Apollo shutting down due to Reddit’s unaffordable API
UGH. We’ve been tracking the negative effect that Reddit’s decision to begin charging for access to its API has had on third-party clients including Apollo. Now the developer of the awesome iPhone and iPad app has announced that API change is fo.....»»
Shutting off power to reduce wildfire risk on windy days isn"t a simple decision, expert says
Maui County is suing Hawaiian Electric, claiming the utility was negligent for not shutting off power as strong winds hit the island in the hours before the city of Lahaina burned. While the cause of the devastating Aug. 8, 2023, wildfire is still un.....»»
Apptronik’s new humanoid robot is a rival to the Tesla Bot
Texas-based Apptronik has unveiled the Apollo humanoid robot. It looks a bit like the Tesla Bot and is designed for various tasks in the workplace......»»
iPhone 14 Pro users complain of major drops in battery health and capacity after less than a year
iPhone 14 Pro users are growing increasingly concerned about the state of their iPhone’s battery health. A number of iPhone 14 Pro users have taken to Twitter, Reddit, and more to share screenshots of their deteriorating battery capacity – less.....»»
Microsoft is shutting down Cortana, and Apple should do the same with Siri
Cortana is Microsoft’s virtual assistant, which was introduced in 2014 back when Windows Phone was still a thing. Similar to Siri, Cortana lets users perform a number of tasks using voice commands. But it seems Microsoft is giving up on its old vir.....»»
Mozilla shutting down Pocket app for Mac, recommends installing iOS app
Mozilla has announced today that its read-it-later service Pocket will be retiring its Mac app this month. Users are encouraged to install the iOS app on their Mac or use the web going forward. Here’s when and why Mozilla is shutting it down. m.....»»
Reddit beats film industry, won’t have to identify users who admitted torrenting
Court quashes subpoena for names of users who talked torrenting in 2011 thread. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Priscila Zambotto) Film companies lost another attempt to force Reddit to identify anonymous users who discu.....»»
Social media roundup: Reddit verification; users leaving Threads; CSAM-posting Twitter user reinstated by Musk
A form of Reddit verification is currently being tested, in the form of an “official” label for some accounts confirmed as authentic. For now at least, verification is only available to organizations, and not individuals, and the current test.....»»
Warcraft fans trick AI article bot with Glorbo hoax
The game's Reddit community was buzzing with excitement about a new feature... that doesn't exist......»»
Warcraft fans claim win over AI with Glorbo prank
The game's Reddit community was buzzing with excitement about a new feature... that doesn't exist......»»
Reddit protests see moderators removed, communities move to Discord
Reddit protests have been continuing, despite threats by the company to take over subreddits which refuse to end them. The company has now carried out its threat against one of the biggest subreddits – a move which seems set to backfire. Additiona.....»»
No apologies as Reddit halfheartedly tries to repair ties with moderators
Disenchanted mods Ars spoke with want change, not more communication. Enlarge (credit: Getty) Reddit is publicly extending an olive branch to the moderator community that it largely enraged over recent weeks. In a post.....»»
Reddit on iOS has an ugly new icon – and you have to pay to change it
Reddit recently implemented significant changes to its API, which resulted in many third-party apps giving up on the platform. And now that the official Reddit app is pretty much the only way to access the social network on the phone, the company wa.....»»
Reddit chats missing? You may be able to get some back
If you’re finding lots of your Reddit chats missing, that is a feature, not a bug, says the site. The company did actually announce the plan, but in a very low-key way … more… The post Reddit chats missing? You may be able to get some back a.....»»
The Apollo wearable is proven to help you sleep better (and it’s on sale)
According to its creators, the Apollo wearable device improves sleep and the power of your nervous system......»»
Reddit mods fear spam overload as BotDefense leaves “antagonistic” Reddit
Mod-made tool claims to have banned 144,926 spambot accounts. Enlarge / There could soon be much more of this on Reddit. (credit: Getty) The Reddit community is still reckoning with the consequences of the platform's API.....»»
Film companies demand names of Reddit users who discussed piracy in 2011
Reddit urges US court to protect anonymity of six users who mentioned piracy. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | natatravel) Reddit is fighting another attempt by film companies to unmask anonymous Reddit users who discusse.....»»
Reddit NSFW protestors now given ‘final warning’ by company
Reddit NSFW protestors – moderators who applied the Not Safe For Work flag to their subreddits to prevent monetization – have now been given a “final warning” to remove the label … more… The post Reddit NSFW protestors now given ‘.....»»
AMAs are the latest casualty in Reddit’s API war
"Will this undermine most of what makes IAmA special? Probably." Enlarge (credit: Getty) Ask Me Anything (AMA) has been a Reddit staple that helped popularize the social media platform. It delivered some unique, personal.....»»
The link rot spreads: GIF-hosting site Gfycat shutting down Sept. 1
Snap-owned service has little to say, other than save or delete your stuff. Enlarge / A myriad of ways one might react to Gfycat's closure, trending on Gfycat itself at the moment. (credit: Gfycat) The internet continues.....»»
Reddit API changes are imminent. Here’s what’s happening to your favorite apps [Updated]
Ars spoke to devs about their apps' future & what they learned from this ordeal. Enlarge (credit: Getty) It's been a contentious journey, but Reddit's new API pricing will take effect on July 1. What started as a fight o.....»»