Bill Gates thinks he's a better boss than Elon Musk's 'hardcore' approach. Research (kind of) proves him right Gates has softened over the years, while Musk appears to only have doubled down. Fortune · Dec 9, 2023
‘Bank jackings’ in Chicago see robbers drain victims’ accounts with their phone apps They grab cellphones and demand pass codes to banking apps like Zelle and Venmo. A Chicago architect who lost more than $2,000 that way says: “Don’t have any banking apps on your phone.” Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 8, 2023
Social media platform X added 10 million new users in December, CEO says Linda Yaccarino makes announcement amid exodus of advertisers from the platform. Al Jazeera · Dec 8, 2023
Threads finally gets hashtags and there's officially no reason to keep using Twitter Threads added its own form of topic-based tags that are like hashtags but also different TechRadar · Dec 7, 2023
Advertiser backlash may pose mortal threat to Elon Musk's X Advertising insiders say their clients are worried about the fallout if they place ads on X. WEKU · Dec 7, 2023
Ex–Twitter exec claims Elon Musk’s cost-cutting zeal gutted a federal agreement—and says he was fired for sounding the alarm Alan Rosa said Twitter unlawfully fired him and denied him severance over his refusal to breach an FTC consent decree. Fortune · Dec 7, 2023
Reversal of content policies at Alphabet, Meta and X threaten democracy, warn experts Media watchdog says layoffs at top social media firms affecting moderation create ‘toxic environment’ as 2024 elections approach The Guardian - US · Dec 7, 2023
Afternoon Update: Bruce Lehrmann had ‘bad vibes’, court hears; Israel and Hamas fight house-to-house; and a fruit-and-veg guide for December An aide to Senator Linda Reynolds tells the federal court Bruce Lehrmann was not the ‘sort of person I would have socialised with’ The Guardian - AU · Dec 7, 2023
How to manage multiple social media accounts Juggle your social media without fear of the ban hammer TechRadar · Dec 6, 2023
U.P. engaging social media influencers to promote stories on Ram Uttar Pradesh government has asked its cultural department to engage prominent social media influencers of YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and X to promote stories related to the Ram temple, its construction work, development of Ayodhya and Lord Ram before the consecration ceremony in Ayodhya on January 22. The Hindu · Dec 6, 2023
Wikipedia's volunteer editors are fleeing online abuse. Here's what that could mean for the internet (and you) We’re now sadly used to seeing toxic exchanges play out on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Facebook and TikTok. The Conversation · Dec 5, 2023
TiVo's Spun-Off Patent Troll, Adeia, Battles Elon Musk and X in Federal Court The social platform formerly known as Twitter just counter-sued the IP company Broadcasting & Cable · Dec 5, 2023
Musk's X Defends Its Dublin Riot Response Social media giant X, formerly known as Twitter, has defended its response to recent rioting in Dublin that was in part fuelled by far-right users of the platform. International Business Times · Dec 5, 2023
OPINION - Why Rishi's 'hammer of spod' moment was just the start Both sides of the parliamentary aisle are making full use of social media to attack each other... in increasingly vicious fashion. Could such antics swing the next election? Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2023
International Business Times UK · Dec 4, 2023 Elon Musk-Owned X (Twitter) Revamps Its Ad Strategy As Ad Revenues Decline Elon Musk's poor choice of words on X has led to big brands like Apple, IBM and Disney pausing their paid ad campaigns on the platform.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 4, 2023 Cardinals win bumps Patriots up the 2024 NFL draft board Tanking might not be by design, but it's working for the Patriots.
France 24 · Dec 2, 2023 French police arrest assailant after deadly knife attack in central Paris French police arrested a man who targeted passersby in Paris on Saturday night, killing a German tourist with a knife and injuring two others, France's interior minister said.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 2, 2023 Seahawks safety Jamal Adams is trending for all the wrong reasons Here's what they're saying about Adams on Twitter.
The Guardian - US · Dec 2, 2023 Why would Elon Musk want to deliberately destroy X? After an outburst this week, theories resurfaced about why he bought the platform. Is Musk just a narcissist who let his ego get in the way of sensible decisions?
Salon · Dec 2, 2023 White nationalists exploit Gaza tensions X/Twitter allows racists to pay to boost bigoted posts — and then cash in on ad revenue
International Business Times · Dec 1, 2023 With Outburst, Musk Puts X's Survival In The Balance Elon Musk's verbal assault on advertisers who have shunned X (formerly Twitter) threatens to sink the social network further, with the tycoon warning of the platform's demise, just one year after taking control.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2023 Friday briefing: What Elon Musk’s latest outburst means for the future of X In today’s newsletter: The Twitter owner told advertisers to ‘go fuck yourselves’ in an interview this week – will they?
Android Central · Dec 1, 2023 Threads reportedly plans major expansion as Elon Musk's X struggles Threads will reportedly add another 40 million users by expanding to the EU in December, though it'll still fall short of Twitter/X...for now.
Salon · Dec 1, 2023 Twitter CEO's "ego" and defending Elon A report delves into Linda Yaccarino's work history as she tries to save a company on the brink of collapse
Salon · Nov 30, 2023 View mocks Elon Musk's "Top Gun" attire Alyssa Farah Griffin respects the X owner – except for his amplification of antisemitic posts and sartorial choices