US woman detained in Saudi Arabia over Twitter post released, family says Carly Morris was reunited with her daughter but still under a travel ban after saying she has been trapped there since 2019 The Guardian - US · Nov 9, 2022
People are leaving Twitter for Mastodon, but are they ready for democratic social media? Elon Musk’s recent takeover of Twitter has thrust Mastodon into the spotlight. Some Twitter users are now trying the alternative network out, while others are struggling to understand what it is and how it works. Mastodon offers a glimpse into democratically run social media — but are we ready to… The Conversation · Nov 9, 2022
Elon Musk ‘kills’ 'official' verified labels on Twitter hours after introduction ELON Musk has rolled back on Twitter’s latest approach to verification – offering grey ticks and an "official" label to high-profile… The National (Scotland) · Nov 9, 2022
Elon Musk enrages Tesla investors, selling $4 billion in stock when they least expected it Wedbush Securities tech analyst Dan Ives complained on Wednesday that Musk threw Tesla investors a curveball after claiming he was done selling stock. Fortune · Nov 9, 2022
Talking Point: Do you support the Royal College of Nurses’ strike? Nurses have voted for industrial action over pay Evening Standard · Nov 9, 2022
Aslan issue update on health of frontman Christy Dignam after 'tough time' The legendary band took to Twitter to announce that Christy has been “through a tough time” as of late and said the band would continue to prioritise his health Irish Mirror · Nov 9, 2022
For all our whingeing, Twitter was special. Mastodon could never compare Elon Musk’s takeover has seen an estimated million users leave the site. But was it already past its prime, asks technology writer Sarah Manavis The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2022
What is Mastodon and how to get an account Twitter users have been migrating to the site in droves since Elon Musk's takeover last month Manchester Evening News · Nov 9, 2022
Can Elon Musk Handle Tesla? Gary Black Breaks Down Bull Vs. Bear Battle Over EV Stock's Future Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) shares have been on a downward spiral since the start of November and this week, the electric vehicle stock price broke through the psychological $200 mark Benzinga · Nov 9, 2022
McDonald's fans rage as ban announced for all UK restaurants McDonald's confirmed the move to customers on Twitter Nottingham Post · Nov 9, 2022
Digital activism: study shows the internet has helped women in urban Ghana and Nigeria raise their voices Information technology and the internet have proven to be a strong force for building collective action groups and mobilising communities of protesters. Among the main advantages of digital and online activism are its increasing accessibility (relatively low-cost and easy to use), its speed, and the ability to reach large numbers… The Conversation · Nov 9, 2022
TikTok 'time traveller' claims he predicted Elon Musk would become Twitter CEO as well as his next moves The user, Time Traveller 3000, has boasted of his prediction that Musk would take over Twitter and unban Donald Trump. Daily Record · Nov 9, 2022
Elon Musk in charge at Twitter has major Liz Truss disasterclass vibes When I worked in Downing Street a decade ago, I invited an entrepreneur I admired to talk to civil servants and special advisers. Evening Standard · Nov 9, 2022
BBC Breakfast viewers distracted by Sally Nugent's outfit choice on show BBC Breakfast viewers baffled by Sally Nugent's appearance with some viewers questioning her bold blazer choice with coach driver quip in string of comments on Twitter Daily Mirror · Nov 9, 2022
Fortune · Nov 9, 2022 What Elon Musk got wrong and Stripe got right with layoffs Stripe’s recent layoff memo is an example of how leaders can approach layoffs with compassion and accountability.
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022 Adidas' breakup with Ye drives lower earnings outlook Adidas has lowered its earnings forecast for the full year to account for losses from ending its partnership with the rapper formerly known as Kanye West over his antisemitic remarks
WEKU · Nov 9, 2022 Facebook parent company Meta sheds 11,000 jobs in latest sign of tech slowdown CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologizes for the layoffs, which represent the first large-scale workforce reduction in the company's 18-year history.
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022 Facebook parent company Meta laying off 13% of employees Facebook parent Meta is laying off 13% of its employees as it contends with faltering revenue and broader tech industry woes
Benzinga · Nov 9, 2022 Elon Musk's Tesla Stock Sale May Be Scary But Is Overhang Finally Lifted? Analysts React Elon Musk sold about $4 billion worth of Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) s
Axios · Nov 9, 2022 Tech companies and advertisers see opportunity in Twitter's disarray The chaos Musk has uncorked is opening doors for rivals to move in on its business.
Wales Online · Nov 9, 2022 What is Mastodon? Here’s everything you need to know Mastodon was launched in October 2016 by German software developer Eugen Rochko
InsideEVs · Nov 9, 2022 Musk Sold Almost $4 Billion Of Tesla Stock After Twitter Purchase This comes after Musk sold $8.5 billion of Tesla shares in April and an additional $6.9 billion in August; after each one, he said there would be no more sales.
Irish Mirror · Nov 9, 2022 Facebook assures Irish Government it will follow redundancy laws after job cuts announced On his way into Cabinet on Tuesday morning, Mr Varadkar, who is the Minister for Enterprise, said that Meta has to inform its shareholders and employees before the Government.
The Times of India · Nov 9, 2022 Diesel's belt skirt trolled for looking like a WWE belt Italian retail clothing company, Diesel is getting trolled for coming up with a skirt that looks like a WWE belt. The micro mini wrap belt skirt from the #DieselFW22 collection in making waves on the internet for its uncanny resemblance to the classic WWE belt.
Fortune · Nov 9, 2022 After Facebook and Twitter layoffs, dozens of companies warn against 'irresponsible innovation' They say tech companies must consider societal consequences.