Twitter Says It"s Experimenting With "Unmentioning"
Twitter is experimenting with an "unmentioning" feature that will allow users to remove themselves from conversations. The Verge reports: It's limited to some users and only on the web version for now but looks like a very useful way to clean up your.....»»
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......»»
Robots are trained to help revive coral reefs
Researchers are experimenting with robots to help speed up the restoration of coral reefs......»»
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.....»»
Musk borrowed $1 billion from SpaceX the same month he acquired Twitter: Report
According to a new report, Elon Musk took a $1 billion loan from SpaceX during the same time period in which he acquired Twitter. $44 billion. That's how much Elon Musk acquired Twitter for in October 2022. $1 billion. That's how much Musk.....»»
Musk stiffed Twitter vendors and dared them to sue—dozens did just that
The ultimate guide to unpaid-bill suits filed against X, Musk's social network. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) When Elon Musk bought Twitter in October 2022, a fairly ordinary tech company was transformed.....»»
As X bleeds cash, Musk threatens Anti-Defamation League with defamation lawsuit
Musk claimed that ADL could be "on the hook" for $22B in X losses. Enlarge (credit: Anadolu Agency / Contributor | Anadolu Agency) Last month, X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, sued a group of hate speech resea.....»»
iPhone 15: New ‘FineWoven’ cases once again rumored to replace leather
Evidence continues to mount that the iPhone 15 will mark the end of Apple’s selection of leather cases. A new rumor posted to Twitter this weekend once again suggests that the replacement for the leather cases will be a new lineup of fabric cases b.....»»