tab or be shown to their existing followers.
December 10th, 2024 — Source

Instagram's new 'trial reels' feature lets creators test content with non-followers
Meta is introducing a new way for creators to test content performance before sharing with followers. The new Instagram feature called trial reels allows creators to share videos with non-followers as a way to gauge reactions. This will allow creators to push the most engaging videos to their actively following audience.
December 10th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft To Transition Enterprise Users to New Outlook
Microsoft has announced plans to transition Microsoft 365 for Enterprise users from the classic Outlook for Windows to the new Outlook experience starting in April 2026.
December 10th, 2024 — Source

'News influencers' are racking up billions of views—and not checking their facts
The way many people get their news today would be unrecognizable to broadsheet devotees of decades past. You may read email newsletters, scroll headlines on social media, or go directly to the BBC's own TikTok account to find out what's happening in the world.
December 10th, 2024 — Source

Panicked US TikTok Creators Ask Users to Follow Them on Other Apps
American TikTokers are asking users to follow them on other social media apps — as TikTok's threatened U.S. ban next month seems even more likely after a federal appeals court's ruling last week upheld the law.
December 10th, 2024 — Source

Test Content With Non-Followers Using Trial Reels
Today, we're introducing trial reels, a new way to try out content and see what performs best by sharing reels with people who don't follow you.
December 10th, 2024 — Source

TikTok requests emergency injunction to delay U.S. ban
The platform's last hope is a Supreme Court appeal.
December 10th, 2024 — Source

TikTok's e-commerce 'Shop' platform launches in Spain
TikTok's e-commerce Shop feature is going live in Spain, the company announced on Tuesday, marking the first step of a wider European rollout. The launch indicates that TikTok parent ByteDance is speeding up the expansion of the TikTok Shop in European markets as a potential U.S. ban looms.
December 10th, 2024 — Source

When will TikTok be banned in the U.S.? And what can stop it from happening?
TikTok, Trump, Biden, and the Supreme Court — a love story?
December 10th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Software — December 6th, 2024

Bluesky sits at 24 million users following explosive growth
Bluesky, an alternative to X (formerly known as Twitter), now has 24 million users. Various reasons led X users to search for alternatives, and Bluesky benefited from that the most, it would seem.
December 6th, 2024 — Source

ChatGPT will allow users to organize their chats into Projects
Back in June, Anthropic introduced the concept of Projects in its Claude experience. Claude Projects allowed users to better organize their chat activity. Each project could have a set of custom instructions and the ability to ground responses based on uploaded files.
December 6th, 2024 — Source

Could your VPN get around the TikTok ban? What you need to know
TikTok could disappear for U.S. users, but a VPN might be the answer.
December 6th, 2024 — Source

Elon Musk's Grok Chatbot Is Free for All X Users Now
There are limits for free users, though.
December 6th, 2024 — Source

Federal appeals court upholds U.S. ban of TikTok
A panel of three federal Appeals Court judges have ruled that TikTok can be banned in the United States due to national security concerns. The court upheld a federal law that mandates TikTok to divest its Chinese ownership to remain operational in the country. The court's decision emphasizes Congress's authority to take measures to safeguard American interests.
December 6th, 2024 — Source or Source or Source or Source

If you're really bored, X's Grok AI chatbot is now free to use
Is this enough to bring people back to the platform?
December 6th, 2024 — Source

Instagram locks out developers of third-party consumer apps
A change to Meta's developer tools is impacting third-party consumer apps that had previously integrated with Instagram. Among those affected by the changes are the Match-owned dating apps Tinder and Hinge, which had allowed their users to link their Instagram profiles to their accounts to display their posts to potential matches.
December 6th, 2024 — Source

Moderators Across Social Media Struggle to Contain Celebrations of UnitedHealthcare CEO's Assassination
While Reddit mods and admin try to keep up with the site's "no violence" terms of use, Facebook and LinkedIn is reacting with tens of thousands of laughing emojis.
December 6th, 2024 — Source

The EU revives plan to scan your private chats for child sexual abuse material
The European Union's (EU) plan to scan encrypted messages on platforms like WhatsApp to detect child sexual abuse material (CSAM) is back in the spotlight. This controversial plan, nicknamed "Chat Control" by critics, has been through various iterations since its introduction in May 2022.
December 6th, 2024 — Source

TikTok Files for Injunction to Stop Ban: What to Know
TikTok is asking for the ban to be put on hold until the US Supreme Court can take up its case.
December 6th, 2024 — Source

US appeals court upholds TikTok ban
A federal appeals court has unanimously voted to uphold a law that could ban TikTok in the U.S. unless the social network divests from Chinese ownership.
December 6th, 2024 — Source

Want analytics for your Threads posts? Meta is testing the feature now
In its ongoing rivalry with Bluesky to attract X defectors, Meta is testing a feature that brands and creators have been clamoring for.
December 6th, 2024 — Source

"We've always been a fan of blueskies": Is Microsoft losing faith in Elon Musk's X as it migrates to his fastest-growing competitor?
Microsoft joins Bluesky citing a more connected digital ecosystem that enhances its inclusivity and empowerment values.
December 6th, 2024 — Source

X's Grok AI chatbot is now available to all users
You no longer need a Premium subscription to access the 'humorous' chatbot.
December 6th, 2024 — Source

You no longer need an X Premium account to chat with Grok
You no longer need to pay for Premium access to use X's chatbot, Grok. The feature, initially exclusive to paying subscribers, now has a free version available, albeit with limitations. For example, free users can send only 10 messages every two hours and accounts must be at least seven days old access it.
December 6th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Software — December 1st, 2024

Bluesky promises more verification and an 'aggressive' approach to impersonation
As more celebrities and popular influencers join Bluesky, the fast-growing social media service has been facing more concerns around impersonation and verified identity.
December 1st, 2024 — Source

Internet — Software — November 29th, 2024

Bluesky app's latest update sorts replies by 'Hotness'
Bluesky has recently gained significant attention, driven by growing user dissatisfaction with how platforms such as X (formerly Twitter) and Meta handle content. Promising greater transparency and more user control, Bluesky has positioned itself as a Twitter successor.
November 29th, 2024 — Source or Source

Instagram and TikTok used to recruit money mules; risk prison and bank account ban
A law enforcement agency has said that both Instagram and TikTok are increasingly being used to recruit money mules, who are either knowingly or unknowingly helping criminal gangs to launder money.
November 29th, 2024 — Source

Opinion: Why banning social media for under 16s is not a good idea
With the passing of the bill this week to ban young people from social media, we need to keep talking about alternatives so the Senate approaches this with a long-term view, not a quick fix. Adults created this online genie, that we now seem to want to put back in the bottle, but at what cost to young people?
November 29th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Software — November 27th, 2024

Bluesky may not train AI on your posts, but others can, and users are furious
Bluesky has positioned itself as a haven for users who are frustrated with how platforms like X and Meta handle user content, particularly in training AI models. It's built on the decentralized AT Protocol, which is supposed to give users more control and transparency. Yet, a recent incident has shown how being open-source and decentralized has its downsides.
November 27th, 2024 — Source

Bluesky has a verification problem
The company says it's working to verify more accounts, but its approach is flawed.
November 27th, 2024 — Source

Bluesky has growing pains. Here's what it can learn from X/Twitter
The new darling of social media is running into the same headwinds as its predecessors. This is what it must do next.
November 27th, 2024 — Source

Bluesky's open API means anyone can scrape your data for AI training
Bluesky might not be training AI systems on user content as other social networks are doing, but there's little stopping third parties from doing so.
November 27th, 2024 — Source

Can stan Twitter be recreated on Bluesky? Swifties think so.
Is stan Bluesky finally here?
November 27th, 2024 — Source

How to share your live location on Instagram
Finally, Instagram has added the feature pretty much every other messaging app has.
November 27th, 2024 — Source

I switched from X to Bluesky: What I love and hate about it so far
Bluesky isn't the perfect replacement for X, but I'm happily sticking with it.
November 27th, 2024 — Source

One million public Bluesky posts scraped for AI training
The data was posted to an AI company, then later removed after an outcry.
November 27th, 2024 — Source

Starter Packs are the latest Bluesky feature that Threads is going to shamelessly adopt
They say imitation is the highest form of flattery.
November 27th, 2024 — Source

Study: One in five young people spend a dangerous amount of time on TikTok, more than two hours a day
One in five young Spaniards spend more than two hours a day on TikTok and exceeds the recommended limits for the use of social media, which may lead to an increase in the likelihood of experiencing mental health problems. The proportion of girls whose use is above this risk threshold (24.37%) is considerably higher than that of boys (15.45%).
November 27th, 2024 — Source

Study: One in five young Spaniards spends over two hours daily on TikTok
One in five young Spaniards spends more than two hours a day on TikTok and exceeds the recommended limits for the use of social media, which may lead to an increase in their likelihood of experiencing mental health problems. The proportion of girls whose use is above this risk threshold (24.37%) is considerably higher than that of boys (15.45%).
November 27th, 2024 — Source

The best TikTok food trends of 2024
Who could've guessed that 2024 would be the year of Chili's Triple Dipper?
November 27th, 2024 — Source

Threads now lets you swipe between different feeds right from the home screen
Threads is rolling out a redesign that keeps your feeds visible on the home screen, Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced on Wednesday. The redesign allows you to quickly swipe between different feeds just like you can on X.
November 27th, 2024 — Source

TikTok is limiting appearance altering effects for anyone under 18
"Some" filters will be restricted globally.
November 27th, 2024 — Source or Source or Source

Internet — Software — November 25th, 2024

Bluesky is breaking the rules in the EU
Even if it's not a 'very large platform' yet.
November 25th, 2024 — Source

Bluesky falling foul of EU rules by not reporting user numbers across the bloc
Bluesky, the social network that's currently surging in popularity due to an exodus of users from rival X, is in breach of European Union (EU) regulations that stipulate all online platforms must regularly publish regional user numbers.
November 25th, 2024 — Source

Bluesky needs to be more professional to meet increasing regulatory demands
Bluesky has turned into a refuge for millions of people flocking from Elon Musk's X platform, formerly known as Twitter. However, there are a few issues that have come to light in recent days that show that even Bluesky needs to learn from established players like Meta to avoid regulatory issues.
November 25th, 2024 — Source

Elon Musk hints that X throttles posts with links
Don't bother sharing.
November 25th, 2024 — Source

From 'That's So True' to 'Apple,' here are TikTok's most viral songs of 2024
TikTok bounced back from its UMG woes just in time for an 'Nasty' summer.
November 25th, 2024 — Source

How to Delete Your X (Twitter) Account
If you want to cut ties with Twitter, you can deactivate and delete your account in just a few steps. And yes, you can change your mind if you decide to come back.
November 25th, 2024 — Source

Instagram takes on Snapchat with new location-sharing feature
Instagram is introducing the ability for users to share their locations with their friends via DMs (direct messages), the company announced on Monday. The feature indicates that the Meta-owned social network is looking to challenge services like Apple's Find My and Snapchat's Snap Map, both of which are popular ways for users to see their friends' and loved ones' live locations.
November 25th, 2024 — Source or Source or Source or Source or Source

Is TikTok right? Are there health benefits to eating sea moss?
Sea moss is the latest "superfood" wellness influencers are swearing by. They claim sea moss products—usually in gel form—have multiple health benefits. These include supporting brain and immune function, or protecting against viruses and other microbes.
November 25th, 2024 — Source

New Ways to Connect Through DMs
Whether you're sharing your mood or finding time to catch up IRL, DMs are a great way to connect with your friends, and we're introducing new features to make it easier and more fun to do that. These features include 17 new sticker packs and an updated DM sticker tray, nicknames for you and your friends and location sharing to make it easier to meet up in person.
November 25th, 2024 — Source

Pestle recipe app can now save dishes from TikTok
Recipe app Pestle is rolling out a new feature that can automatically turn your favorite TikTok recipe videos into detailed, step-by-step instructions, using AI.
November 25th, 2024 — Source

Threads testing option to let users choose which feed they want to see by default
As we reported last week, Threads has begun to globally roll out Custom Feeds based on specific topics. And Meta seems to be really listening to users recently, as the company is now testing an option to let users set which feed they want to see by default.
November 25th, 2024 — Source

TikTok CEO goes to Elon Musk for counsel with Trump administration
TikTok CEO Shou Chew has sought insights from Elon Musk. It is regarding the looming danger of facing a ban in the US. The Wall Street Journal reports that Chew has been in talks with Musk for the past few weeks regarding the Donald Trump administration. Musk is one of President-elect Trump's closest confidants if you are unaware. TikTok CEO and owner ByteDance's executives met with people close to both Trump and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris.
November 25th, 2024 — Source or Source or Source

Why Won't Elon Musk Let Me Follow This Palestinian Journalist?
Musk admitted X is throttling links but this is a new level of weird.
November 25th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Software — November 24th, 2024

Can't See Who Viewed Your Instagram Story? This Might Be Why
When we post things to social media, most of us are interested in knowing if anyone saw what we shared. Whether we're waxing philosophical about the meaning of life or simply sharing a picture of a tasty meal, there's something satisfying about knowing someone out there is interested in the things that are important to us. After all, most of us would like to think we're not posting into the void.
November 24th, 2024 — Source

Fastest VPN of 2024
Most virtual private networks will ruin your internet speeds. We tested VPNs to find the fastest ones on the market for your streaming, gaming and browsing needs.
November 24th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Software — November 23rd, 2024

Australia's proposed social media ban for kids is a 1950s solution to a 2024 problem
If you think like a hammer, every problem looks like a nail.
November 23rd, 2024 — Source

Threads Update Brings Landscape Video Mode After User Demands
Meta released a silent update allowing Threads users to watch landscape videos in the mobile app.
November 23rd, 2024 — Source

Internet — Software — November 21st, 2024

Australia banning social media use by kids; 9to5Mac readers want the same in the US
The impact of social media use by kids is perhaps one of the hottest topics in tech. There's significant evidence that social media apps like Instagram can be harmful to the mental health of children, while others argue that it can also enable social connection.
November 21st, 2024 — Source

Australia introduces a bill that would ban children under 16 from social media
Companies could face fines of up to AUD$49.5 million ($32.2 million) for violations.
November 21st, 2024 — Source

How to Delete Your X (Twitter) Account
If you want to cut ties with Twitter, you can deactivate and delete your account in just a few steps. And yes, you can change your mind if you decide to come back.
November 21st, 2024 — Source

I tried replacing Twitter with Bluesky, Threads, and Mastodon: Here's what I found
More and more ex-Twitter/X users are seeking new online homes. I kicked the tires on these three nascent services. Here's what you need to know about them.
November 21st, 2024 — Source

Now BlueSky hit with crypto scams as it crosses 20 million users
As many more users are flocking to BlueSky from social media platforms like X/Twitter, so are threat actors.
November 21st, 2024 — Source

Now Online Safety Act is law, UK has 'priorities' -- but still won't explain 'spy clause'
Draft doc struggles to describe how theoretically encryption-busting powers might be used
November 21st, 2024 — Source

Reddit Up and Down as Bug Apparently Causes Outages
#2693
November 21st, 2024 — Source

Signal 7.34.0 brings official support to Windows on ARM devices
For the handful of people sticking with Signal, rejoice! The latest update, 7.34.0, brings official support for Windows 11 devices powered by ARM-based processors, like the Surface Laptop 7 or the HP Omnibook X. Here's the changelog straight from the team at Signal:
November 21st, 2024 — Source

Solving the "This Operation Has Been Canceled Due to Restrictions" Error in Outlook
Are you getting blocked by your own computer when trying to click links in Outlook? Don't Panic! The "This operation has been canceled due to restrictions in effect on this computer" error is common and fixable.
November 21st, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Supply chain attacks up over 400 percent since 2021
A new report from cyber insurance provider Cowbell shows that supply chain attacks have increased by an astounding 431 percent since 2021.
November 21st, 2024 — Source

Threads adjusts its algorithm to show you more content from accounts you follow
After several complaints about its algorithm, Meta's X competitor Instagram Threads is making changes that will allow it to surface more content from people you follow in the algorithmic feed.
November 21st, 2024 — Source

Threads' algorithm will focus more on the people you follow
As Bluesky's user numbers continue to rise, Instagram boss Adam Mosseri says Threads will change its For You page to show fewer posts from accounts you don't follow.
November 21st, 2024 — Source

Tired Of Your Instagram Feed? Just Reset The Recommendation Algorithm
Have you noticed how much your Instagram recommendations have sucked lately, swaying so far from your interests and preferences that sometimes you feel like tossing your phone across the room? Well, Meta has heard your cries as it will be releasing a new feature that allows you to reset your feed recommendation from scratch and rebuild from there.
November 21st, 2024 — Source

Will your Facebook page and Google photos outlive you? New clinic helps preserve digital life after death
From family photos stored on the cloud to social media posts cataloging life's pivotal moments, to music, art and stories we create and share online, the digital world is infused with representations of who we are.
November 21st, 2024 — Source

WordPress.com owner Automattic snaps up grammar checker Harper
WordPress.com owner Automattic has added another company to its portfolio of online content creation tools and services with its acquisition of Grammarly competitor, Harper. Although it's competing in the same space as the popular grammar checker used by many online writers, Harper's tool is aimed at developers, open source, and works to maintain privacy by processing its checks locally on your device, the company says.
November 21st, 2024 — Source

Internet — Software — November 18th, 2024

Beeskie is the first native Bluesky app built for Windows 11, and a Microsoft engineer makes it
If you're using the social network Bluesky more and more, then you'll want to follow this new app's real-time development
November 18th, 2024 — Source

Best Weightlifting Shoes for 2024
New to weightlifting shoes? Here are the key things you want to look for when buying a pair.
November 18th, 2024 — Source

Can TikTok survive under Trump?
Whatever happens in the end -- I mean, if TikTok gets banned in the US or not -- many people will be disappointed.
November 18th, 2024 — Source

Company behind TikTok is now valued at $300 billion
China's ByteDance is one of the most notable tech companies nowadays. The company owns some of the most popular apps including TikTok and Toutiao. ByteDance launched its first app in March 2012. Now, after 12 years, TikTok owner ByteDance's value has reached around $300 billion, suggest the industry insiders.
November 18th, 2024 — Source

Serious WordPress Plugin Security Flaw Discovered Affects Millions Of Websites
Wordfence, a cybersecurity company that specializes in making WordPress security products, has found a critical vulnerability in a plugin used by over 4 million internet websites. The company says that "this is one of the more serious vulnerabilities that we have reported on in our 12 year history."
November 18th, 2024 — Source

Your Instagram Story Highlights might be moving to the grid
Mosseri admits that "this one is contentious."
November 18th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Software — November 17th, 2024

A study found that X's algorithm now loves two things: Republicans and Elon Musk
Researchers' findings suggest X made 'platform-level' changes to boost Musk and other conservatives' posts when he endorsed Donald Trump.
November 17th, 2024 — Source

Best Vitamins and Supplements for Joint Health in 2024
To support your joint health as you age, talk to your doctor about these vitamins and supplements.
November 17th, 2024 — Source

What is Bluesky when it's not the underdog?
Bluesky is having a moment — a moment that's already stretched on for nearly three months.
November 17th, 2024 — Source

Why Follower Count is No Longer King in Social Media
In the ever-changing world of social media, a significant shift is occurring in how influence is measured and cultivated. The traditional metric of follower count is losing its dominance as a key indicator of success. Instead, the focus is increasingly on building engaged audiences around shared interests and passions. Sophisticated algorithms now prioritize content relevance over creator popularity, fundamentally altering the dynamics of social media engagement and reach.
November 17th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Software — November 16th, 2024

As Bluesky gains popularity, Threads responds by testing out Custom Feeds
Threads is testing out a new feature that lets users create custom feeds around specific topics or people. This is similar to how X (formerly Twitter) has Lists and how Bluesky allows for personalized feeds. It seems like this might be a response to Bluesky's recent surge in popularity.
November 16th, 2024 — Source

Bluesky confirms it won't train generative AI on your posts
Bluesky has been seeing a sign-up surge following the announcement of a change in X's blocking policy. As the platform is growing more than ever, Bluesky has now addressed its users saying it doesn't train generative AI on their posts and has no intention to do so down the line.
November 16th, 2024 — Source

'Croissant' App for Cross-Posting on Threads, Bluesky, and Mastodon Coming to Mac and iPad
Over the past few weeks, millions of people have signed up for Threads and Bluesky. With those platforms and Mastodon, there are now three prominent alternatives to X, but this means there are now more social media communities to be part of than ever. Posting across all three platforms can be tedious, but thankfully there is an app for that.
November 16th, 2024 — Source

Here's some cool stuff you can do with Bluesky
The social network has some unique and fun features to try.
November 16th, 2024 — Source

TikTok parent ByteDance reportedly values itself at $300B
ByteDance, the Chinese company that owns TikTok, valued itself at $300 billion in a recent share buyback offer, according to a new report in The Wall Street Journal.
November 16th, 2024 — Source

What a second Trump term means for the future of ransomware
The U.S. government has made big strides over the past four years in the ongoing fight against the "scourge of ransomware," as President Joe Biden described it.
November 16th, 2024 — Source

What is Bluesky, the fast-growing social platform welcoming fleeing X users?
Disgruntled X users are again flocking to Bluesky, a newer social media platform that grew out of the former Twitter before billionaire Elon Musk took it over in 2022. While it remains small compared to established online spaces such as X, it has emerged as an alternative for those looking for a different mood, lighter and friendlier and less influenced by Musk.
November 16th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Software — November 15th, 2024

Bluesky says it won't train AI on your posts
'We do not use any of your content to train generative AI, and have no intention of doing so.'
November 15th, 2024 — Source

Bluesky's quest to be the next Twitter
On The Vergecast: checking in on the future of social, Apple's smart home plans, AI slowdowns, and Project Gene5is.
November 15th, 2024 — Source

How social app Spill plans to capitalize on the exodus from X
Social networking rivals continue to benefit from the user exodus from X. Spill, the social app founded by two former Twitter employees, released a statement claiming it has also seen a jump in users after the U.S. presidential election, following similar news by Bluesky, which gained more than 2 million users during that time.
November 15th, 2024 — Source

Meta is testing custom feeds for Threads
It's very similar to a popular Bluesky feature.
November 15th, 2024 — Source

Reporters Without Borders says it's pressing charges against X
A fake video impersonating the nonprofit reportedly garnered half a million views through September.
November 15th, 2024 — Source

The Great Migration to Bluesky Gives Me Hope for the Future of the Internet
There were periods over the weekend where I was getting more than 1,000 new Bluesky followers every hour. This was very exciting not just because I was enjoying the dopamine of seeing a number go up, but because it was happening to many other people on Bluesky, too.
November 15th, 2024 — Source

Threads is testing custom feeds for better content control
As social media continues to evolve, more users are looking for alternatives to X, especially after some of its more controversial changes.
November 15th, 2024 — Source or Source or Source

TikTok makes AI driven ad tool available globally
TikTok on Thursday began letting all marketers on its platform use an artificial intelligence-powered tool for generating marketing clips, becoming the latest platform to let advertisers tap into the technology.
November 15th, 2024 — Source

Threads attracts over 15 million signups in November alone
Social media platform X might have a hard time retaining users, especially after the recent US presidential elections, where Donald Trump emerged victorious. Championed by former Twitter (now X) CEO Jack Dorsey, Bluesky gained over 1 million users as some X users sought an alternate platform to post their thoughts and views.
November 15th, 2024 — Source

YouTube rolls back controversial new PiP mini-player, brings the old one back
YouTube is now rolling back a controversial change to its picture-in-picture mini-player design that many users criticized for being too distracting and buggy.
November 15th, 2024 — Source

X sues California over deceptive AI-made election content ban
The state calls it election disinformation. X calls it censorship.
November 15th, 2024 — Source or Source

X users are fleeing to Bluesky: Here's a quick-start guide on how to sign up
Everything you need to know to get started on Bluesky.
November 15th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Software — November 12th, 2024

Chrome for iOS now lets you add text to Google Lens visual searches
It arrives ahead of iOS 18.2's Visual Intelligence feature for iPhone 16 owners.
November 12th, 2024 — Source or Source or Source

French newspapers want social media platform X to pay for news reuse
It's rare when French newspapers team up and agree on something. But major publications, such as Le Monde, Le Figaro, and Le Parisien, have collectively decided to take legal action against X over neighboring rights, according to a statement sent to Reuters and the AFP.
November 12th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft is officially killing Windows Mail and Calendar by year's end
If you're still using either of these apps, you'll need to switch to the new Outlook or find alternatives soon.
November 12th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Software — November 10th, 2024

Good News: Instagram Chief Says App Won't Refresh Right When You Open It Anymore
Users long complained about seeing an interesting photo or video atop their feeds as they opened the app, only for it to quickly disappear.
November 10th, 2024 — Source or Source

Youth social media: Why proposed legislation won't fix harms related to data exploitation
Ontario school board lawsuits against social media giants including Meta, Snapchat and TikTok are seeking damages— money paid as a remedy—for the disruption of the educational system.
November 10th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Software — November 9th, 2024

Governments are pushing teen social media bans—but behind the scenes is a messy fight over science
As governments worldwide move to restrict teenagers' access to smartphones and social media, a fierce scientific debate has erupted over whether these digital technologies actually harm young people's mental health.
November 9th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Software — November 7th, 2024

Canada orders shutdown of TikTok offices over security risks (but won't block app)
With all eyes on how a new Trump administration in the U.S. will interface with China Tech in the years ahead, its neighbor to the north has leveled a blow to one of the biggest apps to come out of the country.
November 7th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft Outlook now has dynamic AI-powered themes
You'll need a Copilot license to get Microsoft's new personalized Outlook themes.
November 7th, 2024 — Source or Source

Nokia says hackers leaked third-party app source code
Nokia's investigation of recent claims of a data breach found that the source code leaked on a hacker forum belongs to a third party and company and customer data has not been impacted.
November 7th, 2024 — Source

Reddit's 'Interesting as Fuck' Community Rules That AI-Generated Video Is Not Interesting
An AI-generated video of a cute parrot got thousands of upvotes before moderators removed it and locked the thread.
November 7th, 2024 — Source

TikTok's latest feature lets music fans 'Share to TikTok' from Spotify and Apple Music
TikTok on Thursday debuted a new feature that will more closely connect its app, which already influences which songs top the charts, to the streaming services where users discover and play their favorite music. With the launch of a new "Share to TikTok" feature, music fans will be able to directly share tracks from both Apple Music and Spotify to the short-form video app, including by posting to their For You feed, their Stories, or DMs (direct messages).
November 7th, 2024 — Source

You can now post tracks to TikTok from Spotify and Apple Music
Share to the feed or via DM.
November 7th, 2024 — Source

You can now share streaming music directly to TikTok posts
New integrations with Spotify and Apple Music allow users to link songs, podcasts, and other content in videos and photos on TikTok.
November 7th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Software — November 5th, 2024

Classic Outlook explodes when opening more than 60 emails
Don't do that, or risk a memory error
November 5th, 2024 — Source

EFF Lawsuit Discloses Documents Detailing Government's Social Media Surveillance of Immigrants
Despite rebranding a federal program that surveils the social media activities of immigrants and foreign visitors to a more benign name, the government agreed to spend more than $100 million to continue monitoring people's online activities, records disclosed to EFF show.
November 5th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft Wants You To Switch To Bing So Badly It's Offering Up A $1 Million Prize
The search engine battle has been heating up, with new contenders like OpenAI's ChatGPT search engine emerging onto the scene, as well as a possible breakup of Google by the Department of Justice looming in the background. So, it is no surprise that Microsoft is looking at new ways of trying to persuade people to use its own search engine, Bing, and it is using the chance of winning a cool $1 million to do so.
November 5th, 2024 — Source

X starts the rollout of update that renders blocking near-pointless
Back in September, Elon Musk announced upcoming changes to the blocking feature of X. Once fully implemented, the change means that when an X user blocks someone, that blocked user will still be able to see all of the content posted by the blocker, although no interaction will be possible.
November 5th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Software — November 2nd, 2024

Instagram is adding some features to DMs for content creators
Instagram has announced a new feature tailored for content creators who receive a huge load of direct messages (DMs) on the platform. As per Instagram head, Adam Mosseri, the new update fixes one of the frustrating issues for content creators; filtering messages that are important to them.
November 2nd, 2024 — Source

Internet — Software — November 1st, 2024

Apple urged TikTok to revise age recommendations, reveal leaked lawsuit pages
Apple had strongly urged TikTok to revise age recommendations on the app, leaked pages of an ongoing lawsuit have revealed. Apple was aware and cautious of mature content and expletives-laden language on TikTok.
November 1st, 2024 — Source

Cross-posting social app Openvibe now supports Threads, too
The decline of X (formerly Twitter) under Elon Musk has boosted engagement with alternative social networks like Bluesky, Threads, and Mastodon, but it has also challenged early adopters who now have too many places to post.
November 1st, 2024 — Source

Don't Count Sheep: Banish Your Nighttime Anxiety With This New Sleep Hack
Cognitive shuffling is the latest sleep hack after trending on TikTok. Here's how it works and what you need to know.
November 1st, 2024 — Source

How we test VPNs
We test and review virtual private networks so you don't have to.
November 1st, 2024 — Source

Instagram upgrades DMs with focus on creators
Instagram on Friday announced an update to DMs, its direct messages inbox, which will improve the experience for those who receive a lot of inbound messages, like creators and influencers. Now, the app is introducing tools that will allow users to sort and filter their "message requests" — meaning those messages that don't arrive in their main inbox, based on controls the user sets.
November 1st, 2024 — Source

Instagram's New Tools Help Creators Manage the Flood of DMs
Instagram has updated DMs with new features to help creators manage the deluge of message requests.
November 1st, 2024 — Source

Microsoft's AI Recall Tool Faces Another Delay Amid Privacy Concerns
It comes as companies continue to navigate security and privacy challenges associated with generative AI.
November 1st, 2024 — Source

Tech billionaire Elon Musk's social media posts have had a 'sudden boost' since July, new research reveals
On July 13, shortly after Donald Trump was targeted by an assassination attempt, Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of X (formerly Twitter), tweeted to his more than 200 million followers:
November 1st, 2024 — Source

UK councils bat away DDoS barrage from pro-Russia keyboard warriors
Local authority websites downed in response to renewed support for Ukraine
November 1st, 2024 — Source

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How to Fix Print to PDF Missing in Windows 10 & 11
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