4 d. ago YouTube considers a daily timer for users looking to cut back on Shorts

YouTube is looking into potentially offering a feature that would allow users to set a daily timer to limit how long they spend on Shorts. Recent findings from the beta version of the YouTube app, first reported by Android Authority, suggest that the platform is developing a feature to help users stop the endless scrolling […]

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6 d. ago What would happen if the US's Section 230 went away? Exploring 'the law that built the internet'

Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, passed in 1996 as part of the Telecommunications Act, has become a political lightning rod in recent years. The law shields online platforms from liability for user-generated content while allowing moderation in good faith.

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3 w. ago Quora’s Poe launches its most affordable subscription plan for $5/month

Poe, Quora’s chatbot app, launched one of its most affordable subscription options on Monday, priced at just $5 per month.  In addition, the company introduced its highest-priced plan at $250 per month, designed for users who need to send a large volume of messages on Poe. Poe allows users to utilize several AI-powered bots– including […]

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3 w. ago AI creation platform Arcade expands from jewelry to home goods

Arcade, a generative AI marketplace for designing jewelry, is expanding its offerings to include home goods, starting with rugs. The company on Monday also introduced a new feature called “Match My Room,” which allows users to upload a photo of their room so their design complements the existing colors and style. Alongside this expansion, Arcade […]

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3 w. ago Letters: S.F. shouldn’t be giving foil and pipes to drug users. Why was this ever allowed?

Letters: S.F. shouldn’t be giving foil and pipes to drug users. Why was this ever allowed?  San Francisco Chronicle

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4 w. ago S.F. to stop giving free foil and pipes to drug users. Here’s why critics are sounding the alarm

S.F. to stop giving free foil and pipes to drug users. Here’s why critics are sounding the alarm  San Francisco Chronicle

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4 w. ago S.F. may stop giving free foil and pipes to drug users. Here’s why critics are sounding the alarm

S.F. may stop giving free foil and pipes to drug users. Here’s why critics are sounding the alarm  San Francisco Chronicle

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4 w. ago Mayor Daniel Lurie is going after a new target in S.F.’s drug crisis: Free pipes and foil

Mayor Daniel Lurie is going after a new target in S.F.’s drug crisis: Free pipes and foil  San Francisco Chronicle

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4 w. ago TikTok rolls out a ‘Security Checkup’ tool to help users secure their accounts

TikTok is introducing a new “Security Checkup” tool that allows users to quickly review and update their account’s security settings from a single screen, the company announced on Monday. The feature is similar to Security Checkup tools offered by TikTok rival Instagram and tech giant Google. Users can access the new tool from their profile […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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