Everything new with X: Rebranded Twitter renames Tweetdeck and makes checkmarks hideable X says blue badges will remain visible in some places even if you choose to hide them Evening Standard · Aug 2, 2023
Twitter sues anti-hate speech group over ‘tens of millions of dollars’ in lost advertising CCDH dismisses lawsuit for damages saying Elon Musk’s X aims to ‘bully us into silence’ The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2023
X marks the unknown in algebra – but X's origins are a math mystery Even though x is one of the least-used letters in the English alphabet, it appears throughout American culture – from Stan Lee’s X-Men superheroes to “The X-Files” TV series. The letter x often symbolizes something unknown, with an air of mystery that can be appealing – just look at Elon… The Conversation · Aug 2, 2023
Tesla’s rivals are launching more and more EV competitors. The problem? Most just aren’t very good Japan’s Mazda is pulling its only EV from the U.S. market in favor of combustion engine hybrids, highlighting the huge lead Elon Musk enjoys amid the difficult economics of electric vehicles. Fortune · Aug 2, 2023
Musk's X sues hate speech watchdog Group says Musk trying to "shoot the messenger" instead of dealing with the "toxic environment he's created" Salon · Aug 2, 2023
SpaceX Rocket Launch Appears To Punch Hole In Earth’s Atmosphere Photographer captures radiant red glow in sky as rocket passes through ionosphere Zenger · Aug 1, 2023
The reaction to 'X,' Elon Musk's rebrand of Twitter, reflects how we feel about brands Twitter has long been known for its iconic Blue Bird. On July 23, Elon Musk announced that this famed logo was going to be replaced with an “X.” After a series of Musk-driven blunders, the disappearance of the Blue Bird has been seen by some as the final straw in… The Conversation · Aug 1, 2023
X marks the lawsuit: Elon Musk's social media company sues nonprofit highlighting site's hate speech A nonprofit organization that researches links between social media, hate and extremism has been sued by X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2023
Elon Musk’s Starlink Raises Global Concerns Over Tech Power Ukraine seeks assessment of Musk's influence as countries fear his control over satellite technology. Zenger · Aug 1, 2023
Elon Musk sues disinformation researchers, claiming they are driving away advertisers X, the company formerly known as Twitter, is suing the Center for Countering Digital Hate, which has documented the spread of hate speech and viral falsehoods on social media. WEKU · Aug 1, 2023
Elon Musk's controversial AI plan has artists jumping ship from Twitter Could BlueSky benefit from the X exodus? Creative Bloq · Aug 1, 2023
X Sues Online Hate Research Group, Says They’re Scaring Away Advertisers X (formerly Twitter) is launching a lawsuit against an online hate research group which recently reported on the rise in hate speech on the social media platform since Elon Musk took over Multichannel News · Aug 1, 2023
Elon Musk refuses to cede control over Twitter’s flashpoint content moderation team Policing online safety will be a joint responsibility new CEO Linda Yaccarino shares with her titular chief engineer in a fudge that may end up backfiring on Musk. Fortune · Aug 1, 2023
Turns out there’s another problem with AI – its environmental toll AI uses huge amounts of electricity and water to work, and the problem is only going to get worse – what can be done? Plus, the wider TechScape The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2023
Fortune · Aug 1, 2023 Elon Musk's giant ‘X’ sign on Twitter's San Francisco office has been taken down just days after it went up “No one can be above the rules,” the city’s mayor said.
The Hindu · Aug 1, 2023 Today’s Cache | Musk threatens to sue researchers; BBC tries out Mastodon; India’s premium smartphone shipments grow News snippets for X social media platform threatening to sue a non-profit for research critical of its leadership. BBC experimenting with Mastodon, and India's premium smartphone segment growing 112% YoY in Q2 2023.
Salon · Aug 1, 2023 Trolls panic as Twitter collapses Elon Musk's business model depends on "triggering" liberals — but he's now running out of progressives to bait
Evening Standard · Aug 1, 2023 Elon Musk’s huge X taken down from Twitter roof after San Francisco squabble The flashing X was lighting up people’s high-rise homes nearby
Zenger · Aug 1, 2023 Dogecoin Consolidates Above Key Moving Average Amid Inside Bar Pattern Dogecoin's price action suggests a possible bull flag pattern, with potential for a 20% rise if breakout occurs
The Guardian - US · Aug 1, 2023 Giant glowing ‘X’ sign atop Twitter office in San Francisco removed The city building department had logged 24 complaints after the new logo went up, with neighbors upset over its intrusive lights
The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023 Brightly flashing 'X' sign removed from former Twitter's San Francisco headquarters A brightly flashing “X” sign has been removed from the San Francisco headquarters of the company formerly known as Twitter just days after it was installed
Zenger · Jul 31, 2023 San Francisco Officials Investigate Unauthorized ‘X’ Logo On Former Twitter HQ Elon Musk's rebranding sparks controversy as city authorities launch investigation into unpermitted alteration
The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023 Twitter takes down huge ‘X’ sign on roof after San Francisco probe and neighbour complaints City allege company put up sign without permit
The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023 X threatens to sue researchers who accused Twitter of allowing ‘hate to prosper’ on platform Hate speech research organisation accused platform of failing to take action against harmful posters
Fortune · Jul 31, 2023 Governments are questioning Elon Musk's Starlink power, but are too scared to openly criticize him Questions are growing behind the scenes over Musk's geopolitical clout.