YouTube changes how it counts video views, starting August 24
YouTube announced a change to its view-counting system, with a view now registered as soon as a video begins playing or a live stream is entered.
» readFeedly’s weeklong slowdown frustrates paying users as company focuses on AI
Paying users of the RSS reader Feedly have reported that its web app has been unusably slow for over a week, with some saying support requests were ignored.
» readSamsung may be planning a wider foldable phone to fix a key complaint
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 has been widely praised by reviewers, but its boxy 4:3 main screen has drawn criticism for forcing black bars around most video content.
» readHome batteries can shift electricity use to cheaper hours, but savings depend on your tariff
The potential savings from using a home battery to buy low-priced electricity and use it during peak hours were examined in a new analysis. The findings were based on 2025 daily price data from Germany and Spain.
» readAmazon Reportedly Buys and Scans Rare Books for AI Training
The report stated that Amazon is purchasing rare books, removing their spines, and scanning their contents for use in training artificial intelligence systems.
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