#Nextdoor to alert users before they post something racist

#Nextdoor to alert users before they post something racist

“#Nextdoor to alert users before they post something racist” Are you sure you want to be the Karen of Nextdoor? The neighborhood-specific social platform has launched a feature — the “anti-racism notification” — that asks users to think again about posting content that the app deems offensive. Rolling out this week on web, iOS and…

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#Parler to be allowed back into Apple’s App Store

#Parler to be allowed back into Apple’s App Store

“#Parler to be allowed back into Apple’s App Store” Parler, the social-media app favored by some conservatives that got blamed for contributing to the riot at the US Capitol, will reportedly be allowed to return to Apple’s app store. Apple banned the controversial app on Jan. 9 when it said Parler failed to remove posts…

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#Spotify buys sports-talk app Locker Room

#Spotify buys sports-talk app Locker Room

“#Spotify buys sports-talk app Locker Room” Spotify is acquiring live audio sports app Locker Room and its maker Betty Labs — with plans to expand the app’s reach into broader segments of pop culture, according to a new report. The deal, which is backed by Lightspeed Venture Partners, Google Ventures and Precursor Ventures, is valued…

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#TikTok could reportedly add group chats this year

#TikTok could reportedly add group chats this year

“#TikTok could reportedly add group chats this year” TikTok has entered the group chat. The popular video-sharing app could launch a feature this year that would let groups of users exchange messages, a new report says. The group messaging function could keep TikTok’s users on the app longer and help it compete more directly with…

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