Twitter Eyes Uncertain Future
Twitter is in trouble.
As promised, Twitter is rolling out itsnew algorithmic timeline.
Ironically, Twitter has launched this new feature at the same time as its latest financial report.
Twitter has 305 million users, which compares very unfavorably to Facebook’s 1.6 billion users.
Twitter is not Facebook, and never will be Facebook.
It’s too niche, and lacks the broad appeal of Mark Zuckerberg’s creation.
Unfortunately, that isn’t the case, as the new algorithmic timeline is wholly designed toattract new users.
In other words, Twitter needs to stop trying to be like Facebook and concentrate on being Twitter instead.
Selfies Kill More People Than Sharks
It turns out that selfies kill more people than sharks do.
And by quite a margin.
Only 17 people died climbing Mount Everest, while 28 died while skateboarding.
These statistics all come from Zachary Crockett ofPriceonomics.
The most likely cause of death?
Falling from a height, followed closely by drowning.
So, what does all of this tell us?
That people are stupid, and they take extraordinary risks just tocapture the perfect selfie.
And if you think that’s a little harsh, just read some ofthe stories behind these untimely deaths.
Selfies can be harmless fun, but they’re not worth risking your life over.
Microsoft Fixes Edge Privacy
Microsoft has fixed itsrecent Edge privacy problem.
This meant a hacker could view your history regardless of whether or not you were browsing privately.
As long as you have the KB3135173 update installed, InPrivate should be working as advertised.
And the rest of us?
Which means we can post this video despite it containing major spoilers.
For the rest of us, this video shows howStar Wars: The Force Awakensshould have ended.
At least in the minds of the guys behind HISHE.
They also poke fun at some of the other major scenes from the film.
Because, like it or not, this movie wasn’t perfect.
[H/TSploid]
Your Views on Today’s Tech News
Do you use Twitter?
If not, why not?
Are selfies actually dangerous?
Or are people just dumb?
Do you use Microsoft Edge?
If so, what do you think of it?
What software do you remember from the Windows 3.1 days?
Were you pleased with everything that happened inThe Force Awakens?
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