Topic: social media reaction
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MAGA Influencers Urge Violence After Charlie Kirk's Death
Conservative media figures and MAGA-aligned voices immediately blamed political opponents for Charlie Kirk's shooting, demanding retaliation before the shooter's identity or motive was known. The incident prompted aggressive rhetoric and threats from prominent conservatives, who framed it as a de...
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Google Faces Outcry Over Gmail Setting That Gave Gemini AI Inbox Access
A default Gmail setting automatically granted Google's Gemini AI access to user inboxes and calendar data for training, sparking widespread user backlash and privacy concerns without explicit consent. Google clarified the feature is part of its existing Smart Features system, designed to automate...
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Snapchat May Soon Charge for Memories Storage
Snapchat will begin charging users who store over 5GB of photos and videos in its Memories feature, moving away from a long-standing free archival service. The company justifies the fees as necessary to fund improvements, offering a 12-month grace period for users to subscribe or download their c...
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Hollow Knight: Silksong Demand Crashes Online Gaming Stores
Hollow Knight: Silksong's launch caused major digital gaming platforms like Steam, PlayStation Store, Nintendo eShop, and Xbox Marketplace to crash due to overwhelming demand, leaving many players unable to purchase or access the game. Frustrated fans and streamers took to social media to share w...
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Stylish Hat Fails to Impress Critics
The "Splitgate 2" announcement at Summer Game Fest was overshadowed by CEO Ian Proulx's controversial hat choice and awkward speech, diverting attention from the game's features. Proulx criticized repetitive annual shooter releases like "Call of Duty", but his delivery was compared to an unpolish...
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OpenAI Criticized for Ad-Like App Suggestions
A ChatGPT test feature mistakenly suggested the Peloton app in an unrelated conversation, sparking user backlash over perceived ads, which OpenAI clarified was not a paid promotion. The incident, widely shared online, highlighted user frustration over unsolicited product suggestions, which felt i...
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China's 'Zap Awake' Wristband Goes Viral, But Consumers Aren't Buying It
The eCoffee Energyband is a wearable wrist device from China that uses mild electrical pulses to stimulate nerves and promote alertness, offering a caffeine-free alternative to staying awake and focused. After gaining viral attention at a trade show, the device sold out on major Chinese e-commerc...
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Debunking the Nintendo Pokémon Patent Myth
Nintendo's patent covers a specific system for conditional character interactions, such as triggering different battle types based on player actions, rather than broad game mechanics. Legal experts suggest the patent may be vulnerable to challenges due to potential prior art or claims of being an...
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Beverley Man Rejects AI-Led Interview as 'Disrespectful'
Richard Stott, a comedian and writer, withdrew from a job interview after learning it would be AI-led, stating that the lack of human engagement was unacceptable and disrespectful. Recruitment professionals acknowledge AI's growing role in hiring but warn that over-reliance on it may cause compan...
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AI Darth Vader Goes Rogue with Profanity and Slurs
A glitch in Fortnite temporarily made Darth Vader use profanity during in-game interactions, shocking players before developers quickly fixed it. The malfunction occurred when a streamer interacted with the AI-powered Vader, who unexpectedly repeated explicit language, sparking viral reactions. E...
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Apple's New iPhone Pocket Sparks Online Backlash
Apple's iPhone Pocket accessory faces widespread online criticism for its £219.95 price, with many mocking its simple design that resembles a repurposed sock. Tech influencer Marques Brownlee called the product a "litmus test" for Apple's loyal customers, questioning whether they would defend or ...
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Google Cloud Outage Takes Down Replit and LlamaIndex
A widespread Google Cloud outage disrupted AI platforms like ChatGPT and Claude, along with developer tools and cloud services, highlighting vulnerabilities in digital infrastructure. The outage affected multiple sectors, including Spotify and Discord, and raised concerns about vendor lock-in and...
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