Nostr notes by Surf

🌊 🌊 🌊 Today, we’re launching social websites, a new ...

2026-04-02T16:21:31Z

🌊 🌊 🌊
Today, we’re launching social websites, a new kind of online destination. These blend posts from Bluesky, Threads, Mastodon and more, plus YouTube, podcasts and your favorite publications to create community sites based around the things that matter to you.

https://about.surf.social/surf-launches-surf-social-websites/

#SurfSocial #OpenSocial #Technology #Tech #Fediverse

🚀 🚀 🚀 NASA has launched its Artemis II mission, and ...

2026-04-01T23:42:22Z

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NASA has launched its Artemis II mission, and commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, and mission specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen are at the very start of their 10-day journey around the moon. Follow along with Chris Sansbury (npub1urn…jjcg)'s feed, created with Surf.

https://surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom%2F01kn5m6ehtwsm36aw3qp8ths10

#SurfFeeds #ArtemisII #MoonMission #NASA #Science

🌊 🌊 🌊 Version 1.0.383 of Surf is now live on TestFlight ...

2026-03-30T17:12:54Z

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Version 1.0.383 of Surf is now live on TestFlight and Android! Create feeds faster with the new quick feed builder! We’ll serve up recommendations for whatever you’re into. Tap Discover Feeds in your sidebar and look for the new module below Trending.

#SurfFeeds #SurfSocial #Apps #ActivityPub #ATProto

Surf is going to #AtmosphereConf! Don't miss ...

2026-03-27T00:47:28Z

Surf is going to
#AtmosphereConf! Don't miss Mike McCue (npub17fe…w0a6)'s "Feeds are the new websites" lightning talk at 3.10pm on Saturday, March 28 — we can't wait to see you there!

https://atmosphereconf.org/event/81Xovjr

#OpenSocial #ATProto #SocialWeb

New feature alert! Turn your feed into a community by selecting ...

2026-03-09T22:09:10Z

New feature alert! Turn your feed into a community by selecting "Add a Community Hashtag" in your feed settings, like oldskoolshoes (npub1fs2…l4zh) did with his #FilmNoirClub feed. Hit "Join Community" when you see the button to start posting to someone else's feed.

https://surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom%2F01kk9chv5armja1rkccht7q65d

Less than a week till @npub1cza…d6az's Growing the Social ...

2026-02-25T17:22:25Z

Less than a week till FediForum (npub1cza…d6az)'s Growing the Social Web unworkshop! Get all the latest from Tim Chambers (npub1vag…mjkp)'s Surf feed:

https://surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom%2F01jvprse7ptd6b9gccy3m9g547

#FediForum #SurfFeeds #ActivityPub #Decentralization #SocialWeb

🚌 🚌 Surf builds are like buses — you don't see one ...

2026-02-14T02:36:35Z

🚌 🚌 Surf builds are like buses — you don't see one for ages, then two come along at once. This week's second release, version 1.0.358, has an eye-catching new wave icon in the sidebar so you can discover other surfers' feeds more easily, plus bug fixes and performance improvements.

#SurfSocial #SurfFeeds #SurfApp #Flipboard #ActivityPub

🎉 Version 1.0.356 of Surf is live on TestFlight and Android. ...

2026-02-09T21:59:11Z

🎉 Version 1.0.356 of Surf is live on TestFlight and Android. Now, you have deeper customization options for your feeds — set your default tabs according to the type of content you want to highlight, filter by Bluesky or Mastodon, or even use Surf as your RSS reader.

#SocialMedia #CustomFeeds #SurfSocial #SurfFeeds #RSS

After the news about the massive layoffs at the Washington Post ...

2026-02-05T00:30:01Z

After the news about the massive layoffs at the Washington Post broke, the team at Flipboard (npub13fk…z5hw) created this Surf Feed of independent journalists. Enjoy it as is, or create a new feed using it as a the source, then filter it according to the topics you're interested in, from news to video games.

https://surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom%2F01kgn8zeax2mskhq1a14945bg7

#SurfFeeds #SurfSocial #IndependentMedia #Journalism #WashingtonPost

This week we're featuring @npub1vag…mjkp in our Surfer ...

2026-02-04T17:09:07Z

This week we're featuring Tim Chambers (npub1vag…mjkp) in our Surfer Spotlight. Hit "Discover Feeds" in the sidebar of the app and you'll find his feeds on "Pluribus," the fediverse, Maryland, street art and more.

#Pluribus, #Fediverse, #Maryland, #StreetArt #SurfApp #SurfSocial #SurfFeeds

Sign up for the beta waitlist here: https://waitlist.surf.social/

2026-01-15T00:22:37Z

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Sign up for the beta waitlist here:

https://waitlist.surf.social/

🏄🏻🎉 There's a new beta for Surf available on ...

2026-01-15T00:22:13Z

🏄🏻🎉 There's a new beta for Surf available on TestFlight and Google Play. As well as the usual performance improvements and bug fixes, we've made some updates to the Surf Shop. Tap Discover Feeds in your sidebar to check out what's new and find inspiration for when you create your own feeds.

#SurfFeeds #Flipboard #ActivityPub #ATProto #OpenSocial #Apps #Technology #Tech

RE: https://indieweb.social/@tchambers/115769448599259434 ...

2025-12-23T19:58:13Z

RE: https://indieweb.social/@tchambers/115769448599259434

"Flipboard’s Surf app will launch its 1.0 version in 2026 and cross 1 million downloads across iOS and Android by year end, with 100,000+ monthly active users. It will become the most-downloaded dedicated Open Social Web client, surpassing Mastodon’s official app and Graysky."

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quoting
note15v8…nyu6

My 2026 Open Social Web Predictions: includes fediverse predctions focuesed on work being done by: dansup (npub1q3u…r5gz) Surf (npub1ekk…vy6m) Mastodon (npub163h…mv0n) piefedadmin (npub1hj4…533m) Ghost Explore (npub1dm2…324q) Rimu (npub1vwf…95aa) [@activitypub.blog](https://activitypub.blog ) A New Social (npub13rs…s8u8) Fedify: ActivityPub server framework (npub1tlf…wz08) [@fed.brid.gy](https://fed.brid.gy/ ) AltStore (npub1509…fjdz) See what you think. What did I miss? https://www.timothychambers.net/2025/12/23/my-open-social-web-predictions.html

ICYMI, we launched an updated version of Surf with easier ...

2025-12-02T23:10:42Z

ICYMI, we launched an updated version of Surf with easier navigation. Build your own topical feeds including posts from Mastodon (npub163h…mv0n), Bluesky and Threads, plus RSS, YouTube, podcasts and Flipboard Magazines. Need inspiration? Head to the Surf Shop where you can explore feeds on everything from news and politics to book reviews, record collecting and Vectrex. You decide how your feed looks, what's in it, and what's excluded.

#SurfFeeds #CustomFeeds #Flipboard #SurfSocial #ActivityPub #ATProto #OpenSocial

Vinyl is life! We love @npub1kss…mjjc's feed on audiophilia ...

2025-11-27T00:52:12Z

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Vinyl is life! We love mikukocat (npub1kss…mjjc)'s feed on audiophilia and record collection!

https://surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom%2F01jp1tydydk2n4mz32syfr2r0w

#SurfFeeds #Music #Vinyl #RecordCollection #Lifestyle

Sports fans, join the Shutdown Fullcast crew to talk college ...

2025-11-27T00:49:38Z

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Sports fans, join the Shutdown Fullcast crew to talk college football!

https://surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom%2F01k319zkysbwq9vpzbhtnahsgc

#SurfFeeds #Sports #Sport #ShutdownFullcast #CollegeFootball

A retrocomputing deep cut: @npub1c52…25zk's Vectrex feed, ...

2025-11-27T00:47:30Z

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A retrocomputing deep cut: Flobot (npub1c52…25zk)'s Vectrex feed, perfect for those who own or are interested in owning the late lamented 1980s console.

https://surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom%2F01k87771sgz1mymzymr8dtb5r2

#SurfFeeds #Vectrex #Retrocomputing #VideoGames #Gaming

If you're loving (or loathing) Apple TV's new ...

2025-11-27T00:44:37Z

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If you're loving (or loathing) Apple TV's new "Pluribus," here's Tim Chambers (npub1vag…mjkp)'s feed of fan theories, discussions and more.

https://surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom%2F01kavad89d1hzzy9tf82qm3p2h

#SurfFeeds #Pluribus #Television #TV

In case you missed it, we released a new version of Surf last ...

2025-11-27T00:42:40Z

In case you missed it, we released a new version of Surf last week, with a redesigned Home. Here are a few cool new Surf feeds to celebrate (and to keep you occupied if you're enjoying a few days off for the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday).

#SurfFeeds #Flipboard #SurfSocial #Apps #ActivityPub #Fediverse

Episode 5 of AppleTV's "Pluribus" is dropping early ...

2025-11-24T21:31:21Z

Episode 5 of AppleTV's "Pluribus" is dropping early this week, in time for the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday. Follow all the discussion via
Tim Chambers (npub1vag…mjkp)'s
custom feed, created with Surf.

https://surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom%2F01kavad89d1hzzy9tf82qm3p2h

#SurfFeeds #SurfSocial #Pluribus #Television #TV #AppleTV #Flipboard #Entertainment #VinceGilligan #RheaSeehorn

Surf Beta Testers 🏄‍♂️ Our biggest release yet is here! ...

2025-11-20T21:16:46Z

Surf Beta Testers 🏄‍♂️

Our biggest release yet is here! Enjoy redesigned navigation that drops you right into your Surf Timeline in the new Home experience and lets you quickly access your go-to feeds from anywhere in Surf.

Here's a quick look at what's new:

#SurfSocial #Apps #Technology #Tech #Flipboard #OpenSocial

Fall #FediForum has wrapped, but if you want to catch up on ...

2025-10-08T23:06:18Z

Fall #FediForum has wrapped, but if you want to catch up on everything that happened, follow
Tim Chambers (npub1vag…mjkp)'s feed, created with Surf, here:

https://surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom%2F01jvprse7ptd6b9gccy3m9g547

#SurfFeeds #FediForum #ActivityPub #Fediverse #Federation #OpenSocial

Hi! If you've been languishing on the Surf waitlist for ...

2025-09-25T21:51:07Z

Hi! If you've been languishing on the Surf waitlist for months, drop us a message with the email address you used to sign up, and we'll get you surfing right away. The water's fine, the waves are pumping, and there's not a shark in sight. 🏄🏻

Allons-y! If you've used Surf to make a #CustomFeed that ...

2025-09-12T17:43:21Z

Allons-y! If you've used Surf to make a #CustomFeed that you're proud of, share it on social with the hashtag #SurfFeeds and we might feature it in the Cool Surf Feeds section of the app — like we did with Skivling (npub19tm…5qnm)'s fantastic #DoctorWho feed.

Sign up for the waitlist here, using the referral code SurfShares

https://waitlist.surf.social/

Anyone else in need of a break from news and politics for the ...

2025-08-15T17:17:01Z

Anyone else in need of a break from news and politics for the weekend? Here’s a thread of #SurfFeeds that celebrate everything from coffee to mindfulness. Join the beta here, using the referral code SurfShares.

https://waitlist.surf.social/

#Flipboard #SurfFeeds #SurfApp #SurfBeta #OpenSocial

Fine Art America by @npub1la8…hc4r ...

2025-07-25T21:42:58Z

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Fine Art America by Rafael Salazar | Artist (npub1la8…hc4r)

https://surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom%2F01k08m1t46x13c2xpxrkkxpf6n

#Art #FineArt #Culture #Lifestyle #SurfFeeds

Pico8 by @npub189a…fusg ...

2025-07-25T21:42:16Z

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Pico8 by lw35 (npub189a…fusg)

https://surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom%2F01k0ekb62bpvyabzsgdfy0rvmb

#RetroGaming #Gaming #Pico8 #Emulator #Emulation #SurfFeeds

In another news-packed week, here’s a thread full of ...

2025-07-25T21:41:05Z

In another news-packed week, here’s a thread full of palate-cleansing custom feeds created with Surf about everything from queer country music to the demoscene. Here's a quick guide to creating a custom feed.

#SurfSocial #SurfFeeds #OpenSocial #OpenSocialWeb #Flipboard #CustomFeeds

Another quiet week in the news, with nothing much to report… ...

2025-07-18T18:07:15Z

Another quiet week in the news, with nothing much to report… But if you do want to follow the very little, totally inconsequential stuff that's happening, here’s a thread of news- and politics-related #CustomFeeds that have been created using Surf, plus a video on how to build a feed using our Starter Sets.

#Flipboard #SurfSocial #SurfFeeds #News #Politics

Severance picked up a whopping 27 Emmy nominations yesterday — ...

2025-07-16T19:06:11Z

Severance picked up a whopping 27 Emmy nominations yesterday — and we still haven't watched it. Luckily,
Sarah Perez 💙 (npub19g4…6a0t) has created a Surf feed so we can get up to speed. Check it out here:

https://surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom%2F01jmk064dadfmjhx6wze7ey93b

#SurfFeeds #SurfSocial #Severance #TV #Television #Entertainment

Not in the beta yet? Sign up here using the referral code SurfShares for quicker access!

https://waitlist.surf.social/

You can use Surf to create a custom feed about anything you like ...

2025-07-02T20:23:35Z

You can use Surf to create a custom feed about anything you like — add hashtags, RSS, YouTube and podcasts feeds, Flipboard (npub13fk…z5hw) Magazines and social profiles, then filter and refine till you get things just how you want them. Here's how, plus a thread with a few feeds we like.

#SurfSocial #SurfFeeds #Flipboard #CustomFeeds

On Juneteenth, here's a new Surf feed from @npub13fk…z5hw ...

2025-06-19T21:21:45Z

On Juneteenth, here's a new Surf feed from Flipboard (npub13fk…z5hw) that focuses on America's Black history, today and every day.

https://surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom%2F01jy4yj0jmq7jcek145g0s0j0a

If you'd like to try Surf, sign up for the beta here, using the invite code SURFSHARES.

https://waitlist.surf.social/

#SurfFeeds #BlackHistory #Juneteenth #History histodons group (npub1uc0…cpgf) blackmastodon group (npub1e4z…xz2t)

has focused on big tech, democracy and society in his Speaking ...

2025-06-17T23:03:41Z

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has focused on big tech, democracy and society in his Speaking Truth to Tech Power feed.

https://surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom%2F01jtzwwt6re2q9s45jxnq36dbt

#SurfApp #SurfSocial #Tech #SocialMedia #OpenSocial

If you're looking for the latest tech news, or for ...

2025-06-17T23:02:45Z

If you're looking for the latest tech news, or for inspiration on building your own Surf feed, check out Tech Wave in the Surf Shop.

#SurfApp #SurfSocial #Tech #SocialMedia #OpenSocial

You can't do it in real life, but you can do it on Surf — ...

2025-06-12T18:49:38Z

You can't do it in real life, but you can do it on Surf — sign up for the waitlist here with the referral code SURFSHARES.

https://waitlist.surf.social/

#SurfSocial #SocialMedia #MinimizeElonMusk #ElonMusk #OpenSocial #OpenSocialWeb

The Tech Source from @npub1hms…7fpv blends YouTube channels, ...

2025-06-10T20:03:09Z

The Tech Source from Seth of the Fediverse ⁂ (npub1hms…7fpv) blends YouTube channels, social profiles, hashtags, Flipboard (npub13fk…z5hw) Magazines, podcasts and Surf feeds to create a fast-moving feed on basically everything you need to know in tech.

https://surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom%2F01jv091n9d2dsgqeqkwvzs4vcw

If you aren't using Surf yet, sign up for the waitlist here using the invite code SURFSHARES, and we'll get you testing ASAP!

https://waitlist.surf.social/

#SurfFeeds #SocialMedia #Tech #SurfSocial #Technology #OpenSocial #Tech

Hark, ye lovers of the Bard and devotees of letters fine! Lo, ...

2025-06-09T16:42:38Z

Hark, ye lovers of the Bard and devotees of letters fine! Lo, this bespoke compendium doth gather more than thirty springs of wit, brimming with quotations, merry jests, historical conceits, and a plenitude of Tudor discourse, enough to sate the inner Shakespeare within thee. Attend, and find it here!

https://surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom%2F01jx4gmnptj0s2cqn7r1fv4rdw

(For those who don't speak fluent olde English, it's a Surf feed by the team at Shakespeare At Home, a nonprofit that creates free educational resources on the Bard! If you'd like to try Surf, add yourself to the waitlist here, using the invite code SURFSHARES for quicker admission)

https://waitlist.surf.social/

#SurfFeeds #SurfSocial #Literature #Shakespeare #Theatre #Culture #Arts

Here's a Surf Feed from one of our favorite tech experts ...

2025-06-06T16:29:17Z

Here's a Surf Feed from one of our favorite tech experts (tech-xperts?), Tim Chambers (npub1vag…mjkp). With a total of 91 sources including journalists' accounts, RSS and Surf feeds, YouTube channels, Bluesky Starter Packs and more, it's a comprehensive guide to everything you need to know about tech right now.

https://surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom%2F01jttbt4wj3msam8md40spx9gz

#SurfFeeds #SurfSocial #Tech #Technology #SocialMedia

🎮: Nintendo fans, it’s happening — Switch 2 is here~ ...

2025-06-05T20:34:50Z

🎮: Nintendo fans, it’s happening — Switch 2 is here~

Follow all the latest news, reviews and fan reactions in one place with this feed by hellokv (npub1997…r5sf).

https://surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom%2F01j0p16btjx4tb79etc5jdwy1w

Not yet in the beta and want to check it out? Join the waitlist in the link above and add the referral code SurfShares.

#SurfSocial #SurfFeeds #Nintendo #NintendoSwitch #NintendoSwitch2 #OpenSocial #Apps #Videogame

It's Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ Here's ...

2025-06-04T20:53:10Z

It's Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

Here's a Surf feed curated by our Flipboard Culture Desk (npub1ucs…khzn), highlighting queer stories and the issues that affect the LGBTQ+ community.

https://surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom%2F01jwy1pgvv7cm4cqfrexzgr032

#PrideMonth #LGBTQ #LoveIsLove #Pride #TransRightsAreHumanRights #Flipboard #SurfFeeds

Get your Yankees fix right here! ⚾️ News, history, and fan ...

2025-06-03T21:41:30Z

Get your Yankees fix right here! ⚾️

News, history, and fan buzz — this feed by Mike Masnick ✅ (npub14j8…pjuf) has it all.

Not yet in the Surf beta? You can join the waitlist on the link below and use the referral code: SurfShares.

https://surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom%2F01jpkn67jqadzkh00d56yj2de0

#SurfSocial #SurfFeeds #Flipboard #OpenSocial #Apps #Beta #Baseball

The way energy is produced is changing — the latest data says ...

2025-05-30T17:06:12Z

The way energy is produced is changing — the latest data says 41% of energy in the EU will come from renewables by 2030; in China, 26% of the nation's electricity currently comes from wind and solar sources. If you want to stay up to speed on what's happening, explore the Energy Transition Insider custom Surf feed. It features 50+ sources covering clean energy, climate policy, tech breakthroughs, and more.
It’s a one-stop feed for staying plugged into the shift toward a greener future.

https://surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom%2F01jwemzwd56k0z9jy5kq46qk8h

#Energy #RenewableEnergy #SurfFeeds #SurfSocial #Environment #Climate

Meet Starter Sets, a streamlined experience for creating and ...

2025-05-22T19:19:12Z

Meet Starter Sets, a streamlined experience for creating and discovering custom feeds on Surf.

Starter Sets offer hundreds of recommended sources to jumpstart your feed building. They’re organized around popular categories and pre-populated with some of our favorite sources from across the social web and Surf itself.

To use a Starter Set to kickstart your feed, tap on “Create a Feed” and pick a category. Or, start with Custom if you need no inspiration and just want to get building.

Learn more here: https://about.flipboard.com/fediverse/surf-starter-sets-make-custom-feed-building-easy/

And don’t forget to show us what you’re making on Surf by using the hashtag #SurfFeeds when you share.

Questions or feedback? Hit us up anytime at feedback@surf.social.

We’ve got a long weekend on the horizon so we’re stoked for ...

2025-05-21T16:09:23Z

We’ve got a long weekend on the horizon so we’re stoked for some content and convos about cycling. @scottiewils.bsky.social’s got it covered with a frothy feed filled with Flipboard Magazines, YouTube channels, Bluesky accounts, RSS feeds, and other Surf collections about the sport.

https://surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom%2F01jvdqee2qmx053wp8eqnmt90t

🚴 Show us what you’re making on Surf! Use #SurfFeeds when sharing.

🌞 Wanna make your own custom feed? Put SURFSHARES as the referral code here for speedier access: https://waitlist.surf.social/

#Cycling #bicycling #outdoors #memorialdayweekend #sports #socialweb #customfeeds

If you're a visual learner, this quick video tutorial offers ...

2025-05-16T18:25:46Z

If you're a visual learner, this quick video tutorial offers the step-by-step on how to make a custom feed on Surf.

https://flipboard.video/w/1ZSd6THJmvSLJstkRiq78m

We've created a new channel on PeerTube (npub17gp…7p4g) to house this and future how-to videos. Give it a follow if you like: surf.social (npub1w9h…wkgk)

#customfeeds #socialweb #SurfFeeds

It’s #ThrowbackThursday so it’s a good day to check out ...

2025-05-16T01:16:42Z

It’s #ThrowbackThursday so it’s a good day to check out “Mixtapes Overflow,” a custom feed by Juan (npub1hn8…f2mp) full of music from the 80s and 90s plus posts about vinyl records and cassette culture. Music fans, this eclectic mashup is for you. (Pro tip: go to the Watch tab to see just the videos.)

https://surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom%2F01jtadkrt5v5xz0p3f93k669mp

▶️ Show us what you’re making on Surf! Use #SurfFeeds when sharing.

🎶 Wanna make your own custom feed? Put SURFSHARES as the referral code here for speedier access: https://waitlist.surf.social/

#music #cassette #cassetteculture #vinyl #vinylrecords #80smusic #90sMusic #hiphop #punk #punkvinyl

This #knitting feed is popping right now with mossy fern baskets, ...

2025-05-06T16:46:55Z

This #knitting feed is popping right now with mossy fern baskets, emotional support chickens, felted mushrooms, embroidered mini jewelry boxes, and other textile delights.

https://surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom%2F01jt3sn8wb6cshemp0nwjnzk4b

🧶 Show us what you’re making on Surf! Use #SurfFeeds when sharing.

👉 Wanna make your own custom feed? Put SURFSHARES as the referral code here for speedier access: https://waitlist.surf.social/

Mmmm pizza 🍕 @npub1r92…j3ns's custom feed contains ...

2025-04-29T21:22:20Z

Mmmm pizza 🍕 John Whiteside (npub1r92…j3ns)'s custom feed contains one-bite pizza reviews from YouTube, all the conversations about #pizza from across the social web, and PizzaSky chatter from Bluesky too. You'll quickly see it's always pizza night somewhere around the world...

https://surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom%2F01jst1cev02ck36hr0z4h0ybj3

🍕 Show us what you’re making on Surf! Use #SurfFeeds when sharing.

👉 Not on board yet? Join the beta waitlist. Put SURFSHARES as the referral code for speedier access: https://waitlist.surf.social/

Top o' the list in this week’s release is publish your Surf ...

2025-04-25T19:14:59Z

Top o' the list in this week’s release is publish your Surf feeds to Bluesky and a new feature: the ability to pin posts.

Pinned posts are great for setting tone and context for people new to your feed. Use them to suggest hashtags and other ways for followers to participate, and add a link to the full feed (if your feed is also published to Bluesky — more on that here https://bsky.app/profile/surf.social/post/3lnnpyqge5c2p).

As always, please let us know what you think by sending notes to feedback@surf.social. And thank you for testing with us!

#Fediverse #socialweb #socialmedia #customfeeds #bluesky

If you use Bluesky, you may be interested in today’s news that ...

2025-04-25T17:39:19Z

If you use Bluesky, you may be interested in today’s news that now you can publish Surf feeds to Bluesky. 🦋

We’d love for you to test with us if you want! Here's more details:

https://bsky.app/profile/surf.social/post/3lnnpyqge5c2p

#bluesky #ATProtocol #customfeeds

Watch @npub17fe…w0a6 give a live demo of Surf at SXSW. Learn ...

2025-04-23T21:02:02Z

Watch Mike McCue (npub17fe…w0a6) give a live demo of Surf at SXSW. Learn what Surf is for, how it brings together content and communities across platforms, and how to make your own custom feed. Audience questions at the end are also 👌.
https://flipboard.video/w/rFyohvCiuPMm5ad7MyHy6h

Want to join the waitlist? Sign up here with the referral code DEMO: https://waitlist.surf.social/

#Fediverse #FediverseHouse #SXSW #OnlineCommunities #SocialNetworks #OpenSocial #OpenSocialWeb #socialmedia #customfeeds

🌍 It’s almost #EarthDay in #EarthMonth but, honestly, it ...

2025-04-21T23:57:17Z

🌍 It’s almost #EarthDay in #EarthMonth but, honestly, it should be #earthdayeveryday, right?

JanetteSpeyer (npub1flr…8ppw) has curated an important custom feed with key environmental hashtags, Flipboard Magazines, and relevant posts from across the social web.

https://surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom%2F01jfwvkp34dqfn683j3xczxwrj

🌞 Show us what you’re making on Surf! Use #SurfFeeds when sharing.

🌳 Put SURFSHARES as the referral code for speedier access off waitlist: https://waitlist.surf.social/

The Tech Wave section of the Surf Shop features the best ...

2025-04-18T20:54:28Z

The Tech Wave section of the Surf Shop features the best technology-related custom feeds made by our beta testers.

Cruise down to the bottom of your Home screen and tap into the Surf Shop. Scroll down a bit to find the following feeds (also linked here):

🏄 Sarah Perez 💙 (npub19g4…6a0t)'s "Tech News"
https://surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom%2F01jrz4vgrn624tmk0f2t2qt0fw
🏄 Sean Tilley (npub1tut…s9rr)'s "Linux Evolution"
https://surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom%2F01jfnfkb6bpw2j6dqym8rrfmc9
🏄 Mike Masnick ✅ (npub14j8…pjuf)'s "Tech Policy"
https://surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom%2F01jpk2b2xmmbf1qdwbrnssnkcj
🏄 Tim Chambers (npub1vag…mjkp)'s "Guardians of the Fediverse"
https://surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom%2F01j837ez9hfg5pk7aaejw3t8ck

#SurfFeeds #tech #technology #linux #techpolicy #fediverse #socialweb

This week's release continues the refinements in feed ...

2025-04-18T15:40:11Z

This week's release continues the refinements in feed controls, lets you search and explore sources within a feed, and improves search results on Android. Plus, you can always browse the Surf Shop for the best new feeds created by the Surf community. We're constantly refreshing this area accessible from the bottom of your Home screen.

The Meta trial, OpenAI's new coding tool, TikTok's ...

2025-04-16T18:04:33Z

The Meta trial, OpenAI's new coding tool, TikTok's version of community notes...it's all going down in Sarah Perez 💙 (npub19g4…6a0t)'s Tech News feed right now. With 27 sources, the mix contains many of the top outlets for tech journalism, all in one place.

https://surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom%2F01jrz4vgrn624tmk0f2t2qt0fw

🌞 Show us what you’re making on Surf! Use #SurfFeeds when sharing.

👉 Put SURFSHARES as the referral code for speedier access off waitlist: https://waitlist.surf.social/

#tech #technology #journalism #meta #openai #ai #tiktok

Got Mastodon and Bluesky accounts you want to link to Surf? ...

2025-04-11T20:00:17Z

Got Mastodon *and* Bluesky accounts you want to link to Surf? (This is the magic of the social web, after all…)

Head to Settings → Manage Accounts to link them up and choose your primary account for posting. 🐘🦋

#mastodon #bluesky #socialweb #opensocial #fediverse

The Surf Shop features the best custom feeds made by our early ...

2025-04-09T22:17:39Z

The Surf Shop features the best custom feeds made by our early testers. When you open the app, scroll down to this module and tap in to find picks in news, tech, sports, local, and culture categories.

🔎 Tip: Use #SurfFeeds when sharing to get feeds on our radar. We love to see what you're making, and it helps us program the Shop. Thank you!

What’s new on Surf? The big one this week is new “Exclude” ...

2025-04-07T17:36:00Z

What’s new on Surf? The big one this week is new “Exclude” options, which let you test removing news and topics you don’t want to see in your custom feed.

You can always share your feedback and suggestions with us at feedback@surf.social. 🙏

#customfeeds #SurfFeeds

This week, it was all about dialing in the details, like improved ...

2025-03-28T00:00:45Z

This week, it was all about dialing in the details, like improved comment threads and search results.

Surfers, we’d love to hear your thoughts about how it's going for you. 🏄🏽‍♀️

💌 Don't hesitate to drop us a line at feedback@surf.social.

#customfeeds #fediverse #socialweb #socialmedia #opensocial

@npub1z6c…t5xe’s custom feed has us hankering for pens, paper ...

2025-03-27T00:18:55Z

Jackie Yu (npub1z6c…t5xe)’s custom feed has us hankering for pens, paper and cute things from Japan.

https://surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom%2F01jq1za9kyghqthf1zqj7yk62q

👀 Show us what you’re making on Surf! Use #SurfFeeds when sharing.

✍️ Use SURFSHARES as the referral code if you're just signing up for the waitlist. https://waitlist.surf.social/

#stationery #pens #design #customfeeds

Spring is springing over here 🌱, which got us in the mood for ...

2025-03-24T22:08:09Z

Spring is springing over here 🌱, which got us in the mood for some #bloomscrolling. This custom feed by @bettafishenergy.bsky.social is a whirl of greenery, gardening and off-grid life. 🥕🌷☀️

https://surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom%2F01jppd7tmtkptf267mqxvdym4t

👀 Show us what you’re making on Surf! Use #SurfFeeds when sharing.

#gardening #homesteading #Plants

Here's a peek 👀 at what's in the current release. 🏄 ...

2025-03-21T20:00:56Z

Here's a peek 👀 at what's in the current release.

🏄 Show us what you’re making on Surf! Use #SurfFeeds when sharing your custom feed.

👥 Want to invite your community to Surf? Give them the code: Surf+YourHandle and we’ll be sure to get them in.

Hey, Surf beta testers! Got a Bluesky account? Now you can link ...

2025-03-20T23:31:31Z

Hey, Surf beta testers! Got a Bluesky account? Now you can link it to Surf and bring your Mastodon and Bluesky communities together in one place.

⚠️ Pro tip: DON’T log out to sign up with Bluesky if you already set up your account! Just head to Settings → Manage Accounts to link it up. You can also choose your primary account for posting there.

#bluesky #mastodon #fediverse

Did you know you can add sources from #Lemmy into your Surf feed? ...

2025-03-19T00:35:31Z

Did you know you can add sources from #Lemmy into your Surf feed?

This custom feed by Pete 🇨🇦:mstdnca:🏳️‍🌈:CApride: (npub1g3v…a3z9) about #Toronto and #Ontario is a great example.

https://surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom%2F01jpk4e7fyb1dypa9g6ajrxp63

👀 Show us what you’re making on Surf! Use #SurfFeeds when sharing.

👉 If you’re not on (or off) the waitlist yet, put SURFSHARES as the referral code for speedier access. https://waitlist.surf.social/

Well, it’s a lucky day 🍀. Our latest update contains a pot ...

2025-03-17T20:07:10Z

Well, it’s a lucky day 🍀. Our latest update contains a pot o’ gold for the Bluesky community especially. Take a look at what’s in this release, including linking your Bluesky account to Surf, a new Home Timeline that unifies your Bluesky and Mastodon, and Bluesky notifications in our app. 🦋

#bluesky #mastodon #ATProtocol #activitypub #customfeeds #timeline

Yesterday at #FediverseHouse we announced Bluesky integration, ...

2025-03-11T18:11:31Z

Yesterday at #FediverseHouse we announced
Bluesky integration, but that's not the only update Surf users will see in the latest beta.

You can now create unified home timelines incorporating Bluesky and Mastodon following feeds, Starter Packs, lists and custom feeds. And you can also use filters to exclude issues or topics you don’t want to see in your feed. Sign up for the waitlist here — and if you're currently beta testing Surf, please send your suggestions for improvements to feedback@surf.social, and bigs and issues to support@surf.social.

https://waitlist.surf.social/

#SurfSocial #Flipboard #Fediverse #OpenSocial #OpenSocialWeb

"A lot of people I’ve personally spoken with are like…I ...

2025-03-10T21:07:09Z

"A lot of people I’ve personally spoken with are like…I use Bluesky to get away from the news. And I don’t want to read about Elon,” Mike McCue (npub17fe…w0a6) explains to TechCrunch (npub14rz…23ph) 's Sarah Perez 💙 (npub19g4…6a0t), discussing our Bluesky integration and new features.

https://flip.it/s5njAG

#Flipboard #SurfSocial #Tech #Technology #Apps

Big news for Bluesky fans! Now you can: 🦋 Log in with Bluesky ...

2025-03-10T17:41:48Z

Big news for Bluesky fans! Now you can:
🦋 Log in with Bluesky
🦋 Engage with Bluesky users & posts
🦋 See your Bluesky Digest on Home
🦋 Catch your Bluesky notifications in Activity
🦋 Add Bluesky custom feeds & starter packs to Surf feeds
Ready to ride the blue wave?

Join the waitlist: https://surf.social/

@npub13fk…z5hw's #FediverseHouse event is in full swing, ...

2025-03-09T18:57:45Z

Flipboard (npub13fk…z5hw)'s #FediverseHouse event is in full swing, and of course someone has created a Surf Feed about it! Follow all the action here, courtesy of mat :zelkspace: (npub1t9z…laq5).

https://surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom%2F01jny353s3jp5rdx0xw6gm8txm

Share your feeds using the tag #SurfFeeds

#Flipboard #SXSW #Fediverse #SurfSocial

We’ve got a great conversation lined up for Monday morning at ...

2025-03-08T21:07:46Z

We’ve got a great conversation lined up for Monday morning at the #FediverseHouse. Mastodon’s Andy Piper (npub13za…8j89), Bluesky’s Rose Wang, and The Onion’s Leila Brillson discuss building, growing and sustaining meaningful communities in 2025. (Hint: it involves real human interaction on the social web.) RSVP: https://lu.ma/dvfp9lri #SXSW #sxsw2025 #austin #community

🔭 Star gazers, you’ll like this one: @npub1vdd…wted's ...

2025-03-07T20:41:59Z

🔭 Star gazers, you’ll like this one: Kelly Lepo (npub1vdd…wted)'s astronomy feed is humming with posts from actual astronomers and others with their eyes to the skies.

https://surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom%2F01j0p1a0ttj3kyytdnbj4zgs45

👀 Show us what you’re making on Surf! Use #SurfFeeds when sharing.

👉 If you’re not on (or off) the waitlist yet, put SURFSHARES as the referral code for speedier access. https://waitlist.surf.social/

🌊 Exciting news: Now you can link your Bluesky account to ...

2025-03-07T01:17:55Z

🌊 Exciting news: Now you can link your Bluesky account to Surf, bringing your Mastodon and Bluesky communities together in one place.

Cruise over to Settings (gear icon, top left) and select Manage Accounts to link your account.

We've just started testing these features and would love to hear your thoughts here or email feedback@ surf.social.

Thanks for testing with us, #DawnPatrolBeta

#bluesky #customfeeds

We can’t wait for this panel: how AI slop is taking over the ...

2025-03-06T22:53:44Z

We can’t wait for this panel: how AI slop is taking over the internet, and how humans can fight back, with 404 Media (npub1psa…j5uh) co-founders Sam Cole (npub19c6…y2yf) and Jason Koebler (npub1nn0…qf5k) and Blood in the Machine’s Brian Merchant (npub10zp…fkta). March 10, 5pm CT, #SXSW. RSVP: https://lu.ma/hffhi9sn #FediverseHouse

If you’re going to SXSW, don’t miss @npub1psa…j5uh’s ...

2025-03-05T23:39:41Z

If you’re going to SXSW, don’t miss 404 Media (npub1psa…j5uh)’s Jason Koebler (npub1nn0…qf5k), Texas Observer (npub1xf8…0uw6)’s Mx. Kit O'Connell 🏳️‍🌈⭐👏 (npub1npn…ecka), and PMC’s Parker Ortolani (npub10ar…7rdv) discussing how publishers might find a fresh future in a decentralized landscape. March 10, 4pm CT. RSVP: https://lu.ma/k5meba69

#FediverseHouse #fediverse #journalism #publishers #sxsw #sxsw2025

@npub17fe…w0a6's Dot Social podcast comes to Austin this ...

2025-03-03T22:48:11Z

Mike McCue (npub17fe…w0a6)'s Dot Social podcast comes to Austin this weekend, where he’ll record an episode with Waveform Podcast co-host David Imel (npub1mlm…phej). If you’re local, you can hear it before anyone else by stopping by the Fediverse House. RSVP: https://lu.ma/cnr8fi3j

#FediverseHouse #fediverse #podcasting #podcast #DotSocial #austin #AustinTX #sxsw #sxsw2025

We're psyched to be partnering with @npub1psa…j5uh at SXSW ...

2025-02-27T18:39:40Z

We're psyched to be partnering with 404 Media (npub1psa…j5uh) at SXSW '25. Starting at 5pm CT on 3/10, 404’s Sam Cole (npub19c6…y2yf) and Jason Koebler (npub1nn0…qf5k) and Blood in the Machine's Brian Merchant (npub10zp…fkta) discuss how AI slop is taking over the internet and how humans can fight back. Then it's Indie Media Q&A + party!

RSVP: https://lu.ma/hffhi9sn

#sxsw #sxsw2025 #journalism #ai

Thanks for your comment. Our goal is to broaden the discussion ...

2025-02-19T21:57:34Z

In reply to nevent1q…x055
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Thanks for your comment.

Our goal is to broaden the discussion around the fediverse to include all of decentralized social media and expand the conversation with publishers, creators and community builders to get them excited about investing in the social web.

We've also got Andy Piper (npub13za…8j89) coming and we're still filling in a few holes in the lineup.

It's possible we used the term "fediverse" too liberally in the name of the house, but we thought it was the best at succinctly summing up a scene we're all very passionate about and want to evangelize.

Thirty-four sources representing the best Linux-related news and ...

2025-02-13T19:29:20Z

Thirty-four sources representing the best Linux-related news and content, hand-picked by Sean Tilley (npub1zj7…lc9y). Don’t miss this Surf custom feed, especially if you’re into desktop Linux, gaming, and cool apps. 👾

https://surf.social/feed/surf%2Fcustom%2F01jfnfkb6bpw2j6dqym8rrfmc9,

👀 Show us what you’re making on Surf! Use #SurfFeeds when sharing.

🌊 If you’re not on (or off) the waitlist yet, put SURFSHARES as the referral code for speedier access: https://waitlist.surf.social/

#SurfDawnPatrol #SurfFeeds #linux #gaming #desktoplinux #apps #wedistribute

Coming out of the barrel 🏄🏽‍♀️ this week: new ...

2025-02-10T22:34:11Z

Coming out of the barrel 🏄🏽‍♀️ this week: new features, fixes, and improvements.

Got a feed you love? Tag it with #SurfFeeds on Mastodon, and we’ll boost and share it too.

📫 Send your feedback to us anytime: feedback@surf.social

@npub13fk…z5hw and Surf.Social are excited to host the ...

2025-02-05T23:12:54Z

Flipboard (npub13fk…z5hw) and Surf.Social are excited to host the first-ever Fediverse House, March 9 & 10, 2025.

Join us while the SXSW conference is going on to learn about the world of decentralized social and why it promises a better way for consumers, creators, brands, and even democracy itself.

Our programming lineup is stacked (and still evolving), but it’s looking like the place to be for anyone interested in the future of the internet.

Details and RSVP:

https://about.flipboard.com/fediverse/fediverse-house-2025/

#fediverse #fediversehouse25 #sxsw #austin #mastodon #bluesky #flipboard #threads

Invite your community to join you on Surf! We’re testing ...

2025-02-05T17:23:21Z

Invite your community to join you on Surf!

We’re testing referral codes and if you’d like to get others creating feeds (maybe for a shared interest), just tell them to enter referral code Surf+YourHandle in the waitlist form. For example, our code would be Surf+Surf.

They can enter your code here: https://waitlist.surf.social/

See you out there. 🌊🌊🌊

Will you be in or near Austin, TX, on March 9 and 10? We're ...

2025-02-03T22:22:15Z

Will you be in or near Austin, TX, on March 9 and 10? We're gathering people passionate about decentralized social media for two days of panels, networking, learning, and fun during the first-ever Fediverse House.

We’ll be sharing official details soon, but for now we wanted to do a special roll call 📯 for creators, publishers, podcasters, community builders, and developers.

Let us know if you’ll be there as we are currently finessing our programming lineup and looking for expert voices to showcase and partner with. Thank you! 🤙

#fediverse #decentralized #socialmedia #austin #sxsw #sxsw2025

How was the week, Surfers? 🏄🏽‍♀️ Don't forget to ...

2025-01-31T21:07:31Z

How was the week, Surfers? 🏄🏽‍♀️

Don't forget to use the tag #SurfFeeds when you share your custom feeds here. It helps us — and others in the Dawn Patrol Beta — see what you've created and find relevant communities.

Ride on.

ICYMI: The latest Installer post by @npub1874…c560 offers a ...

2025-01-27T18:16:31Z

ICYMI: The latest Installer post by David Pierce (npub1874…c560) offers a peek into Surf's beta.

Bonus for readers here on Mastodon: Use the referral code in the article to skip the waitlist. 🏄🏽‍♀️

https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/26/24351363/samsung-s25-nvidia-5090-perplexity-openai-installer

#fediverse #customfeeds #SurfDawnPatrol

This week, we focused on app performance and highlighting some ...

2025-01-24T17:28:11Z

This week, we focused on app performance and highlighting some amazing feeds being created by our early Dawn Patrol testers.

We've been appreciating all the feedback, too. Send your thoughts to feedback@surf.social. We love hearing from everyone!

And don't forget to share your feeds with us using the #SurfFeeds hashtag so we can see what you're creating and give it a boost.

#fediverse #socialweb #socialmedia

We love seeing the feed shares at #SurfFeeds. 💡 Tell your ...

2025-01-22T19:08:37Z

We love seeing the feed shares at #SurfFeeds.

💡 Tell your community to add the SURFSHARES referral code on the waitlist form for priority signups.

We let in people every day, and can’t wait to see what you create.

Ride on. 🤙

#fediverse #SurfFeeds #SurfShopFeeds #surfdawnpatrol

Thank you for your time and insights!

2025-01-21T19:08:47Z

In reply to nevent1q…3lfr
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Thank you for your time and insights!

Cool news alert 😎: Now you can easily share your Surf feeds! ...

2025-01-17T21:49:04Z

Cool news alert 😎:

Now you can easily share your Surf feeds! Tap “Share” on any feed, or use "Share to Mastodon" from the three-dot menu. Dawn Patrol Beta testers can open shared feeds in-app, and new users will see a landing page to join the waitlist.

** Here’s the bonus** Tell your community to add the SURFSHARES referral code on the waitlist form for priority signups.

And don’t forget to tag your posts with #SurfFeeds so we can see what you’re creating. We might feature your feed in the Surf Shop too. 🏄🏽‍♀️

We've got your back on this one. You can follow all your ...

2025-01-13T21:50:16Z

We've got your back on this one. You can follow all your favorite people on Pixelfed on Surf (and add them to custom feeds with other people, hashtags, RSS, etc).

https://www.404media.co/meta-is-blocking-links-to-decentralized-instagram-competitor-pixelfed/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

#pixelfed #meta

Man, yesterday was a doozy. We can’t agree with every ...

2025-01-08T18:29:10Z

Man, yesterday was a doozy. We can’t agree with every platform’s decisions, but we can vote with our feet.

Surf wants to free our social connections from being locked up in separate self-serving networks. It’s a no-nonsense browser for the open social web that lets you easily create and surf custom feeds that organize people, videos, articles and podcasts around the things you care about.

Join the waitlist today: https://waitlist.surf.social/

#surf #surfsocial #fediverse #meta

New here? Don't forget to sign up for the Surf waitlist ...

2025-01-06T17:26:21Z

New here? Don't forget to sign up for the Surf waitlist 🏄‍♂️. Surf is a new way to browse the social web and create feeds that serve you, not some monopolistic platform.

https://waitlist.surf.social/

#fediverse #surf #surfsocial

Here’s a tip for our Dawn Patrol #surfers: Add an interesting ...

2025-01-03T18:57:09Z

Here’s a tip for our Dawn Patrol #surfers: Add an interesting title and description. Not only does it help people understand what’s in your feed and why they should care, but also we’re looking for rad feeds to feature and this is a prerequisite. Thanks! 😎

#surf #surfsocial #socialweb #fediverse

Happy New Year, everyone! Just for fun — and to inject a bit of ...

2025-01-02T18:37:37Z

Happy New Year, everyone! Just for fun — and to inject a bit of sunshine 🌞 in your day — here’s a peek at the aesthetic that inspired the Surf brand. We’re going for retro-modern vibes, featuring 70s surf nostalgia and a dose of Flipboard (npub13fk…z5hw)'s Bauhaus DNA.

#surf #surfsocial #fediverse

Who's with us: William Finnegan’s “Barbarian Days: A ...

2024-12-20T22:03:16Z

Who's with us: William Finnegan’s “Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life” is only one of the best books about surfing ever written.

What’s your favorite book, movie, song, etc. about the sport?

And oh -- that is one cute, color-coordinated screen. Nice.

2024-12-20T20:56:00Z

In reply to nevent1q…e7x5
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And oh -- that is one cute, color-coordinated screen. Nice.

Can't wait to see what you think!

2024-12-20T20:55:33Z

In reply to nevent1q…uytl
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Can't wait to see what you think!

Which needs do you have in mind? Asking for a friend 😉

2024-12-19T19:39:54Z

In reply to nevent1q…fh9t
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Which needs do you have in mind? Asking for a friend 😉

Hi, we've had a LOT of feedback about this and are working on ...

2024-12-19T19:31:35Z

In reply to nevent1q…h3q2
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Hi, we've had a LOT of feedback about this and are working on stripping out some of the bells and whistles, but in the meantime, here's a simple waitlist form to complete! Thanks for your patience.

https://waitlist.surf.social/

Surf's all about creating custom feeds for each of your ...

2024-12-18T21:46:33Z

In reply to nevent1q…k4nd
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Surf's all about creating custom feeds for each of your interests vs one giant feed. We hope you'll give it a try and let us know what you think.

Why are we calling it the Dawn Patrol Beta? ☀️ In surfing, ...

2024-12-18T18:47:46Z

Why are we calling it the Dawn Patrol Beta? ☀️

In surfing, dawn patrol is the practice of hitting the waves early to take advantage of good conditions and fewer crowds. It’s also an energizing way to start the day.

Join us in the vast ocean: https://about.surf.social/ (Warning you, these puns will never get old.)

#fediverse #surfsocial #surf #socialmedia #socialweb