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Bluesky Directory Issue 29: This week in Bluesky

Published 26 days ago • 1 min read

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New Bluesky Release

Bluesky released a new version of their app this week.

The only announced feature was the new share button action that makes it easier to send them to friends via DM.

There was also some talk of upcoming changes to how notifications work, although their release was delayed. Pending more updates.

Bounce

We got an early look Thursday at a new tool ("Bounce") that allows you to move your social graph between from Bluesky to Mastodon.

More coverage on Techcrunch:
"Introducing Bounce, a tool to move your following between Bluesky and Mastodon"

Recent product additions

  • ​Boost Blue: Boost your Bluesky experience with Drafts, Hyperlinks and Spoilers​
  • ​KidLit Community​: KidLit authors, illustrators, educators, librarians, boosters & publishing professionals. (List)
  • ​Worker Cooperatives: Democratic workplaces, worker-owned cooperatives and collectives (Starter Pack)

I hope you're enjoying being on Bluesky and finding products to help you on Bluesky Directory!

Cheers,
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