Discontented X Users Opt to Migrate to Bluesky.
We return with the Weekly Recap. This time, we analyze the notable increase in users on Bluesky and Elon Musk's co-leadership in Trump's "Department of Government."
The week has been marked by significant updates in the technological and social world. One of the most relevant pieces of news is the substantial increase in the number of Bluesky users, as many individuals dissatisfied with X's recent policies have decided to join this competing social network. Currently, Bluesky has over 16 million users, including many members of the Taylor Swift fandom. For those considering the switch or simply wanting to explore available options, a guide has been created to help them get started on this new platform.
In the automotive sector, Tesla's Cybertruck has faced its sixth recall in a year, affecting 2,431 units. A report from Tesla revealed that these vehicles were equipped with a faulty power inverter. Unlike the previous recall that could be resolved with a wireless update, this time it will be necessary to physically replace the affected inverters, which will be done at no cost to the owners.
In the political arena, Elon Musk will be co-leading Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency. This department aims to reduce government bureaucracy, eliminate unnecessary regulations, and optimize excessive spending, under the guidance of Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy.
Additionally, Mark Zuckerberg has collaborated with T-Pain to record an acoustic version of "Get Low" as a gift for his wife, Priscilla Chan. In other health-related topics, a recent study indicates that using standing desks for more than two hours a day does not necessarily reduce cardiovascular risks and may increase circulatory problems.
In the app realm, social media star Haliey Welch has launched Pookie Tools, an AI-powered dating advice app aimed at Generation Z. In funding news, the AI startup Writer has raised $200 million to expand its platform and strengthen its market position.
Meanwhile, Amazon has introduced Amazon Haul, a new online store that offers products at reduced prices to compete with popular platforms like Temu and Shein. In the food delivery sector, Just Eat has agreed to sell Grubhub to Wonder Group for $650 million, representing a significant decrease compared to its initial purchase.
In entertainment, it has been announced that Lena Dunham will work with Apple and A24 to adapt Michael Lewis's book "Going Infinite," which narrates the life of Sam Bankman-Fried and the collapse of FTX. Apple is also expected to launch a wall-mounted tablet that will allow users to control smart devices, with a release anticipated for March 2025.
Finally, the AI-powered search engine Perplexity will start incorporating ads as "sponsored follow-up questions" from various companies, while Artinoise has introduced a device that turns smartphones into musical instruments.
