A popular way to read social media posts has been shut down, while a highly rated video game has just received a major price cut.
The social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has forced a tool called Nitter to close by sending its creator a legal warning letter in August 2026. Nitter was a free, open-source project, which means its software code was built by volunteers and shared openly for anyone to use. The service was loved by many because it let people read public posts on X without logging in, downloading the app, or seeing ads. X accused the tool of scraping, which is a process where a computer program automatically pulls data off a website.
This matters to you because major tech companies are increasingly blocking these helpful third-party tools. They want to force everyone to log into their official apps so they can track your online activity and show you targeted ads. If you want to keep up with public news on X, you will now likely have to create a real account and log in.
Fortunately, if you need a new way to spend your screen time, there is a fantastic deal on a hit video game. A strange and highly praised game called Inscryption is currently on sale on the Humble store for only $7.99, down from its usual price of $20. This massive discount arrived right after the game's developer shared a new trailer for his next project at a major European gaming showcase.
Inscryption starts out as a spooky card game where you build a deck of moves to defeat an opponent. However, the game soon evolves into a mind-bending mystery that breaks all the rules of typical gaming. It is compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux computers. If you want to escape the social media drama for a few hours, this budget-friendly game is a great place to start.
