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Threads hits 30 million signups, 95 million threads

Instagram's 'Quiet mode' comes to Facebook

How Twitter is locking out users from reading tweets 

Report: Apple doesn't plan to support VR game controllers on the Vision Pro 

Apple may launch USB-C AirPods Pro case with iPhone 15 this fall 

Meta's Twitter rival might be coming on July 6

Nothing shines brighter with the Phone 2’s enhanced Glyph interface 

Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 2: What to expect from the next-gen tracker

'Forza Horizon 5' celebrates the release of 'Barbie The Movie' with two exclusive cars 

Google Pixel 8 Pro leaks in hands-on photos

Twitter threatens to sue Meta, accuses of poaching employees and copying its platform with Threads app

Win a Barbie Dreamhouse Xbox Series S and more from Xbox

Meta's Threads welcomes Google, YouTube, and other official accounts

Rogers services restored for most customers following Canada-wide outage

Source: Rogers

This morning, Rogers has sent out an update saying it has restored services for most of its customers. Its service outage on Friday shut down millions of people's banking, transport, and even government access. According to police across the country, there were issues with getting emergency services via 911 to work. Canadians who needed internet access crowded cafes and public libraries that still had connectivity. Canada's border services agency reported the outage also affected its mobile app for incoming travellers. 

According to Rogers, its service is back online, and traffic volumes are returning to normal. However, it warns that there might still be a delay for full service. So, if you still aren't able to access certain services, this might be to blame.

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Apple, Google, Microsoft and World Wide Web consortium back passwordless sign-in initiative

The three largest computing, mobile, and browser companies are teaming up to back a passwordless sing-in initiative that could remove one of the biggest pain points and security threats today. Weak passwords are responsible for 80% of breaches and hacks, so Apple, Google, Microsoft are leading the charge in a password-free sign-in.

The FIDO alliance will enable users to sign into websites and apps using their smartphones for authentication, removing the need for any password or PIN code. This ostensibly eradicates the need to have multiple complex passwords for varying websites, or the chance that reused passwords leak and allow unauthorized access.

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Video shows new M1 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro and compares it to Intel MacBook Pro

A YouTube video from SANG SÁNG SUỐT gives a first look at the new 16-inch MacBook Pro M1 Pro/M1 Max and compares the new flagship pro laptop with its predecessor, the 16-inch Intel MacBook Pro. The new 16-inch (and its 14-inch counterpart) seem to bring back the design of the Titanium PowerBook G4 but refine it for the present. 

A couple of things stand out. Apple's obsession with thinner and lighter designs seems to be over, or at least there is a compromise. Form now follows 'pro' function and the new MacBook Pros look solid and more durable than the models they replace. Ironically, the new M1 processors have a smaller footprint and don't require as much ventilation, yet the cases for these new Pro books are chunkier and larger (possibly because of additional ports and batteries).

The thinner bezels, taller displays, and the notch all make for a completely new screen layout that seems closer to a 17-inch display, but users will appreciate having additional real estate one one device. The display is also visibly thicker possibly because of the Liquid Retina Display as well as the 1080p multi-element lens and camera. The new MacBook Pros begin shipping next week, although some shipments for custom models have slipped well into December and even January ostensibly because of the persistent chip and component crisis. 

Update on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 2:38PM by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The video is no longer available on the channel