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X is testing a new way of opening links in posts to improve engagement

Links have proven to be a tricky thing when it comes to social media engagement. On platforms like Threads, data suggests that people often don’t

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Near Flesh and the return of 30 Days of Night

I love the 30 Days of Night franchise, so I was super excited to discover this week that it’s picking back up with Falling Sun,

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SpaceX’s Starshield satellites are reportedly transmitting signals on unauthorized frequencies

SpaceX may be violating international telecommunication standards by allowing its Starshield satellites to transmit to Earth on frequencies it’s not supposed to use, NPR reports.

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Moderators call for AI controls after Reddit Answers suggests heroin for pain relief

We’ve seen artificial intelligence give some pretty bizarre responses to queries as chatbots become more common. Today, Reddit Answers is in the spotlight after a

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PayPal’s blockchain partner accidentally minted $300 trillion in stablecoins

In an embarrassing error, PayPal blockchain partner Paxos accidentally minted 300 trillion of the PYUSD token today. PayPal’s stablecoin, which it debuted in 2023, is

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Samsung will introduce its Android XR headset at a Galaxy event on October 21

Samsung is back with another event this fall, which it has dubbed Worlds Wide Open. The company said that it will use this opportunity to

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UK regulator fines 4chan for ignoring Online Safety Act demands

Ofcom has slapped 4chan with a £20,000 ($26,700) fine for failing to comply with the internet and telecommunications regulator’s request for information under the UK’s

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SpaceX will attempt Starship’s 11th flight test on Monday

SpaceX is gearing up for the 11th flight test of its Starship megarocket, which will launch from its Starbase in Texas as early as Monday.

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Apple is winding down Clips, its forgotten video-editing app

It seems to be the end of the road for Apple’s Clips app. The company said on a support page that it has stopped updating

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Instagram tests new layout that puts the spotlight on Reels and DMs

Instagram head Adam Mosseri has announced that as part of a test, some Instagram users will be able to try a new menu bar in