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WORLDSocial media’s next evolution: user-controlled algorithmsSocial media feeds are becoming more customizable as platforms like Threads, Instagram, and TikTok introduce tools that let users directly influence the algorithms powering their recommendations.TechCrunch·1w ago
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WORLDThe White House Wants Anthropic to Block All Jailbreaks. That May Not Be PossibleTrump administration officials tell WIRED that if Anthropic wants to rerelease Fable 5, it will need to ensure the model's guardrails can't be circumvented. Security experts say that can't be done.Wired·1w ago
WORLDRussell Wilson's contract is off the Broncos' book...The Broncos took a then-record $85 million dead money hit by parting with Wilson in 2024, but their quick turnaround has turned heads.ESPN·1w ago
WORLDWho's up next in the Big Ten? Oregon? USC? Project...The Ducks look to continue an amazing trend, but Ohio State, Indiana, USC and others stand in the way.ESPN·1w ago
WORLDThe Echo Dot Max is cheaper than ever in an early Prime Day saleWe’re seeing good early Prime Day deals ahead of the event next week, and unsurprisingly, some of the best deals are on Amazon’s own devices. Several Echo speakers have dropped to new low prices, including the Echo Dot Max, which is on sale for $64.99 ($35 off) at Amazon. Our smart home reviewThe Verge·1w ago
WORLDTropical Storm Arthur is the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane seasonForecasters say Arthur could generate life-threatening flash floods along the northern Gulf Coast. But it is not expected to strengthen further.NPR·1w ago
WORLDGreetings from Maputo, Mozambique's capital, shaped by a modernist architectureAn impromptu tour of Mozambique's capital city reveals a unique imprint left by architect Amâncio "Pancho" Guedes.NPR·1w ago
WORLDCan anyone look cool wearing Snap’s $2,000 glasses?Yesterday, Snap debuted its new $2,195 Specs glasses. In an interview with CNBC, Snap CEO Evan Spiegel described the Specs as something the company had been working on for more than 12 years, an attempt to "bring computing into the world" and "make it more human." He positioned them as a device to hThe Verge·1w ago
WORLDThe slowtech revolution is here to kill your phone addiction and rescue your attention span“People just really want to take back control of their time, their lives, their attention... They’re down for whatever helps them do that.”TechCrunch·1w ago
