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  Twitter to be rebranded soon as a Super App: Elon Musk's surprise announcement

  Technology | July 23, 2023 12:17 IST

  After Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter last year, the platform has experienced several technical issues and a decline in ad revenue. To counter these challenges, Twitter has been seeking alternative business models for revitalization.

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  FACT CHECK: Old video of rocket falsely shared as visuals of Chandrayaan-3 | DETAILS

  Fact Check | July 22, 2023 14:55 IST

  India's third lunar exploration mission, Chandrayaan-3, successfully launched on July 14 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

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  Twitter implements DM restrictions for unverified users

  Technology | July 22, 2023 12:54 IST

  Elon Musk-owned Twitter is also developing a new feature called "Articles." This feature will allow users to publish lengthy and intricate articles, even books, on the microblogging platform.

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  Government test emergency alert on mobile phones sparks panic and questions on Twitter

  Technology | July 20, 2023 17:29 IST

  Users took to Twitter to share their experiences and seek clarification from official authorities after receiving the "Emergency Alert - Severe" notification. A user directly reached out to the Department of Telecommunication, seeking reassurance that the alert was not a serious matter.

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  Twitter CEO claims that 99% of content seen is healthy: Details

  Technology | July 20, 2023 13:30 IST

  Yaccarino rejected the report, citing inaccurate and outdated metrics. She emphasized Twitter's achievements in the past 8 months, reducing hate speech, preventing child exploitation, and improving ad placement control for brands.

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  Twitter's new feature to enable article and book publishing: Know more

  Technology | July 19, 2023 14:38 IST

  Elon Musk, the owner of Twitter, revealed that the platform is developing a new feature that will enable users to publish articles. This feature will allow users to post lengthy and intricate articles with mixed media content.

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  Bluesky CEO responds to criticism over offensive language oversight

  Technology | July 18, 2023 19:36 IST

  Bluesky, the Twitter competitor backed by Jack Dorsey, is under fire for a contentious update that failed to block racist and offensive slurs, leading to user outrage. The platform faces criticism for overlooking offensive language despite community guidelines.

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  Twitter increases rate limit and shares ad revenue from Profile Page views, Elon Musk reveals

  Technology | July 16, 2023 12:23 IST

  Following the launch of Twitter's ads revenue sharing program for creators, some users received substantial payouts, leading to expressions of gratitude towards Elon Musk and the sharing of screenshots showcasing the messages they received.

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  Earn while tweeting: Twitter launches ads revenue sharing for content creators

  Technology | July 14, 2023 10:36 IST

  Twitter announced that content creators who meet certain criteria, such as being verified users with at least 5 million impressions on their posts in the last 3 months, will now be eligible to receive a portion of the ad revenue generated from ads displayed in their replies.

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  Threads vs Twitter: Instagram's platform matching Twitter's 5-year journey in 5 days

  Technology | July 12, 2023 12:52 IST

  Since its launch, Threads has been experiencing unprecedented user growth, attracting attention from celebrities, politicians, and influential figures. This surge in popularity has led analysts to consider Threads as the first significant contender against Elon Musk's microblogging app Twitter.

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  Why is Musk blocking Threads URL on the Twitter App?

  Technology | July 11, 2023 20:26 IST

  Elon Musk has been reportedly taking measures to keep Thread out of its own microblogging platform to find links to Threads on the microblogging platform.

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  Know how to deactivate your Threads account with this easy-to-follow guide

  Technology | July 08, 2023 18:16 IST

  Available for download on both the App Store and Google Play Store, Threads allows users to engage with content by liking, commenting, reposting, and sharing. The app supports text posts of up to 500 characters and videos of up to 5 minutes in length.

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  How to use TweetDeck: Step-by-step guide to effective Twitter management

  Technology | July 08, 2023 14:28 IST

  Gone are the days of juggling between various accounts and timelines; TweetDeck provides a comprehensive solution by allowing users to add columns and display specific content side by side.

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  MrBeast makes history as first person to reach 1 Million followers on Threads

  Technology | July 08, 2023 13:35 IST

  In a video shared on Twitter, the Guinness World Records showcased the exact moment when MrBeast's follower count on Threads transitioned from 999K to one million.

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  Meta's Threads reaches 70 Million users, unveils Android beta program: Know more

  Technology | July 08, 2023 12:11 IST

  To enhance user experience, Meta's Twitter rival, Threads has announced the launch of a beta program for Android which will provide early access to new features and bug fixes.

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  Threads to get Twitter-like 'Following' tab: Details

  Technology | July 07, 2023 18:29 IST

  Jack Dorsey, former Twitter CEO criticised the non-existence of the 'Following' tab on Threads and said, "Not surprising they've never given people the choice to remove the algorithm. Look at Instagram."

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  'Competition is fine, cheating is not': Elon Musk on copycat controversy

  Technology | July 07, 2023 15:30 IST

  Amidst allegations of trade secret theft and the poaching of former employees, Twitter, under the leadership of Elon Musk, issues a threat of legal action against Meta, the parent company of Instagram, for its newly launched platform Threads.

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  Threads by Meta amasses 95 million posts and 50 million profiles within 24 hours: Know more

  Technology | July 07, 2023 12:07 IST

  On Wednesday, Meta introduced Threads to iOS and Android users in 100 countries, quickly propelling it to the top spot among free apps on the App Store.

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  YouTuber MrBeast beats Threads CEO Mark Zuckerburg, becomes first user to cross 1 mn followers

  Trending | July 07, 2023 11:04 IST

  Ever since the launch of Meta's Threads on July 5, the app became one of the most talked about topics globally. Many influencers, celebrities, and politicians have already signed up on the platform but the one who breached the 1 million followers mark first is a popular American YouTuber MrBeast.

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  Twitter threatens Meta's newly-launched Threads with legal action

  World | July 07, 2023 8:14 IST

  Threads, which was created by the company's Instagram team, arrives at a time when many are looking for Twitter alternatives to escape Elon Musk's raucous oversight of the platform since acquiring it last year for USD 44 billion.