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Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover is canceled: Here’s how we got here

Confused about what's going on regarding Elon Musk and Twitter? You're not alone. Let us guide you through this complex story of takeover bids and poison pills......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsJul 9th, 2022

Ex-Twitter staffer wins $600K over Musk’s click-yes-or-resign ultimatum

Elon Musk’s 24-hour email ultimatum unfairly dismissed Twitter staff, court says. Enlarge (credit: Craig T Fruchtman / Contributor | Getty Images Entertainment) Elon Musk had no business sending Twitter employees an em.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 13th, 2024

UAW files charges against Trump, Musk for trying to intimidate workers

UAW files charges against Trump, Musk for trying to intimidate workers, with the action came after Musk and Trump held a two-hour conversation on social media platform X the evening of Aug. 12......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 13th, 2024

EU warned Elon Musk about “disinformation” before Trump interview on X

X was reminded to not spread "content that promotes hatred or disorder." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Dan Kitwood ) Elon Musk clashed with the EU ahead of a planned interview with Donald Trump on X as a war of words b.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 13th, 2024

SpaceX"s Elon Musk endorsed Donald Trump for president—what this could mean for US space policy

Elon Musk officially endorsed Donald Trump for president of the United States on July 13, 2024, shortly after Trump survived an assassination attempt. Musk, a billionaire technology entrepreneur, has made groundbreaking contributions in multiple indu.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 13th, 2024

Elon Musk pitches EVs to fans of Donald Trump even though they haven’t been buying

Musk said the world should move toward sustainable energy and that battery-powered cars could be part of that future, without requiring people to give up the things they like to do......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 13th, 2024

The cheapest Tesla Cybertruck is $99,990; promised $60K model canceled

When the Cybertruck debuted in 2019 it was supposed to start at $39,900. Enlarge / The Cybertruck remains a divisive vehicle. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) When Tesla CEO Elon Musk first unveiled the Cybertruck in 2019, the.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 12th, 2024

Elon Musk embraces Trump and scorns subsidies. But Tesla still lobbies for U.S. benefits

Tesla continues to lobby the U.S. and state governments for benefits championed by the Democratic Party. It also collects billions of dollars a year selling "regulatory credits.".....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 12th, 2024

Social media: Disinformation expert offers three safety tips in a time of fake news and dodgy influencers

Social networks have revolutionized the way we communicate, stay informed and share moments of our daily lives. We use platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok to keep in touch with our friends and family, share our experiences, keep in.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 11th, 2024

X (formerly Twitter) now lets you properly sort replies on iPhone

After allowing people to buy their way to the top of the replies section by purchasing an X Premium subscription, the social media platform has now launched a new menu to allow users to sort through replies with more traditional options. more….....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsAug 10th, 2024

Elon Musk’s lawsuit over alleged X ad boycott “a very weak case,” professor says

Law is unfavorable to X, but Musk filed suit in potentially friendly Texas court. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Antitrust law professors aren't impressed by Elon Musk's lawsuit alleging a supposed X adve.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 9th, 2024

Ad industry initiative abruptly shuts down after lawsuit filed by Elon Musk’s X

Global Alliance for Responsible Media disputes X lawsuit but stops operations. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | SOPA Images) An advertising industry initiative targeted by an Elon Musk lawsuit is "discontinuing" its activ.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 8th, 2024

Volvo ups sticker price on new EX90 EV by $3,300 despite missing features

One Volvo dealer said 40 percent of his EX90 reservations were canceled because the EV will be missing several safety and entertainment features at launch......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 8th, 2024

Elon Musk declares “it is war” on ad industry as X sues over “illegal boycott”

"We tried peace for 2 years, now it is war," Musk writes. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Elon Musk's X Corp. today sued the World Federation of Advertisers and several large corporations, claiming they "c.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 6th, 2024

Elon Musk’s X sues industry group over ad boycott

The suit comes after House Republicans began targeting the group, known as GARM......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 6th, 2024

Elon Musk says Tesla is an AI company now. Here’s how plausible that is.

As Tesla's core business starts to falter, CEO Elon Musk has robot fever. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) When Tesla recorded its first annual profit in 2020, it had done something fairly remarkable. Start.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 6th, 2024

Carlos Ghosn calls Nissan-Honda-Mitsubishi deal a ‘disguised takeover" by Honda

Fugitive former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn says Nissan's plan to team with Honda and Mitsubishi smells like a ‘disguised takeover' by Honda but will be a difficult partnership to pull off successfully no matter how it shapes up......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 6th, 2024

Elon Musk sues OpenAI, Sam Altman for making a “fool” out of him

Elon Musk asks court to void Microsoft’s exclusive deal with OpenAI. Enlarge / Elon Musk and Sam Altman share the stage in 2015, the same year that Musk alleged that Altman's "deception" began. (credit: Michael Kovac / Contribu.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 5th, 2024

Kids" sport always cancelled due to rain-soaked grounds? Green infrastructure can help

It's been a rainy winter in many parts of Australia, wreaking havoc on kids' sporting competitions. As mums, it has been frustrating to see so many of our kids' sports matches (and training sessions) canceled because of waterlogged grounds......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsAug 4th, 2024

X (Twitter) killed its Mac app, but the iPad app is a solid replacement

After discontinuing Twitter for Mac this week, Twitter (officially known as X) has now enabled support for running the unmodified iPad app on Apple Silicon Macs, a feature that debuted with macOS Big Sur. Although the app initially had a problem wher.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsAug 3rd, 2024

X killed its Mac app, but the iPad app is a solid replacement

After discontinuing Twitter for Mac this week, Twitter (officially known as X) has now enabled support for running the unmodified iPad app on Apple Silicon Macs, a feature that debuted with macOS Big Sur. Although the app initially had a problem wher.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsAug 3rd, 2024