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The browser wars are heating up again, with Microsoft putting the focus on its new AI capabilities in Edge. But one of the underdogs out there, Opera, has released a brand new version of its browser that make it a serious competitor. Whether it’s the innovative AI features or the redesigned tabs, this new Opera One browser has a lot going for it. It’s still in an early access developer version, but it certainly made me want to ditch Chrome for good. Modular design It all starts with the modular nature of Opera…

The move is on brand for this new Twitter, which Musk has been hellbent on making a crucible of free speech despite having no clue what free speech is.Image: Rokas Tenys (Shutterstock)As Twitter under Elon Musk’s rule continues to take shape, the platform has decided it apparently doesn’t need trans people to feel safe on its app. Twitter has reportedly removed a stipulation against misgendering and deadnaming from its policy on hateful conduct.Twitter Investor Sues Elon Musk Over Sneaky Stock PurchasesAs detailed by…

While political scrutiny continues to intensify on the widely popular short video app TikTok in the US and across the world, another owned by the same Chinese company, ByteDance Ltd., is going viral. As downloads of Lemon8 surge in the US, here's what you need to know about it:What is Lemon8?Marketing itself as a “content sharing platform with a youthful community,” the app lets users make longer blog-like posts about topics such as fashion, fitness, travel and cooking, accompanied by relevant pictures and videos. Users…

Pinterest has announced that it is experimenting with incorporating Shuffles collage content into its platform, beginning with its shopping feature. Shuffles, which is Pinterest's app for creating collages, became available to the general public in November of last year. The company is now testing the integration of Shuffles' shopping capabilities within the Pinterest platform.All of the shopping functionalities available on regular pins will now also be incorporated into Shuffles. Users can click on individual cutouts…

Pinterest announced today that it’s testing ways to integrate Shuffles collage content into Pinterest, starting with shopping. Shuffles, which is Pinterest’s collage-making app, launched to general public last November. To use Shuffles, users build collages using Pinterest’s own photo library or by snapping photos of objects they want to include with their iPhone’s camera. The iOS-only app is available in the U.S., Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. Shuffles will now have…

San Francisco, Tech giant Microsoft has introduced a new feature which allows users to share AI-powered Bing chat responses with others on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, email or using a persistent link."Some of you may have noticed you've received accelerated access into the new Bing preview as part of onboarding tests we're running," the tech giant said in a blogpost on Friday."Users on Edge v111.0.1661.41 and newer will now see the new Bing icon in the sidebar which includes Chat and Compose experiences designed for…

With social media fraud on the rise, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued directives to eight social media and video streaming platforms, requesting information on how these companies investigate and limit paid commercial advertising that is deceptive or exposes consumers to fraudulent health-care products, financial scams, counterfeit and fake goods, or other fraud.The orders were sent to Meta Platforms, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Snap, Twitter, Pinterest, and Twitch Interactive.According to FTC data, the…

NBC News has discovered that Pinterest's recommendation algorithms are making it easier for pedophiles to create boards full of images of underage girls. After an initial search, Pinterest will start suggesting related searches that can easily be misused. The images themselves sometimes receive sexual comments. NBC notes that it didn't find child sexual abuse material (CSAM) during its investigation. However, the people creating the creepy boards sometimes had collections containing porn despite Pinterest's ban on that…

Pinterest is currently conducting alpha testing of a new ad offering that enables companies to reach customers from a more prominent location within the mobile app. The new format, tentatively named the “Premiere Spotlight” ad, gives advertisers access to a premium placement on the Pinterest app’s search page for a 24-hour period. As a result, they can reach Pinterest users while they utilize one of the app’s critical features: searching for pins, inspiration, and concepts. Early testing. The latest version of the…

ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is quietly pushing another app that’s like Pinterest meets Instagram.Photo: Robert Way - Kyle Barr/Gizmodo (Shutterstock)You wouldn’t have seen any mention of it on your social media feeds or even a press release, but TikTok’s parent company, the China-based ByteDance, has been quietly rolling out a newer app called Lemon8 in the U.S. and UK. This app bills itself as a place to “discover beautiful, authentic, and diverse content.” All the while, the app has reportedly been paying…