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Even though Bluesky is still an invite-only app and a decentralised alternative to Twitter and Mastodon, users won't have to be logged in to see posts on the platform, according to Bluesky CEO Jay Graber. In a blog post, Graber explained that Bluesky users can still opt to not have their posts displayed to others not logged in to their account with a toggle. He notes that “other apps may not honor this request” and that the toggle won't make your account private. He added that “ posts on Bluesky have always been public via developer tooling and other apps.” Read: Apple explores AI deals with news publishers “Bluesky is an open and public network,” Bluesky says in a note under the toggle on the platform. “This setting only limits the visibility of your content on the Bluesky app and website, and other apps may not respect this setting.” The Twitter competitor has also redesigned its logo to a butterfly from a blue sky w...

In a recent update Instagram Head, Adam Mosseri, said that Instagram account s won't be affected if Threads account on the app is deleted. Threads users will easily be able to remove their account s via Settings, on the app. The untanglement with Instagram had been a long-requested feature for many Threads users , who couldn't purge their profiles without automatically deleting Instagram. This new change comes right after a Meta update that lets Threads users opt out of having to post their Threads on Facebook and Instagram feeds. It seems likely that Meta will soon separate Threads from other social media platforms under Meta, as the app becomes more independent. The company has already said that it intends to make the platform compatible with ActivityPub, an open-source protocol that powers Mastodon and other services in the fediverse. Source: https://thefoxposts.com/threads-users-can-now-delete-account-without-deleting-insta-TheFOXposts-41344.html?utm_source=blog...

Snapchat announces its third quarter 2023 financial results where it has grown to 406 million daily active users. Snapchat was able to add nine million new users in the last quarter. The platform has overall seen a growth of 12% as compared to last year. In addition to the growth in daily active users , Snap Inc. achieved an increase in revenue by 5% which equates to $1,189 million as compared to last year. Apart from that, the platform experienced a net loss of $368 million and adjusted EBITDA was positive $40 million . Read More Apple backs Biden's push for right-to-repair law Snap Inc. launched Snapchat+ subscription service that offers exclusive, experimental, and pre-release features. This service actively contributed to the growth . In addition to that, the platform also reached more than 200 million people through the MyAI chatbot. Source: https://thefoxposts.com/snapchat-witnesses-a-12-growth-with-406-million-users-TheFOXposts-39791.html?utm_source=blogger_sou...

TikTok is testing a feature that will let users upload 15-minute video s on the platform, with users in selected regions. The new feature would increase the video limit from 10 to 15 minutes on the popular video -sharing site. First noticed by social media consultant, Matt Navarra, the feature allows users to upload videos from the app and desktop together. He shared a screenshot of a message displayed to users who have access to the feature. While TikTok initially started out as a short-video-sharing platform, it has recently begun embracing long-form videos as well. In February 2022, TikTok expanded the video limit from three to 10 minutes. Before that, the video limit was only 60 seconds. Longer videos will facilitate creators to share more information online with their viewers including food recipes, beauty tutorials and comedy sketches. Currently, videos longer than 10 minutes, direct their viewers to a second video titled 'Part Two'. These changes are placing T...

 Twitter Inc will re launch a revamped version of its subscription service Twitter Blue on Monday at a higher price for Apple users , the company said in a tweet on Saturday. The company said users could subscribe to the revamped service that will allow subscribers to edit tweets, upload 1080p videos and get a blue checkmark post account verification, for $8 per month through the web but for $11 per month through Apple iOS. Twitter did not explain why Apple users were being charged more than others on the web but there have been media reports that the company was looking for ways to offset fees charged in the App Store. Twitter had initially launch ed the Twitter Blue early in November before pausing it as fake accounts mushroomed. It was then scheduled to launch again on Nov. 29 but was pushed back. Elon Musk, who took Twitter private for $44 billion in November had in a series of tweets last month listed various grievances with Apple, including the 30% fe...

Instagram has started testing a feature where users can add a poll option in the comment section under the posts. Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram shared the update on his broadcast channel of his platform. He mentioned that the new feature is a way to help creators increase engagement on the posts. The option to add polls will be available for both regular feed posts and Reels. The format of it will be similar to the ones shared in stories. However, it is unclear how long the polls will remain open after they are posted. Read More As Google pushes deeper into AI, publishers see fresh challenges The feature is an addition to the idea of making the comment section more interactive and engaging. The new option is currently available for the limited audience for testing and will be rolled out soon. Source: https://thefoxposts.com/instagram-to-let-users-add-polls-in-comments-section-TheFOXposts-39306.html?utm_source=blogger_source&utm_medium=blogger_medium&utm_cam...

WhatsApp has introduced a passwordless passkey feature for all Android users . Previously, WhatsApp asked users for two-factor authentication for security reasons. Post the update, WhatsApp now allows users to use their device’s face, fingerprint, or pin security to unlock and access their accounts. WhatsApp has been testing the feature in its beta channel. It's now making it available to a wider audience. As of now, there is no update regarding a similar feature for iOS. Android users can easily and securely log back in with passkeys 🔑 only your face, finger print, or pin unlocks your WhatsApp account pic.twitter.com/In3OaWKqhy — WhatsApp (@WhatsApp) October 16, 2023 Read More AI should cut pensions costs, highlight risks A new feature has been introduced to make it easier for people to keep track of their passwords. Moreover, they are 40 per cent faster than passwords and are more secure. Source: https://thefoxposts.com/whatsapp-rolls-out-passwor...

ChatGPT users will now be able to surf the web, Microsoft-backed OpenAI said on Wednesday, expanding the data the viral chatbot can access beyond its earlier September 2021 cutoff. The artificial intelligence startup said its latest browsing feature would allow websites to control how ChatGPT can interact with them. "Browsing is available to Plus and Enterprise users today, and we'll expand to all users soon. To enable, choose Browse with Bing in the selector under GPT-4," OpenAI said in a post on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. The startup also announced a major update earlier this week that would enable ChatGPT to have voice conversations with users and interact with them using images, moving it closer to popular AI assistants like Apple's Siri. OpenAI had earlier tested a feature that allowed users to access the latest information through the Bing search engine within its premium ChatGPT Plus offering. But it later d...

This article was first published in The Conversation. Late last week, Google announced something called the Privacy Sandbox has been rolled out to a “ major ity” of Chrome users , and will reach 100 per cent of users in the coming months. But what is it, exactly? The new suite of features represents a fundamental shift in how Chrome will track user data for the benefit of advertisers. Instead of third-party cookies, Chrome can now tap directly into your browsing history to gather information on advertising “topics” (more on that later). Watch the latest News on Channel 7 or stream for free on 7plus >> In development since 2019, this change has attracted a great deal of controversy, as some commentators have deemed it invasive in terms of privacy. Understanding how it works — and whether you want to opt in or out — is important, since Chrome remains the most widely used browser in the world, with a 63 per cent market share as of May 2023 (Safari is in second place with 13 per ce...

As per reports, X plans to collect biometric data along with Education and employment History . The new privacy policy will go into effect from September 29, 2023. As per the policy, the platform will seek consent from the users before collecting their biometric information. As of now, X has not specified how they will collect this information and what they exactly mean by it. As per the reports of Bloomberg, biometrics are for premium users and will give them the option to submit their government ID and an image for verification purposes. Biometric data may be extracted from both the ID and image for matching purposes. With the help of this biometric information, X plans to fight impersonation attempts and make the platform more secure for all. In addition to that, the platform will also store the education and employment history of the users to recommend potential jobs, share with potential employers when applying for a job, and show more relevant advertising. Sourc...

Twitter, now known as X, appears to be working on its verification method for premium users , with the app asking for a government-issued ID and a live photo to verify accounts. Blue checkmarks are available to those who pay for X Premium, formerly Twitter Blue, a subscription service which also offers users a host of special features including the ability to edit posts, write longer posts and undo posts. Before tech magnate Elon Musk acquired the platform, verification was given out to users in media and government , or those at heightened risk of impersonation. Watch the latest News on Channel 7 or stream for free on 7plus >> Source: https://thefoxposts.com/twitter-asks-users-of-premium-service-for-photo-of-government-issued-id-to-verify-account-TheFOXposts-33201.html?utm_source=blogger_source&utm_medium=blogger_medium&utm_campaign=blogger_cam Category: Technology Post by: TheFOXposts.Com

In an attempt to ensure multi-device functionality, WhatsApp will allow users to access their accounts from multiple devices. Once the feature is available, the users will see an option “link to existing account” option when installing the app on a smartphone. Upon opting for it, users will see a QR code that must be scanned by a primary WhatsApp phone via the “link a device” option in settings. Once verified by the primary phone , users can receive the messages on other devices without the need to turn on the primary phone . The feature will be helpful for people running a small Business or those who use multiple phones on a regular basis. The feature will be available for both iOS and Android users. Source: https://thefoxposts.com/whatsapp-to-allow-users-access-from-multiple-phones-TheFOXposts-20026.html?utm_source=blogger_source&utm_medium=blogger_medium&utm_campaign=blogger_cam Category: Technology Post by: TheFOXposts.Com

WhatsApp has granted users one of its most awaited features - the ability to edit messages . "For the moments when you make a mistake or simply change your mind, you can now edit your sent messages on WhatsApp," the Meta Platforms Inc-owned (META.O) messaging app said in a blog post on Monday. With the feature rolling out globally in the coming weeks, senders will be able to modify their messages within 15 minutes of hitting send. Also read:  WhatsApp faces first fine in Russia for failure to delete 'banned' content The function can be accessed by long-pressing the message and choosing "edit" in the drop-down menu. The modified message will carry the label "edited", without showing edit history. Com Pet ing apps such as Telegram and Signal already allow users to edit messages , while microblogging site Twitter rolled out the ability to edit tweets to select users last year. Source: https://thefoxposts.com/whatsapp-allow...

Twitter users will soon need to be verified in order to use TweetDeck, the social media company said in a tweet on Monday. The change will take effect in 30 days, the company said. Twitter made the announcement in a tweet detailing an improved version of TweetDeck with new features. It was unclear if Twitter will charge users for both the new and old version of TweetDeck. Twitter did not immediately respond to request for comment. Charging for TweetDeck, which was previously free and is widely used by Business es and news organizations to easily monitor content, could bring a revenue boost to Twitter, which has struggled to retain advertising revenue under billionaire Elon Musk's ownership. The move comes just days after Musk said that both verified and unverified users would have a limited number of posts they could read per day "to address extreme levels of data scraping & system manipulation." His announcement sparked a fierce backlash from users ...

Twitter is limiting how many tweets per day various accounts can read, to discourage "extreme levels" of data scraping and system manipulation, Executive Chair Elon Musk said in a post on the social media platform on Saturday. Verified accounts were initially limited to reading 6,000 posts a day, Musk said, adding that unverified accounts will be limited to 600 posts a day with new unverified accounts limited to 300. The temporary reading limitation was later increased to 10,000 posts per day for verified users , 1,000 posts per day for unverified and 500 posts per day for new unverified users , Musk said in a separate post without providing further details. Previously, Twitter had announced it will require users to have an account on the social media platform to view tweets , a move that Musk on Friday called a "temporary emergency measure." Musk had said that hundreds of organizations or more were scraping Twitter data "ext...

Alphabet Inc's YouTube and Youtube TV were down for thousands of users on Thursday, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com. Downdetector showed there were more than 13,000 incidents of people reporting issues with YouTube as of 8:00 p.m. ET (00:00 GMT on Friday), and over 3,000 reports for YouTube TV. Source: https://thefoxposts.com/youtube-down-for-thousands-of-users-TheFOXposts-27460.html?utm_source=blogger_source&utm_medium=blogger_medium&utm_campaign=blogger_cam Category: Technology Post by: TheFOXposts.Com

One of the most notable happenings at Apple’s event for developers on Monday is likely the iPhone maker’s tweak that will keep its autocorrect feature from annoyingly correcting one of the most common expletives to “ducking”. “In those moments where you just want to type a ducking word, well, the keyboard will learn it, too,” Apple’s software chief Craig Federighi said. The iPhone keyboard autocorrect feature has always had its quirks, sometimes taking a misspelled word while texting and substituting what it deems a logical option that ends up changing the meaning of a particular phrase or sentence. Watch the latest News on Channel 7 or stream for free on 7plus >> Such occurrences generally produce follow-up texts along the lines of “damn autocorrect!” But the “ducking” substitution is a long-standing source of mirth or frustration, depending on how many times one has had to rewrite their own texts or scream at one’s own device (the iPhone cannot correct one’s verbal epithets). ...

Meta has fixed an error on Facebook that sent automatic friend requests when users would visit any profile. The bug was spotted on Friday when many users took it to different social media sites and complained about the privacy breach. Some users even named it "the end of stalking" as they believed Facebook now automatically sends friend requests when a user stalks/checks any profile. Read  Linda Yaccarino: the advertising executive Musk picked as new Twitter CEO "We fixed a bug related to a recent app update that caused some Facebook friend requests to be sent mistakenly. We've stopped this from happening, and we apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused," a spokesperson for Meta told The Daily Beast. The glitch caught more attention as Meta was in the middle of laying off more employees. Many believe it to be an error due to the lack or inefficiency of staff. Source: https://thefoxposts.com/facebook-fixes-bug-sending-aut...

OpenAI, the firm behind chatbot sensation ChatGPT, said on Tuesday that it would offer up to $20,000 to users reporting vulnerabilities in its artificial intelligence systems. OpenAI Bug Bounty program, which went live on Tuesday, will offer rewards to people based on the severity of the bugs they report, with rewards starting from $200 per vulnerability. Technology companies often use bug bounty programs to encourage programmers and ethical hackers to report bugs in their software systems. According to details on bug bounty platform Bugcrowd, OpenAI has invited researchers to review certain functionality of ChatGPT and the framework of how OpenAI systems communicate and share data with third-party applications. The program does not include incorrect or malicious content produced by OpenAI systems. The move comes days after ChatGPT was banned in Italy for a suspected breach of privacy rules, prompting regulators in other European countries to study generative AI ser...

Several high-risk security flaws have been discovered in Samsung Galaxy smartphones that could allow hackers to easily target the devices. Attackers only need to know the victim’s phone number to exploit the bugs without the user knowing anything is wrong, warns Google’s Project Zero team. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Best new budget phones 2023. Watch the latest News on Channel 7 or stream for free on 7plus >> Google’s Project Zero security researchers study flaws in hardware and software systems to find the bugs and fix them. In a March update, Project Zero’s Tim Willis said researchers found at least 18 security flaws that had not yet been fixed in Samsung’s Exynos modems, which are used in the company’s flagship Galaxy devices. He warned the four most serious vulnerabilities (CVE-2023-24033, CVE-2023-26496, CVE-2023-26497 and CVE-2023-26498) allow for “internet-to-baseband remote code execution” by hackers. “Tests conducted by Project Zero confirm that those four vulnerabiliti...