Substack launches Reader for the web with search, keyboard shortcuts, dark mode, recommendations, and an “Add RSS feed” feature for non-Substack publications (On Substack)

On Substack:
Substack adds the ability to hyperlink mentions of other Substack writers or publications in posts, plus cross-post to amplify other writers or posts via email  —  Two new features that help writers grow  —  Today we’re announcing two new features that are designed to help Substack writers grow …

Olivia Solon / Bloomberg:
TikTok and Bumble plan to use StopNCII.org’s database of hashes of nude images and videos to block revenge porn; Meta has been using it since last year  —  The UN’s 16 days of activism against gender-based violence is on now, and “revenge porn” is in focus.  But first…  Today’s must-reads:

Michael Potuck / 9to5Mac:
Apple unveils the $249 Magic Keyboard Folio for the 10th-gen iPad, with detachable keyboard, a 14-key function row, and an adjustable stand, shipping October 26  —  To complement the just announced 10th gen iPad, Apple has launched the new Magic Keyboard Folio.

Hamish McKenzie / On Substack:
Substack co-founder says it’s time for a “real alternative” to Twitter, and plans features to let writers and readers “hang out”, show their status, and more  —  It’s time you had your own private social network  —  If you’re into writing and reading …

Sarah Perez / TechCrunch:
Substack announces Chat, which lets writers host discussions with their subscribers, available in the Substack iOS app and coming to Android soon  —  Another company hoping to capitalize on Twitter’s upheaval in the wake of Elon Musk’s takeover is the newsletter platform Substack.

Steve Dent / Engadget:
Meta details updates to the Facebook Feed to let users increase or decrease posts from friends, Groups, and Pages, helping improve Meta’s AI-based ranking  —  With profits shrinking of late, Facebook has been shutting down unpopular apps and focusing on its core services.