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Meta is testing custom feeds for Threads
17 Nov

Meta is testing custom feeds for Threads

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As the competition between Bluesky and Threads heats up, Meta is adding a new feature to Threads that will likely look familiar to Bluesky users: custom feeds. The Meta-owned service is starting to test a feature that allows users to pin topic-based feeds to the home screen of the app.The change will give people additional feeds beyond the algorithmic “for you,” which will remain the default view, and their “following feed.” Users can add custom feeds by searching a keyword like “skincare” and then tapping the “...” menu and selecting “create new feed.” These feeds can be further customized by…
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WhatsApp finally has a drafts feature
17 Nov

WhatsApp finally has a drafts feature

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WhatsApp, the most popular messaging platform on the planet, finally has a drafts feature. Why did it take until the tail-end of 2024 to institute a seemingly simple tool that has been available for rival platforms for years? Who knows, but it’s here now.The appropriately-named Message Drafts offers “a new and easy way to find your unfinished messages on WhatsApp.” Just look for the “Draft” indicator at the beginning of a message. The platform says that these unfinished messages will move to the top of the chats list so “people can quickly locate them.”It’s a drafts feature, so there really…
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The best outdoor gear for the fall
17 Nov

The best outdoor gear for the fall

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While it’s nice to have the versatility of a multi-fuel pizza oven, there’s no denying that a gas-powered setup is easier to use. It allows you to quickly adjust the heat while also being able to focus on making pizza, instead of also having to manage a fire. Solo Stove’s pizza ovens, including the Pi Prime, have a circular, “panoramic” opening that makes launching and rotating pies a simpler task than it is on other models. Plus, the whole thing is built out of stainless steel like the company’s fire pits, so it’s made to last. And like most outdoor…
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MasterClass subscriptions are up to 50 percent off for Black Friday
17 Nov

MasterClass subscriptions are up to 50 percent off for Black Friday

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A MasterClass subscription is perhaps one of the best gifts you can get for yourself if you love learning new things or honing your skills, and it will now cost you up to 50 percent off. The website is holding a pre-Black Friday sale, so this is your chance to sign up at a discount if you find its regular rates a bit steep. MasterClass' Standard subscription, which allows you to access its content on one device, will cost you $7 a month instead of $10. If you want to watch classes offline, though, your cheapest option is the Plus…
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The 45 best Black Friday deals to shop from Amazon, Walmart, Apple, Anker and others
17 Nov

The 45 best Black Friday deals to shop from Amazon, Walmart, Apple, Anker and others

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With each passing year, Black Friday seems to turn more and more into "Black November," with many retailers starting their holiday sales weeks before the day itself. But while the bombardment of promos can be annoying, it also presents a good chance to beat the rush and finish holiday shopping ahead of time, without paying more than you have to.To help you cut through the noise, we're rounding up the best early Black Friday deals we can find in one easy place. While most major tech retailers haven't started their early sales in earnest just yet, we've seen more than…
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The Onion won the auction for Infowars and was given ‘clear next steps to complete the sale,’ CEO says
16 Nov

The Onion won the auction for Infowars and was given ‘clear next steps to complete the sale,’ CEO says

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After a judge on Thursday ordered an evidentiary hearing into The Onion's winning bid to purchase Infowars, Alex Jones’ site resumed operations and claimed the sale has been blocked. But Onion CEO Ben Collins countered this in an update posted on Bluesky and X on Saturday, writing, “We left the hearing with clear next steps to complete the sale.” According to Collins, a court date has been set for a week from Monday, when the process is expected to be completed, and Infowars asked for permission to continue publishing in the meantime. “The long and short of it: We won…
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T-Mobile was also infiltrated by China-linked telecom hackers
16 Nov

T-Mobile was also infiltrated by China-linked telecom hackers

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Back in October, the FBI and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) admitted that they were looking into "the unauthorized access to commercial telecommunications infrastructure by actors affiliated with the People’s Republic of China." These bad actors, collectively called "Salt Typhoon," allegedly targeted US officials and staffers for the recently concluded presidential elections. A few days later, though, The Wall Street Journal reported that the group had access to a lot more people than originally thought. Basically, the hackers could have accessed the data of any American who's a customer of AT&T and Verizon. That list of carriers has grown…
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The suddenly hot Bluesky says it won’t train AI on your posts
16 Nov

The suddenly hot Bluesky says it won’t train AI on your posts

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Bluesky, which has surged in the days following the US election, said on Friday that it won’t train on its users’ posts for generative AI. The declaration stands in stark contrast to the AI training policies of X (Twitter) and Meta’s Threads. Probably not coincidentally, Bluesky’s announcement came the same day X’s new terms of service, allowing third-party partners to train on user posts, went into effect.“A number of artists and creators have made their home on Bluesky, and we hear their concerns with other platforms training on their data,” Bluesky posted (via The Verge) on Friday. “We do not…
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Reporters Without Borders says it’s pressing charges against X
15 Nov

Reporters Without Borders says it’s pressing charges against X

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Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said this week it’s pressing criminal charges against X (Twitter) in France related to a Kremlin disinformation campaign that used the nonprofit as a prop to spread fake news. The organization said legal means are its “last resort” in its fight against the bogus stories, designed to foster pro-Russia and anti-Ukraine sentiment, that festered on the platform. “X’s refusal to remove content that it knows is false and deceitful — as it was duly informed by RSF — makes it complicit in the spread of the disinformation circulating on its platform,” RSF director of advocacy Antoine…
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The Dyson Airwrap is $110 off for Black Friday
15 Nov

The Dyson Airwrap is $110 off for Black Friday

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There are lots of early Black Friday deals beyond phones, tablets, smartwatches and laptops. Another item worth considering as a gift for yourself or a loved one is the Dyson Airwrap, a popular hair styling tool. The device has dropped to $490 at QVC. That's $110 off the list price. If you're interested, you'll need to act fairly quickly, as this deal is only available for a single day.This isn't quite the lowest price we've seen for the Dyson Airwrap. It dropped to $480 for Black Friday last year. But this is still a good deal for those looking for…
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