Threads introduces advanced search filters

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Meta is trying to keep its Threads competition at bay with a new update for its search option. It's not quite as comprehensive as what you'll see on X but it at least allows you to narrow your queries by keywords, language, exact phrases, hashtags, excluded words, and more. As Tech Crunch pointed out, it brings the social site more on par with Bluesky's search options. But the Bluesky app doesn't show all the filtering options yet.

Before this update, Threads would only show a keyword or keywords and filter these through "Top" or posts with the most engagements, and "Recent" or the latest posts. This new search feature is going to be rolled out to users in the coming weeks.

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Google rolls out Waze incident alerts on Maps

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What separates Google Maps from Waze is the community-driven traffic incident alerts you get on the latter. But that feature looks like it's coming to Maps. Users are now seeing Waze traffic alerts in the app with the words "From Waze drivers" in the pop-ups. Google announced this integration back in July, but it's been getting a broader release in time for the holiday driving season.

As Tech Radar pointed out, Google Maps has been asking drivers to offer traffic incident updates for a while now. But the alerts coming from Waze are a new addition. These notifications are for incidents like lane closures, nearby construction, and the like. It does hint at Google possibly integrating Waze into Maps, which they have said in the past that they won't do. But we can't say for sure that Google will keep its word. We all know what happened to Fitbit after all.

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YouTube Canada launches Recap 2024

YouTube today released its annual recap, highlighting the top trends, creators, and moments that captivated Canadian audiences in 2024. Canadian viewers and creators alike flocked to the platform to engage with a diverse range of content, from Olympic highlights to viral music sensations.

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Samsung to discontinue DeX for PC app with One UI 7

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Samsung is discontinuing the DeX for PC app, which allows users to mirror their phone's screen on their Windows computer, with the upcoming One UI 7 update. This change was announced on the official Samsung UK website and will likely disappoint some users who have relied on the app for seamless file transfer and a more integrated desktop experience.  

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