Don Lemon is launching The Don Lemon Show on the platform formerly known as Twitter, which is now focusing on original video content.
X, formerly Twitter, is trying to attract influencers and advertisers with its new push into video content.
Linda Yaccarino, X's chief executive, is leveraging her television industry ties to bring in video creators and make X a destination for original shows. [ more ]
Minnesota companies have stopped posting, spending on X as platform loses trust
Target, along with other Minnesota companies, has stopped using Twitter for social media posts and advertising.
The reasons behind the companies' departure from Twitter have not been openly shared, but some cite the uncertain and unpredictable nature of the platform and Elon Musk as factors. [ more ]
Twitter front-end Nitter dies as Musk wins war against third-party services
Nitter, an open source project that provided an alternative front-end to Twitter, has shut down due to changes made by Twitter that closed off all possible ways to access the Twitter network without a user account.
Twitter blocked Nitter's access to their network and imposed new API restrictions, causing the project to struggle for months and ultimately shut down.
Nitter was designed to maintain users' privacy and shield them from tracking and ads, but Twitter worked hard to limit access they couldn't monetize. [ more ]
Twitter and Tesla faced legal battles and plummeting value, contributing to the chaotic landscape of social media platforms.
Mastodon and Threads emerged as alternative social media platforms amidst the Twitter chaos, while LinkedIn launched a bold marketing campaign. [ more ]
Elon Musk Is Realizing He Should Have Bought TikTok
Elon Musk initially bought Twitter for $44 billion but quickly became concerned about the economics of the investment.
Twitter has shifted from being a platform for high-minded discussion to a video-first platform, which is in direct conflict with its original purpose. [ more ]
From Musk's mayhem to TikTok testimony, here's our top 20 media stories of 2023
Twitter, rebranded as 'X' under Elon Musk's leadership, has undergone significant changes and experts discuss the impact on the platform and its advertising business.
MediaMath's bankruptcy is attributed to poor leadership decisions.
A report raises concerns about Google-owned YouTube serving ads on children's content that may result in online tracking.
Threads, Meta's Instagram-integrated rival to X, has seen a significant decline in engagement and industry leaders discuss potential solutions.
Misinformation spreads rapidly on platforms like Twitter. [ more ]
Katamari Damacy celebrates its 20th anniversary with Bandai Namco opening a Twitter account dedicated to the game.
Fans of the Katamari series can expect information on the games, merchandise, and potential future announcements through the new Twitter account. [ more ]
A piece of performance poetry': an absurd, decade-old Twitter account can teach us a lot about AI
@Horse_ebooks, a Twitter account that tweeted automated excerpts from ebooks, is considered a primitive predecessor to today's chatbots.
The account gained popularity for its decontextualized and poetic tweet fragments, and still has a significant following despite being inactive for a decade. [ more ]
A piece of performance poetry': an absurd, decade-old Twitter account can teach us a lot about AI
@Horse_ebooks, a Twitter account that tweeted automated excerpts from ebooks, is considered a primitive predecessor to today's chatbots.
The account gained popularity for its decontextualized and poetic tweet fragments, and still has a significant following despite being inactive for a decade. [ more ]
Research Shows An Alarming Number of Americans Get Their News From Social Media Sites
Half of Americans obtain news from social media; Facebook leads news distribution; YouTube's growing news role showcases the evolving media landscape. [ more ]
Life After X: Journos Who Ditched Elon Musk's Twitter Speak Out
Twitter's importance in providing real-time information for journalists is diminishing due to high-profile exits like CNN's senior media reporter Oliver Darcy's departure amidst Elon Musk's influence. [ more ]
SIM swapping: the simple way that hackers took over the SEC's X Account
The SEC's Twitter account was hacked and a false announcement about approving bitcoin ETFs was posted, causing a temporary spike in the price of bitcoin.
The hackers used a relatively simple scam called SIM swapping to gain access to the SEC's Twitter account and post the fraudulent announcement. [ more ]
When Hurricanes Strike, Climate Change Dominates Social Media
Tweets about climate change increase significantly after hurricanes, impacting public discussion and policy agendas.
Social media, particularly Twitter, plays a crucial role in shaping public opinion and drawing attention to climate change issues during extreme weather events. [ more ]
The Twitter rebrand has faced challenges, from the logo design to the execution of the changes.
Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter brought further chaos, leading to advertiser concerns and a flood of parody accounts with official verification. [ more ]
Twitter changed my life for good. But the platform I loved no longer exists | Helene von Bismarck
Twitter's decline in engagement, withdrawal of advertisers, and reduction in posting by influencers has led to a negative and aggressive environment filled with hate and rumors.
The European Commission has opened infringement proceedings against Twitter, now known as X, for allegedly breaking EU law on disinformation. [ more ]
Elon Musk drops price of X gold checks amid rampant crypto scams
Scammers are targeting dormant Twitter accounts and high-profile users, including verified organizations, to conduct cryptocurrency and phishing scams.
Even accounts with enhanced security measures, such as two-factor authentication, are being hijacked and used to distribute fraudulent offers and empty cryptocurrency wallets. [ more ]
A piece of performance poetry': an absurd, decade-old Twitter account can teach us a lot about AI
@Horse_ebooks, a Twitter account that tweeted automated excerpts from ebooks, is considered a primitive predecessor to today's chatbots.
The account gained popularity for its decontextualized and poetic tweet fragments, and still has a significant following despite being inactive for a decade. [ more ]
X Kicked Off 2024 by Screwing Up During Japan's Earthquake Emergency
Verified accounts on X, formerly called Twitter, shared misinformation during a recent earthquake in Japan, causing concerns about the spread of misinformation during future events such as elections.
Elon Musk's revamp of X's verification system, allowing anyone to receive a blue verification check for a monthly fee, has contributed to the problem of verified users sharing false information. [ more ]
From Musk's mayhem to TikTok testimony, here's our top 20 media stories of 2023
Twitter, rebranded as 'X' under Elon Musk's leadership, has undergone significant changes and experts discuss the impact on the platform and its advertising business.
MediaMath's bankruptcy is attributed to poor leadership decisions.
A report raises concerns about Google-owned YouTube serving ads on children's content that may result in online tracking.
Threads, Meta's Instagram-integrated rival to X, has seen a significant decline in engagement and industry leaders discuss potential solutions.
Misinformation spreads rapidly on platforms like Twitter. [ more ]
From Musk's mayhem to TikTok testimony, here's our top 20 media stories of 2023
Twitter, rebranded as 'X' under Elon Musk's leadership, has undergone significant changes and experts discuss the impact on the platform and its advertising business.
MediaMath's bankruptcy is attributed to poor leadership decisions.
A report raises concerns about Google-owned YouTube serving ads on children's content that may result in online tracking.
Threads, Meta's Instagram-integrated rival to X, has seen a significant decline in engagement and industry leaders discuss potential solutions.
Misinformation spreads rapidly on platforms like Twitter. [ more ]