Neowin News Feed for: Bluesky

Bluesky puts user concerns aside as it launches blue check mark verification system

David Uzondu — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 20:00:01 +0000

Bluesky has officially launched the blue check mark system, a relic from platforms like Twitter (now X). Read more...

Angry, disappointed users react to Bluesky's upcoming blue check mark verification system

David Uzondu — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 22:16:01 +0000

Bluesky, the decentralized social network, is working on a new verification system, and users are not happy. Read more...

Bluesky now lets you upload videos up to three minutes long

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 06:30:01 +0000

A fresh update to Bluesky app brings the ability to upload up to three minutes long video, an upgrade over 60 seconds. Read more...

Flipboard's Surf includes feature to exclude posts about Elon Musk in latest beta update

David Uzondu — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 22:00:01 +0000

Flipboard has introduced the newest beta update for Surf, featuring a filter option for "you know who" that hides posts discussing him. Read more...

Opera One gets updated sidebar with Discord, Slack, and Bluesky integration

Taras Buria — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 09:00:01 +0000

Opera is updating its main browser, Opera One, with a couple of new sidebar integrations. These will allow users to access more popular services with fewer tabs and clicks. Read more...

Bluesky introduces custom feeds for vertical videos on its mobile app

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 08:10:02 +0000

As TikTok restores its services in the US, Bluesky has hopped on the video action and has introduced custom feeds for vertical videos. Read more...

Bluesky releases its annual moderation report for 2024

David Uzondu — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:56:01 +0000

2024 saw Bluesky reach new heights. Now, the platform has released its moderation report, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how it handled content moderation. Read more...

Bluesky launches 'Trending Topics' feature in beta

Ramat Adetunji — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 13:10:01 +0000

Bluesky introduces a global "trending topics" feature with personalized controls, setting itself apart from competitors like Threads. Read more...

Latest update makes it easier to find your replies and mentions on Bluesky

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 05:40:01 +0000

Bluesky is rolling out a new update for its Android and iOS app that brings a dedicated 'Mentions' tab, option to change reply ordering, and more. Read more...

Threads is testing its own version of Bluesky's starter packs

David Uzondu — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 21:46:01 +0000

Threads is rolling out a new feature to suggest accounts based on popular topics, borrowing from Bluesky's Starter Packs. Read more...

Bluesky updates impersonation policy to fight fake accounts

Aditya Tiwari — Sat, 30 Nov 2024 20:28:01 +0000

The decentralized social network Bluesky has updated its impersonation policy to fight fake accounts on the platform. Almost half of its top 100 accounts reported having at least one duplicate. Read more...

Bluesky app's latest update sorts replies by 'Hotness'

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 13:40:01 +0000

Micro-blogging site Bluesky has now added a new feature that sorts replies by 'Hotness' in the latest update to its Android and iOS apps. Read more...

Bluesky may not train AI on your posts, but others can, and users are furious

David Uzondu — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 13:30:02 +0000

Bluesky's decentralized model backfires as a dataset for AI research puts user trust and consent to the test. Read more...

Bluesky needs to be more professional to meet increasing regulatory demands

Paul Hill — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 16:16:01 +0000

A recent gaffe by Bluesky chief executive and a complaint from the European Commission show that Bluesky needs to get its act together to meet regulatory scrutiny. Read more...

Bluesky won't train AI on your posts, which is what X does

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 07:12:01 +0000

After seeing a sudden surge in the number of new signups, Bluesky has updated its policies clarifying that it won't train AI on users' posts. Read more...

Threads is testing custom feeds for better content control

David Uzondu — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 17:28:01 +0000

Threads is testing a feature that allows users to create custom feeds, giving them more control over the topics and content they follow. Read more...

Bluesky adds the ability to share videos

Steve Bennett — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 20:30:01 +0000

Bluesky, the social network set up by former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, has added the ability for users to share videos on the platform after a huge weekend of growth. Read more...

Bluesky gains a million new users from Brazil after X ban

Paul Hill — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 03:46:01 +0000

The Twitter alternative, Bluesky, has gained a million new users in recent days due to the Brazilian Supreme Court issuing a ban on X (formerly Twitter) in the country. Read more...

It's official: Jack Dorsey quits Bluesky's board

Aditya Tiwari — Sun, 05 May 2024 21:46:02 +0000

Bluesky just announced that Jack Dorsey is no longer a part of its board and it's looking for a new face. This came after Dorsey confirmed the departure through his X account when asked by a user. Read more...

Bluesky adds 1 million new users in just a day after going public

Aditya Tiwari — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 12:28:01 +0000

The social network Bluesky has revealed some numbers after opening itself to the public this week. More than a million new users have joined the platform since it ditched the invite codes. Read more...

Bluesky invites are no longer needed as the social network is now open for everyone

John Callaham — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 15:02:02 +0000

Bluesky, the X alternative social networking service, is now allowing everyone to sign up and use it, as it ditches its long-running invite-only model that still brought in over three million users. Read more...

Links to sites that Elon Musk publicly attacked apparently load slower on X

Steve Bennett — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 20:44:01 +0000

In the saga that is Elon Musk's management of X, it's being reported that links to websites that he has been having arguments with online are now loading slower, with delays of up to 5 seconds. Read more...

Twitter said it needed to limit usage without warning so it could detect "bad actors"

John Callaham — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 19:36:01 +0000

In a new blog post, Twitter said its actions over the weekend to limit the number of posts people could read each day only affected "a small percentage of people using the platform." Read more...

Bluesky is getting flooded with signups after Twitter's move to limit number of read posts

John Callaham — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 16:47:45 +0000

After Twitter decided to limit the number of posts users could read on its social network each day, the rival service Bluesky saw a record number of people trying to sign up for its beta. Read more...

Former CEO Jack Dorsey responds to Twitter Files: "the company has nothing to hide"

Justin Luna — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 05:22:01 +0000

Ex-Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has responded to the controversial "Twitter Files", saying that the company has nothing to hide. He also criticized the online attacks his former colleagues are receiving. Read more...