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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.....»»
A Twitter user found scam numbers for major airlines on Google Maps. Google is working to fix it
Google is working to fix false contact information for some major airlines on Google Maps after a Twitter user found a phone number actually connected callers to scammers......»»
Traveling to Europe? You may not be able to use Threads there [U: Confirmed]
Meta last week launched Threads, its new microblogging social network that comes to compete with Twitter. While Threads is available in over 100 countries around the world, it’s not available in European Union countries due to local regulations. A.....»»
Caught in the act: Mammal found with teeth sunk in a much larger dinosaur
New fossil from China captures the last moments of a life-or-death struggle. Enlarge / The two skeletons are completely intertwined. (credit: Gang Han) A new fossil described this week captures two intertwined animals ca.....»»
New theory for a periodically driven quantum dot–cavity system
A team led by Prof. Guo Guoping and Prof. Cao Gang from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), collaborating with Sigmund Kohler from Materials Science Institute of Madrid, have developed a.....»»
Meta blocks EU users from accessing Threads via a VPN
Meta is going to extensive lengths to prevent users in Europe from accessing Threads, including attempts to use the service while using a VPN.Meta has seen massive success for Threads, its Instagram-connected take on Twitter, with over 100 million ac.....»»
Twitter loses half its ad revenue, still weighed down by debt
Twitter hasn't become cash flow positive yet, Elon Musk has confirmed, with a "heavy debt load" and advertising revenue dropping to half its usual amount not helping matters for the billionaire.Elon MuskIn March, Musk offered a prediction that Twitte.....»»
Musk admits advertisers haven’t returned to Twitter, ad revenue down 50%
Twitter has negative cash flow despite Musk predicting profits last quarter. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto ) Twitter-owner Elon Musk says the company is still losing money because advertising revenue is down 5.....»»
With the rise of AI, social media platforms could face perfect storm of misinformation in 2024
Last month, a video posted to Twitter by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' presidential campaign used images that appeared to be generated by artificial intelligence showing former President Donald Trump hugging Dr. Anthony Fauci. The images, which appeared.....»»
Laid-off Twitter Africa team "ghosted" without severance pay or benefits, former employees say
Former employees of Twitter Africa who were laid off as part of a global cost-cutting measure after Elon Musk's acquisition have not received any severance pay more than seven months since leaving the company, several sources told CNN......»»
Twitter loses nearly half advertising revenue since Elon Musk takeover
Elon Musk confirms the firm has a heavy debt load and income in June was not what had been expected......»»
Meta blocking VPN access to Threads in EU
Move comes as Meta tries to avoid violating privacy laws. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg) This month, Meta's new Twitter-alternative Threads launched in 100 countries, but not in the European Union,.....»»
Twitter is now giving money to some of its creators
Twitter has officially launched its revenue-sharing program for creators and has already notified some users of their first payments......»»
X Corp. asks court to terminate Twitter’s privacy settlement with FTC
X Corp. motion claims FTC is "tainted by bias," says Musk shouldn't be deposed. Enlarge / Elon Musk arrives for the 2022 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2022, in New York. (credit: Getty Images | Angela Weis.....»»
Musk’s X Corp. sues data scrapers for “severely taxing” Twitter’s servers
X Corp. lawsuit says unidentified scrapers forced Twitter to impose rate limits. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Christopher Furlong ) Elon Musk's X Corp. is suing four unidentified data scrapers accused of "severely tax.....»»
Twitter asks federal court to terminate 2022 FTC privacy settlement
Twitter has asked a federal court to terminate a 2022 privacy settlement with the Federal Trade Commission that is the subject of an ongoing FTC investigation, alleging that the probe has "spiraled out of control and become tainted by bias.".....»»
New lawsuit claims Elon Musk"s Twitter owes more severance to former employees
A former Twitter employee on Wednesday filed a new lawsuit against Twitter and its owner, Elon Musk, alleging that the company failed to provide the full amount of severance it had promised employees prior to mass layoffs last November......»»
Elon Musk accused of owing $500m in Twitter severance
Elon Musk accused of failing to pay $500m in Twitter severance pay......»»
iOS 17 beta 3 changes, Threads bursts onto the scene, Vision Pro rollout
Benjamin and Chance reminisce on the 15th year anniversary of the App Store, discuss all the changes in iOS 17 beta 3, and analyze Meta’s successful launch of Twitter alternative Threads. There are also details about the planned retail rollout for.....»»
Twitter is “tanking” amid Threads’ surging popularity, analysts say
"There’s only ONE Twitter," Linda Yaccarino tweeted. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) Data shows that a sudden spike in interest in Meta's Threads—which surpassed 100 million sign-ups in five days,.....»»
Twitter CEO claims platform had best day last week
Twitter's new CEO tweeted on Monday that despite the current fuss over Meta’s new and very similar app, Twitter had its largest usage day last week......»»