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Is Hive Social the next Twitter?

The newest contender in the battle of Twitter alternatives prides itself on being a “safe space” social media app.

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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

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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.

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Donald Trump is back on Twitter

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

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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.

Green News

5 key things that happened on day eleven of COP27

With a draft deal published today, experts say that it looks like the climate talks could head into overtime.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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What a cooling job market means for tech workers

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As mass layoffs hit the global tech industry, workers are no longer in a position of force in the job market. But opportunities are still out there.

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Facebook parent company Meta to lay off more than 11,000 employees

“Today I’m sharing some of the most difficult changes we’ve made in Meta’s history,” CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in a letter to staff.

The Cube

Spanish policeman jailed after posting fake migrant rape video

The man is one of the first people to be convicted of using social media to spread false information.

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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.

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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”.

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Tumblr is bringing back nudity, reversing the infamous 2018 porn ban

As Twitter's new CEO is trashing the reputation of his latest purchase, Tumblr is trying to attract back users by reversing the ban that lost a crucial user base.

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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.