#TechFriday n°1️⃣4️⃣5️⃣- Issue of 07/07/2023

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Meta challenges Twitter and goes Microblogging with Threads 📱

Meta has launched its new social network, Threads, a « microblogging » platform with Twitter-like features, a threat to Elon Musk’s already weakened social network. Click here for full article

Twitter is temporarily restricted. We explain why 🐦

Last weekend, many Twitter users were faced with restrictions on access to publications, with a « rate limit exceeded » message. Elon Musk explained what was causing the problem and put restrictions in place to solve it. But things are not as simple as they seem. Click here for full article

YouTube tests a new way of blocking ad blockers 🚫

YouTube is testing a new feature to counter ad blockers. If a user uses an ad blocker, YouTube will detect it and prevent videos from being played after three of them have been viewed. This feature is currently being tested with a restricted group of users. Click here for full article

WhatsApp has a handy new way to transfer conversation history 🔀

That’s it for this week. We wish you a good weekend and look forward to hearing from you in the comments.

TechGriot ✌🏾😁