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TikTok should be expelled from app stores, senator says
Citing national security concerns, a Democratic senator has called on Apple and Google to ban TikTok from their app stores.
Many Twitter accounts could soon lose blue checkmarks
Many Twitter accounts could soon lose blue checkmarks
If your Twitter profile page currently displays a blue checkmark and you’re not planning to subscribe to Twitter Blue, expect to lose the mark before too long.
Elon Musk says Twitter character limit will increase hugely
Elon Musk says Twitter character limit will increase hugely
New Twitter owner Elon Musk said on Sunday that the character limit for tweets will increase hugely, though he didn't say when the change will take place.
Twitter confirms revamped Blue pricing and features
Twitter confirms revamped Blue pricing and features
Twitter has confirmed pricing and features for its revamped Twitter Blue premium tier, with signups relaunching on Monday, December 12.
Twitter Blue looks set to change its pricing again
Twitter Blue looks set to change its pricing again
Twitter could be about to make yet another significant change to its premium service, Twitter Blue, according to a report on Wednesday.
Elon Musk meets Apple’s Tim Cook to settle dispute
Elon Musk meets Apple’s Tim Cook to settle dispute
Following a series of provocative tweets aimed at Apple this week, Elon Musk met Apple boss Tim Cook at the tech giant's headquarters, and it seemed to go well.
Twitter attempts to sort out verification system with new badges
Twitter attempts to sort out verification system with new badges
In a bid to sort out its verification system, Twitter will introduce three colors denoting different types of verified accounts starting Friday, December 2.
Twitter closes offices as ‘work pledge’ deadline passes
Twitter closes offices as ‘work pledge’ deadline passes
In a surprise move on Thursday, Twitter closed its offices and suspended badge access, telling staff not to return until Monday, November 21.
Elon Musk reveals date for Twitter Blue relaunch
Elon Musk reveals date for Twitter Blue relaunch
New Twitter owner Elon Musk has shared a date for the relaunch of the platform's premium Twitter Blue service, which paused sign-ups last Friday.
Twitter’s SMS two-factor authentication is having issues. Here’s how to switch methods
Twitter’s SMS two-factor authentication is having issues. Here’s how to switch methods
If recent reports have you worried that your SMS 2FA method will fail and leave you locked out of your Twitter account, here's how to switch to another method.
Twitter has reportedly suspended signups for Twitter Blue
Twitter has reportedly suspended signups for Twitter Blue
Twitter continues to struggle amid its post-acquisition drama. And now, it has reportedly suspended signups for Twitter Blue.
Elon Musk invites Twitter complaints, gets 83,000 replies
Elon Musk invites Twitter complaints, gets 83,000 replies
Twitter's new owner, Elon Musk, on Wednesday invited users to send him their complaints about the platform. More than 80,000 tweets came flooding in.
Twitter begins rollout of new gray check marks only to abruptly remove them
Twitter began rolling out new gray check marks to mark accounts as Official. Then it abruptly took them away. Here's what happened.
Instagram starts rolling out scheduled posts
Instagram starts rolling out scheduled posts
It's taken a while, but Instagram is finally rolling out a scheduling feature that lets you plan posts more than two months ahead.
Twitter to revamp verified accounts with a new label
Twitter to revamp verified accounts with a new label
There's a new label coming to Twitter! It will replace the old verification badge, which itself will now denote membership of Twitter Blue. Let us explain.
Some blue check Twitter users were unable to edit their names
Some blue check Twitter users were unable to edit their names
Yesterday, some blue check Twitter users tweeted that they weren't able to edit their screen names anymore. This issue appears to be resolving though.
Mastodon surpasses 1 million monthly active users as Twitter backlash worsens
Mastodon surpasses 1 million monthly active users as Twitter backlash worsens
Social media platform Mastodon is experiencing growth as Twitter experiences a backlash against upcoming changes to its platform.
Musk says some impersonation Twitter accounts face permanent ban
Musk says some impersonation Twitter accounts face permanent ban
New Twitter owner Elon Musk has laid out a strict new rule for any impersonation account that fails to explicitly state that it's a parody.
Twitter is reportedly working on paid DMs to celebrities
Twitter is reportedly working on paid DMs to celebrities
Twitter is reportedly working on another feature to help generate revenue. This time it involves paid DMs to celebrities.
Twitter to start layoffs on Friday, internal email reveals
Twitter to start layoffs on Friday, internal email reveals
Following days of speculation after Elon Musk’s recent takeover of Twitter, the company is expected to make significant job cuts on Friday.
Twitter reportedly plans to enable Edit Tweet for everyone this week
Twitter reportedly plans to enable Edit Tweet for everyone this week
Twitter may roll out Edit Tweet to all users as early as this week, according to a report from Bloomberg.
Elon Musk to cut half of Twitter workforce, report says
Elon Musk to cut half of Twitter workforce, report says
New Twitter owner Elon Musk is planning to lay off 3,500 workers, a report said on Thursday, with affected employees expected to be informed on Friday.
Instagram to soon let creators make NFTs and sell them to fans
Instagram to soon let creators make NFTs and sell them to fans
Meta has announced a number of new features for creators on its social media platforms, including one that lets creators make and sell NFTs on Instagram.
