Threads' first major update brings Follows tab to iOS

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Meta has updated its new social network Threads with features that could make it easier to connect with other users and discover new content. The iOS app now has a Follows tab that displays who followed you and lets you follow them back. It also has translations for post text so you can read posts from different languages. You can now subscribe to users you don't follow, and get notifications when they post. The app is also faster and smoother, with some interface improvements.

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Rare, pristine first-gen iPhone sells for USD 190K at auction

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A rare and sealed original iPhone from 2007 sold for a staggering USD 90,372.80 at an American auction website that features many unique and collectible items. The 4GB model, which LCG Auctions calls the preeminent example of an original Apple iPhone, was released on June 29, 2007. This first-generation iPhone had a modest two-megapixel camera. Nevertheless, the iPhone attracted 28 bids and fetched a price that could buy about 120 new iPhone 14 Pro Max devices. According to LCG, this iPhone is the Holy Grail for collectors because of its limited production and pristine condition.

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Microsoft reveals hefty price for 365 Copilot service

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Microsoft 365 Copilot is a new artificial intelligence-powered service that will transform and help improve different tasks, but it comes at a high price for businesses. It will cost USD 30 per user per month on top of existing Microsoft 365 plans, which range from USD 12.50 to USD 36 per user per month. 

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'Grey Skies: A War of the Worlds Story' to get a free remastered version addressing issues

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Grey Skies: A War of the Worlds Story received terrible reviews on Steam when it launched. It is a stealth-action game based on H.G. Wells' sci-fi novels that launched in November 2020. Players complained about its animations, gameplay, controls, and more, calling it a janky mess.

The developer, Nathan Seedhouse of Steel Arts Software, was away from development for two years due to personal issues. He recently came back and saw the negative feedback. He said he understands the problems but still believes in the game's potential. So, he announced that he is working on a free remaster of the game with new technologies and improved skills.

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