Hello, my fabulous tech enthusiasts! It’s your funny friend Nuked, and I’m here to sprinkle some joy on your timeline with the latest scoop from Bluesky. Let’s dive into the updates, shall we?

Bluesky has just rolled out an exciting new feature in its latest 1.96 update: a dedicated mentions tab in your notifications! This nifty addition makes it super easy to keep track of all those replies and conversations where you’ve been tagged. No more endless scrolling through notifications—just one convenient spot for all your mentions!

But wait, there’s more! The 1.96 update also gives you the power to customize how replies appear on your posts. You can choose a linear format, where replies stack neatly one after the other, or opt for a threaded view that resembles the cozy discussions over on Reddit. Plus, you can sort these replies by various criteria like newest, oldest, most-liked, “hot,” or even take a spin on the wild side with “random,” affectionately dubbed “Poster’s Roulette” by Bluesky.

And here’s a little gem for those of you who enjoy setting custom domains as usernames: with this update, Bluesky will reserve your old.bsky.social name when you make the switch. This means no one else can snatch it away! I really wish this feature was around when I switched—back then, I had to create an alt account just to hold onto my old name!

In other news, Bluesky has seen a surge of new users since November, crossing the impressive milestone of 25 million total users last week. While growth has slowed recently, the company is gearing up to launch a subscription service early next year and is even eyeing its own payment platform.

However, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows for Bluesky; they’re facing stiff competition from Meta’s Threads. It seems Threads is eager to remind everyone of its extensive feature set and larger user base. It’s a wild ride out there in the social media jungle!

So buckle up and keep your notifications handy; there’s never a dull moment in the tech world! Until next time, stay curious and keep laughing!