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Bluesky expands video limit to three minutes to enhance user experience

Bluesky expands video limit to three minutes to enhance user experience

1 months ago

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Bluesky has increased its video length limit to three minutes, up from the previous 60 seconds. This change aligns the platform more closely with competitors like X, which allows videos up to two minutes and 20 seconds, and Threads, which permits five-minute videos. The update aims to enhance user experience and reduce toxicity online. Additional features include a separate inbox for direct messages from unknown users and quicker account muting options.

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Bluesky Introduces Dedicated Video Feed with TikTok-Style Features

Bluesky Introduces Dedicated Video Feed with TikTok-Style Features

2 months ago

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Bluesky has introduced a dedicated video feed with vertical swiping like TikTok. This feature focuses on user customization, offering personalized content and greater control over the viewing experience. Additionally, Bluesky has partnered with Tik, enhancing its position as an alternative video platform amid ongoing discussions about government influence in social media. This update underscores Bluesky's commitment to user-driven content discovery.

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Bluesky reveals mockup for upcoming subscription service Bluesky+

Bluesky reveals mockup for upcoming subscription service Bluesky+

4 months ago

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Bluesky is developing a paid subscription service called Bluesky+. Mockups suggest features like higher quality video uploads, profile customizations, custom app icons, verification badges, and more. Pricing is indicated at $8 per month or $72 per year, but these details are not final. Users are discussing the mockup, although the company warns that the features may change. Bluesky is also exploring other revenue models, including selling domain names and ads.

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Bluesky Allows Third-Parties to Scrape Data for AI Training

Bluesky Allows Third-Parties to Scrape Data for AI Training

4 months ago

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Bluesky’s open API allows third-parties to scrape user data for AI training. A Hugging Face librarian pulled 1 million public posts from Bluesky for machine learning research, later removing the data due to controversy. Bluesky is exploring ways for users to communicate consent preferences, but enforcement is up to external developers. As Bluesky gains popularity, it faces scrutiny similar to other major social platforms.

Threads Adds 35 Million New Users This Month, Rival Bluesky Reaches 20 Million Users

Threads Adds 35 Million New Users This Month, Rival Bluesky Reaches 20 Million Users

4 months ago

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Instagram's Threads gained 35 million new users since Nov. 1, following the 2024 election. Threads and Bluesky are attracting disenchanted X users. Bluesky now has over 20 million users. Threads has maintained over 1 million sign-ups per day for three months, reaching 275 million monthly active users. Meta is enhancing Threads with new features, while Bluesky seeks new investments. Despite this growth, X remains dominant with 570 million users.

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Meta's Threads Loses Ground to Bluesky as Users Flock from Elon Musk's X

Meta's Threads Loses Ground to Bluesky as Users Flock from Elon Musk's X

4 months ago

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Meta’s Threads is losing users to Bluesky after Trump's election. Bluesky's daily users in the US and UK surged by 300% to 3.5 million as academics, journalists, and left-leaning politicians left X. Threads, initially more popular, is now only 1.5 times larger than Bluesky. Meta reduced political content to avoid controversy, while X under Musk allows more freewheeling content. Meta introduced custom feeds to compete with Bluesky.

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