Internet — Software — February 2nd, 2026

A developer turned Wikipedia into a social media-style feed
Lyra Rebane's Xikipedia is perhaps a healthier alternative to doomscrolling.
February 2, 2026 — Source

Snapchat blocks 415,000 underage accounts in Australia
Snapchat has blocked 415,000 accounts under Australia's social media ban for under-16s, the company said Monday, but warned some youngsters may be bypassing age verification technology.
February 2, 2026 — Source

TikTok says it's 'back to normal' after winter storm-related outages
The US arm of the company is now run by investors like Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX.
February 2, 2026 — Source

UpScrolled's founder says the social network has zoomed past 2.5M users
Social network UpScrolled, which gained prominence after TikTok's ownership change in the U.S. in January, has zoomed past 2.5 million users, the company's founder Issam Hijazi said during Web Summit Qatar.
February 2, 2026 — Source

US TikTok service restored after cloud 'that doesn't go down' went down
Winter storm knocks out Oracle datacenter, despite Larry Ellison's reliability boasts
February 2, 2026 — Source

Internet — Software — January 31st, 2026

Is U.S. TikTok censoring its users?
Users are flocking to alternative apps after censorship allegations.
January 31, 2026 — Source

Ready to Ditch TikTok? Check Out These 9 Apps for Short-Form Video Alternatives
Apps like Upscrolled, Skylight and Loops are gaining attention as users become disenchanted with the new US version of TikTok.
January 31, 2026 — Source

Researcher reveals evidence of private Instagram profiles leaking photos
A security researcher has published detailed evidence showing that some Instagram private profiles returned links to user photos to unauthenticated visitors.
January 31, 2026 — Source

Internet — Software — January 19th, 2026

All your Bumble questions, answered
The buzz on the popular dating app.
January 30, 2026 — Source

Bluesky issues its first transparency report, noting rise in user reports and legal demands
Bluesky released its first transparency report this week documenting the actions taken by its Trust & Safety team and the results of other initiatives, like age-assurance compliance, monitoring of influence operations, automated labeling, and more.
January 30, 2026 — Source

Microsoft fixes Outlook bug blocking access to encrypted emails
Microsoft has fixed a known issue that prevented Microsoft 365 customers from opening encrypted emails in classic Outlook after a December update.
January 30, 2026 — Source

Threads more popular than X on iPhone; Grok CSAM controversy intensifies
A new market intelligence report suggests that Threads is now more popular than X on iPhone and Android, although X still has a strong overall lead when web usage is taken into account.
January 19, 2026 — Source

TikTok creates a whole new app to fry our brain cells with, it's live and free in the US
PineDrama is all about 90-second (or so) micro dramas.
January 19, 2026 — Source

Washington lawmakers target 'addictive' social media feeds in revived push for youth safeguards
Avery Ping had a knack for noticing who in a room might be having a bad day and checking in on them. He wanted to be a psychiatrist.
January 19, 2026 — Source

Internet — Software — January 15th, 2026

Delete Your X Account in Just 5 Steps
Want to stop doomscrolling? Here's how to quickly delete your X (formerly known as Twitter) account.
January 15, 2026 — Source

Internet — Software — January 9th, 2026

Did you know that Gmail has emoji reactions?
Emoji reactions have been hiding at the bottom of your personal Gmail messages for over two years, and now they're coming to Workspace by default.
January 9, 2026 — Source

Gmail Enters 'Gemini Era' With AI Inbox, Smart Summaries, and Free Writing Tools
Google now prioritizes emails based on frequent contacts and relationships inferred from content.
January 9, 2026 — Source

In the age of the TikTok fan theory, Conformity Gate is no surprise -- but it's distracting from a fitting Stranger Things finale
Opinion | Conformity Gate might be a demonstration of fandom's deep love for Stranger Things, but it's distracting from a divisive but fitting ending
January 9, 2026 — Source

Social media users who turned this older iPhone into a digital camera must heed this warning
If you're using an older iPhone to take pictures, you are opening yourself up to possible security issues.
January 9, 2026 — Source

U.S. Senators Ask Apple and Google to Remove X and Grok Apps Over Sexualized Image Generation
In a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook and Google CEO Sundar Pichai, U.S. Senators Ron Wyden, Ben Ray Lujan, and Edward Markey have requested that Apple and Google remove X Corp's X and Grok apps from their app stores over recent incidents of "mass generation of nonconsensual sexualized images of women and children."
January 9, 2026 — Source

US Senators Urge Apple to Pull X and Grok Over 'Nonconsensual' AI Images
Three U.S. Senators are asking Apple to temporarily remove X and its AI tool Grok from the App Store. They say the apps have allowed the mass creation of nonconsensual sexual images of women and children. They want the apps taken down while regulators investigate what they describe as serious and likely illegal activity.
January 9, 2026 — Source

X accuses music publishers of 'weaponizing' DMCA takedowns
X claims the NMPA and music publishers attempted to pressure the platform into industrywide licensing deals.
January 9, 2026 — Source

YouTube Search Filters Now Let Users Remove Shorts from Results
YouTube has added new search filters to separate Shorts from regular videos. The new option allows users to exclude short clips. Viewers can now finally set long-form videos as their default choice in terms of search results.
January 9, 2026 — Source

Internet — Software — January 8th, 2026

Gmail adds new AI features, turning it into a personal assistant
More artificial intelligence is being implanted into Gmail as Google tries to turn the world's most popular email service into a personal assistant that can improve writing, summarize far-flung information buried in inboxes and deliver daily to-do lists.
January 8, 2026 — Source

Gmail debuts a personalized AI Inbox, AI Overviews in search, and more
Google has unveiled a new AI Inbox for Gmail that's designed to provide a personalized overview of your tasks and keep you informed about important updates. Gmail is also launching AI Overviews in search and a Grammarly-like "Proofread" feature. Additionally, Gmail is bringing to all users several AI features that were previously available only to paid users.
January 8, 2026 — Source

Gmail Enters the Gemini Era With AI-Powered Inbox Overhaul
The aim is to transform Gmail from a traditional inbox into what Google describes as a "personal, proactive inbox assistant."
January 8, 2026 — Source

Gmail gets major upgrade with new Gemini 3 AI features
Over the past two years, Google has been steadily adding AI features across most of its products and services. Last year, Google Search and Google Photos received major upgrades powered by AI. Gmail, which is the world's largest email service with over 3 billion users globally, is now set for a significant AI update. Today, Google announced that Gmail will receive a major upgrade powered by its Gemini 3 models.
January 8, 2026 — Source

Gmail is entering its Gemini era with new updates to save you from digging for emails and more
Summaries, help with writing, and an AI inbox organizer.
January 8, 2026 — Source

Gmail is getting a Gemini AI overhaul
You can ask the search bar questions about your messages.
January 8, 2026 — Source

Gmail Just Changed Forever with Gemini AI-Powered AI Inbox
Google has released a big update for Gmail in the form of Gemini 3 IA integration. It adds AI Overviews to summarize long threads and answer questions in natural language. Help Me Write and Suggested Replies are now free for all users, but some search tools and the Proofread feature still need a premium subscription. Also, a new AI Inbox is being tested to help you prioritize important contacts and tasks that need to be done right away.
January 8, 2026 — Source

Gmail Users Can Now Use These Three AI Features Without Paying
Google today made three Gmail AI features free for all personal account holders in the United States, removing the subscription requirement that previously locked them behind its Google AI Pro or Ultra tiers.
January 8, 2026 — Source

Google pushing Gemini into Gmail, but you can turn it off
Love Google AI Overviews? Now they're in your inbox
January 8, 2026 — Source

Long unskippable ads will reportedly be illegal in one country next month
We've all suffered through unskippable, annoying ads online. YouTube watchers, especially, know the struggle.
January 8, 2026 — Source

Microsoft confirms annoying Outlook Classic bug impacting many
Although Microsoft is actively working on a new Outlook app, the general consensus so far is that it is "hot garbage". It seems that the company is aware of this sentiment, which is why it is still planning on introducing new features to the classic Outlook app, with one being the ability to schedule full-fledged meetings through the Copilot Chat experience available in the side pane.
January 8, 2026 — Source

Microsoft confirms bug with encrypted emails in classic Outlook app
In the latest version of classic Outlook, users can't open encrypted emails. Microsoft confirms the issue and is investigating.
January 8, 2026 — Source

TikTok will broadcast some unknown portion of the 2026 World Cup live
No word on whether TikTok is now in the running for the next FIFA Peace Prize.
January 8, 2026 — Source

TikTok-style vertical videos are coming to Disney+
Just months after rolling out "Verts" on ESPN, Disney is preparing to unleash vertical videos on Disney+, too.
January 8, 2026 — Source

Your Gmail is getting an AI makeover - here's what to expect and when
Google is aggressively pushing Gemini across its apps and services in order to maintain an edge in the AI race. Your email won't ever be the same.
January 8, 2026 — Source

YouTube will now let you filter Shorts out of search results
The company is making a few changes to search filters, including adding a new 'Popularity' one.
January 8, 2026 — Source or Source

Internet — Software — January 7th, 2026

Google Drive gets its Material 3 Expressive redesign back
Last year Google started the rollout of the Material 3 Expressive redesign to Google Drive, bringing it in line, aesthetically, with other products and services. Then, for reasons best known to Google, the company then seemed to change its mind and pulled back some of the new look.
January 7, 2026 — Source

Microsoft: Classic Outlook bug prevents opening encrypted emails
Microsoft is investigating a bug preventing recipients from opening encrypted emails in classic Outlook after a recent update.
January 7, 2026 — Source

MrBeast Talks 'Beast Games' Season 2 and how he built his YouTube empire
"I'm going to do this for another 30 years."
January 7, 2026 — Source

Smartphone use cuts into school hours, with social media leading the way
University of California, San Francisco investigators measured smartphone app activity during school hours among US adolescents and reported an average of 1.16 hours of use, with social media apps taking up the most time.
January 7, 2026 — Source

Threads Could Soon Let You Play a Game Without Leaving the Chat
According to a new report, Meta is internally testing a basketball game for Threads that lets users shoot hoops while chatting. The game is minimalist in nature and is meant to be a fun way to stay in loop your family and friends. As of now, it's unclear whether or when Meta plans to roll it out widely on Threads.
January 7, 2026 — Source

YouTube's long unskippable ads are no longer an issue in this one country
Ads are now less frustrating in Vietnam.
January 7, 2026 — Source

Internet — Software — January 6th, 2026

Influencer content is fuel for an internet-obsessed administration
A viral influencer video on daycares in Minneapolis shows that under the Trump administration, content begets policy.
January 6, 2026 — Source

Microsoft cancels plans to rate limit Exchange Online bulk emails
Microsoft announced today that it has canceled plans to impose a daily limit of 2,000 external recipients on Exchange Online bulk email senders.
January 6, 2026 — Source or Source

Study Shows Nearly A Quarter Of YouTube Videos Fed To New Accounts Are 'AI Slop'
According to new research from Kapwing, more than one in five videos recommended to brand-new YouTube accounts are low-quality, AI-generated clips appropriately known as "AI slop." These videos, which are also taking over social media, are mainly made to capture people's attention and generate advertising revenue, but they're not as harmless as that makes them sound. Kapwing's research shows this slop is completely reshaping YouTube's ecosystem as we know it.
January 6, 2026 — Source

Threads is developing in-message games
Threads is exploring games in chats, beginning with a basketball game. A spokesperson for Meta confirmed to TechCrunch that the company is internally prototyping the game and that it's not available to the public.
January 6, 2026 — Source

Internet — Software — January 5th, 2026

Cuffing season is here! The best dating apps for serious relationships, reviewed.
Find your forever love in 2026.
January 5, 2026 — Source

Gmail set to drop POP3 mail fetching from other accounts
For people who like to have access to all of their emails in one handy location Gmail has long offered the facility to import messages from other accounts using POP3.
January 5, 2026 — Source

Just joined a dating app? Here's how to look after yourself and handle rejection
As the New Year rolls around, dating apps often see a surge in new sign-ups. Some are dipping their toes in for the first time, while others are rejoining with renewed hope of finding love after a break.
January 5, 2026 — Source

Perplexity AI versus ChatGPT: Which One Is Better?
How does Perplexity compare to ChatGPT? We evaluate their performance and compare their features.
January 5, 2026 — Source

Reddit Overtakes TikTok in UK as Search Revolution Unfolds
The platform experienced 88% growth over the past two years, with three-fifths of UK internet users now encountering the site.
January 5, 2026 — Source

Why is TikTok so obsessed with 365 buttons?
TikTok is all about buttons in the new year. 365 buttons to be precise. No, not the ones you press in an elevator. Yes, like the ones on your shirt. No, it doesn't really make sense.
January 5, 2026 — Source

X blames users for Grok-generated CSAM; no fixes announced
Critics call for App Store ban after Grok sexualized images of minors.
January 5, 2026 — Source

Internet — Software — January 2nd, 2026

Instagram CEO says in the age of AI, you can't assume what you see online is real
Exec calls for "credibility signals" as the line between authentic and synthetic images disappears
January 2, 2026 — Source or Source or Source

Starlink to lower SpaceX satellites as near-misses pile up in low Earth orbit
Low Earth orbit is getting very crowded
January 2, 2026 — Source or Source

The most important thing to know about Dating Sunday
The first Sunday in January is known as the "Super Bowl of dating apps." Don't get lost in the game.
January 2, 2026 — Source

TikTok GamePlan brings new power to sport fans
Every social media platform needs to not only attract but then keep different types of audience. TikTok has already bet big on sport, and now it is doubling down on it with TikTok GamePlan.
January 2, 2026 — Source

Internet — Software — December 26th, 2025

Google May Finally Let Users Change Embarrassing Old Gmail Addresses
Updated support pages in multiple languages suggest a long-requested feature is quietly rolling out worldwide.
December 26, 2025 — Source

I can't believe I'm saying this, but I would buy DLC for Windows 11
People love add-ons. They're also bad at security.
December 26, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — December 21st, 2025

How AIM taught the internet to chat
On Version History: the long reign of AOL Instant Messenger, the messaging app that maybe never should have existed at all.
December 21, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — December 20th, 2025

Teens Are Already Getting Around Australia's Social Media Ban
Australia made history when it enacted a ban on social media for children under 16 last week. But although the laws have drawn praise and criticism from different corners of the public, their efficacy remains to be seen. Teenagers who fall under the restricted age limit seem to have no difficulty circumventing the ban and maintain unrestricted access to their online accounts.
December 20, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — December 19th, 2025

Bluesky launches Find Friends feature to find people you know on the platform
All social media platforms are about connections, and Bluesky is no different. The problem that a social platform with a focus on privacy and security has is that it can be hard to track down people you know that you would like to connect to.
December 19, 2025 — Source

ByteDance confirms TikTok will be controlled by US owners
Closing TikTok deal avoids 2026 ban, but app may be buggy, "100% MAGA."
December 19, 2025 — Source

Instagram puts a limit on hashtag usage
In a bid to help clamp down on spam on the platform, Instagram has announced new limitations on the use of hashtags. While there is certainly some value in hashtags for the tracking and categorization possibilities they offer, they are also open to abuse.
December 19, 2025 — Source

Investor deal is a 'new TikTok US joint venture'
The seemingly never-ending story of TikTok and its place in the US could be coming to an end. A new deal between TikTok's parent company ByteDance and US investors allows the social platform to continue operating in the country.
December 19, 2025 — Source

The Long-Discussed US TikTok Deal Is Finally Happening
Chinese company and TikTok owner ByteDance has signed a deal to transfer the majority of its U.S. operations to a group of investors, including Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX. This deal arrives after months of stops and starts, deadline extensions, and even failed deals.
December 19, 2025 — Source

The TikTok Awards were messy. I was there.
The TikTok Awards were messy. I was there.
December 19, 2025 — Source

TikTok Finally Strikes a Deal to Be Taken Over by Trump Allies
A new U.S.-based joint venture would keep TikTok online while handing oversight of its algorithm and data security to some of America's wealthiest investors.
December 19, 2025 — Source or Source or Source or Source

YouTube Is Changing the Dislike Button on Shorts and Here Is Why
YouTube is testing a redesigned dislike button for Shorts. The testing merges Dislike and Not interested into one option hidden in the menu. The experiment aims to simplify feedback and help users better control what content appears in their feed.
December 19, 2025 — Source or Source

Internet — Software — December 15th, 2025

Report: UK asks Apple & Google to implement age verification for nude image sharing
We all know that children with unrestricted access to the internet are always at risk of encountering predators. That's why social platforms have introduced parental control tools, and governments are working on different legislations to protect children in the online space. However, the UK government is now directly demanding Google and Apple to take a stance against taking and sharing of explicit images.
December 15, 2025 — Source

Snapchat rolls out its end-of-year Recaps
Snapchat Snapchat announced on Monday that its end-of-year Recaps are rolling out to users, giving them a look back at 2025. The Recap is a short video that offers a personalized look at highlights from Snaps, Stories, and Chats, showing how users connected and expressed themselves throughout the year.announced on Monday that its end-of-year Recaps are rolling out to users, giving them a look back at 2025. The Recap is a short video that offers a personalized look at highlights from Snaps, Stories, and Chats, showing how users connected and expressed themselves throughout the year.
December 15, 2025 — Source

Threads adds new communities, tests badges for highly engaged members
Meta's social network Threads is expanding the number of topics available through its newer communities feature, the company announced on Monday. This expansion might nudge people to use communities less on Reddit and X.
December 15, 2025 — Source

Threads expands its communities feature with badges, new interest topics, more
Last October, Threads rolled out over 100 communities, which built on the fact that users were referring to in-app groups as "Books Threads," "NBA Threads," and so on. Today, Meta is expanding the communities feature to more than 200 interests, and adding a couple of beta features. Here's what's new.
December 15, 2025 — Source

X App for iOS Now Includes Widgets for Lock Screen and Home Screen
X (Twitter) has rolled out a set of widgets for its iOS app, enabling users to add feeds to their Home screen as well as a real-time notification count to their Lock Screen.
December 15, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — December 12th, 2025

Adult site's fetish of 2026 is a 180 from last year
Chastity has been dethroned.
December 12, 2025 — Source

Four in five Australian adults support social media ban for kids
With Australia's social media ban coming into force this week, a new survey from Monash University has found that almost 4 out of 5 Australian adults support the Australian government's social media ban for children under 16.
December 12, 2025 — Source

Reddit argues it isn't like other social platforms in case against Australia's social media ban
In a move worthy of a post on the Not Like The Other Girls subreddit, Reddit, one of the world's largest social platforms, is arguing that it isn't like other, actual social media sites, as the company seeks to overturn Australia's law banning children under 16 years of age from social media.
December 12, 2025 — Source

Reddit Sues Australia Over Teen Social Media Ban as Other Nations Consider Similar Laws
The company says the law violates teens' political speech rights as other countries consider similar restrictions.
December 12, 2025 — Source or Source or Source

Internet — Software — December 11th, 2025

Google migrates Google Chat to a new domain for faster access
Google announced that it's pushing a small but useful update for Google Chat users to improve their experience and make the service more reliable. The company is migrating Google Chat to a new domain, offering a faster experience than before.
December 11, 2025 — Source

Startup wants to relaunch Twitter, as Reddit launches verification checkmarks
Deciding to abandon one of the world's best-known brands was one of a number of imaginative decisions made by Elon Musk when he purchased Twitter and renamed it X. Now a startup wants to revive the name, arguing that X corporation no longer has any use for the trademark.
December 11, 2025 — Source

The best memes of 2025, from 6-7 to God's country. See the list.
A gorilla, a new pope, and so much more.
December 11, 2025 — Source

Trump's proposed travel rule demands social media history from tourists
This microscope into tourists' lives won't end there, as there are plans to pry into those closest to you.
December 11, 2025 — Source

What Kept India Scrolling in 2025? Instagram's Year-in-Review is here!
Instagram's 2025 Year-in-Review highlights how Indian culture went global, cricket dominated conversations, nostalgia and lo-fi aesthetics shaped trends, and viral moments—from Kolhapuris to Coachella to everyday memes—kept the nation scrolling and sharing.
December 11, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — December 5th, 2025

Cloudflare Outage Caused by React2Shell Mitigations
The critical React vulnerability has been exploited in the wild by Chinese and other threat actors.
December 5, 2025 — Source or Source

EU fines X $140 million over deceptive blue checkmarks
The European Commission has fined X €120 million ($140 million) for violating transparency obligations under the Digital Services Act (DSA).
December 5, 2025 — Source or Source

Grindr supports Republican-backed age-verification bill
One of the sponsors also wants to rewrite what "obscenity" means.
December 5, 2025 — Source

In its first DSA penalty, EU fines X €120M for 'deceptive' blue check verification system
The European Commission (EC) has imposed its first fine under Europe's landmark Digital Services Act (DSA), and it's against Elon Musk's X.
December 5, 2025 — Source

TikTok Rolls Out Nearby Feed to Bring You More Local Content
TikTok is introducing a Nearby Feed that highlights content from creators and trending spots close to your location, giving users a more localized experience. The feature comes with restrictions and is initially available only in select countries, with broader expansion expected later.
December 5, 2025 — Source

What would ethical age verification look like online?
Current laws are raising alarm bells, but there's a better solution out there.
December 5, 2025 — Source

Wikipedia Has Its Own Version of 'Wrapped' Now, But There's One Little Problem
The online encyclopedia is offering personalized stats on users' reading habits, along with a list of the year's most-read articles.
December 5, 2025 — Source

X's new 'transparent' location labels for accounts have people questioning everything
These labels are shedding light on those who act as though they're from the U.S., but are actually nowhere close.
December 5, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — December 3rd, 2025

Microsoft Teams Now Supports Immersive Metaverse Meetings
The Metaverse-style meetings offer 3D avatars, spatial audio, and customizable virtual environments for hybrid teams.
December 3, 2025 — Source or Source

Tinder's predictions for dating in 2026
Singles are seeking help from friends — and AI.
December 3, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — November 26th, 2025

EFF to Arizona Federal Court: Protect Public School Students from Surveillance and Punishment for Off-Campus Speech
EFF filed an amicus brief urging the Arizona District Court to protect public school students' freedom of speech and privacy by holding that the use of a school-issued laptop or email account does not categorically mean a student is "on campus." We argued that students need private digital spaces beyond their school's reach to speak freely, without the specter of constant school surveillance and punishment.
November 23, 2025 — Source

Proton Pass gets brand spanking new CLI client, available now to a limited subset of testers
Proton, the company behind ProtonMail and ProtonVPN, has announced a new tool called Proton Pass Command-Line Interface (CLI), extending its Proton Pass password manager offering. The new tool has been created to make Proton Pass data easily accessible in the terminal for development, scripting, and automation, including Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
November 23, 2025 — Source

Substack to require age verification for UK users
It's the latest platform to change its rules to comply with the Online Safety Act.
November 23, 2025 — Source

YouTube UI Glitch: Are Your Video Buttons Missing? Here's What We Know
Many YouTube users are noticing missing or rearranged features, including lost tabs and altered layouts, sparking confusion across the platform. While some suspect UI experiments, the issues appear more like recurring bugs that YouTube will hopefully resolve soon.
November 23, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — November 23rd, 2025

X launches paid marketplace for dormant usernames with complex access rules
Perhaps Elon thinks too highly of X
November 23, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — November 22nd, 2025

Elon Musk's X rolls out feature that shows users' country of origin -- then suddenly removes it
Will the feature that reveals where exactly a user is posting from make a return?
November 22, 2025 — Source

Microsoft Teams Is Rolling Out A Feature To Stop You From Recording Meetings
Microsoft Teams is rolling out a new feature that improves privacy by preventing users from taking screenshots or screen recordings of a meeting. The company calls it the Prevent Screen Capture feature, and it's an optional functionality that organizers can turn on under Meeting Options. When activated, users will only see a black image in place of the screen when they attempt to record the meeting, helping improve the privacy and secrecy of the meeting.
November 21, 2025 — Source

Pew's latest social media report shows X's staying power in the US, despite competition
Threads and Bluesky still have quite a way to go to catch up with X in the U.S., according to data from Pew Research Center's latest report released this week.
November 22, 2025 — Source

Snapchat starts requiring age verification under new law
In just a matter of weeks, a new law will come into force in Australia that will prevent children under the age of 16 from using the biggest social media platforms in a bid to reduce harm. One of the companies that will be affected by the change is Snapchat. The social media company has now announced that many users will need to begin verifying their age to continue accessing the platform, starting from this week.
November 22, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — November 21st, 2025

Australia adds Twitch to its teen social media ban
Australia's teen social media ban has been extended to include the streaming platform Twitch where gamers go to watch others live streaming gameplay. The teen account ban is due to come into force on December 10 and requires tech companies to take reasonable steps to stop under-16s from opening accounts, while existing accounts must be closed.
November 21, 2025 — Source or Source

Pornhub asked tech platforms to enable device-level age verification
"We have found site-based age assurance approaches to be fundamentally flawed and counterproductive."
November 21, 2025 — Source

TikTok Rolls Out New Tools to Help Curb Scrolling Time
New features include a positive-affirmation journal and a sound generator with calming sounds and breathing exercises.
November 21, 2025 — Source

X begins rolling out the 'About this account' feature to users' profiles
Elon Musk's X has begun rolling out a new feature for user profiles that will display information about the account, including where it's based, how many times the account has changed its username, the account's original join date, and how the user downloaded the X app. The new information is meant to reduce inauthentic engagement on the platform, where bots often pretend to be humans — a problem that could get even harder to police in the age of AI.
November 21, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — November 20th, 2025

Meta alerts young Australians to download their data before a social media ban
Technology giant Meta on Thursday began sending thousands of young Australians a two-week warning to downland their digital histories and delete their accounts from Facebook, Instagram and Threads before a world-first social media ban on accounts of children younger than 16 takes effect.
November 20, 2025 — Source

New TikTok Features Let Users Decide How Much AI Fills Their Feed
Users who are not interested in synthetic content can scale it back, just not completely off their feed.
November 20, 2025 — Source

The Biggest Reboot No One Ever Expected. Vine Returns as 'Divine'
In addition to bringing back 6-second videos, the app also plans to ban AI-generated videos.
November 20, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — November 14th, 2025

TikTok users can now share tracks and more from Amazon Music
TikTok is rolling out a new feature that will allow users to share content from Amazon Music to the social network, the company told TechCrunch exclusively.
November 14, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — November 13th, 2025

Deepfake 'Kirkification' memes are running rampant on social media
Old memes have been repurposed with the face of the slain conservative influencer.
November 13, 2025 — Source

Jack Dorsey's 'diVine' Project Revives Video Sharing App Vine
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey brings video-sharing app Vine to life through a new project called diVine. This provides access to over 100,000 archived Vine videos. These clips were restored from an old backup that was created before Vine's shutdown in 2016.
November 13, 2025 — Source

'King of the Hill''s Bobby Hill becomes TikTok's symbol of imperfect beauty
'It's got wabi-sabi.'
November 13, 2025 — Source

Microsoft rolls out screen capture prevention for Teams users
Microsoft is rolling out a new Teams feature for Premium customers that will automatically block screenshots and recordings during meetings.
November 13, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — November 8th, 2025

10 free dating apps to try for cuffing season 2025
Love doesn't cost a thing, so why should swiping?
November 8, 2025 — Source

Denmark Says It Will Ban Social Media for Users Under 15
Denmark is taking on Big Tech.
November 8, 2025 — Source

The best hookup apps, reviewed: I swiped until my thumb hurt
The best apps to try when you're feeling "Hot To Go."
November 8, 2025 — Source

The best sexting apps for discreet NSFW chats
Sexting can open up a whole new frontier for your sex life. In my experience, it's an exciting form of digital foreplay that builds anticipation like nothing else. But you can't just slide into someone's DMs on a random dating app and start a spicy conversation (unless you're on a site like AdultFriendFinder, where that's the whole point). Real sexting requires more thought, especially when it comes to your privacy.
November 8, 2025 — Source

X Is Retiring Twitter.com Today. You Must Update Your Account Now to Avoid Lockout
The retirement of the old domain is the next step in Elon Musk's rebranding of the social media platform.
November 8, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — November 7th, 2025

X appears to be sending fake traffic across the web
A new link experience on iOS is supposed to help creators on X improve their reach, but it's muddying up traffic measurements for everyone else.
November 7, 2025 — Source

YouTube Bug Makes All 'Shorts' Interaction Buttons Disappear
A weird bug seems to be affecting Android users of YouTube. Interface buttons, such as like, comment, and share, are missing for a lot of users. Simple workarounds such as clearing cache or data don't seem to be working.
November 7, 2025 — Source

YouTube's age verification system is back to calling adults kids
The system meant to help is breaking (again).
November 7, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — November 6th, 2025

Elon Musk's X starts suspending people using third-party apps like OldTweetDeck
Elon Musk's X seems to be doing a crackdown on users who choose to use the third-party extension OldTweetDeck, but also OldTwitter. Suspicions have been raised following the suspension of a large number of accounts on X after being flagged for using OldTweetDeck, a free, unofficial alternative to the premium TweetDeck. The accounts were suspended on the grounds that they violated X's policies against inauthentic behaviors
November 6, 2025 — Source

Mastodon's latest software update brings quote posts to all server operators
Decentralized open source social network Mastodon is rolling out its latest release, version 4.5, which brings support for Quote Posts to all server operators, along with other features for admins, conversation improvements, and more.
November 6, 2025 — Source

Perplexity to pay Snap $400M to power search in Snapchat
Snap said on Thursday that it has signed a deal to integrate Perplexity's AI search engine directly within Snapchat. As part of the deal, Perplexity will pay Snap $400 million in cash and equity.
November 6, 2025 — Source

Pornhub officially launches its scrollable vertical video feed
TikTok for porn is here.
November 6, 2025 — Source

Snap's new AI search engine will be powered by Perplexity
Everyone's adding AI into everything.
November 6, 2025 — Source

Tinder is testing an AI matching feature called Chemistry
With permission, the AI tool will peek into your camera roll to assess your interests and personality.
November 6, 2025 — Source or Source or Source

YouTube Rolling Out AI Age Verification to New Batch of Users
YouTube AI age verification is now expanding to a fresh batch of users. Several users are reporting the change on Reddit. You can either accept the restrictions or verify that you are over age 18 using an official ID, credit card, or selfie.
November 6, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — November 5th, 2025

Discord now lets parents control who contacts their teens, but messages stay private
Discord Family Center now shows more of teens' activity and includes more parental controls
November 5, 2025 — Source

r/Im14andthisisbanned: Australia Adds Reddit to No-Go List for Kids
The country will also prevent under-16s from using Kick.
November 5, 2025 — Source

Replika founder raises $20M pre-seed for Wabi, the 'YouTube of apps'
Eugenia Kuyda saw the future of consumer AI before most. She founded Replika, the first major AI companion startup, in 2017 — years before ChatGPT launched. Today, it has 35 million users.
November 5, 2025 — Source

Why being too attractive can hurt fitness influencers
The "beauty backfire effect" is especially strong in the fitness space.
November 5, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — October 31st, 2025

'I matched with my ex on a dating app.' How to navigate exes while swiping.
"He had a picture with my dog (who had since DIED) that I took on his profile!"
October 31, 2025 — Source

Internet — Software — October 30th, 2025

9to5Mac Daily: October 30, 2025 -- AirPods Pro lawsuit, more
Apple scores partial win in AirPods Pro crackling lawsuit. Apple adds new App Store submission and marketing features. Apple Maps EV routing in CarPlay expands to Toyota vehicles.
October 30, 2025 — Source

China finally approves TikTok transfer deal, seemingly ending long-running US dispute
The decision may finally end fears of a nationwide TikTok ban in the US
October 30, 2025 — Source

Expect more AI slop in Instagram, and more ads in Threads
Meta plans to increase AI content on Facebook and Instagram, alongside globally running ads in Threads, including upcoming video ads.
October 30, 2025 — Source

Threads is giving you more control over your replies
You can now select which replies to your posts appear publicly to keep conversations respectful and on-topic.
October 30, 2025 — Source

Threads now lets you approve and filter your replies
Threads, Meta's X rival, continues to ship new features at a rapid pace. Shortly after the launch of communities and disappearing "ghost posts," the social networking app on Thursday introduced new tools that will give users more control over their conversations on the platform.
October 30, 2025 — Source

Threads rolls out reply approvals and new activity feed filters
Meta is introducing two more features designed to give Threads users more control over the conversations that happen around their posts. Here's what's new.
October 30, 2025 — Source

TikTok may become more right-wing as China signals approval for US sale
Here's how TikTok could change if China approves US sale.
October 30, 2025 — Source

YouTube is upgrading old videos to HD and 4K automatically
- but you can opt outYouTube also says it's rolling out several other new features.
October 30, 2025 — Source or Source or Source

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, 2026, 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

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