Threads is testing out a way to hide spoilers

Meta is testing a way to hide spoilers on Threads, according to a new post from Mark Zuckerberg. The feature lets you obscure text or an image so that they're only viewable once they're tapped or clicked.

In the current version being tested, you have to highlight your chosen text

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How to buy the Nintendo Switch 2: Latest stock updates at Best Buy, Target, Walmart and others

The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally available in the US, but good luck finding it in stock anywhere online. The $450 console officially went up for sale on June 5, and several retailers have offered it both online and in-store in the week since. While

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There's a Nintendo Direct for Donkey Kong Bananza on June 18

The Switch 2 is officially out in the wild, but the launch lineup is a bit thin. Mario Kart World is great, of course, but I'm missing a legitimate 3D platformer. That's where Donk

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God help us, Donald Trump plans to sell a phone

Donald Trump is launching a cellular brand called Trump Mobile. The newly formed company, which was ">announced today by Donald Trump Jr., will sell a single wireless plan called “The 47 Plan,” which offers unlimited talk and texting, as well as unlimited data that throttles speeds after the first 20GB each month. The Trump Mobi

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Patreon is raising its fees for new creators this summer

After August 4, creators setting up a paid membership page on Patreon will have to pay a 10 percent fee on their earnings under the platform's new standard plan. While Patreon currently offers Pro and Premium plans, which carry fees of 8 percent and 12 percent of creators' income, respectively, it's merging the two into a single option moving forward. The price increase only applies to creators publishing a new page; Patreon says it will continue to honor the lower Pro rate for anyone who has

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Our favorite power bank for iPhones is 20 percent off right now

I test a lot of batteries and I find myself drawn to the ones that do a little extra, like offering built-in cables, magnetic charging, onboard displays or, in this case, a handy kickstand that lets you view your phone as it recharges.

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Meta and Oakley tease a smart glasses announcement for June 20

Reports emerged earlier this year that Meta was working with Oakley on smart glasses and it seems we're about to see the fruits of those labors. A new Instagram account called @oakleymeta

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Apple's Mac Mini M4 is back on sale for $499

There's no denying that getting a high-quality computer is going to set your finances back a bit. So, when one of them gets discounted we want to scream it from the rooftops. Such is the case today with a solid sale on

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