All articles tagged with #bluesky
Originally Published 25 days ago — by The Verge
Bluesky introduces a new 'privacy-first' contact import feature that allows users to find friends only if both parties opt-in, verify their phone numbers, and consent to sharing contact data, which is stored securely and can be deleted at any time, initially available in select countries.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Gizmodo
Bluesky suspended author Sarah Kendzior for a post referencing Johnny Cash's lyrics, claiming it threatened harm, but she argues it was a quote from a 2018 article and questions the fairness of the ban, highlighting ongoing challenges in social media moderation and transparency.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by TechCrunch
Bluesky's CEO Jay Graber and users are embroiled in a controversy involving posts about waffles, which serve as a satirical response to criticism over moderation policies and community management, highlighting tensions between the company's decentralized approach and user expectations.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Daily Kos
The article highlights a collection of engaging and humorous interactions from Bluesky on Day 111, showcasing community spirit, amusing comments, and notable content shared by users like Brittlestar and Kim, emphasizing the platform's lively and diverse user engagement.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Daily Kos
The article celebrates Bluesky's contributions to bringing joy and laughter, while also highlighting Daily Kos's unique role in providing progressive news, fostering community discussion, and encouraging support through donations.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Nature
Research posts about science on Bluesky receive significantly more engagement and are more original compared to similar posts on X, suggesting Bluesky fosters a more reflective and interpretive mode of science communication.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by TechCrunch
Skylight, a startup built on Bluesky's AT Protocol, has launched version 2.0 of its app, emphasizing human-curated feeds over algorithmic ones to appeal to users seeking more authentic and less manipulated social media experiences. The update introduces features allowing users to create and follow custom curator feeds, integrate with third-party tools like Graze, and add livestreaming via Streamplace, aiming to foster a community-driven platform as an alternative to TikTok and traditional social apps.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by TechCrunch
Bluesky has blocked access in Mississippi due to the state's new age assurance law requiring comprehensive user verification, which the small startup cannot feasibly implement due to resource constraints and privacy concerns, highlighting challenges faced by smaller platforms under strict regulations.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by PCMag
Bluesky, a decentralized social media platform, has decided to block users in Mississippi rather than comply with a new state law requiring age verification, citing privacy concerns and potential fines. The law, aimed at protecting minors from harmful content, mandates platforms to verify user ages and obtain parental consent, but Bluesky is avoiding compliance by blocking Mississippi IP addresses while other apps on its platform can choose to remain accessible. The law's constitutionality may be challenged in court, with some Supreme Court justices suggesting it could be unconstitutional.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Engadget
Bluesky has blocked users in Mississippi due to the state's new age verification law, which requires extensive user data collection and compliance infrastructure that the platform cannot afford, citing concerns over stifling innovation and competition.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by TechCrunch
Bluesky is updating its Community Guidelines and policies to improve clarity, comply with global regulations, and promote respectful behavior, inviting user feedback before new rules take effect in October 2025.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Verge
Ghost, a newsletter platform, now allows publishers to syndicate their posts across social platforms like Bluesky, Threads, and Mastodon using its new free social web syndication feature built on the ActivityPub protocol. The update also includes a social web reader, native analytics, and increased subscription prices for Ghost(Pro) users, with publishers on the platform having earned over $100 million.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by TechCrunch
Germ, a startup, is launching end-to-end encrypted messaging for Bluesky users, leveraging new technologies like MLS and AT Protocol, with plans for broader adoption and potential integration into Bluesky's app, emphasizing privacy and user control.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by TechCrunch
Bluesky has introduced new notification customization features allowing users to tailor alerts for specific accounts and interactions, helping reduce clutter and increase engagement, with options to receive updates on activities like replies, likes, and reposts, and manage these settings easily in the app.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Verge
Bluesky has introduced activity notifications, allowing users to receive alerts for specific accounts' posts, replies, likes, and reposts, enhancing real-time news and sports updates, with granular controls to manage notification preferences.