NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week Social media users shared a range of false claims this week The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2023
Elon Musk’s X reduces eligibility threshold for ad revenue sharing Tech giant X, formerly known as Twitter, on Friday announced a new update to their Ads Revenue program for creators, reducing the minimum amount of impressions needed from 15M to 5M. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Aug 11, 2023
Linda Yaccarino celebrates her first public victory as X CEO by reviving an advertising council Elon Musk disbanded Yaccarino answered questions over her influence and leadership at the social media platform with a new policy to lure ad buyers back that bears her unmistakable signature. Fortune · Aug 11, 2023
Everyone is loving this new horror movie about Dracula on a boat – including Stephen King and Guillermo del Toro The vampire flick is causing genre fans to rush to Twitter to post their various memes Total Film · Aug 11, 2023
The network formerly known as Twitter to add its most controversial upgrade yet X to move further away from why we fell in love with Twitter in the first place T3 · Aug 11, 2023
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
Amanda Abbington: The Sherlock star joining Strictly’s class of 2023 – and facing a boycott from fans The actor’s casting on the BBC One dance competition has led to calls for a boycott of the series after she spoke out against a drag show for babies earlier this year. Ellie Harrison looks back on a life and career that has seldom been free from controversy The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2023
Scuba Gooding Jr and the Riverboat Rumble: why Alabama brawl memes have real power Black Twitter has seized on the clash in Montgomery, cutting to the heart of the city’s troubled history in a moment of catharsis The Guardian - US · Aug 11, 2023
Fare go: Ben Fordham’s side hustle revealed as Uber sponsorship deal The 2GB presenter begins new career as an Uber driver, according to tabloid articles that didn’t mention his commercial arrangement. Plus: Kyle Sandilands reprimanded again The Guardian - AU · 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
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
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
Zenger · 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.
Reason · Aug 10, 2023 Twitter Fined for Failing To Quickly Turn Over Trump Data to Jack Smith Plus: A warning about trigger warnings, Biden blocks uranium mining near Grand Canyon, and more...
The Hindu · Aug 10, 2023 Here are the big stories from Karnataka today Karnataka Today newsletter: Reforms in civic governance a mirage for Bengaluru, and more
The Conversation · 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…
Fortune · 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.
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
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’
The Guardian - US · Aug 9, 2023 US special counsel obtained search warrant for Trump’s Twitter account Social media platform delayed complying, court filing shows, prompting judge to hold Twitter in contempt and fine it $350,000