Twitter says Community Notes will require contributors to achieve a “Rating Impact” of 5+ by rating enough notes before they can write notes themselves (Jess Weatherbed/The Verge)

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Google adds new accessibility and sharing features to Android, including a Nearby Share feature to automatically accept transfers between users’ own devices  —  Oh, and you can stick Bitmoji on your watch, too  —  Android is introducing a clutch of new features to improve accessibility …

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Microsoft plans to release its Adaptive Accessories, including a mouse, programmable button, and Adaptive Hub, on October 25 in “select markets”  —  Microsoft has announced that its range of Adaptive Accessories will be available to purchase starting on October 25th in select markets.

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JBL unveils Tour Pro 2 wireless earbuds, with customizable ANC and a charging case with a 1.45″ touchscreen, available for €249 outside the US in January 2023  —  Allegedly the ‘world’s first’ smart charging case for wireless earbuds  —  JBL has just announced the Tour Pro 2 wireless earbuds …

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Musk says Twitter will start manually authenticating accounts starting next week, with blue check marks for people, gold for companies, and gray for governments  —  Elon Musk says that Twitter’s check mark program could return on Friday, December 2nd, with a new procedure to verify individual identities …

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DuckDuckGo launches App Tracking Protection in public beta on Android, helping block third-party trackers within apps  —  DuckDuckGo’s App Tracking Protection is now available for public beta testing on all Android devices after launching in a limited beta almost one year ago.

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DoorDash expands its SafeDash in-app security toolkit, adding an automated SafeChat tool, improved safety reporting, real-time alerts, and porch light reminders  —  DoorDash has expanded its safety toolkit, rolling out new features that will automatically check in with delivery workers …