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Bounce Tool Breaks Social Media Walled Gardens
The social media landscape is undergoing a transformative shift as users increasingly seek platforms that prioritize interoperability and user control over their digital presence....
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Reddit Sues Anthropic Over AI Data Scraping in Court
In a significant escalation of tensions between social media platforms and artificial intelligence companies, Reddit Inc. has filed a lawsuit against Anthropic, a prominent AI star...
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Elon Musk Unveils XChat with Bitcoin-Style Encryption
Elon Musk’s latest announcement about X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, has stirred significant interest in the tech and cybersecurity communities with the introduction of...
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Instagram Embraces 3:4 Photos for Better Storytelling
Instagram, the social media giant that has long been synonymous with square-format photos, has finally embraced a change that many users have clamored for over the years. As of th...
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xAI’s Grok Partners With Telegram in $300M AI Chatbot Deal
The artificial intelligence landscape is witnessing a seismic shift as Elon Musk’s xAI, a company dedicated to accelerating human scientific discovery through AI, has reportedly st...
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X Pauses New Encrypted DMs for Key Improvements
The social media platform X has recently announced a significant, albeit temporary, shift in its approach to one of its key privacy features: encrypted direct messages (DMs). The...
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WhatsApp Launches Long-Awaited iPad App for Tablet Users
The messaging landscape has just witnessed a significant shift as WhatsApp, the ubiquitous communication platform owned by Meta Platforms Inc., has finally rolled out a dedicated a...
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Texas Bill Would Ban Social Media for Under 18, Sparks Debate
In a bold move that could reshape the digital landscape for young Texans, the state legislature is advancing a bill that would ban social media access for anyone under the age of 1...
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Discord Turns 10: Evolving Chat with AI Innovation
As Discord marks its 10th anniversary, the platform that has become a cornerstone for gaming communities worldwide is grappling with a critical challenge: evolving beyond its roots...
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Vietnam to Block Telegram Over User Crime Concerns
Vietnam’s decision to block the popular messaging app Telegram marks a significant escalation in the country’s ongoing efforts to regulate digital platforms and control online cont...
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Digg’s Comeback: Hiring Apollo Dev and Throwing Pocket a Lifeline
Digg, billed as "the front page of the internet, now with superpowers," is trying to launch a second act and scoring some impressive wins along the way....
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Meta Tightens Performance Grip: 15-20% of Staff Now Rated ‘Below Expectations
Meta Platforms is intensifying its focus on employee performance management in 2025, dramatically expanding the share of staff classified as "Below Expectations" in mid-year review...
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France Bars Telegram’s Pavel Durov from US Trip Amid Legal Tensions
In a significant development that has intensified tensions between tech executives and European governments, French authorities have denied Telegram founder Pavel Durov permission...
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Bluesky Has Bold Plans for the Future
As users have fled X (formerly Twitter) Bluesky has emerged as a significant beneficiary of this digital exodus. The platform has experienced remarkable growth, amassing 24 million...
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Meta Asks Judge to Dismiss FTC’s Antitrust Case
Meta has filed a motion asking DC District Court Judge James Boasberg to dismiss...
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