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Australians could soon be able to choose what appears in their social media feed. How would this work?

On ABC’s Insiders program on Sunday, federal Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek said the government is exploring whether Australians should be able to opt in to algorithmically curated social media feeds.

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‘I Still Subsidize Every Script': Billionaire Mark Cuban Admits He Is Personally Helping Pay for the Prescriptions for Millions of Americans

Billionaire Mark Cuban admitted to helping offset prescription costs in a recent Bluesky post. Here's what to know.

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Bluesky reveals recent outage was caused by major DDoS attack

Iranian state-backed threat actors claim responsibility, but Bluesky did not confirm it.

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'Bluesky Is Down Again!' Furious Users Flood Outage Tracker as Social Media App Suffers Major Disruption

Bluesky experienced a significant outage affecting thousands globally, with users unable to access feeds or log in. The issue spanned multiple countries, with no confirmed cause or resolution timeline.

International Business Times UK

Saber Interactive’s AI debacle only worsens after CEO comments

A bad situation only made worse by Saber's CEO.

Dot Esports

Bluesky forced to fix 'inaccurate' Clacton by-election claim after users left furious

Social media platform Bluesky has been forced to fix an 'inaccurate' claim it made about Nigel Farage and the Clacton by-election

The National (Scotland)

Only 7 PlayStation games have sold over 100,000 physical copies in the US this year, says analyst, as commenters demand discs without buying them

Put your money where your comment is

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Bethesda union says company HR forced staff to remove a display honoring their laid-off colleagues

The BGS Union says employees were "almost immediately" instructed to dismantle their memorial.

PC Gamer

Bethesda Game Studios and ZeniMax hit hard by Xbox layoffs, says union

ZeniMax Online Studios and id Software have survived the latest bloodbath at Microsoft, but it sounds like they've been cut deeply.

PC Gamer

"Piracy is the only extant form of media preservation": Sony killing discs just proved video game historians correct, and I worry about what's next

Sony's announcement of an end to physical discs for PlayStation has caused quite an uproar, and the frustration from video game historians is palpable. We're now entering a time when piracy is the only way to actually keep games around, despite a lot of work from major institutions, and that's…

Windows Central

Major high street chain announces social media return after vanishing in 2021

LUSH has made a return to social media nearly five years after the company left major platforms over concerns about mental health

The National (Scotland)

Multiple retailers drop GTA 6 after physical version is confirmed to be a code in a box

"This decision is not a reflection of the game itself"

GamesRadar

The Knicks' win was a Trump exorcism

New York City’s irrepressible celebrations showed the power of people united in joy

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Author Matt Taibbi's Libel Claim Over House Member's Social Media Posts Dismissed

From Taibbi v. Kamlager-Dove, decided Monday by Judge Evelyn Padin (D.N.J.): Representative Kamlager-Dove … is … the Ranking Member of… The post Author Matt Taibbi's Libel Claim Over House Member's Social Media Posts Dismissed appeared first on Reason.com.

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Nigel Farage accused of 'stoking hate' in response to Henry Nowak murder

NIGEL Farage has been called out for "stoking hate" after suggesting the British public should respond with "pure cold rage" to…

The Economic Times

Bluesky accounts hijacked in pro-Russia propaganda campaign

A Russian influence campaign hijacked hundreds of Bluesky accounts -- many belonging to influential Americans -- to spread propaganda, researchers said, in a striking disinformation tactic that weaponized authentic identities rather than relying on fake accounts. Clemson University attributed SDA's campaign to a Kremlin influence operation known among researchers as…

The Times of India

"Ignored for too long": NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Twitch debut sparks buzz as mayor targets Gen Z audiences

Zohran Mamdani has launched a new Twitch livestream series called “Talk with the People” to answer New Yorkers’ questions live. The stream will also air on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X, and Bluesky, but Twitch remains the main hub for viewer interaction. Mamdani said the goal is to connect City…

The Independent UK

Russia is hacking its way onto social media platform Bluesky to spread disinformation, company says

As many as 2,000 posts have been removed since they began showing up in waves in April, according to a new report

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The Conversation

Nearly everything we use online is owned by big tech. There’s a better way forward

Globally, users of digital media are increasingly locked into a handful of operating systems, app stores, and communication platforms. Most of us must choose between Apple, Windows, or Android. All of these are owned by American tech giants.

We Got This Covered

‘Free speech is no longer free’: Elon Musk under fire as new X posting limits unveiled, unverified users now have severe restrictions

Are you ready to pay Elon to post?

PC Gamer

Xbox creator becomes first console designer to bake bread using wild yeast illicitly collected from Microsoft campus

At least one Xbox culture is thriving.

Windows Central

Windows Phone 8 is getting a second life thanks to 8Marketplace, patched Twitter app, and more

Windows Phone 8 is seeing a surprising revival through community efforts like 8Marketplace, which restores app downloads, alongside patched apps that connect to modern services like Bluesky.

The Guardian - UK

Farage reported to parliament’s standards watchdog over undeclared £5m donation – as it happened

Farage was given £5m by the Thai-based billionaire Christopher Harborne shortly before announcing he would stand in the 2024 general election

International Business Times UK

Trump's WHCD Gunman Calls POTUS 'Antichrist,' 'Traitor,' 'Sociopathic Mob Boss' on Left-Wing Social Media Platform Bluesky

The WHCD was disrupted by gunfire, leading to the evacuation of President Trump. The suspect, Cole Allen, is in custody, with investigations focusing on his digital presence.

GamesRadar

1.5 million Steam wishlists later, Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era publisher says the strategy series "defined our childhoods"

"The precious CD appeared in our home and was really cherished for years"

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