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Bluesky confirms DDoS attack is cause of continued app outages

Bluesky confirms DDoS attack is cause of continued app outages: Bluesky has been experiencing ongoing service disruptions since just before 3 a.m. ET. on April 15. Read More

With US spy laws set to expire, lawmakers are split over protecting Americans from warrantless surveillance: Some lawmakers are calling for widespread reforms following years of surveillance scandals and abuses across successive U.S. administrations. But even if the spy law known as Section 702 expires in April, the government's spy powers will not automatically lapse. Read More

Google's AI Mode can now help you find products in stock nearby: Although you can already track hotel prices at the city level, the new update lets you do so for a specific hotel that you're interested in. Read More

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SaySo is a new short-form video app that aims to restore users' trust in news

SaySo is a new short-form video app that aims to restore users' trust in news: Users are fed up with misinformation and AI slop cluttering their feeds. SaySo is a new short-form video app that delivers news from vetted creators and journalists. Read More

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