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X Gives Free Blue Check To Big Follower Accounts

Before Musk, the blue check mark was used as a verification system for major accounts including celebrities, institutions and journalists.

International Business Times · Apr 4, 2024

Celebs fume at new Twitter/X blue checks

Musk's free badges draw outrage after he sold "verification" to users for $8 a pop

Salon · Apr 4, 2024

The Return of the Blue Check: X (Formerly Twitter) Reinstates Verification For Prominent Accounts

X, formerly Twitter, surprises users by reinstating the blue verification badge to select prominent accounts.

International Business Times · Apr 4, 2024

Future Games Show Summer Showcase 2024 to broadcast on Saturday June 8

Tune in to discover over 40 exciting upcoming games on PS5, Xbox, Switch and PC in our most ambitious showcase yet

GamesRadar · Apr 4, 2024

Elon Musk muddies the water once again with a fresh take on blue checks for 'influential' users, and I've got total whiplash

The service formerly known as Twitter is reversing a now-year-old policy and handing out blue checks and premium accounts based on being "influential"

TechRadar · Apr 4, 2024

20 epic moments that defined the past 20 years of baby names - from the birth of Emma in Friends to the fall of Karen

Elsa, Anna, Willow and Jaden are just some of the names that have seen a boost...

GoodToKnow · Apr 4, 2024

Meta Testing Cash Bonuses For Engaging Content On Threads App

Meta tests cash bonus programs on Threads and Instagram to boost engagement and compete in social media.

Top News · Apr 3, 2024

Elon Musk's X Appoints New Safety Executives Amid Concerns

X, Elon Musk's social media platform, makes leadership changes to address safety and moderation challenges.

Top News · Apr 3, 2024

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese's LSU-Iowa rematch nets a record audience for ESPN

Iowa and LSU drew the second-largest audience for any basketball game on ESPN since 2012, the network said. Reese said Wednesday that like Clark, she will leave college for the pros.

WEKU · Apr 3, 2024

How to battle climate disinformation

Climate scientist Dr. Michael Mann discusses the role AI and social media play in perpetuating climate falsehoods

Salon · Apr 2, 2024