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Hyves Returns: Scribbles, Dancing Bananas, and No Addictive Algorithms
Social network Hyves has returned 22 years after its founding, offering nostalgia with features like scribbles and dancing bananas while avoiding addictive algorithms and endless scrolling. Owner Mediahuis states the platform prioritizes social connection with less intrusive advertising and hosts data within Europe as an alternative to Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. The launch will be phased due to expected lower traffic than its peak in 2011.
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