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Instagram and Threads moderation is out of control
Image: The Verge On Threads, the topic of “Threads Moderation Failures” is trending. Some users complain their accounts are being deleted or restricted for linking to articles with controversial topics. Instagram and Threads boss Adam Mosseri is directly replying to some complaints and said he’s “looking into it.” And I’m one of many people who’s…
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All the buzz about Nintendo’s Alarmo clock
Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge Sure, it’s not the Switch 2, but it’s a fun new Nintendo gadget. Continue reading…
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Apple’s Vision Pro leader, Dan Riccio, is retiring
Photo: Apple Dan Riccio, a longtime Apple executive formerly in charge of hardware, is retiring from the company this month, Bloomberg reports. Riccio has been with Apple for 26 years. Before becoming the SVP of hardware engineering in 2012, he led the company’s iPad division. As the company’s hardware head, he oversaw some of the…
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A closer look at Nintendo’s adorable Alarmo clock
This pricey bedside clock can sense your movements and wake you up with Nintendo’s beloved characters. Continue reading…
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X will pay its Premium users to engage with each other
Image: The Verge X is making a big change to how creators can earn money from the platform. Since last year, X has shared ad revenue with creators based on how many verified users see ads in replies to their posts. But the company announced today that creators are instead going to be paid based…
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This bottle-sized rotating projector won’t fall over
JMGO’s Picoflix projector is the size of a water bottle and includes a built-in battery. | Image: JMGO JMGO’s new Picoflix adds to the ever-growing list of portable projectors small enough to be carried in a water bottle pocket. But instead of standing on one end like many cylindrical compact projectors do, the Picoflix is…
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YouTube says it is ‘not hiding the skip button’ on ads
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Some YouTube users have observed the platform making it harder to skip ads in recent days. On Reddit, a user reported seeing black rectangles over the skip button on desktop instead of the expected countdown timer, and a few days later, Android Police reported not seeing a countdown…
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HBO’s Lanterns adds Aaron Pierre to its cast as John Stewart
Photo by Michael Loccisano / Getty Images While HBO has yet to officially lock in a Hal Jordan for its upcoming Lanterns series based on DC’s comics, the network has found its John Stewart. Today, HBO announced that Rebel Ridge and Old star Aaron Pierre will play Lanterns’ John Stewart, a new recruit to the…
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The Gulf of Mexico is almost as warm as a bath, and it’s stirring up monster storms
A thunderstorm can be seen moving over Tampa in the distance from St. Petersburg, Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton’s expected landfall in the middle of this week on October 8, 2024. | Photo: Getty Images Hurricane Milton, like Hurricane Helene before it, is souped up on hot water in the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricanes need…
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Amazon’s new AI guides can help shoppers find what they need
Amazon’s AI Shopping Guides are a more visual way to filter for specific product types and features. | Image: Amazon Amazon has a new shopping tool that uses AI to help customers quickly find products based on the specific features they need. AI-powered “Shopping Guides” are now rolling out in the US on Amazon’s mobile…