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Mastodon or Mastodon’t? How to know if this is the Twitter alternative for you | Science & Tech News
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Remember when Game Of Thrones was coming to an end, and it felt like every network under the sun was trying to entice a generation of fantasy addicts to a series of its own to fill the void? That’s sort of how social media feels right now, as people looking for Twitter alternatives in the…
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Elon Musk bans Twitter accounts that impersonate others – as comedian falls victim to new rule | Science & Tech News
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Elon Musk says Twitter will permanently suspend any account that impersonates another – unless it clearly states it is a “parody”. The social media platform’s new owner issued the warning after some celebrities changed their Twitter display names – not their account names – to “Elon Musk” in reaction to the billionaire’s decision to offer…
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Twitter launches update that lets you pay for verification badge | Science & Tech News
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Twitter has started rolling out its revamped subscription service that allows anyone to pay for a verification badge. An update to the platform’s iOS app, launched on Saturday, says the new-look Twitter Blue is now live, with the checkmark on your account listed among the perks of paying $7.99 a month. “Power to the people:…
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Elon Musk defends culling Twitter staff but insists commitment to moderation remains ‘absolutely unchanged’ | US News
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Elon Musk has defended sacking half of Twitter’s 8,000 workers, saying “unfortunately, there is no choice”. Mr Musk insisted that the platform’s commitment to moderation remained “absolutely unchanged”. He tweeted: “Regarding Twitter’s reduction in force, unfortunately there is no choice when the company is losing over $4m a day. “Everyone exited was offered three months…
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‘Unfortunately, there is no choice’: Elon Musk defends culling Twitter staff | US News
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Elon Musk has defended sacking half of Twitter’s 8,000 workers, saying “unfortunately, there is no choice”. Mr Musk insisted that the platform’s commitment to moderation remained “absolutely unchanged”. He tweeted: “Regarding Twitter’s reduction in force, unfortunately there is no choice when the company is losing over $4m a day. “Everyone exited was offered three months…
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Twitter employee’s ‘laptop wiped and accounts locked’ as company considers laying off staff | Science & Tech News
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A Twitter employee has told Sky News his laptop has been remotely wiped and he’s been locked out of his accounts as the company considers mass layoffs. Reports have suggested that the social network’s new owner, Elon Musk, could get rid of as many as half of the company’s 8,000 employees after buying it for…
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Elon Musk to start Twitter layoffs within hours – and offices are closed | Science & Tech News
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Twitter employees will find out whether they’re being laid off later today – one week after Elon Musk’s takeover. The social network’s offices are temporarily closed, and workers will find out their fate by 4pm UK time. Those who are losing their jobs will receive a message to their personal email address, while employees staying…
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‘#TrumpIsDead’ trends on Twitter as users test Elon Musk’s approach to fake news | Science & Tech News
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Tweets of Donald Trump’s death have been greatly exaggerated. You may have woken up to #TrumpIsDead trending on Twitter this morning, and swiped over to your news app of choice to find out more. Of course, there would have been no such story there. The former US president is alive and well – to coin…
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‘It’s been fun Twitter – I’m out’: Eight celebrities who might quit site after Elon Musk’s takeover | Science & Tech News
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Elon Musk pledged to make getting rid of spam accounts one of his main priorities after buying Twitter – but there’s another mounting exodus that he perhaps did not intend. Fears over the SpaceX founder’s potentially loose stance on content moderation has plenty of genuine users considering their future on the platform, including some of…
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Elon Musk completes $44bn Twitter takeover – and immediately sacks top executives | Science & Tech News
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Elon Musk has completed his $44bn (£38bn) takeover of Twitter after months of toing and froing over the deal. His first move was to fire the social media company’s top leadership, which he accused of misleading him over the number of spam accounts on the platform. Musk sacked Twitter’s chief executive Parag Agrawal, chief financial…