‘Deceives users’: Elon Musk’s X found in breach of EU online content rules The company could be fined up to 6 percent of its total worldwide annual turnover if the findings are later confirmed. Al Jazeera · Jul 12, 2024
Once Human's cosmetics will soon be usable account-wide rather than per individual character, and refunds are coming for those who already bought them multiple times This change is planned to roll out by August GamesRadar · Jul 12, 2024
EU Charges X (Twitter) For Deceptive Blue Checkmarks EU charges Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) for deceptive practices under the Digital Services Act, raising concerns about transparency and accountability. Top News · Jul 12, 2024
Musk's X 'Deceives' Users With Blue Checks, EU Charges Tech billionaire Elon Musk's X platform is misleading users with its blue checkmarks for certified accounts, and is also violating EU content rules, Brussels said Friday, in a finding that could lead to hefty fines. International Business Times · Jul 12, 2024
Elon Musk's X breaches social media rules with 'verified' blue checkmark accounts, EU says The European Union said Friday that blue checkmarks from Elon Musk's X are misleading and that the online platform falls short on transparency and accountability requirements, the first charges against a tech company since the bloc's new social media regulations took effect. France 24 · Jul 12, 2024
Rajat Sharma’s videos ‘abusing’ Cong’s Ragini Nayak ‘not fake or edited’: X tells Delhi HC X Corp, formerly Twitter, told the Delhi High Court that the videos posted by Congress leaders of IndiaTV chief Rajat Sharma allegedly abusing its spokesperson Ragini Nayak on live television are “not edited or fake”, Bar and Bench reported. Newslaundry · Jul 12, 2024
Fresh scrutiny of free speech in Saudi Arabia after brothers’ convictions over tweets Crown prince criticised ‘bad laws’ for Mohammed al-Ghamdi’s death sentence months before second conviction The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2024
Why Did Jeff Bezos Spend $42M To Build A Massive Clock That Will Last 10,000 Years: Ticks Once A Year And Chimes Every 100 Years Bezos funded a massive 10,000-year clock to inspire long-term thinking. Built inside a mountain, it will tick once a year and chime every 100 years. International Business Times UK · Jul 11, 2024
Twitter star arrested for nude content A popular star on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has been arrested for posting sexy videos and pictures of herself which reportedly earned her almost one million baht. Bangkok Post · Jul 11, 2024
Oracle and Musk-owned xAI close talks on reported $10bn server deal xAI is now planning its own data center in Tennessee, and expects the second version of its Grok AI to release next month. TechRadar · Jul 10, 2024
'Apex Legends' Players Are Pissed Off Right Now For a Very Good Reason Respawn Entertainment is changing how it monetizes seasons in Apex Legends and players are rightfully upset by the pricier, more convoluted seasonal structure that's being implemented. Inverse · Jul 9, 2024
Xbox's messaging system has a bot spamocalypse on its hands right now The Xbox network is suffering a Twitter-like spam botpocalypse right now with an avalanche of unwanted scam messages hitting players' inboxes. Windows Central · Jul 9, 2024
Threads Celebrates First Birthday With 175 Million Active Users. Learn about Threads, Zuckerberg's Twitter competitor, and its growth challenges compared to X in the social media landscape. Top News · Jul 9, 2024
Threads cements itself as the antithesis of Twitter as it hits 175 million users Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that one year after it launched, Threads' user base now reaches 175 million. Android Central · Jul 8, 2024
The National (Scotland) · Jul 8, 2024 Tories blame Twitter/X 'bug' for account disappearance after election defeat THE Tories have taken their electoral thrashing so well they appear to have quit social media in a fit of pique.
Barchart · Jul 7, 2024 How to Avoid Being Influenced By Social Media On Investment Decisions Social media's influence on investment decisions can lead to impulsive and costly mistakes. Explore the impact of social media on finance and provides strategies for making informed, independent investment choices.
Creative Bloq · Jul 6, 2024 The worst logo designs of 2024 (so far) From unmarvellous Marvel to Minecraft elk, we've already seen some clangers.
PC Gamer · Jul 5, 2024 Marvel Snap's new Deadpool trailer accidentally included a phone number leading to a fishy 'free medical alert device' promotion that I'm pretty sure is a scam Ohh snap!
PC Gamer · Jul 5, 2024 Steamy 'Overwatch cabaret club' where you can pay to have women fall asleep on voice chat with you gets obliterated, is immediately replaced by even steamier Apex version What a world.
International Business Times UK · Jul 5, 2024 The Future Of Payment? Woman Uses Implanted Chip To Pay For Groceries [Watch] TikToker sparks debate with a video showing her paying for groceries using a chip implanted in her hand.
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International Business Times · Jul 3, 2024 Threads Hits 175 Mn Users On First Anniversary Threads, Meta's alternative to X (formerly Twitter), has hit 175 million monthly users a year after its out-of-the-blue launch.
Reason · Jul 3, 2024 Lawsuit Against Kathy Griffin Alleging She Tweeted to Get Man Fired Can Go Forward A quick summary of the factual allegations: On April 24, 2021, Samuel Johnson sat down for dinner at a hotel in Franklin, Tennessee. Shortly after, a group of forty to fifty teenagers began taking prom pictures nearby. The boisterous teenagers apparently disturbed Johnson and other customers, prompting him to ask…
International Business Times · Jul 3, 2024 Bitcoin Can 'Complement Or Replace' US Dollar, Possibly In 15 Years: Jack Dorsey Jack Dorsey believes Bitcoin is the public's key toward "permissionless" financial transactions, and he also sees potential in the digital currency possibly replacing the U.S. dollar in 15 years.
inkl · Jul 3, 2024 The Role of Social Media in Disseminating Sports News The advent of social media has transformed how we consume sports news.