Apple and Android brought TikTok back to their app stores for US users on Thursday night. Since late January, TikTok’s service — but not the app itself — was available in the US. TikTok’s app was removed due to a divest-or-ban law signed by former President Joe Biden. Apple and Android have restored TikTok to…
Steppin is the latest app by Kayak’s cofounder, Paul English. The app limits phone use by encouraging users to clock steps to unlock screen time. I tried it out for a week, and I noticed it made a difference in my morning routine. For the past few years, I’ve set similar New Year’s resolutions to…
Single adults are shifting from dating apps to social media to find partners. Instagram is now the top platform for meeting new people, according to data from Rizz. Rizz, an AI dating assistant, helps users craft replies and has half a million monthly active users. Single adults are fed up with dating apps. They might…
TikTok went dark for 170 million US users on Saturday. Users have taken to other corners of the internet to react to the shutdown. Internet personality James Charles, who boasted over 40 million followers, called the move “dystopian.” TikTok shut down its app for 170 million US users on Saturday as the deadline for the…
Telegram is profitable after 11 years, thanks to ads and premium subscriptions, its CEO said. The platform’s revenue exceeded $1 billion, with $500 million in cash reserves. Telegram faces global scrutiny over misinformation and its lack of content moderation. Encrypted messaging service Telegram is finally profitable about 11 years after it was founded, CEO Pavel…
Bloomberg. Getty Images. There’s plenty of shameless ways to make money on the internet. Open up TikTok right now, go to the live videos tab, and scroll until you find a man who has meticulously picked the shell off an entire raw egg. Little tiny piece by little tiny piece. He’ll be down to the…
Apple released a new software update, iOS 18, in September. Some users have complained about the redesigned Photos app. The Photos app now contains a “Customize & Reorder” option to adjust to users’ preferences. Some Apple iPhone users are unimpressed with its latest software update. Apple released iOS 18 for its iPhones to the public…
A few months ago, I started using an AI notetaking app, Granola, in meetings. I take notes and then after the call, the AI builds a more fulsome outline of the conversation. Taking notes on what’s most important helps us get more from meetings, Granola’s CEO said. A few minutes after I’d hopped on a…
Bluesky has seen a surge in users after the US election and as X introduces new terms of service. The app offers familiar features, making it a smooth transition from X. Here’s how to get started on Bluesky. Bluesky is having quite the week as millions of people flock to sign up in the wake…
Stocks for the parent companies of Tinder and Bumble wavered this week after the companies reported earnings. Tinder cautioned investors it expected another drop in paying users in the fourth quarter. A Forbes Health survey this year reported 78% of Americans felt exhausted by dating apps. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in…