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Reddit Not Loading for Some Amid API Protests

Image via @wongmjane After popular third-party Reddit app Apollo announced it was shutting down at the end of this month, the CEO of Reddit held an Ask Me Anything (AMA) on Friday in an attempt to clear the air--and it didn't go as planned. Reddit CEO Steve Huffman, known as u/spez on the platform, reiterated...

ABB Buys Eve Systems, Makers of Apple HomeKit Devices

Switzerland’s ABB has announced the acquisition of Germany's Eve Systems, makers of smart home products that are Apple HomeKit compatible. This strategic move positions ABB as a key player in the Matter and Thread connectivity standards, a new interoperating standard and wireless connectivity technology for smart homes. The acquisition comes at a time when the...

This Cycling App Cut Bike Thefts by Over 50% in Vancouver

Within a distinctive East Vancouver warehouse, a spectacle of hundreds of suspended bicycles awaits identification and return to their owners. The warehouse is a nod to an innovative mix of a dry cleaner's garment conveyor and an automatic car parking system, holding an average of 440 recovered bikes and additional heavy-duty electric ones which rest...

Sonos Move 2 Release Date Nears, Hints Filing

Sonos appears to be making strides as it prepares to release the second-generation of its Move speaker, according to an Federal Communications Commission (FCC) filing spotted by The Verge. This comes after an initial report in March that the company was working on a new iteration of the Move speaker by the latter. The FCC...

CRTC Told to Omit Social Media Users from Online Streaming Bill

A recently unveiled draft policy shows that the Liberal government of Canada intends to exempt online content creators from impending regulations targeted at digital giants. The online streaming bill, approved in April, intends to mandate digital platforms like Netflix, YouTube, and TikTok to promote and contribute to Canadian content, a rule already applicable to traditional...

This is Instagram’s Twitter Competitor

Meta-owned Instagram has unveiled screenshots of an upcoming social media app, aimed at rivalling Twitter. The revelation was made during a companywide meeting on Thursday, according to the report by The Verge. Notably, Meta has already initiated conversations with big-name personalities such as Oprah and the Dalai Lama, aiming to bring them on board as...

Popular Apollo Reddit App is Shutting Down

In a surprising turn of events, Apollo, a well-regarded Reddit client for iPhone, has announced it will cease operations as of June 30. The announcement came in the wake of tumultuous discussions with Reddit over their recent decision to shift to a paid model for their API, which, according to Apollo, could result in unsustainable...