Meta has made a significant move by launching the Threads API, fulfilling its promise of a June release. This free API is designed to enable developers to create innovative integrations into Threads, potentially paving the way for third-party apps to rival social media platforms like Twitter. According to Jesse Chen, the director of engineering at
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In recent news, US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has brought attention to the urgent need for warning labels on social media platforms. These warning labels would serve to alert parents and adolescent users about the potential mental health risks associated with excessive social media use. Murthy’s call to action is motivated by the alarming
Google recently unveiled a new feature within the Android Chrome browser called “Listen to this page.” This option allows users to have webpages read out loud to them, providing playback controls similar to those found in music or podcast players. The feature offers the ability to pause, change reading speed, skip forward or backward by
Apple is known for its sleek and innovative designs when it comes to its devices. The latest news from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman suggests that Apple is not slowing down in its quest for thinness. According to Gurman, Apple is planning to release a “significantly skinnier” iPhone 17, as well as working on making the MacBook
With the upcoming release of iOS 18, Apple users are eagerly awaiting the potential enhancements that Siri may receive. While Apple Intelligence features are not expected until 2025 for most users, those testing the beta version this year could already be familiar with some of the improvements that Siri will offer. One exciting update is
Philips Hue is known for its innovative smart lighting solutions, and the latest addition to their product lineup is no exception. The new smart bedside lamp, reportedly named the “Twilight,” is set to revolutionize the way we interact with our bedroom lighting. According to reports from HueBlog.com, the Twilight lamp will come equipped with two
Back in 1980, Nintendo was not the gaming giant that we know today. In fact, it was not even on the radar in the United States. The first US commercial for Nintendo hardware, a handheld device called Toss-Up from the “Game & Watch” series, did little to change that perception. The ad did not even
After the downfall of Artifact, a news aggregation app developed by Instagram co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger, Yahoo swooped in to save the day. The once failed platform has now been resurrected within the framework of the new Yahoo News app. This move not only signifies a rebirth for Artifact but also brings about
The recent all-hands meeting at X, led by CEO Linda Yaccarino, has left employees concerned and speculating about the future of the company. With issues surrounding performance reviews, promotions delays, revenue targets, and potential layoffs, the atmosphere at X headquarters in San Francisco is tense. Employees at X are worried about the uncertainty surrounding the
In the world of photography, the resurgence of analog film cameras continues to gain momentum. MiNT, a Hong Kong-based camera manufacturer known for its boutique instant film cameras, is set to release the Rollei 35AF later this year. This new camera pays homage to the original Rollei 35 from 1966 but incorporates modern features such