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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.
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.
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.
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.
Google is making it easier to turn off AI-powered search in Photos after users complained about slower, less accurate results. A simple toggle will soon let people switch back to the fast, reliable search they loved.
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.
Discord just proved that user voices matter in tech. After a massive privacy backlash, the gaming platform hit pause on its face-scanning age verification plan and pushed the rollout back 18 months.
Google Chrome is finally rolling out vertical tabs, a feature power users have been requesting for years. The update makes managing dozens of open tabs dramatically easier.
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.
Australia is introducing groundbreaking legislation that would let people switch off the algorithms controlling their social media feeds. The move puts tech giants on notice that users deserve more control over what they see online.
Meta pulled a controversial AI tool that let anyone create deepfake images from public Instagram accounts without permission. The company reversed course after Hollywood agencies, labor unions, and everyday users pushed back on the privacy violation.
Adobe reversed its decision to discontinue its beloved 2D animation software just one day after announcing its shutdown, proving that passionate users can still change corporate minds. The 30-year-old program will stay available with technical support, though without new features.
A game-style study app has grown from 300,000 to 13 million users in two years by turning boring flashcards into something students actually want to use. Investors just bet $22 million that making learning feel like TikTok might solve the attention crisis hurting schools.
Saudi Arabia has achieved the world's largest improvement in women's empowerment frameworks and leads the Middle East in gender equality progress, according to the World Bank's latest report. The Kingdom now outperforms major economies including the US and China in supporting women's advancement.
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.
Australia just unveiled groundbreaking legislation that lets social media users opt out of algorithmic feeds and see only content from accounts they actually follow. The "My Feed, My Way" initiative puts control back in users' hands, with platforms facing fines up to $72 million if they don't comply.
Google just made encrypted email easier for millions of enterprise users by bringing end-to-end encryption to Gmail's mobile apps. Business users can now send ultra-secure emails right from their phones without juggling extra apps or complicated workarounds.
DuckDuckGo just gave its users an ad-free YouTube experience with a new built-in blocker that works right out of the box. The privacy-focused browser now joins the ranks of tools helping people watch videos without interruption.
Apple announced new accessibility features powered by Apple Intelligence that will help blind, deaf, and physically disabled users navigate their devices more naturally. The updates arriving later this year keep all processing private and on-device.
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