Social Systems

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  Elon Musk Promises Fix for X Algorithm Bug That Showed Users Fewer Posts From Accounts They Follow

  Elon Musk confirmed that a major bug in X’s “For You” algorithm caused users to see fewer posts from accounts they follow, adding that a fix is on the way. He also announced a new “Following” feed option that will let users choose between viewing all posts or only key highlights. Additionally, Musk revealed that X’s recommendation syste...

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  "I Will Die": Indian Man, Out In Saudi Desert With A Camel, Asks PM For Help

  A video plea from an Indian worker allegedly trapped in Saudi Arabia has gone viral on social media, prompting diplomatic interv

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  Indian Man Slams 'Rotten' Schooling System As Son Works On Project Past Midnight

  An Indian father took to social media to share his frustration about his child working past midnight to finish a 'nonsense' project.

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  Could Social Belonging Slow Ageing And Inflammation? Study Says Yes

  New research suggests that a sense of belonging and sustained social support might leave molecular footprints on our bodies, slowing down biological ageing and lowering systemic inflammation.

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  Google Reportedly Working on Ability to Share Android Earthquake Alerts With iPhone Users

  Google may soon allow Android users to share earthquake alerts with others, including iOS contacts, through messaging apps or social media, with notifications expected to carry the hashtag #AndroidEarthquakeAlerts. An APK teardown also hints at a new Tools icon on the Gemini overlay, providing quick access to features like Veo video tools and image...

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  Honor Magic 8 Pro Allegedly Leaked in White Colourway Ahead of Launch in China

  The Honor Magic 8 series is scheduled to be launched in China on October 16. Ahead of its debut, the white colourway of the Pro model in the lineup has allegedly surfaced via images on social media. The Honor Magic 8 Pro appears to share its design with the standard variant, featuring a large circular camera deco at the back. The camera system on t...

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  Vivo X300 Series to Be 7.95mm Thick, Will Run Android 16-Based OriginOS 6 Out of the Box

  Vivo X300 and Vivo X300 Pro, which are scheduled to launch on October 13, will feature a “thin and lightweight” body, the company recently announced via a social media post. Vivo also shared exactly how much the phones in the lineup will measure in thickness. On top of this, the smartphone brand has confirmed that the Vivo X300 series will run ...

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  Lava Shark 2 Confirmed to Launch in India Soon With 50-Megapixel AI Triple Camera

  Lava Shark 2 will come with an AI-backed 50-megapixel triple rear camera system, the company announced via its social media handle. The handset is expected to arrive as the successor to the Lava Shark 5G. While specifications remain under wraps, it is teased to be available in two colourways, sporting a revamped camera deco compared to its predeces...

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  Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Beta Early Access Goes Live as Players Report Cheating

  Players are already reporting instances of cheating in Black Ops 7 beta, which went live on October 2. Clips of players aimboting and wallhacking are all over social media. Activision, however, has said its anti-cheat system, Richochet, is catching cheaters and banning them.

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  "It's A Complex Cycle" - Man In Netherlands Weighs In On Quick Deliveries In India, Sparks Debate

  In a viral reel, an Indian-origin man based in the Netherlands shared how his parents back home benefit from the convenience of quick deliveries. However, he also expressed concern about the workers.

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  Bengaluru Rapido Driver Claims He Was Suspended After Raising Rider Concerns on X

  In the post, the driver claimed that Rapido's payment system is flawed, particularly when taking alternative routes.

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  'No Overhaul' To 'Broken System': Musk's Flip-Flop On H-1B Visa Resurfaces

  As US President Donald Trump's latest effort to overhaul the country's immigration system faces criticisms and becomes a flash point with the tech industry, his former ally Elon Musk's flip flop on the matter has resurfaced on social media.

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  Is the TikTok War Over? US and China Reportedly Find a Path Forward

  OpenAI on Tuesday announced new safety measures for children and teenagers using ChatGPT, while confirming a different approach for adults. The company said users over 18 will be treated “like adults,” meaning the chatbot may provide sensitive information, such as on self-harm, if framed as educational. OpenAI also teased a privilege system res...

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  Google's Viral Gemini Banana Trend is Fun, But It Comes With a Privacy Risk

  Gemini’s Nano Banana trend has gone viral on social media, surpassing 500 million image generations. The custom AI model lets users upload images and apply detailed edits with prompts. While popular, it has reignited privacy concerns, as Google stores all user conversations and uploaded images, which can be used to train its AI systems and servic...

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  X User Claims Mumbai's Roads And Metro Are Better Than Singapore's, Sparks Sarcastic Replies

  While travelling in Singapore, he claimed that Mumbai's roads and metro system surpassed Singapore's.