Technology
Hyves Returns as Social Network After Thirteen Years
Hyves has returned as a social networking platform after thirteen years under the ownership of Mediahuis, publisher of newspapers including De Telegraaf and De Limburger. The company believes there is significant demand in the Netherlands for a social media alternative that avoids the addictive algorithms and endless scrolling mechanisms characteristic of competitors like Facebook.
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