April 2025

TikTok Notes, ByteDance’s Instagram alternative, is shutting down

In the world of mobile apps, it’s normal for companies to “inspire” each other, especially when a particular service is extremely popular. ByteDance’s TikTok already enjoys immense popularity on its own. However, the company aimed to challenge Instagram’s dominance in social photo-sharing with TikTok Notes. In a new development, ByteDance is shutting down TikTok Notes,

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Google Password Manager to soon support passkey import/export feature

Summary: According to a report, Google is working on its Password Manager to bring an import/export feature for passkeys. The company will reportedly also restrict users from exporting passkeys to potentially sketchy apps. It’s unclear when the company plans to roll out the feature to the masses.   Passkeys are great and all, but there’s a

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Meta’s upcoming smart glasses may have a familiar operating system

Summary: Meta’s upcoming smart glasses could run a version of Android. They’ll have a screen, apps, and also come with a “Neural Wristband.” Out of left field, Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses became a smash hit, selling more than a million units last year. They’re pretty feature-rich, but glasses from other companies are lapping them because

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Mark Cuban-backed ‘Skylight’ is a decentralized TikTok alternative

It appears that TikTok’s potential ban in the United States is inspiring the emergence of new alternatives based on decentralized protocols. Such is the case of Skylight—backed by Mark Cuban—an app that seeks not only to be an alternative to TikTok but to go much further in the future. The AT Protocol is facilitating the

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How to verify your identity using just your Android device in 2025

In a world where everything from dating to banking happens on your smartphone, it’s no surprise that identity verification has followed suit. What used to require an in-person visit, a stack of documents, and a long wait can now be completed in just a couple of minutes right from your Android device. Whether you’re signing

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Integrations and automation: How the best Discord bots are changing the user experience

Discord has become one of the most popular communication platforms in recent years, with millions of users relying on it for everything from casual chats to professional collaboration. A significant factor in Discord’s success has been the rise of bots – automated programs that can perform various tasks and enhance the user experience. The best

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