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“An asshole move”: Jack White quits Twitter over Trump’s reinstatement

Jack White is the latest celebrity to wave goodbye to Twitter. Here's why and who the other celebs leaving the social media platform are

Tech News

Is it time to break up with Twitter? Here are the alternatives

Is Twitter in its death throes? There is no shortage of social networks ready to welcome an exodus of users.

Tech News

Donald Trump is back on Twitter

The former President was banned for inciting violence at the Capitol riots in 2021.

Tech News

Elon Musk begins reinstating banned Twitter accounts

The decision comes after widespread resignations among the platform’s critical IT staff.

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'I'm free!': Majority of Twitter employees leave or stay reluctantly

42% of 180 Twitter employees said "taking exit option, I'm free!" while just 7 per cent opted to commit to "hardcore" Twitter.

Climate

Are Twitter climate deniers getting bolder after Musk takeover?

“There is a new permission structure for hate, extremism and disinformation on the platform” one expert says during COP27.

Tech News

Elon Musk to staff: Commit to ‘hardcore’ new Twitter or leave

“Long hours at high intensity” will be needed to build “a breakthrough Twitter 2.0," he wrote in an email to the platform’s staff.

Tech News

Musk: Twitter Blue verification returning despite impersonation chaos

Musk’s feature allowing users to pay for a blue verification checkmark led to days of impersonation with costly consequences for companies.

The Cube

Twitter’s blue tick comes under increasing pressure from fake accounts

The social media platform’s new ‘Blue’ subscription service appears to have been paused for new users, after many accounts with blue ticks were launched impersonating famous people and companies.

Tech News

Elon Musk shrugs off reports of potential Twitter bankruptcy

"Usage of Twitter continues to rise. One thing is for sure: it isn't boring," said Musk after another day of apparent disarray at the company.

Tech News

Elon Musk sells almost $4 billion worth of Tesla stock

Analysts expected the world's richest man to have to sell more Tesla shares to finance his Twitter buyout - even as he said he would not.

Money

Is crypto Twitter’s new future? This is what could change

While other social media companies, most famously Facebook and its Libra coin, have tried and failed to use cryptos or implement wallets, Twitter could be successful.

Tech News

What is Mastodon, the Twitter alternative users are flocking to?

Thinking of leaving Twitter? Here’s what you need to know about Mastodon, “toots” and “boosts”.

Tech News

Twitter: Musk defends mass layoffs saying he had 'no choice'

Mass layoffs started at Twitter on Friday, following the platform’s takeover by Elon Musk. Here’s what we know so far.

Tech News

Musk to fire ‘half of Twitter staff’ and end working from home

The latest news from Elon Musk's Twitter takeover.

Tech News

Will Elon Musk bring back Vine?

This week, Elon Musk asked his Twitter followers if he should bring Vine back to the platform. But what is Vine - and what would its revival mean for Twitter?

Tech News

Musk announces $8 monthly Twitter subscription

Paying the new fee will get users a blue tick to verify their account, as well as a more comfortable reading mode and editing tools.

Tech News

Elon Musk becomes Twitter CEO and fires entire board

The billionaire, who already runs four other companies, has now officially become Twitter's new CEO following his takeover.

Tech News

Will Elon Musk start charging users for Twitter's blue tick?

Musk tweeted saying that the "whole verification process is being revamped right now".

USA

Twitter outcasts seek reinstatement and test rules after Musk takeover

The world's richest man has promised a "content moderation council" since he became the new Twitter chief and celebrated that "the bird is freed".