Mark Zuckerberg announces that threads have surged to 150 million monthly users.

Murphy Douglas

In a groundbreaking revelation, Mark Zuckerberg has unveiled that Threads, the innovative social networking platform akin to Twitter, has achieved a remarkable milestone with 150 million monthly active users. This declaration highlights the meteoric rise of Threads within the social media landscape, positioning it ...

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Biden Enacts Legislation Paving the Way for TikTok Ban if ByteDance Fails to Sell.

Murphy Douglas

In a bold move reshaping the tech landscape, President Biden has signed a pivotal bill that could herald the end of TikTok in the U.S. unless its parent company, ByteDance, complies with a mandated sale of the popular social media platform. The newly enacted legislation marks a decisive step in ongoing efforts to ...

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Mozilla Discovers: Dating Apps Fall Short in Protecting User Data.

Murphy Douglas

A groundbreaking study by Mozilla has unearthed troubling revelations about popular dating apps, shedding light on their intrusive data collection tactics in pursuit of Gen Z users. The comprehensive review, spanning 25 apps, reveals a disturbing trend towards heightened data extraction and potential privacy ...

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Experience Vintage Vibes: Mood.camera, the iOS App That Channels Retro Analog Camera Feels.

Murphy Douglas

Phone cameras have come a long way, boasting advanced image processing and precise controls. Yet, many still yearn for the nostalgic charm of old-school photography. Developer Alex Fox tapped into this sentiment while crafting the Mood.camera app. This iPhone app offers a delightful journey through different retro ...

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U.S. House Approves Updated Measure Targeting TikTok, Paving Way for Potential Sale

Murphy Douglas

In a significant move, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a revised bill this afternoon targeting TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, which mandates the sale of the popular social media platform or faces a potential ban in the United States. The efforts to curb TikTok date back to the Trump era but have ...

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Apple Obeys State Directive: WhatsApp and Threads Removed from the China App Store.

Murphy Douglas

Apple has reportedly removed Meta-owned encrypted messaging app WhatsApp and the Twitter-like Threads from its App Store in China following directives from the government due to concerns over national security, according to Reuters. This move underscores the ongoing tension between global tech companies and China's ...

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Meta Integrates Llama 3-Powered AI Chatbot into the search bar across apps.

Murphy Douglas

Today, Meta is unleashing a wave of innovation across its flagship apps, integrating its cutting-edge AI chatbot, powered by the latest large language model, Llama 3, into the search bar experience. This sweeping upgrade spans Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp, delivering enhanced AI capabilities to users ...

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Alphabet X’s Bellwether Employs AI for Natural Disaster Prediction

Murphy Douglas

In a world increasingly plagued by wildfires and floods, predicting and responding to these crises becomes paramount for humanity's survival. Enter Alphabet's moonshot factory, X, with Project Bellwether—a groundbreaking initiative leveraging AI to forecast and mitigate natural disasters before they wreak havoc. ...

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Snapchat will soon introduce watermarks on images created with its advanced AI tools.

Murphy Douglas

Snapchat unveils plans to imprint watermarks on AI-generated images within its platform, featuring a distinctive ghost logo adorned with a sparkling icon. The initiative, set to roll out soon, marks Snap's effort to safeguard AI creations by displaying a unique watermark upon image export or saving to the camera ...

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X Discontinues Checkmark Hiding Feature for Premium Users.

Murphy Douglas

Elon Musk's social platform X, once known as Twitter, initially allowed paid members to conceal their blue checkmarks, which had transitioned into a paid feature. Now, however, a reversal is underway, with notifications being sent to users about the imminent removal of this option. The lack of a definite timeline ...

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Substack Unveils Integration: Podcasters Can Now Sync and Share Episodes Directly on Spotify

Murphy Douglas

Substack made waves on Thursday with its latest enhancements tailored for podcasters. Leading the charge is a groundbreaking Spotify integration, empowering Substack podcasters to seamlessly sync and distribute all their episodes on the popular streaming platform. This strategic move not only boosts discoverability ...

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Truecaller Launches Web Client for Android: Extend Your Phone Experience Online

Murphy Douglas

Truecaller has launched a new web version of its popular caller ID app, offering Android users in India a seamless way to manage calls, SMS, and more directly from their desktop. The web version, aptly named "Truecaller for Web," integrates features like SMS and chat mirroring, call notifications, and real-time ...

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