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Show HN: Linkpreview.io – Debug and preview social share cards
# Show HN: LinkPreview.io - Debug social cards across 6 platforms (no signup)I built a tool that shows how your URL looks when shared on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Slack, Discord, and Google Search. All in one view, no login required.Try it: https://linkpreview.io## The ProblemDebugging broken social share cards currently requires jumping between 5+ platform tools (Facebook Debugger, Twitter Card Validator, LinkedIn Post Inspector), each requiring authentication. I wanted one place t
Tell HN: Apple Price Gouging
I went looking for the latest line of apple computers I noticed they force you into the higher CPU's in order to get the higher amounts of unified memory.So not only are they content charging +$400 or +$600 for RAM which in itself ludicrously overpriced, they force you to upgrade +$1000-2000 on the top CPU's.Its impossible to spec a macbook pro or a mac mini with a base CPU and a decent amount of RAM. Total scam since they know people want the RAM to use with local LLMs.This was not al
JD Vance buried in ridicule after 'beyond disrespectful' social media gaffe
Vice President JD Vance left critics aghast Tuesday as his team hastily scrubbed a social media post in which he called the 1915 Armenian massacres a "genocide," claiming it was posted "in error" by overzealous staff.The awkward delete came after Vance and his wife, Usha, laid wreaths at the Tsitser...
Australia has banned social media for kids under 16. How does it work?
Children under the age of 16 in Australia are no longer allowed to have social media accounts. The Australian government says the ban - a world-first policy popular with many parents - is aimed at ...
Americans are on the verge of ‘sextinction’ as shocking numbers are going without sex — and social media is partly to blame
People are experiencing extended periods of sexlessness — and, like so many problems, social media is at least partly to blame, according to author Debra Soh in her new book "Sextinction."
Countries Across Europe Take Action to Ban Social Media for Minors
At least 15 governments on the continent are planning social media bans inspired by Australia. Under-16 social media bans are ...
After 'scary amount' of threats, Texas Olympics figure skater steps back from social media
After sharing her support of the LGBTQ+ community and being critical of President Trump, Olympic figure skater Amber Glenn ...
Landmark trial accusing social media companies of addicting children to their platforms begins
The world's biggest social media companies face several landmark trials this year that seek to hold them responsible for ...
Black national anthem stokes social media outrage before Super Bowl LX
Super Bowl LX fans were upset with the Black national anthem being included in the festivities before the Seattle Seahawks ...
Social media giants accused of "addicting the brains of children" as trial begins
Instagram's parent company Meta and Google's YouTube dispute claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm ...
India tightens grip on social media with new three-hour takedown rule
By Aditya Kalra and Munsif Vengattil NEW DELHI, Feb 10 (Reuters) - India's government said social media companies would have ...
Google, Meta push back on addiction claims in landmark social media trial
Comparing social media platforms to casinos and addictive drugs, lawyer Mark Lanier delivered opening statements Monday in a ...
How to keep teens safe on social media as cyberbullying, online impersonation cases persist
When rumors about DJ Phillips began spreading after a stranger stole his photos and impersonated him online, nearly everyone believed them. As false information can spread rapidly on social media, a therapist and an Ok2Say program specialist are sharing tips on how to keep teens safe online.
Bluesky Adds Drafts, Updated Welcome Screen
<p>Bluesky's growth has slowed, but it is seeing some growth early in the new year. </p>
Super Bowl 60 Scores 125 Million Viewers, 2nd Most-Watched Big Game Ever
The 2026 Super Bowl was down around 2.8 million viewers from last year.
YouTube Adds Auto Captions When Muted, New AI Feature
<p>The latest feature updates from YouTube.</p>
EXCLUSIVE: These Super Bowl Ads Won With AI, but Not Social Media
Post‑game analysis by Emberos shows Super Bowl ads resonated differently with AI platforms than human audiences, highlighting a new metric for advertising impact.
Amazon Expands Sports Ad Playbook Heading Into Upfront
The company expects more multi-sport buys and live opportunities for advertisers.
From AI.com to Levi’s, These Super Bowl Ads Are Most Likely to Drive Real Sales
TV measurement firm EDO documented the most effective ads of this year’s Big Game, ranking each spot based on consumer engagement data, such as search, that predict future sales.
Meta’s Experimenting With a New Image Sharing App
<p>The new app would be based on the Shots function that was tested on Instagram.</p>