Twitter threatens lawsuit against Meta over Threads
It turns out that a fight between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg may not go down in a cage but in a courtroom. Hours after Meta launched its new social media platform, a Twitter competitor called Threads, the CEO Mark Zuckerberg received a letter from a lawyer representing Twitter, threatening the company with legal action. […]
Threads launch fails to prioritize accessibility
While the internet is abuzz with talk of Meta’s new Twitter competitor, Threads, a significant portion of migrating users are already frustrated, and not because of annoying notifications or the inability to delete just your Threads account. Instead, in a strange step back for the tech giant, the hours-old platform — unabashedly attempting to poach […]
Here's how you can return Amazon packages in 2023
E-commerce giant Amazon can provide an amazing shopping experience thanks to its highly anticipated Prime deals and a vast and diverse range of products. But sometimes, you’ll need to return the result of an impulse buy or irresistible deal. The good news? Returning unwanted items you purchased on Amazon has become super easy in 2023. […]
How to shop Amazon Prime Day 2023
Everything you need to know about how to shop Amazon Prime Day 2023. Mashable’s Lead Shopping Reporter Dylan Haas is here with a few tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your shopping experience.
ChatGPT monthly traffic has dropped for the first time
For the first time, ChatGPT desktop and mobile traffic has declined. Is it just growing pains, or has the AI chatbot’s novelty worn off? According to analytics company Similarweb, ChatGPT traffic dropped 9.7 percent globally and 10.3 percent in the U.S. from May to June. Additionally, worldwide unique visitors dropped by 5.7 percent, and average […]
Threads needs user-generated alt text ASAP
Threads, Meta’s Twitter alternative, is here, carrying some Instagram features in tow but really lacking when it comes to others. One of these is alternative text (alt text), a crucial tool for accessibility that tech platforms have been integrating for a while. So far, Threads includes “core accessibility features” that Instagram already has — it […]
Threads, Meta's Twitter rival, is tracking you in all sorts of ways
If you thought your data remains yours alone on Threads, think again. The App Privacy section of Threads’ App Store page lists all the ways in which Threads is tracking you and using your data. Reader, the list is very, very long. Threads, Meta’s answer to Twitter, launched on Thursday, apparently amassing more than 10 […]
A bunch of things not on Threads yet
In case you’ve been determinedly staring at a wall instead of opting into social media’s latest buzz typhoon, Threads is here. Meta’s answer to Twitter launched on Thursday, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg claiming 10 million people joined Threads in the first seven hours. That’s a significant chunk of users torpedoing themselves onto the bandwagon, claiming […]
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Get a refurbished Dell Chromebook for only $66
TL;DR: As of July 6, get this refurbished Dell Chromebook for only $65.97 — that’s a 33% discount. Even with graduation season behind us, you might not be hanging up your grad cap for good. If you have more schooling on the horizon, or a remote or hybrid job lined up, you may be looking […]