Elon Musk turns X’s block button into a “glorified mute button”

X change lets blocked users see posts made by the people who blocked them.

X, formerly Twitter, is now letting blocked users see posts made by the people who blocked them.

"We're starting to launch the block function update," X's engineering team wrote yesterday. X previously said that after the change, "If your posts are set to public, accounts you have blocked will be able to view them, but they will not be able to engage (like, reply, repost, etc.)."

To justify the change, X said the block functionality could previously be "used by users to share and hide harmful or private information about those they've blocked." The change will allow people who are blocked "to see if such behavior occurs... allowing for greater transparency," X said.

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Elon Musk turns X’s block button into a “glorified mute button”

X change lets blocked users see posts made by the people who blocked them.

X, formerly Twitter, is now letting blocked users see posts made by the people who blocked them.

"We're starting to launch the block function update," X's engineering team wrote yesterday. X previously said that after the change, "If your posts are set to public, accounts you have blocked will be able to view them, but they will not be able to engage (like, reply, repost, etc.)."

To justify the change, X said the block functionality could previously be "used by users to share and hide harmful or private information about those they've blocked." The change will allow people who are blocked "to see if such behavior occurs... allowing for greater transparency," X said.

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Now you can run Doom (or other apps) on Nintendo’s Alarmo clock

Last month Nintendo launched a $100 interactive alarm clock called Alarmo. It’s a weird, but charming little device that lets you wake to music from classic Nintendo games and motion sensors to to track your movements to play game sounds, stop th…

Last month Nintendo launched a $100 interactive alarm clock called Alarmo. It’s a weird, but charming little device that lets you wake to music from classic Nintendo games and motion sensors to to track your movements to play game sounds, stop the alarm once you get out of bed, or even report your sleep quality […]

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Nvidia ousts Intel from Dow Jones Index after 25-year run

Stock index switch-up reflects symbolic market shift as chip industry refocuses around AI.

On Friday, S&P Dow Jones Indices announced that AI chipmaker Nvidia will replace Intel in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, marking a seismic shift in the semiconductor industry and ending Intel's 25-year run on the prestigious stock market index. The change takes effect on November 8.

"The index changes were initiated to ensure a more representative exposure to the semiconductors industry," wrote S&P in a press release.

Intel's stock has dropped 54 percent this year, making it the worst performer on the Dow, and the company now holds a market value of under $100 billion for the first time in three decades, Reuters reported. Analysts expect Intel to post its first annual net loss since 1986.

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Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 launches for $60

Nine years after launching an official touchscreen display accessory for Raspberry Pi computer, the Raspberry Pi team is back with a new model. The new Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 has the same $60 price tag as the original, but it features a higher re…

Nine years after launching an official touchscreen display accessory for Raspberry Pi computer, the Raspberry Pi team is back with a new model. The new Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 has the same $60 price tag as the original, but it features a higher resolution display and a slimmer design. The Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 […]

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Sick of supersized EVs? The 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric hits the spot.

It’s not too big, it’s not too heavy, and it’s very, very efficient.

If conventional wisdom were to be believed, the car we're reviewing today should not exist. Automakers are only interested in making very big, very expensive electric vehicles, leaving nothing for people with normal-sized budgets and normal-sized needs. While it's true that those oversized EVs are overrepresented among new car launches, they aren't the only game in town. As an alternative, consider the Hyundai Kona Electric, which we last sampled in pre-pandemic times.

In fact, Kona Electric has changed quite a bit since we last drove one. Last year, an all-new model went on sale in North America, and it has carried over unchanged to its model year 2025 version. The range starts at $32,875 for the Kona Electric SE, which makes do with a 133 hp (99 kW) motor driving the front wheels, but the other trims offered—the $36,875 SEL, the $38,275 N Line (tested here), and the $41,050 Limited use a more powerful 201 hp (150 kW) motor. (All four have an identical 188 lb-ft (255 Nm) torque output.)

In terms of size and weight, the Kona Electric really is a refreshing change from EVs that are often approaching three tons. With its rear wing and slightly tweaked front, the N Line is 1.1 inches longer than the other Kona Electrics at 172.6 inches (4,384 mm) long. All Kona Electrics are 71.9 inches (1,826 mm) wide and 62 inches (1,575 mm) tall, with a 104.7-inch (2,659 mm) wheelbase. Curb weight is what counts as featherweight for an EV—3,880 lbs (1,760 kg).

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San Francisco: 300 Bewerber auf 17 Schlafkojen à 700 USD Miete

Wohnraum in San Francisco und im Silicon Valley ist teuer. Ein Unternehmen vermietet Schlafkojen in ehemaligen Bürogebäuden, der Andrang scheint groß zu sein. (Silicon Valley, Wirtschaft)

Wohnraum in San Francisco und im Silicon Valley ist teuer. Ein Unternehmen vermietet Schlafkojen in ehemaligen Bürogebäuden, der Andrang scheint groß zu sein. (Silicon Valley, Wirtschaft)