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Threads will prioritize accounts you follow instead of randos
Threads updated its algorithm to make sure its stay ahead of growing platforms like Bluesky.
Danny Gallagher11.22.2024
Star Wars Outlaws just fixed those maddening stealth missions
Massive has fixed one of the most annoying aspects of Star Wars Outlaws. The stealth missions will no longer automatically fail as soon as a player is spotted.
Lawrence Bonk11.22.2024
Meta says it’s taken down 2 million accounts linked to ‘pig butchering’ scams
Meta said it has taken down more than 2 million accounts associated with such scams this year and that its effort to work with other companies to take down fraudsters has had some success.
Karissa Bell11.22.2024
Australia introduces a bill that would ban children under 16 from social media
The proposed bill, supported by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, could fine companies up to AUD$49.5 million ($32.2 million) for violations.
Will Shanklin11.22.2024
Spotify drops a bunch of new tools for audiobooks, including a sleep timer
Spotify just released a handful of new features for audiobook listeners. These include a sleep timer, dedicated playlists and a whole lot more.
Lawrence Bonk11.22.2024
WhatsApp adds voice message transcripts
Designed for loud environments (or people who prefer reading over listening), they remain encrypted and private.
Will Shanklin11.22.2024
Apple pledges $100 million Indonesia investment to lift iPhone 16 ban
Apple has proposed a plan that would invest $100 in Indonesia to build a manufacturing plant in the country. This is an attempt by the company to get the country to lift a ban on the iPhone 16 and other products.
Lawrence Bonk11.22.2024
Neuralink gets approval to start human trials in Canada
Neuralink's first clinical trials outside the US will take place in Canada.
Mariella Moon11.21.2024
The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will now regulate Apple Pay, Venmo and others
It provides greater supervision options for the CFPB.
Sarah Fielding11.21.2024
Itch.io marketplace now requires asset creators to disclose their use of generative AI
Itch.io, a marketplace for independent digital creators, now requires users to be upfront about using generative AI.
Mariella Moon11.21.2024
Department of Justice confirms that it wants Google to sell off Chrome
The Justice Department has released a document that calls for the breakup of Google, including a sale of Chrome and restrictions on Android.
Steve Dent11.21.2024
The NBA will air a Christmas Day game with Disney characters
ESPN+, Disney+ and ESPN2 will air a special "Dunk the Halls" broadcast of the Spurs vs. Knicks NBA game on Christmas Day.
Danny Gallagher11.21.2024
Meta's latest features for Messenger Calling include AI backgrounds
Now you can add AI backgrounds, make HD video calls and leave video and audio messages.
Danny Gallagher11.21.2024
Threads rolls out its custom feeds tool after a quick testing phase
Threads is already rolling out custom feeds to users. It began testing the feature last week.
Lawrence Bonk11.21.2024
The PlayStation Black Friday deals will cut 25 to 30 percent off PS Plus subscriptions
Sony hasn’t dropped too many specifics about its Black Friday deals yet, but the sale will include PS Plus subscriptions, games and hardware.
Will Shanklin11.21.2024
You can now stream some Xbox games you own, but you still need Game Pass Ultimate
Game Pass Ultimate members can now stream select games that they own through Xbox Cloud Gaming. The feature is available on TVs, Meta Quest VR headsets, phones, tablets and PCs.
Kris Holt11.21.2024
William Shatner’s Captain Kirk returns one last time in an eight-minute short film
Captain Kirk is back for one last trip around the endless void of space. This short film picks up where Star Trek: Generations left off.
Lawrence Bonk11.21.2024
Amazon just launched the massive Echo Show 21 smart display
Amazon has surprise-released the gigantic Echo Show 21 wall-mountable smart display. It features better speakers than the pre-existing Echo Show 15 and a smart home hub.
Lawrence Bonk11.21.2024
Final Fantasy 14 Mobile is on the way
Square Enix has announced Final Fantasy 14 Mobile. Playtests are set to start in China soon, with a global rollout to follow shortly afterwards.
Kris Holt11.21.2024
Day of the Devs livestream will showcase indie titles a day before the Game Awards
A Day of the Devs livestream focusing on indie games will take place the day before this year's Game Awards.
Mariella Moon11.21.2024