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Meta just proved that everyday users can force big tech to change course. The company pulled its controversial AI image tool after a global wave of privacy concerns showed that consent still matters.
Social media platforms are handing control back to users by letting them personalize their own algorithms. Threads, Instagram, and TikTok now offer tools that let you train your feed to show exactly what you want to see.
Smart ring maker Oura just launched a feature that helps people see how hormonal birth control affects their body's rhythms. Starting May 6th, users can track how over 20 types of contraception influence their temperature, sleep, and recovery patterns.
Meta is making "dear algo" posts an official way to control what you see on Threads, turning user complaints into a helpful tool. The feature lets you customize your feed for three days at a time by simply asking the algorithm what you want.
Venmo is redesigning its app and finally making posts private by default for new users, ending years of privacy concerns. The payment app that once exposed even President Biden's transactions is now putting user control first.
After years of frustration, Microsoft is finally letting Windows users shut down and restart their computers without forced updates interrupting their work. The changes are rolling out now to over a billion users worldwide.
Apple just launched a new feature that stops cell carriers from tracking your exact location. The privacy tool is rolling out now on the newest iPhones and iPads across several global carriers.
Spotify just quintupled its pinning limit from four to 20 items, answering years of user feedback. The free update rolled out globally today for all users.
Apple just unveiled a groundbreaking accessibility feature that lets people control motorized wheelchairs using only their eyes through the Vision Pro headset. The technology offers independence to users with conditions like ALS who previously needed assistance to move.
Mozilla's upcoming Firefox redesign makes it easier than ever to control your privacy and AI settings with just a few clicks. The fresh, rounded look arriving later this year also brings back features users have been requesting.
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.
Roblox just rolled out new account types designed to give kids safer, age-appropriate gaming experiences with better parental oversight. Starting in June, the platform will use age verification to automatically assign users to accounts that match their maturity level.
A new social media app promising transparency and no hidden algorithms has seen downloads surge 2,850% after users sought alternatives to major platforms. UpScrolled now ranks second in Apple's social networking category with 140,000 total downloads.
WhatsApp just gave parents a safer way to let preteens message and call, with full parental controls built in. The new accounts let parents decide who can contact their kids and which groups they can join.
Roblox is rolling out age-verified accounts with parental controls to better protect its youngest players from inappropriate content and predators. The gaming platform, used by nearly half of American kids under 16, now requires identity verification for full access.
Developers and activists gathered in Berlin to explore whether decentralized technology can return control of the internet to everyday users. The conversation has moved beyond cryptocurrency speculation to tackle who truly owns our digital lives.
Gaming platform Roblox is rolling out age-specific accounts this June that automatically adjust content and chat based on a child's age. The move protects 144 million daily users, many of them kids, with built-in safety guardrails that grow with them.
Gaming giant Valve just gave fans the gift of creativity by releasing free design files for its popular Steam Controller. Now anyone with a 3D printer can make custom accessories for the sold-out gamepad.
Discord just ended its test of a controversial age verification partner after users raised privacy concerns. The messaging platform is now focusing on privacy-first options that keep your data on your device.
Discord hit pause on a controversial age verification plan after users raised privacy concerns, proving that speaking up can shape how tech platforms protect us. The company extended its timeline by over a year to build better, more private options.
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