Karissa Bell

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Sam Altman’s ‘human verification’ company thinks its eye-scanning orbs could solve ticket scalping

Sam Altman's cryptocurrency turned identity verification startup Tools for Humanity is offering a new set of perks to people who scan their eyes at one of the company's orbs. Among them, is...

Meta is giving Threads on web a redesign that finally adds direct messages

Meta is starting to test a long-overdue facelift for Threads on web. The company's head of Threads Connor Hayes showed off a new look for the web version of Threads that finally...

Meta isn’t setting its Oversight Board free just yet

The Oversight Board — the policy body Meta created to weigh its most impactful moderation rulings — has seen its role within Mark Zuckerberg's empire come into question due to shifting content...

Most US teens say TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat aren’t hurting (or helping) their mental health

Most teens in the United States say that Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat aren't harming their mental health, though a slightly higher proportion report negative effects on their sleep and productivity, according to...

Flipboard’s ‘social websites’ are a new spin on decentralized social media

Flipboard has been one of the biggest boosters of decentralized social media. Now, the company, which is known for its social news reading app, is rolling out its latest experiment, "social websites."The...

TikTok adds in-app Cameo integration for creators

TikTok and Cameo are teaming up to make it easier for TikTok users to request personalized videos. The two companies announced a new integration that makes Cameo accessible directly from TikTok for...

The latest Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are more customizable and expensive

The latest iteration of Meta's smart glasses has arrived and, as rumored, they are more customizable, particularly for people who need prescription lenses. Meta and Ray-Ban parent company EssilorLuxottica revealed two new...

Meta is testing an Instagram Plus subscription service with exclusive features

Meta is testing a new subscription service for Instagram that offers users "exclusive" features like the ability to post Stories for longer than 24 hours. Screenshots promoting "Instagram Plus" have been spotted...

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