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The best thing about 2020 is we survived it. No need to say what the worst thing is, it’s hands down our collective stupidity in the choices we’ve made. That reality has forced us to refactor what we do moving forward. If we had correctly underst.....»»
Negative "retweets" appear to add to voter fraud conspiracy theories
A team of behavioral scientists using big data and a simulation-based model to analyze social media "tweets" around the 2020 presidential election found that the spread of voter fraud conspiracy theories on Twitter (now called X) was boosted by a neg.....»»
Facebook’s rebrand isn’t quite as drastic as Twitter’s
Facebook owner Meta has unveiled a new logo and some other design changes for the social network, though the new look is much like the old one......»»
Donald Trump Jr."s X account was hacked, his spokesman says
A spokesman for former President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Donald Trump Jr.'s account on X -- the platform formerly known as Twitter -- had been compromised after the account began sharing a series of unusual and erratic posts......»»
X will soon no longer be free to use
X’s owner and CEO Elon Musk has revealed that he plans to start charging users a monthly subscription fee to use the platform. The post X will soon no longer be free to use appeared first on Phandroid. X (formerly known as Twitter) has b.....»»
Elon Musk: Social media platform X, formerly Twitter, could go behind paywall
The billionaire suggested the social media platform, now called X, could charge for use of "the system"......»»
X, formerly Twitter, looks set to become subscription-only
Elon Musk has said that as part of efforts to tackle the issue of bots on X, formerly Twitter, all users may be asked to pay a small monthly fee......»»
Benjamin Netanyahu asks Elon Musk to "roll back" antisemitism on X
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on Elon Musk to 'roll back' antisemitism on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, during an in-person conversation broadcast live on Monday afternoon......»»
Tim Cook on why Apple still uses Twitter: ‘It’s there for discourse and as a town square’
On the heels of Apple’s “Wonderlust” special event, Apple CEO Tim Cook sat down with John Dickerson for an interview on CBS Sunday Morning. In the interview, Cook discussed Apple’s environmental goals, while also touching on the company’s d.....»»
X agrees to negotiate with laid-off employees after 2,000 arbitration demands
"Twitter wants to mediate with us... to settle all claims," lawyer's memo says. Enlarge / An X sign at company headquarters in San Francisco. (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg) Elon Musk's X Corp. has reportedly agreed t.....»»
Elon Musk should be forced to testify on X"s "chaotic environment," US regulator tells court
Elon Musk should be forced to testify in an expansive US government probe of X, the company formerly known as Twitter, the US government said......»»
Researcher: Antisemitism on Elon Musk"s X is surging and dredging up many ancient, defamatory themes of blaming Jews
Since buying Twitter, rebranded as X, billionaire Elon Musk, who calls himself a "free speech absolutist," has welcomed hatemongers to the platform, including one who recently coined the trending hashtag #BanTheADL......»»
US government slams Musk in court filing describing “chaotic environment” at X
US says FTC probe uncovered privacy risks caused by Musk's drastic changes. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto ) US government lawyers criticized Elon Musk's leadership at the company formerly named Twitter yesterd.....»»
Here’s a sneak preview of a FineWoven Apple Watch band, as more details emerge
Twitter user Kosutami, who often manages to get their hands on prototype versions of Apple products, has posted a sneak preview of a FineWoven Apple Watch band. The new fabric material is expected to replace leather for both iPhone cases and Watch.....»»
Musk ignored pleas to stop alienating advertisers, new book says
Elon Musk’s $44 billion takeover of the social media institution once known as Twitter has drawn criticism for allegedly degrading the experience to advertisers and interest groups for allowing hate speech to flourish......»»
Emojis come to stay in Google Maps feature
A new emoji view of your maps comes to Google Maps. This shows off your favourite spots on a map through its unique emoji! The post Emojis come to stay in Google Maps feature appeared first on Phandroid. In a post from Twitter/X Google has.....»»
Elon Musk"s X Corp. sues California AG over content moderation law
Elon Musk's X Corp., the parent company of the platform formerly known as Twitter, on Friday sued California's attorney general over the state's new content moderation law......»»
X peppers ads without labels in some users’ Following feed
A new discovery has revealed that X (Twitter) is showing ads in the Following feed to users without labels – making them appear like regular content. While the rogue ads can be tough to discern, here’s a trick to check if you’ve got unmarked ad.....»»
X “unfit” for banking because of complicity in Saudi spying, lawyers argue
Read the letter urging regulators to end Musk’s dream of turning X into a bank. Enlarge (credit: Manuel Augusto Moreno | Moment) Just two weeks after Elon Musk took over Twitter in fall 2022, he told employees that his.....»»
China"s largest wireless carrier denies rumor that it will skip iPhone 15 sales
A viral social media post amplifying a rumor that China Mobile won't carry the iPhone 15 spread so far and wide, that the carrier has made a rare public statement denying the claim.iPhone 14 ProThe post on Twitter/X, made on September 6, landed in th.....»»
Elon Musk blames the ADL for X"s problems, floats lawsuit
Elon Musk continues to rail against the ADL, floating a possible lawsuit against the Jewish civil rights organization. X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, has had a rough year since Elon Musk acquired the company last October. However, a.....»»