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Facebook is trying to make ‘pokes’ happen again, also, Stripe will build a new blockchain

Facebook is trying to make ‘pokes’ happen again, also, Stripe will build a new blockchain

Update: 2025-09-05
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The classic feature from Facebook’s early days lets users get a friend’s attention with a virtual nudge of sorts. While the poke fell out of use ages ago, the company has more recently seen an uptick in its use among younger users, which has now prompted it to make the poke a more central part of the Facebook experience.


Also, the classic feature from Facebook’s early days lets users get a friend’s attention with a virtual nudge of sorts. While the poke fell out of use ages ago, the company has more recently seen an uptick in its use among younger users, which has now prompted it to make the poke a more central part of the Facebook experience.

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Facebook is trying to make ‘pokes’ happen again, also, Stripe will build a new blockchain

Facebook is trying to make ‘pokes’ happen again, also, Stripe will build a new blockchain

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