Tech Brew Ride Home Thu. 11/04 – Instagram Can Post To Twitter Again
Nov 4, 2021
Instagram is back to posting on Twitter, stirring up cross-platform dynamics. Meta is also rolling out new tools for creators to bypass app store fees. Meanwhile, South Korea's law shakes up app store policies, allowing alternative billing methods. Google is eyeing a return to defense contracts, despite employee concerns about ethics. Plus, discover a quirky new keyboard with just three keys that can revolutionize copying and pasting with customizable options.
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Instagram and Twitter Reconciliation
- Instagram restored Twitter card previews after a decade-long hiatus.
- This move may be driven by competition from TikTok or Meta's metaverse interoperability goals.
Meta's Creator Tools Challenge App Stores
- Meta introduced new Facebook creator tools with custom subscription links.
- These tools bypass Apple and Google's in-app payment fees, aligning with Zuckerberg's criticism of platform gatekeepers.
Meta's Facial Recognition Shift
- Meta shut down Facebook's facial recognition system for photo tagging but retains DeepFace.
- They plan to incorporate biometrics into future metaverse products, raising privacy concerns.