Yep, X was down again
People reported that photos weren’t loading, its banking service XMoney wasn’t working, and search wasn’t returning any results, among other things.
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X’s new DM feature, XChat, is rolling out in beta
X’s new DMs feature, XChat, has begun rolling out to beta testers. Some X users who pay for the platform’s subscription product have reported that they can access XChat, while reverse engineer Nima Owji confirmed to TechCrunch that the new messaging system appears to be ready to ship. XChat is intended to be a more […]
Apple to change the way it names operating systems, report says
Apple will reportedly change the way it names its operating systems, per a Bloomberg report. Operating systems will now be named by year, meaning the update after the current iOS 18 will be iOS 26 rather than, say, iOS 19. The change paves the way for a less confusing, more consistent branding among Apple products. […]
X hits pause on its encrypted DMs feature
X said it will work on “making some improvements” to the encrypted DMs feature. It didn’t mention when the feature might be available again.
Meta wants to open more retail stores
Meta wants to grow its retail footprint, Business Insider reported on Wednesday. As Meta continues to invest in wearables, these stores would ideally help Meta boost the sales of hardware like the Ray-Ban Meta glasses and the Meta Quest VR headsets. These products may be easier to sell if customers can try them out at […]
Discord explores virtual rewards for its ad product as it prepares for a potential IPO
Discord announced on Wednesday that it’s experimenting with a new virtual reward system aimed at encouraging more users to engage with its interactive ads. This new feature, called “Orbs,” comes on the heels of the company preparing for a potential IPO. Users can earn Orbs by completing “Quests,” Discord’s ad format where advertisers incentivize users […]
xAI to invest $300M in Telegram, integrate Grok into app
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov on Wednesday said Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, is investing $300 million worth of cash and equity in the chat app.
xAI to pay Telegram $300M to integrate Grok into the chat app
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov on Wednesday said Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, is investing $300 million worth of cash and equity in the chat app.
WhatsApp launches long-awaited iPad app
WhatsApp is officially available on iPad, Meta announced on Tuesday. The new iPad app allows you to make video and audio calls with up to 32 people, share your screen, and use both front and back cameras. Up until now, if you wanted to use WhatsApp on your iPad, you had to use the web […]
Week in Review: Notorious hacking group tied to the Spanish government
Welcome back to Week in Review! Tons of news from this week for you, including a hacking group that’s linked to the Spanish government; CEOs using AI avatars to deliver company earnings; Pocket shutting down — or is it?; and much more. Let’s get to it! More than 10 years in the making: Kaspersky first […]