Bluesky has a new setting to help you avoid accidentally going viral
Summary
This episode explores why top global smartphone brands like Xiaomi and Vivo remain absent from US retail due to carrier gatekeeping and geopolitical friction. It also covers Blue Sky’s new privacy feature that lets users hide posts from algorithmic discovery feeds to avoid unwanted viral attention. Hosted by Imran Sheik, the show highlights these tech industry shifts and privacy updates.
Topics discussed
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Flash memory basics and limitations
Why top global Android brands are missing in the US
Intro to Bluesky's new privacy feature
How the Bluesky discover feed setting works
Limitations of the new Bluesky privacy tool
Future Bluesky updates and show outro
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