Meta is rolling out ads to all Threads users worldwide starting next week. The platform has reached 400 million monthly active users. Ad frequency will start low and increase gradually over the coming months.
Hackers stole over 1TB of sensitive internal documents, including detailed schematics and 3D models for unreleased devices spanning several years. The group responsible is now leaking the data after Luxshare refused to enter ransom negotiations.
Anker has released a new 45W Nano Charger featuring a built-in smart display and a 180-degree rotating plug. The device monitors real-time power output and includes a temperature control mode to protect battery health. It is available now for $40.
Swedish company Instabridge has acquired Nova Launcher. While the new owners claim they are only “considering” monetization, users are already reporting ads and new tracking scripts (Google and Facebook) in the free version. Founder Kevin Barry told The Verge he has not been contacted by the new owners.
The project has been officially scrapped along with five other unannounced games. The publisher is undergoing a major reorganization into five genre-specific “Creative Houses” and cutting staff to focus on core franchises like Assassin’s Creed and Far Cry.
