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Hey [mention=316]Dreamer[/mention] welcome to Agora! What are some of your favorite meals that you like to cook? -
Bluesky, the social network, announced on Monday that it now boasts over 10 million users. This surge in growth is primarily due to the rapid expansion of the network in recent weeks, following the shutdown of Elon Musk's X in Brazil. “If you’re reading this, you’re one of the first 10 million users on Bluesky!” the company celebrated in a post. As a fun feature, Bluesky has an easter egg on its homepage: clicking on the celebration emoji reveals your user number, which you can share with friends. In the previous month, Brazil’s top court imposed a ban on X and penalized users attempting to access the service via VPN. Following this, social networks like Meta’s Threads and Bluesky experienced a spike in popularity, quickly climbing to the top 10 rankings in the App Store and Play Store under the social media category in Brazil. Bluesky gained 3 million users within days of the X ban, pushing its total user base beyond 9 million earlier this month. The company reported that more than 85% of new users came from Brazil. Last week, Bluesky saw record activity, leading to a few server glitches due to the high volume of new sign-ups. Bluesky, which had been operating on an invite-only basis for nearly a year, opened its platform to the public in February. Meanwhile, its competitor, Meta-owned Threads, has grown to over 200 million users. Recently, Bluesky introduced new features, including the ability to post videos and self-moderation tools, such as controlling who can quote a post, hiding replies, and muting specific words for a set period. Source: https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/16/bluesky-now-has-10-million-users/[ATTACH type=full" alt="Bluesky]1130[/ATTACH]
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Welcome to Agora! [mention=312]Jon[/mention]
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You and I both. I haven’t played on a console in years; the last time I did was on the Xbox One. The regular PS5 will probably drop in price, though.
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Hey [mention=305]koyala[/mention] welcome to Agora!
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It depends on the niche. Many travel and finance blogs were hit hard by Google's core search updates over the past few months. Do you run a blog in either of these niches? What ad networks are you using on your blog?
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Good luck! I hope you’re able to find some new staff.
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Hey [mention=304]Ginger[/mention] welcome to Agora! How are you doing today?
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You can place ads wherever you'd like with Google AdSense. However, if you choose the 'auto ads' option, Google will automatically place the ads for you. XenForo has a built-in advertisement feature that allows you to place ads wherever you'd like. In my opinion, this is the best way to monetize your forum without overwhelming it with too many ads.
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Yes, I always keep my information private via the use of domain privacy. I don’t pay anything extra on Namecheap to keep my information private.
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I’m currently listening to “trust you” by Dee Watkings [MEDIA=spotify]track:1Amuor9z2vhyJICVOLUxov[/MEDIA]
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I’m glad that my Patriots won their first game! We looked good today.
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Partnering with Accel has allowed Laravel start building a world-class engineering and leadership team that has resulted in Laravel Cloud (demoed at Laracon) and also another product that will be announced at Laracon AU in November. He also follows up with some important takeaways from the announcement. Source: https://laravel-news.com/laravel-raises-57-million-series-a
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My username stands for Cape Verde, the country where my dad was born and raised before moving to the United States and meeting my mom. I took some initials from my dad’s country’s name to come up with my username, and I’ve been using this alias since I started using the internet.
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Welcome to the community Kat! It’s great to see you here.😄
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Companies are always looking to understand what potential customers are searching for online. With that information, they can target users with ads tailored to the products or services they’re interested in. However, not everyone conducts online searches for everything they plan to buy. What if companies could listen to people’s everyday conversations and use that data to send them even more targeted ads? According to a report from 404 Media, Cox Media Group (CMG) proposed this very idea to potential advertising partners. The tech news outlet recently obtained a November 2023 pitch deck from CMG outlining its "Active Listening" service. This service would allow ads to be targeted based on audio data from smart devices like smartphones, smart speakers, and smart TVs. The CMG sales pitch opens with: "What if your business could target potential clients discussing their need for your services in daily conversations? No, this isn’t a scene from *Black Mirror*—it’s Voice Data, and CMG has the tools to make it work for your business." The presentation also highlights that companies can legally collect this kind of data from users. "Creepy? Maybe. Effective for marketing? Absolutely," the pitch declares. 404 Media first reported on CMG's "Active Listening" initiative last year, detailing how microphones in smart devices were being used to listen to user conversations for advertising purposes. With the release of this pitch deck, the marketing strategy is now in full view. For years, internet users have suspected Big Tech companies like Google, Amazon, Meta (Facebook), and Microsoft of eavesdropping on them. Now, 404 Media has evidence that CMG was actively promoting this type of service. CMG has previously worked with these tech giants in various capacities. So, what’s the response from Big Tech? Mashable reached out to Google, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft, the four companies mentioned in CMG’s pitch. All of them denied participating in CMG’s Active Listening program. "Meta does not use your phone’s microphone for ads, and we've been transparent about this for years," a Meta spokesperson told Mashable. "We’re reaching out to CMG to clarify that their program isn’t based on Meta data." Meta also confirmed it’s investigating whether CMG violated Facebook’s terms and policies, and said it would take action if necessary. Amazon, Google, and Microsoft similarly distanced themselves from the initiative. "Amazon Ads has never worked with CMG on this program and has no plans to do so," an Amazon representative stated. Google emphasized that its advertising policies require compliance with laws and regulations, and that violations are acted upon accordingly. Microsoft echoed these concerns, stating it would investigate and take necessary actions. Although the tech companies denied involvement, concerns about privacy and smart device eavesdropping are likely to persist among consumers. Source: https://mashable.com/article/cox-media-group-active-listening-google-microsoft-amazon-meta
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What shows and movies do you recommend on Hulu? I recently started using Hulu again, so I’m looking for some new shows to watch.
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I don't have a strict word count limit for my articles. I generally focus on how well the article flows and whether it’s enjoyable to read. An article doesn’t need a lot of words to be good or great.
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No, I don’t have any experience with building apps, but I know that [mention=61]Tyrsson[/mention] is well experienced in that field.
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Exactly. It’s one of the best feelings ever. I don’t know where I’d be today if I never got involved with building forums.
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That was my first thought when I saw this. I wonder if they’re going to shut down the servers on Sunday!🤔 They could of just partnered up with Amazon Prime or Disney Plus. Hopefully their shows and movies are good!
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Facts! I really couldn’t stand Internet explorer at all. Internet explorer was one of the worst browsers ever.🤣🤣
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It’s largely because the internet has expanded, and many people have turned to freelancing, especially after possibly losing their traditional jobs due to COVID-19. The freelance market has always been significant, but it grew even more as people stayed home during the pandemic. Additionally, the rise of freelancing marketplaces has also contributed to the increase in freelancers. By providing a platform for people to find new gigs, these marketplaces create new opportunities for freelancers.
