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TikTok’s experimental third feed has been spotted out in the wild

TikTok’s experimental third feed has been spotted out in the wild

TikTok is reportedly working on another feed. And it's likely to be location-based. Here's what we know so far.
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Breaking down the Twitter whistleblower allegations and how it affects the Musk takeover

Breaking down the Twitter whistleblower allegations and how it affects the Musk takeover

You've probably heard of the Twitter Whistleblower by now. Let's take a look at some of the serious allegations in their complaint.
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YouTube is finally getting serious about podcasts

YouTube is finally getting serious about podcasts

YouTube appears to be rolling out a new Explore page for podcasts, that finally surfaces the content in a dedicated way.
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How to half swipe on Snapchat

How to half swipe on Snapchat

Half swiping is useful if you want to peek at a chat message on Snapchat without fully opening it. Here's how to do it.
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The best movies on the Criterion Channel right now

The best movies on the Criterion Channel right now

The Criterion Channel is a powerful cinematic trove packed with arthouse features, foreign films, and treasured classics.
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Downloaded YouTube Shorts clips will soon include watermarks

Downloaded YouTube Shorts clips will soon include watermarks

YouTube Shorts reposted to other platforms will soon have watermarks on them. Let's take a closer look at why.
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The 10 most popular TikTok accounts

The 10 most popular TikTok accounts

These are the 10 most popular (read: most followed) TikTok accounts. Let's take a closer look at the content they have to offer.
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TikTok bans influencers from creating paid political ads

TikTok bans influencers from creating paid political ads

TikTok is rolling out a new Election Center as part of its strategy to fight election misinformation. It also prohibits paid political content from creators.
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You can now use the Add Yours sticker on Reels for Facebook and Instagram

You can now use the Add Yours sticker on Reels for Facebook and Instagram

Meta has added six new creator-focused features to its Reels feature for Facebook and Instagram. But the most interesting one is the Add Yours sticker.
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You can (sort of) generate art like Dall-E with TikTok’s latest filter

You can (sort of) generate art like Dall-E with TikTok’s latest filter

A recently released TikTok A.I. green screen filter lets you generate art like DALL-E. But don't expect it to match the quality of DALL-E's images.
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Snapchat Plus subscribers are getting these four new features today

Snapchat Plus subscribers are getting these four new features today

Snapchat Plus subscribers will get access to four new features today. Here's what you need to know.
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How to delete or hide apps on an Apple TV

How to delete or hide apps on an Apple TV

Looking to clear some clutter from your Apple TV interface? You can easily delete or hide the apps you don't want to see: Here's how it works and what to do.
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What is DirecTV Stream: plans, pricing, channels, and more

What is DirecTV Stream: plans, pricing, channels, and more

AT&T TV has gotten yet another new name -- DirecTV Stream. Here's the latest on what's changed, what's stayed the same, and exactly what subscribers get.
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Twitter’s latest features are all about curbing election misinformation

Twitter’s latest features are all about curbing election misinformation

Twitter is launching a few new features to help combat election misinformation for the upcoming U.S. midterm elections. And it's reviving some older ones too.
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What does a check mark mean on Facebook Messenger?

What does a check mark mean on Facebook Messenger?

Ever wondered what those check mark icons in Facebook Messenger actually mean? In this guide, we'll go over what each of these icons indicate.
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Elon Musk hints that he could start his own social media platform

Elon Musk hints that he could start his own social media platform

If Twitter doesn't get its way and Musk's acquisition deal falls through, what happens? This week, Musk tweeted about another possible outcome.
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The more Instagram copies TikTok, the more I hate using it

The more Instagram copies TikTok, the more I hate using it

Instagram tried copying TikTok. Then it said it would stop. And now it's doing it again. And I'm so, so tired.
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Snapchat is down right now. Here’s what we know

Snapchat is down right now. Here’s what we know

Snapchat is down. Here's what we know so far about the outage.
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How to control app access to other apps on a Mac

How to control app access to other apps on a Mac

Which apps on your Mac have access to control others? Whether you want to make a change or just review the list, here’s how to control app access on a Mac.
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WhatsApp adds new privacy features that everyone should start using

WhatsApp adds new privacy features that everyone should start using

WhatsApp has announced three new privacy features. Two of them will begin rolling out this month and one of them is being tested right now.
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Yes, Twitter is down right now, and we don’t know when it’ll be back

Yes, Twitter is down right now, and we don’t know when it’ll be back

It's not just you! As of August 9, 2022, Twitter is down for multiple users.
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A new Snapchat feature lets parents see who their teens chat with

A new Snapchat feature lets parents see who their teens chat with

Snapchat has a new parental supervision feature that lets parents view who their teens are chatting with, but not the chat conversations themselves.
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The best sudoku apps for Android and iOS for 2022

The best sudoku apps for Android and iOS for 2022

Here are the best sudoku apps available right now for iOS and Android, covering everything from basic sudoku to apps that include special modes and challenges.
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This Twitter vulnerability may have revealed owners of burner accounts

This Twitter vulnerability may have revealed owners of burner accounts

A Twitter security vulnerability may have put those burner Twitter accounts of yours at risk of being revealed. It was fixed, but not before it was exploited.
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How to post on Reddit: everything you need to know

How to post on Reddit: everything you need to know

Reddit posts can be created via different methods. And while posting is easy, you'll still need to heed the rules of the subreddit you're posting to.
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Twitter profiles for businesses just got way more useful

Twitter profiles for businesses just got way more useful

Twitter has launched its Location Spotlight feature which lets businesses add their location and hours to their profile.
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YouTube may finally loosen its rigid rules around copyrighted music

YouTube may finally loosen its rigid rules around copyrighted music

YouTube is working on letting its creators use copyrighted music in their videos while still earning money on their videos.
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How to create a Facebook group

How to create a Facebook group

Starting a Facebook group is a pretty easy process. Here's what you need to know.
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Twitter takes one more step toward giving us an edit button

Twitter takes one more step toward giving us an edit button

It looks like Twitter's latest in-progress feature is another step towards an edit button for the bird app. Here's what we know so far.
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Discord is making its Android app more like iOS, and in a good way

Discord is making its Android app more like iOS, and in a good way

Discord switched to React Native for its Android app to ensure Android users will get new features and updates at the same time iOS users do.
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Apple’s App Store to start showing more ads

Apple’s App Store to start showing more ads

Folks with an iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch will soon start seeing more ads for apps in the App Store, giving developers more ways to reach customers.
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I couldn’t manage my work and social life without this one app

I couldn’t manage my work and social life without this one app

Rambox has become the true lynchpin of my digital life for months now. It helps me manage my work and social life under a single, edifying banner.
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Twitter’s paid subscriptions just got a price bump

Twitter’s paid subscriptions just got a price bump

Twitter Blue now costs $5 per month for new users and current subscribers will see the same increase later this year.
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Twitter statuses can warn people when your tweet is a hot take

Twitter statuses can warn people when your tweet is a hot take

Twitter is finally testing its new status feature with a few users, and it already looks different from when it was first spotted as an in-progress feature.