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Startup Makes Personal Social Media Ownership Easy for All
InnovationMar 9

Startup Makes Personal Social Media Ownership Easy for All

A Berlin startup is making it simple for anyone to own their social media presence, no tech skills required. Periwinkle lets you control your data on your own domain while staying connected to networks like Bluesky.

TechCrunch2 min read
Europe Launches Eurosky to Rival Big Tech Social Media
InnovationApr 16

Europe Launches Eurosky to Rival Big Tech Social Media

A new European platform is giving users full control of their data and an alternative to Meta and X. Eurosky launched Thursday, offering a digital identity that connects to social apps while keeping information on European servers.

Euronews2 min read
Open-Source Video App Skylight Hits 380K Users
SolutionsJan 27

Open-Source Video App Skylight Hits 380K Users

A TikTok alternative built on transparent technology just welcomed 380,000 users who want control over their social media experience. The app promises creators real power over their content, not just empty promises.

TechCrunch3 min read
Apple Fixes Bug That Exposed Deleted Messages to Police
SolutionsApr 23

Apple Fixes Bug That Exposed Deleted Messages to Police

Apple just closed a security loophole that let law enforcement access deleted messages from apps like Signal. The fix protects privacy for millions who rely on disappearing messages to keep sensitive conversations safe.

TechCrunch2 min read
This Chrome Extension Uses a Cat to Stop Your Scrolling
Acts of KindnessApr 28

This Chrome Extension Uses a Cat to Stop Your Scrolling

A new browser tool fights social media addiction with the cutest intervention yet: a virtual cat that sits on your screen and refuses to move. The extension recreates the classic experience of a pet demanding attention right when you need to focus.

Fast Company2 min read
Flipboard's Surf App Reshapes How We Explore the Web
InnovationApr 4

Flipboard's Surf App Reshapes How We Explore the Web

After 15 months of development, Flipboard just launched Surf, a new app that brings back the joy of internet discovery by weaving together social media, blogs, podcasts, and videos into custom feeds you actually want to read. It's proof that the web can still feel wonderful.

Fast Company - Innovation2 min read
Viral Cat App Stops Doomscrolling with Adorable Intervention
Acts of KindnessApr 27

Viral Cat App Stops Doomscrolling with Adorable Intervention

A new browser extension fights social media addiction by sending an unstoppable orange cat across your screen when you've scrolled too long. The free app has gone viral for making digital wellness genuinely cute.

Google News - Technology2 min read
Creators Get Tools to Build Communities They Control
InnovationMay 5

Creators Get Tools to Build Communities They Control

A new platform called Acorn lets organizations and creators build their own online communities without relying on big tech companies. It arrives just as X shuts down its Communities feature, leaving users searching for better alternatives.

TechCrunch2 min read
NYC Mayor Launches First Government Twitch Stream Series
Global NewsMay 21

NYC Mayor Launches First Government Twitch Stream Series

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is bringing government directly to where young people spend their time online. Starting today, he's hosting the country's first recurring Twitch stream by an elected official, answering questions live from viewers.

TechCrunch3 min read