The dating platform Tinder will now start using video verification where users must take a video selfie to get their account verified. According to the platform, this method is safer than the current system where users take a bunch of pictures in different poses. Tinder has also found that men are more likely to complete […]
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Soon you can post an extra BeReal
The BeReal app is now offering users in the UK the ability to post more BeReals per day. You get two Bonus BeReal posts if you manage to upload your picture in time during the two-minute daily window. If you miss it, you get an extra post instead. You can post your bonus BeReal whenever […]
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Some Twitter accounts are getting their verification back
Just four days ago, verification was removed for accounts that hadn’t paid for Twitter Blue, but now some accounts have gotten the well-known blue checkmark back – without having to subscribe to Twitter’s paid service. Over the weekend, personalities such as Neil Gaiman, football player Riyad Mahrez, musician Lil Nas X, actress Janel Parrish Long, […]
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It is no longer possible to share clips directly from Xbox to Twitter
Some Xbox users discovered last week that it was no longer possible to share clips from the game console to Twitter. Microsoft confirmed shortly thereafter that this was the case but did not say why the ability to share Xbox clips to Twitter was removed. The reason it is no longer possible to share Xbox […]
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TikTok is the social media platform where people spend the most time
According to new statistics from Atlas VPN, TikTok is the social media app where users spend the longest amount of time, with the average user spending a whopping 23 hours and 28 minutes on the app per month. This is an increase of three hours and 53 minutes compared to the previous year. In total, […]
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Now you have to pay to be verified on Twitter
The original verification icons for Twitter accounts are now gone. The accounts that are verified on Twitter from now on pay for the subscription Twitter Blue, or are named Stephen King or LeBron James. The basketball player has been one of the celebrities most critical of having to pay $8 per month to keep his […]
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Twitter has removed the “Government-funded” and “China state-affiliated” labels
Twitter has removed the “Government-funded” and “China state-affiliated” labels from several global media organizations’ accounts. The labels suggested that the government was involved in editorial content. NPR, BBC, and CBC have all had the “Government-funded Media” label removed from their accounts. Xinhua News and journalists associated with government-backed publications in China have also had the […]
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Bluesky is released for Android
Jack Dorsey’s decentralized Twitter alternative, is now also available as an Android app. The launch of this app comes just a month after the service released its iOS app, which came out at the end of February. An invitation is still required to use Bluesky, and you can sign up for the waiting list here. […]
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How to Get Verified on Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram in 2023
In these digital times, social media has become an inseparable part of our daily lives. According to a 2023 report from Datareportal, over 59% of the world uses social media. That is about 4.76 billion people with an average time of 2h 31m spent on social media daily. Whether as an individual or a business, […]
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Elon Musk appears to want to sue Microsoft
Musk made a new statement on Twitter where he hinted that he might sue Microsoft for some reason. Musk’s tweet threatening to sue Microsoft came in response to a tweet about Microsoft’s advertising platform no longer supporting Twitter from next week. Microsoft made this decision because Twitter wants to be paid to access the platform […]
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BeReal gets Spotify integration
The slightly different social media app BeReal is getting a new feature that allows users to include what music they may be listening to on Spotify when they post their update. The feature is currently being rolled out on Android and iOS in Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Australia, and the US. However, the feature is expected […]
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Now you can send tweets with 10,000 characters
Twitter has announced that it is now possible to send even longer tweets for users who have a Twitter Blue paid account. As of today, Twitter Blue users can send a tweet containing up to 10,000 characters. When Twitter launched its service almost 17 years ago, the maximum length of a tweet was 140 characters. […]
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Twitter launches stock and crypto trading
Twitter has entered into a partnership with Israeli financial company eToro, which will enable Twitter users to trade stocks and various cryptocurrencies directly via Twitter. The new partnership means that Twitter users will be able to receive financial information about companies and cryptocurrencies via so-called “$Cashtags” in the Twitter feed. When a user clicks on […]
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Substack launches Notes
Last week, the newsletter service Substack presented a Twitter-like service called Notes, which has now been released publicly. Notes is similar to Twitter, but instead of sending “tweets,” you send “notes,” and what is called “retweets” on Twitter is called “restack” on Notes. There are two different feeds in Notes, “Home” and “Subscribed.” The Home […]
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Substack presents Twitter competitor Substack Notes
Last week, the newsletter service Substack presented something called Substack Notes, a service where users can share their thoughts, recommendations, links, and more in short form. Substack writes that Notes should primarily be a way for Substack users to drive traffic to their newsletters on Substack, but the service could of course be used in […]
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Twitter is now owned by X Corp
Elon Musk’s fascination with the letter X has long been known, and now it has been reflected in Twitter. Slate reports that Twitter Inc. has now been absorbed into a newly formed company called X Corp, which means that Twitter no longer exists as a company. However, the Twitter brand and name are likely to […]
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Elon Musk “renames” Twitter to Titter
It seems to have been an eventful Easter at Twitter and yesterday, Twitter’s owner Musk once again showed his sense of humor. Musk’s latest move on Twitter is that he has asked someone to paint over the “w” in the logo on Twitter’s headquarters in San Francisco, making it look like the company is called […]
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Mastodon: A Worthy Twitter Alternative or Another Passing Trend?
Amidst growing criticism and backlash against Twitter for its controversial policies, Mastodon has experienced a significant surge in popularity. As digital media observers speculate about the potential decline of Twitter’s dominance, several questions arise: What is Mastodon? Can it replace Twitter? How does one join this network? To better understand the growing interest in Mastodon, […]
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Now it is possible to play games during video calls on Messenger
Facebook is now rolling out a new feature that allows you to play built-in games with friends during video calls, directly within the Messenger app. Initially, there are 14 different games to choose from, including Words With Friends, Mini Golf FRVR, Card Wars, and Exploding Kittens. Facebook says that more games are on the way. […]
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Elon Musk now has the most followers on Twitter
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is now the person with the most followers on Twitter. With 133 068 709 followers, he has surpassed former leader Barack Obama, who has just 133 042 819 followers. Elon Musk has been very active on Twitter in recent years and has gained a lot of attention for his controversial statements […]
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Meta under pressure – Facebook employees receive lower bonuses
Facebook’s parent company Meta has plans to lower bonuses for employees, aware that this will create dissatisfaction. In a memo to staff, referred to by The Wall Street Journal, Meta acknowledges that the change to bonuses “may disappoint some people.” However, Facebook’s parent company notes that the purpose is to “maintain a high-performing culture.” According […]
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Only verified Twitter users’ tweets will be recommended
Twitter is testing a new feature where only verified users’ tweets will be recommended to others. The feature is currently being tested in the United States, but it is unclear when it will be available globally. The purpose of the feature is to increase the quality of the tweets that are recommended to users, as […]
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Twitter prepares for impact following online leak of its source code
According to a legal filing with the U.S. District Court of the Northern District of California, portions of Twitter’s source code have been leaked online. The contents of the source code, which is the crucial software that powers the platform, were discovered on GitHub, a hosting service for software development. Twitter sent a copyright infringement […]
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Elon Musk believes that Twitter is worth $20 billion
In an internal email to Twitter employees, the company’s owner, Elon Musk, stated that the value of Twitter is now estimated at $20 billion. This is less than half of the $44 billion Musk paid for the service last year. In connection with an offer for Twitter employees to receive shares in the company, Musk […]
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Twitter’s old verification for accounts will disappear on April 1st
It’s time to say goodbye to the verifications on Twitter that actually have some significance because on April 1st, the blue checkmarks that certain accounts had before being able to verify themselves with Twitter Blue will disappear. Twitter Blue has just recently become available globally, which may have contributed to Twitter feeling that it was […]
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Linus Tech Tips Youtube Channels Were Hacked
The past 24 hours have been very stressful for one of Youtube’s largest tech content creator. He had all three of his channels hacked in the middle of the night. Even though it was fixed within a few hours losing your primary income and not knowing that it will be fixed is VERY stressful. What […]
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WhatsApp gets a new Windows app
WhatsApp is now getting an updated Windows app with improved performance and calling features. The new version of the app also gets support for syncing multiple devices so that you can use WhatsApp even if your phone is turned off. It’s possible to make video calls with up to eight people and voice calls with […]
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Instagram starts with ads in search results
Meta-owned Instagram has now begun testing to squeeze in ads in more places in the app, such as in search results. Users may, for example, see “sponsored” results when searching for phrases such as “makeup”. Instagram writes that it plans to roll out ads in search results globally in the coming months. Ads in Search […]
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Twitter discontinues two-factor authentication via SMS
If you have not switched from two-factor authentication via SMS on your Twitter account before today, March 20th, your account will have two-factor authentication deactivated. From now on, only accounts subscribed to Twitter Blue will have access to the security feature. It is still possible to use two-factor authentication via an authentication app without a […]
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USA demands TikTok to be sold
According to reports from The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times, the Biden administration wants to ban TikTok if the app is not sold by its Chinese owner, ByteDance. The US government has previously imposed restrictions on TikTok and has also introduced new legislation that would give the Secretary of Commerce the authority […]