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INDIA - 2024/03/12: In this photo illustration, the Threads logo is seen displayed on a mobile phone screen. (Photo Illustration by Idrees Abbas/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Meta is offering some creators thousands of dollars in bonuses for Threads posts

The exact terms of the invite-only program "may vary" for each person.

Meta is offering some creators thousands of dollars if they go viral on Threads.

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Karissa Bell
Karissa Bell
4 hours ago
Elon Musk standing in front of a federal building, laughing maniacally, surrounded by men in suits.

The US Supreme Court rejects Elon Musk’s appeal in ‘funding secured’ tweet ruling

They didn’t bother to comment.

On Monday, the US Supreme Court dismissed Elon Musk’s appeal about a 2018 SEC settlement regarding a “funding secured” tweet. The conservative-majority court passed on Musk’s attempt to throw out the agreement.

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Will Shanklin
Will Shanklin
5 hours ago
An iPad by the water. Uh oh.

The EU will force Apple to open up iPadOS

After allowing competing stores on its phones, Apple now has six months to do the same for its tablets.

Apple’s iPadOS has been branded a gatekeeper under the EU’s DMA legislation, which means the software has to comply with a host of rules. The company has six months to comply to avoid fines.

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Lawrence Bonk
Lawrence Bonk
5 hours ago

The best tech you can buy

Gadgets that make great Mother's Day gifts

Gadgets that make great Mother's Day gifts

From speakers to coffee subscriptions, these are gifts mom will keep loving even after the holiday is over.

Show mom how much you care with one of these thoughtful tech gift ideas for Mother's Day.

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Engadget
Engadget
9 hours ago
The best high school graduation gifts

The best high school graduation gifts in 2024

Here are some practical gift ideas for grads heading to college or entering the workforce.

We’ve compiled a list of gadgets, gear and services that might help the high school grad in your life through their next phase, whether they're heading to college or entering the workforce.

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Jeff Dunn
Jeff Dunn
12 hours ago
The best MacBook

The best MacBook for 2024: Which Apple laptop should you buy?

We tested every current MacBook Pro and Air to help you narrow down the best fit for you.

Apple currently produces just two lines of MacBooks, the Air and the Pro -- but there's plenty of variation within just those two options. Here are our top picks based on our testing.

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Amy Skorheim
Amy Skorheim
15 hours ago
The best gaming gear for graduates

The best gaming gear for graduates

Whether they’re playing games for fun or a future career, these are the best items to get.

New graduates have earned the time to unwind after a busy year. These pieces of gaming gear would make great gifts for the new college graduate in your life.

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Kris Naudus
Kris Naudus
04.26.2024

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