In a controversial move, Twitter has recently announced that it will be lifting its ‘No Political Ads’ policy ahead of the 2024 election cycle. This move is seen by many in the advertising, media, and digital marketing industries as a way for the social media giant to increase its revenue stream further. The decision had… Continue reading Twitter Removes Its ‘No Political Ads’ Policy Ahead of the 2024 Election
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Even Twitter Can’t Kill Twitter | Letter From the Editor
Greetings readers, We are living in a world where technology has advanced at an unprecedented speed. It has impacted our lives immensely, with social networking platforms like Twitter allowing us to keep track of our favorite people, brands, and trends all in one place. But what happens when the platform that made them famous in… Continue reading Even Twitter Can’t Kill Twitter | Letter From the Editor
Twitter ‘Nickel and Dimed’ Feds for Trump’s Personal Data
When Twitter made headlines in September, it wasn’t just about President Donald Trump’s tweets or his controversial rhetoric. The social media giant was slammed for a deal it made with the United States government, a move it likely thought would go relatively unnoticed in the midst of its bigger controversial endeavors. It was reported that… Continue reading Twitter ‘Nickel and Dimed’ Feds for Trump’s Personal Data
Elon Musk’s Twitter (now X): Everything you need to know, from layoffs to verification
Elon Musk is a tech entrepreneur and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX who has been making waves in the industry for his innovative solutions, ambitious goals, and of course, his prolific and highly publicized use of Twitter. Since his rise to fame, Elon Musk has been increasingly aware of his presence on social media, and… Continue reading Elon Musk’s Twitter (now X): Everything you need to know, from layoffs to verification
Twitter Sues Hate Speech Researchers Days After It Unbanned Kanye West
Twitter recently unveiled some startling news: it is suing researchers who had been hired to detect and measure hate speech on the microblogging platform. This news comes only days after it lifted the ban it imposed on controversial musician, Kanye West, earlier this month. In order to better understand the nature and effects of hate… Continue reading Twitter Sues Hate Speech Researchers Days After It Unbanned Kanye West
Troll Impersonates Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino After She Changed Her Username
Recently, Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino changed her user name from @LACohen to @LindaYaccarino. Unfortunately, however, a troll has since been impersonating her on the social media platform, attempting to cause chaos. Yaccarino, who joined Twitter in early March, isn’t the first public figure to be targeted by online impostors. Recent victims have included Apple CEO… Continue reading Troll Impersonates Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino After She Changed Her Username
The entire story of Twitter / X under Elon Musk
The story of Twitter and its entrepreneurial leader, Elon Musk, is quite impressive. Musk first invested in the social media platform in 2008, becoming its largest shareholder and taking a seat on the Board of Directors. Shortly thereafter, he became the company’s largest external shareholder. At the time of his initial investment, Twitter was a… Continue reading The entire story of Twitter / X under Elon Musk
Trolls Hijack Twitter CEO’s Old Username After Twitter Didn’t Lock It
It appears that Twitter has not done enough to prevent its own CEO from becoming a victim of its own platform, after trolls were able to hijack his old username following his move to a new one. The trolling came after Jack Dorsey, Twitter’s co-founder and CEO, moved to a new @jack handle in late… Continue reading Trolls Hijack Twitter CEO’s Old Username After Twitter Didn’t Lock It
Would-be Twitter rival T2 adds DMs — a feature others, including Threads, don’t yet have
Twitter may have defined much of the microblogging landscape over the last decade, but that hasn’t stopped companies from trying to develop the next big microblogging site. One of the most promising of these is T2, a would-be Twitter rival that’s now added a major new feature: direct messages. T2 is still relatively new to… Continue reading Would-be Twitter rival T2 adds DMs — a feature others, including Threads, don’t yet have
Twitter rebrands to ‘X,’ hackers infect Call of Duty, and foreign visitors to China go cashless
The tech world has been abuzz following news that Twitter has officially rebranded to ‘X’. The platform previously used the ‘Twitter’ moniker since its 2006 founding, becoming one of the most recognizable names in social media. Twitter’s CEO has cited their strategy of using ‘X’ instead of ‘Twitter’ was to encourage users to express themselves… Continue reading Twitter rebrands to ‘X,’ hackers infect Call of Duty, and foreign visitors to China go cashless