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Threads now lets you control who can quote your posts
Head of Instagram Adam Mosseri announced the update this weekend, saying he hopes it will “help keep Threads a more positive place.” Users can choose to turn off quotes entirely or limit them only to people they follow.
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Parrots in captivity seem to enjoy video-chatting with their friends on Messenger
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Google prohibits ads promoting websites and apps that generate deepfake porn
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X is using Grok to publish AI-generated news summaries
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Instagram's 'Add Yours' sticker now lets you share songs
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A four-pack of Samsung's Galaxy SmartTag 2 trackers is back on sale for $70
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Rabbit R1 review: A $199 AI toy that fails at almost everything
Parrots in captivity seem to enjoy video-chatting with their friends on Messenger
A small study led by researchers at the University of Glasgow and Northeastern University compared parrots’ responses when given the option to video chat with other birds via Messenger versus watching pre-recorded videos.
Google prohibits ads promoting websites and apps that generate deepfake porn
Google has updated its Inappropriate Content Policy to include language that expressly prohibits advertisers from promoting websites and services that generate deepfake pornography.
X is using Grok to publish AI-generated news summaries
X is using Grok to publish AI-generated summaries of news and other topics that trend on the platform.
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Threads now lets you control who can quote your posts
Head of Instagram Adam Mosseri announced the update this weekend, saying he hopes it will “help keep Threads a more positive place.” Users can choose to turn off quotes entirely or limit them only to people they follow.
Parrots in captivity seem to enjoy video-chatting with their friends on Messenger
A small study led by researchers at the University of Glasgow and Northeastern University compared parrots’ responses when given the option to video chat with other birds via Messenger versus watching pre-recorded videos.
Google prohibits ads promoting websites and apps that generate deepfake porn
Google has updated its Inappropriate Content Policy to include language that expressly prohibits advertisers from promoting websites and services that generate deepfake pornography.
X is using Grok to publish AI-generated news summaries
X is using Grok to publish AI-generated summaries of news and other topics that trend on the platform.
Instagram's 'Add Yours' sticker now lets you share songs
Instagram has released some new interactive stickers for use in Stories. One of these is a “Reveal” sticker that blurs content, so people have to DM the creator to get it unlocked.
A four-pack of Samsung's Galaxy SmartTag 2 trackers is back on sale for $70
A bundle of Samsung's Galaxy SmartTag 2 Bluetooth trackers is back on sale for $70, matching the lowest price we've tracked.
4010040100Rabbit R1 review: A $199 AI toy that fails at almost everything
The Rabbit R1 is a cute AI gadget, but at launch it’s riddled with issues and terrible battery life. When phones can handle similar AI tasks, the R1 doesn’t do enough to justify its existence.
The Apple Watch Series 9 is back on sale for $299, plus the rest of this week's best tech deals
This week, we found deals on gear from Samsung, Apple, Bose, Anker and more.
Google says Epic’s Play Store demands are too much and too self-serving
Google has filed an injunction telling the court that it will not give Epic what it wants without a fight, because the company's asks "stray far beyond the trial record."
The best gifts to upgrade your grad’s tech setup
College grads are probably using the same tech they started out with four years ago. Here are the best gadgets you can get them to upgrade their kit, including laptops, headphones, monitors and more.
The Morning After: Peloton's grim post-pandemic reality
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Engadget Podcast: Kill the Rabbit (R1)
The Rabbit R1 is finally here, and it's yet another useless AI gadget.
The best password manager for 2024
Remembering dozens of passwords can be difficult for anyone. These are the best password managers you can use to keep your information safe and secure.
X is changing how the block button works
X is changing how blocks work on its platform, though it’s (for now) stopping short of Elon Musk’s wish of nuking the feature entirely.
Microsoft’s latest Windows security updates might break your VPN
Microsoft says the April security updates for Windows may break your VPN. Oops!
Audible is testing a cheaper plan in Australia
Audible is testing a cheaper subscription tier in Australia that sounds like an answer to Spotify’s audiobook push. The service’s new Standard plan gives you one free title per month, but your credits don’t roll over.
Two of our top Anker power banks are back on sale at all-time low prices
Two of our top Anker power banks are back on sale at all-time low prices, including the 20,000mAh Prime portable charger. The sale extends to the Nano charger.
Huawei has been secretly funding research in America after being blacklisted
Huawei has been secretly funding research in America after being blacklisted. The company has been funneling money through a Washington-based foundation and a research competition at universities.
Amazon CEO's anti-union comments broke federal laws, labor judge rules
A NLRB judge ruled this week that Amazon CEO Andy Jassy broke federal labor laws by suggesting employees would be less empowered and better off without unions.
You can finally use passkeys to sign into your Microsoft account
Microsoft is celebrating World Password Day by helping to kill them. The company has finally launched consumer passkey support for Microsoft accounts, nearly two years after Apple and Google.
