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What is Mastodon? The little-known social media platform Twitter users are flocking to

The platform has seen hundreds of thousands of users sign up within the last week as Twitter users seek out alternatives following Elon Musk's takeover

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Twitter job cuts: what are digital layoffs and what do they mean for employees and companies?

Elon Musk is progressing plans to slim down Twitter since he bought the 396 million-member platform for US$44 billion (£38 billion) on October 27. Musk’s deal has taken Twitter private, dissolved the platform’s board and enhanced his unilateral power as CEO. But mass redundancy announcements made since he took control…

The Conversation

Elon Musk's 'Twitter Blue' gives verification for a fee – this could make Twitter even less safe for women

The elusive “blue tick” on Twitter, once granted to high-profile users like politicians, celebrities and journalists to verify their identity, is now available for purchase. Twitter’s new owner, Elon Musk, has launched Twitter Blue, a monthly subscription service for US$7.99 (£7) that will give users blue tick status and, eventually,…

The Conversation

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Twitter chaos is part of Elon Musk's master plan

Distraction and confusion are some of the great political and social weapons of our time. Dr Ethan Plaut argues Elon Musk's methodical mismanagement of Twitter is by design.

Newsroom.co.nz

Musk putting Twitter behind a paywall could ‘sound the death knell’ for the platform, experts say

One analyst argued: "There are plenty of users who are not prepared to pay for Twitter and will find the content free elsewhere.”

Fortune

Elon Musk's acquisition exceptionalism

Musk is still early in the first inning of owning Twitter, but he's already down a few runs.

Axios

Tech & Science Daily podcast: Is Twitter going behind a paywall?

Twitter is so far staying silent over reports that Elon Musk is discussing putting all of the platform behind a paywall.

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Wings Over Scotland returns to Twitter as Elon Musk takeover sees ban end

CONTROVERSIAL Scottish blogger Stuart Campbell, aka Wings Over Scotland, is back on Twitter after Elon Musk’s takeover saw a number of banned…

The National (Scotland)

Anita Chabria: Thanks to Elon Musk's weekend of crazy, Twitter's in flames for election day

It's been less than a month, but how tired are we already of hearing about Elon Musk and Twitter?

Los Angeles Times

Ryan Reynolds joining Tumblr sparks debate about the platform’s future

The film star is the first celebrity to create a Tumblr blog in recent years, sparking fears that a celebrity exodus from Twitter will flood on to Tumblr feeds

Evening Standard

Why leaders bury their heads in the sand when faced with uncomfortable facts

Adidas executives, Mark Zuckerberg, and Elon Musk have one thing in common: they behave like an ostrich–and so do you, according to behavioral science.

Fortune

Everything you need to know about the upstart rival to Musk’s Twitter

The social media network has doubled in size since Musk took over Twitter, thanks in part to Mastodon’s anti-corporate approach.

Fortune

US Government May Liquidate Around $4.4B Bitcoin, Cyber Specialists Flag Twitter's Misinformation Concerns, Tesla's Model S, Model X Recall: Top Stories Tuesday, Nov. 08

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Benzinga

Twitter delaying paid-for verification change until after US midterm elections

Launch postponed because of a danger of misinformation

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Elon Musk Rolls Out New $8 Subscriptions Offering For Twitter Blue Verification

The much-hyped subscription for Twitter verification is finally here

Fortune

Early Twitter investor warns Musk is surrounded by yes men

Chris Sacca says Musk has surrounded himself with “sycophantic and opportunistic” people who won’t challenge his ideas.

Daily Mirror

What is Mastodon and why are Twitter users flocking to social media site?

Many Twitter users are leaving the social media site to join Mastodon after Elon Musk's takeover. Here's what you need to know about the social media network that gained 230,000 new users in a week

The Guardian - UK

TechScape: How to quit Twitter – and where to go instead

Elon Musk’s chaotic first week as chief twit has crystallised fears that the site is in a death spiral. Here’s a handy guide to other platforms – from a Slack-style chatroom to the anti-Twitter

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The Independent UK

MEPs want Elon Musk to come to European Parliament for Twitter grilling OLD

European legislators say website must not become ‘dystopian hellscape’ and follow law

Evening Standard

What is Tumblr? Ryan Reynolds signs up in surprise to fans amid Twitter turmoil

While many fans were delighted to welcome the film star to the platform, others are hesitant to embrace celebrities joining Tumblr, lest it become another Twitter

The Independent UK

‘Nonsense’: Elon Musk slammed after telling voters to back GOP hours before Election Day

‘Republicans will do to democracy what Elon did to Twitter,’ Lincoln Project writes

Daily Mirror

US midterms: Elon Musk tells Americans who to vote for in 'hypocritical' U-turn

Having previously said that Twitter should remain 'politically neutral' in order to earn 'public trust', new owner Elon Musk is now pushing his political views onto voters

The Guardian - US

Trump and Elon Musk are dangerous narcissists tailored to 2022 America

We’re better off when people like them cannot gain such untrammeled wealth and influence. Our politics is the worst for it

Salon

Elon's Twitter: US if MAGA wins midterms

I don't think we're ignoring the impending doom of democracy when we gawk at Musk ruining Twitter

Zenger

Elon Musk’s Twitter Reportedly Wants Some People Back After Firing Them

Twitter is reportedly asking some of the thousands of workers it fired to return to work.

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