GC Daily: What is “Unfollow Everything” and Why did Facebook Ban the Creator of this Tool?

Joel Joseph — Fri, 03 May 2024 08:32:26 +0000

Sick of endless scrolling on Facebook?

A lawsuit challenges Meta’s control over user feeds. It centers on a tool called “Unfollow Everything” which allows users to curate feeds intentionally. Facebook banned its creator after he took control of his feed and saw a big drop in usage.

Now, a researcher wants to study it but can’t access it, so they’re suing Meta. They argue users have the right to control their online experience, protected by a section of the Communications Decency Act. This could set a precedent, giving us the power to break free from algorithms and curate our own social media feeds.

More details in our story here.

The US is trying to stop Huawei and other foreign companies from certifying their wireless devices on certification websites in the US.

This month, the FCC will decide on a plan that would keep companies like Huawei from using the equipment authorization program.

Until Tuesday, Huawei was recognized as an accredited lab by the US, but that has since expired. The FCC has reportedly denied the request of the Huawei lab to extend the recognition.

More details here.

DEAL ALERT: Amazon Summer Sale: Best Deals on Mobile Phones, and Electronics

After China, Huawei has silently launched the Pura 70 series in Malaysia. The lineup consists of three models: the Pura 70, the Pura 70 Pro, and the top-of-the-line Pura 70 Ultra.

Each variant comes in a single RAM and storage configuration. The Pura 70 (12GB RAM, 256GB storage) costs RM3,699 ($780), while the Pura 70 Pro (12GB RAM, 512GB storage) costs RM4,899 ($1034). The feature-packed Pura 70 Ultra (16GB RAM, 512GB storage) comes in at RM6,599 ($1394).

More details here .

Bose‘s has launched its biggest Bluetooth speaker to date, the SoundLink Max.

The speaker measures 26cm wide and weighs in at under 2.27kg. Despite its size, the speaker is built tough with IP67 water resistance, dustproof, and shockproof capabilities. It also supports the latest Bluetooth 5.3 standard.

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Logitech is Throwing in a Free G640 Mousepad with the G502 X Plus to Celebrate 10th Anniversary of the Mouse

Celebrating a decade of dominance in the gaming mouse market, Logitech marks the 10th anniversary of the “world’s best-selling gaming mouse,” the G502. To commemorate this milestone, they’re offering a special edition G640 mousepad to those who purchase designated G502 models.

Pixel 8 Pro user modifies his phone for a brushed camera bar, which you shouldn’t try

The Google Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel 8 Pro come with a glossy camera bar, whereas the non-pro models offer a matte finish. The camera bar is made of aluminum, which scratches very easily and the glossy finish makes it even more noticeable. One of the few aspects of the last two pro models from Google that people don’t like is this glossy finish on aluminum camera bar, which is meant to protect the camera assembly.

Surprisingly, a user has found a way to reduce the visibility of the scratches and fingerprints on it. However, we suggest you not to do the same with your Pixel.

More details are here.

AnTuTu Top 10 Flagship Killers April 2024: OnePlus Ace 3V retails top spot but will likely be dethroned next month

AnTuTu has shared its list of high-performing smartphones in the flagship and flagship-killer categories for April. The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro stays at the top of the flagship category for a second month (covered separately), while the OnePlus Ace 3V maintains its number one spot in the flagship-killer list for the second consecutive month as well.

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JBL launches new Authentics Speaker Series in India, blending retro design with modern tech

JBL has unveiled its latest lineup of speakers in India, called the JBL Authentics series. This series, which pays homage to the iconic 1970s JBL L100 speaker, comes with three models:the Authentics 200, 300, and 500 models. These speakers sport a premium aluminum frame, synthetic leather enclosures, and the classic Quadrex grille.

Here are all the details.

Caviar unveils $44,000 Porsche eBike with 18k gold and free iPhone 16

Luxury tech brand Caviar is making a grand entrance into the e-bike market with their latest offering, the Herzog, a customized Porsche eBike Cross 3rd Gen. This luxurious design takes the already stylish e-bike and elevates it to a whole new level with the inclusion of 18K gold and golden carbon fiber parts.