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Elon Musk's X has implemented a controversial change to the block function first announced in September, Engadget has confirmed. The update allows blocked users to see posts of the accounts that blocked them, while still not being able to interact with those accounts. For the first time since 2014, I was able to see posts from William Shatner, who blocked Engadget reporters en masse back then (why, Bill?). At the same time, X displays a message below Shatner's pinned post stating that "you can view public posts from @WilliamShatner, but you are blocked from engaging with them. You also cannot follow or message @WilliamShatner." Prior to that, X simply displayed a "You're blocked" message while showing no tweets, replies or other content. X previously said it was making the change because users can already see and interact with accounts that have blocked them by switching to a non-blocked account. X also said that blocking as previously implemented could be used to share and hide harmful or private information about those they've blocked, so the new feature allows for "greater transparency." This is a dangerous decision for a social media platform, and will have serious implications for victims - especially those being stalked - and their safety. Enabling blocked users to see posts is catering to abusers and stalkers, indulging and facilitating their behaviours pic.twitter.com/bxcPhJYXnx Victims Commissioner London (@LDNVictimsComm) October 17, 2024 However, experts on social media abuse say that the changes help stalkers and trolls while reducing their victims' safety. "Enabling blocked users to see posts is catering to abusers and stalkers, indulging and facilitating their behaviors," wrote London Victims' Commissioner Claire Waxman last month. Users have pointed out that X's blocking changes may run afoul of rules on iOS and Google Play app stores. Apple, for one, states in its developer terms of service that any apps with user-generated content must offer "the ability to block abusive users from the service." The block button is still technically in place, though, so it's not clear what, if anything, Apple and Google will do. Some have been voting with their feet, with alternative platforms like BlueSky and Threads gaining users and popularity over the last few months. Threads announced today that it has hit 275 million monthly active users (MAUs) gaining 75 million in just the past three months. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/social-media/x-now-lets-blocked-users-see-your-posts-130020841.html?src=rss
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Tablets are always a hot gadget category during Black Friday sales and one of the models you can save on is the brand-new iPad mini 7. You can already snag a solid discount on this tablet, which Apple released just a couple of weeks ago, at Amazon. It has dropped from $500 to $484, but three out of the four color options also have a clippable coupon that brings the price down to $400. A $100 discount on a new tablet is not too bad at all. The iPad mini 7 boasts an A17 Pro chip and 8GB of RAM, and the base model comes with 128GB of storage. We gave this iPad mini a score of 83 in our review, feeling that it was a necessary update to the previous model from 2021. We reckon its the best small tablet around. The device has solid speakers and it still has Touch ID rather than Face ID. While we feel that the 8.3-inch screen is by and large very nice, it only has a 60Hz refresh rate, which is a bit disappointing. The internal upgrades are what really matter here though, as the iPad mini now has enough heft to support Apple Intelligence features. The Apple Pencil Pro works with it too. We found the tablet a great device to kick back with and catch up on reading, play some games and watch videos on. We think its very handy for messaging too. If the 2024 updates don't excite you, there are deals on the iPad mini 6 available now as well. All color options are down to $350, which is $150 off and the lowest price we've seen. Check out all of the latest Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals here.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/apples-ipad-mini-7-is-already-100-off-ahead-of-black-friday-125211529.html?src=rss
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At the start of the weekend, the FBI issued a statement addressing videos falsely claiming to be from the FBI relating to election security. That includes one claiming the bureau had apprehended three linked groups committing ballot fraud, and one about Kamala Harris husband. Disinformation has seemingly grown substantially in the final few days, with the presidential election kicking off tomorrow. Late last week, the FBI, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) said theyd traced two other videos back to Russian influence actors, including one falsely depicting individuals from Haiti voting illegally in multiple counties in Georgia. Just a couple of days to go, then everything will be fine. Right? Mat Smith Get this delivered daily direct to your inbox. Subscribe right here! The biggest tech stories you missed Amazon Primes free games for November include Dishonored and Guardians of the Galaxy Election 2024: What will the candidates do about the digital divide? Engadget review recap: Amazons colorful Kindle, DJIs latest action cam and more Engadget Podcast: Apples M4 chip heads to the Mac family Its all about the Mac mini. In this episode, Devindra and producer Ben Ellman dive into all of Apples new M4 hardware: the new iMac, Mac mini and refreshed MacBook Pros. But seriously, its mostly them fanboying over the Mac mini. Listen here. Metas Orion prototype offers a glimpse into our AR future Hands-on with Metas first AR glasses. Engadget If youre a little curious about the future of augmented reality, Metas Orion prototype makes the most compelling case yet. Theyre still incredibly chonky, but Orion is about more than finally making AR glasses a reality. Its also the companys best shot at becoming less dependent on Apple and Google, their app stores. Karissa Bell goes hands-on. Continue reading. Disney forms dedicated AI and mixed-reality teams It could eventually be a 100-person group. Disney recently formed a dedicated emerging technologies unit. Dubbed the Office of Technology Enablement, the group will coordinate the companys exploration, adoption and use of artificial intelligence, AR and VR tech across all things Disney. A Disney spokesperson told Engadget the Office of Technology Enablement wont take over any existing AI and XR projects at the company. Instead, it will support Disneys other teams, many of which are already working on products using those technologies. Continue reading.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/general/the-morning-after-engadget-newsletter-121503555.html?src=rss
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