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Hinge users can now get friends to hype them up on their profiles
Hinge has introduced a new feature allowing users to have their friends provide endorsements for their profiles. This update aims to offer prospective matches insights from people who know the user best.
Netflix, Paramount, Sony and others are reportedly in talks to buy Letterboxd
Netflix, Paramount, and Sony are reportedly in talks to acquire Letterboxd, the social network for film enthusiasts. The platform is said to be seeking new ownership.
The lost online world that came before the Internet and the World Wide Web
Prestel, a British online service launched in 1979, offered early versions of email, chat rooms, and online games using teletext graphics and dial-up modems. Despite failing as a mass-market platform due to cost and accessibility issues, it served as a significant cultural preview of the internet, demonstrating the potential for online communities and social interaction.
