Reddit is Fun, Sync for Reddit to Shutdown Because of reddit API Changes
Today appears to be the day that all of the major 3rd party reddit apps have decided to announce that they will shutdown, thanks to new API pricing that reddit plans to introduce. We’ve already seen statements posted by Reddit is Fun, Sync for.....»»
As Apollo and other apps close down, Narwhal seemingly agrees to one-off deal with Reddit to stay in business
The public deadline for the Reddit API changes is July 1. Popular third-party client Apollo is one of the casualties, and just released its swan song update asking users to decline a refund on their outstanding subscriptions. Many other clients are.....»»
Reddit client Apollo is shutting down on July 1st -- please decline your refund
Reddit has forced third-party clients like Apollo to shut down due to exorbitant fees, and please refuse the subscription refund to help keep your favorite developers afloat.Decline your Apollo refundLike with what happened to third-party Twitter cli.....»»
Reddit plagued with 1-star App Store reviews over API debacle as users search for 0-star button
Despite site-stopping protests by mods and users, Reddit leadership chose to brute force its way through any reasonable way of continuing third-party app support. Instead, the company hopes its luxury-priced API will be its secret shortcut to an ove.....»»
Protests broke Reddit hack for useful Google search results—and Google knows it
Search term + Reddit = John Oliver? Enlarge (credit: Getty) Ongoing protests regarding Reddit's upcoming API price change on July 1 are rattling the Reddit community, but they're not the only ones impacted. Those who nav.....»»
Reddit controversy continues, with disabled moderators criticizing latest news
There’s no sign of any letup in the Reddit controversy. After the company threatened protesting moderators, it’s now facing kickback from moderators with disabilities … more… The post Reddit controversy continues, with disabled moderators.....»»
Apple no longer uploading media to ‘My Photo Stream’ ahead of scheduled shutdown
Apple announced last month that it plans to discontinue its My Photo Stream service this summer. Today marks the deadline for media uploads using the free iCloud feature. This effectively ends the service after more than a decade of providing a basi.....»»
Reddit threatened protesting moderators: Subreddits ‘cannot remain closed’
Reddit threatened multiple moderators of subreddits, after they made the decision to remain closed as a continuing protest against the upcoming API charges that killed the popular third-party app Apollo. Effectively, they have been told that the sub.....»»
Reddit plans accessibility changes to iOS app as community fury continues
Reddit is introducing a number of changes to its iOS app aimed at "improving the accessibility" of moderation tools for the community platform, in what could be a bid to try and change the sentiment of disgruntled users.Throughout June, Reddit has be.....»»
Reddit users bombard site with John Oliver pictures in latest protest over new policy
After staging a widespread blackout to protest Reddit's plans for a controversial new pricing policy, some users are now trying a different tactic: flooding the social network with John Oliver pictures......»»
After porn-y protest, Reddit ousted mods; replacing them isn’t simple
Replacement volunteers have big shoes to fill. Enlarge (credit: Getty) After threatening to do so last week, Reddit has now removed the moderators of some of the subreddits that were protesting Reddit's new API pricing.....»»
Camera review site DPReview finds a buyer, avoids shutdown by Amazon
Amazon layoffs were supposed to shut down the 25-year-old site back in April. Enlarge (credit: Canon) Back in March, the editor-in-chief of the 25-year-old, Amazon-owned camera review site DPReview.com announced that the.....»»
Reddit API backlash continues, with moderators demonetizing subreddits
The Reddit API backlash continues, with moderators finding a new way to protest: They’ve come up with a simple way to demonetize their subreddits, to ensure the company cannot profit from them. The latest development has seen moderators removed, a.....»»
Reddit usage metrics fall thanks to CEO’s plan to boost revenue
While CEO Steve Huffman may be dismissive of the thousands of subreddits going dark to protest his planned API changes, new Reddit usage metrics show that the protests had a definite effect. Analytics data shows that daily visits dropped steadily as.....»»
Reddit hacker demands $4.5M and a change to new API rule
Ransomware group BlackCat has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Reddit in February and is now demanding a $4.5 million payment......»»
Hackers threaten to leak stolen data if Reddit doesn’t reverse API changes
The situation surrounding Reddit’s changes to its API continues to get even weirder. Earlier this year, a ransomware group used a sophisticated phishing attack to steal 80GB of data from Reddit. Now, ransomware group BlackCat is claiming responsib.....»»
Reddit got hacked, and that"s not even the most ludicrous news about it today
The protest against Reddit's API changes continue, with hackers demanding API cost changes as part of a ransom demand, while subreddits tap the power of John Oliver and Tim Cook.Reddit's management is currently under fire from users over a decision t.....»»
Hackers threaten to leak stolen Reddit data if company doesn"t pay $4.5 million and change controversial pricing policy
Reddit's month may be going from bad to worse......»»
Why is Reddit full of pictures of John Oliver?
Some of the biggest subreddits are now only allowing posts featuring the British comedian......»»
Reddit protesters bombard site with John Oliver pictures
Some of the biggest subreddits are now only allowing posts featuring the British comedian......»»
The BlackCat ransomware gang is now threatening to leak stolen Reddit data
BlackCat claims to have 80GB of stolen data from Reddit, and is threatening to leak it if no agreement is met......»»