Threads update adds 3 useful features but doesn't go far enough Threads' latest feature drop is a solid step forward, but it doesn't go far enough to making it feel like a true Twitter rival. TechRadar · Aug 11, 2023
X might add video chat but it's a long way from solving its Elon Musk problem X CEO Linda Yaccarino defends Twitter's transition to X, its policies and, especially, Elon Musk TechRadar · Aug 10, 2023
Meta and Tesla can’t stop Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk beating each other up in a cage match, and that’s a problem The Tesla and Meta CEOs are “key” executives at their organizations, and threats to their physical well-being represent a big risk for their companies, shareholders, and employees. Fortune · Aug 10, 2023
Expert: Trump Twitter could prove intent Legal experts break down what went on inside Twitter's court battle with Jack Smith — and its big implications Salon · Aug 10, 2023
Coach parent buys Versace and Michael Kors owner for $8.5 billion as U.S. big fashion races to catch up with billionaire Bernard Arnault’s European luxury giant LVMH Tapestry’s acquisition of Capri is a move to wield greater influence in the European-dominated luxury market and mitigate the effects of slowed consumer spending. Fortune · Aug 10, 2023
Amazon’s sends email scolding employees for not coming to the office—even though they did Amazon said the email was an oversight, but it still underscores the tech giant’s difficulty in getting its employees back to the office. Fortune · Aug 10, 2023
Linda Yaccarino says Twitter will reinstate ‘client council’ for ad execs Chief executive of platform rebranded as X seeking to reverse advertiser boycott since Elon Musk takeover The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2023
Twitter-turned-X CEO Linda Yaccarino working to win back brands on Elon Musk's platform The new CEO of the company formerly known as Twitter says she’s spent much of the past eight weeks trying to get big brands back to advertising on the social media platform that’s been in upheaval since it was bought last year by Elon Musk The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023
Is trash-talking Elon Musk getting cold feet about his Zuckerberg cage duel? Suddenly he’s keen on verbal sparring the jujitsu-trained Meta boss Musk insisted just days ago that the fight against Zuckerberg was still on, but now he finds the idea of a “noble” debate practically the same as actual fisticuffs. Fortune · Aug 10, 2023
Trump’s Twitter Account Under Scrutiny Leading To Musk Being Fined For Contempt Of Court Special Counsel Jack Smith secured a warrant compelling X to surrender data and records tied to Donald Trump's account. Zenger · Aug 10, 2023
Grimes reveals three-year-old son X takes after Elon Musk and ‘knows a lot about rockets’ The musician and Tesla CEO share two children, and split in 2022 after three years together Evening Standard · Aug 10, 2023
Elon Musk aims to turn Twitter into an 'everything app' – a social media and marketing scholar explains what that is and why it's not so easy to do Elon Musk’s recent rebranding of Twitter as X is a step toward the CEO’s goal of developing an “everything app.” Musk’s vision is for X to mark the spot for all your digital needs – to chat with your friends, order groceries, watch videos and manage your finances, all on… The Conversation · Aug 10, 2023
Musk vs Zuckerberg: UFC president meets Italy’s culture minister to discuss fight at Colosseum Dana White suggested he spoke to Gennaro Sangiuliano about a potential cage fight between the tech titans The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023
Sad Elon Musk killed off Twitter brand? Here’s your chance to grab the last blue bird memorabilia as billionaire auctions off everything—including a sign still bolted down The social media platform is selling off “memorabilia, art, office assets and more" to mark its rebrand as X. Fortune · Aug 10, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2023 Elon Musk to auction off Twitter memorabilia from San Francisco HQ Platform rebranded X last month lists 584 lots including Twitter signs, a wooden bird table and outsized bird cages
Evening Standard · Aug 10, 2023 Elon Musk to auction off Twitter signs and other company memorabilia after X rebrand The items listed for sale include a bird cage, pieces of furniture and an oil painting of Barack Obama
The Guardian - AU · Aug 10, 2023 Elon Musk accuses Australia’s ABC of embracing censorship after it shut down Twitter/X accounts Platform owner appears to be reacting to public broadcaster’s focus on rivals YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok
The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2023 Can a WHO pandemic treaty help poorer nations in future outbreaks? Global accord aims to avoid the damage caused during Covid-19 and ensure vaccines and medical equipment are distributed equally to all
Creative Bloq · Aug 10, 2023 Hilarious brand kit confirms the X logo is here to stay But will people let go of the Twitter bird?
The Guardian - AU · Aug 10, 2023 Twitter/X defends restoring account that shared child abuse material At Australian parliamentary hearing, company points to content being shared ‘out of outrage to raise awareness of an issue’
Sports Illustrated · Aug 10, 2023 Mark Zuckerberg-Elon Musk Cage Fight Could Be Held at Iconic Historic Venue A first-century setting could host a very 21st-century sporting event.
The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023 Grimes calls Elon Musk ‘a leader’ and praises his ‘old world discipline’ ‘He’s challenged me a lot,’ the Canadian singer says
The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023 Grimes says her and Elon Musk’s three-year-old child X ‘knows a lot about rockets’ ‘He’s a little engineer, for sure,’ musician says about her son
The Guardian - AU · Aug 9, 2023 Opposition to launch further attempt to disallow plan after defeat – as it happened This blog is now closed.
Al Jazeera · Aug 9, 2023 Twitter fined for delay in complying with federal Trump election probe Newly unsealed documents reveal federal investigators sought a search warrant for Donald Trump’s Twitter account.