WhatsApp rolls out ‘avatars’ update: Here’s what you need to know
WhatsApp has rolled out support for Meta’s avatars.
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Meta threatens to ban news content after more countries implement journalism bill
Meta is not happy with the proposed Journalism Competition and Preservation Act.
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Kanye West Twitter account suspended again after this tweet
Elon Musk cleared the air around the decision to suspend Kanye West from Twitter.
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Elon Musk wages ‘twar’ with Apple, claims tech giant is ‘muffling’ free speech
Elon Musk says Apple has cut most of its advertising on Twitter.
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Twitter launches mass recruitment program: Here’s everything you need to know
Elon Musk says Twitter will resume hiring against after sacking more than 4 000 employees since he acquired the platform last month.
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Alex Jones Twitter return ruled out by Elon Musk
Alex Jones will not be given his Twitter account back, says Elon Musk.
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Is this the end of the ‘blue bird’? – Elon ultimatum results in mass Twitter exodus
Twitter is a ticking time bomb but Elon Musk, whose finger rests on the button, is not sweating one bit. Here’s why.
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WhatsApp prepares to introduce new features: Here are the implications on privacy
WhatsApp is preparing for new features. Here’s how the next update may affect your privacy.
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Meta’s video-calling service, Portal, is no more: Here’s what we know
Meta’s video-calling device Portal and Smartwatch efforts have subsided.
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Elon Musk issued this warning to Twitter employees
Elon Musk has warned Twitter staff to prepare for ‘difficult times ahead.’
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Elon Musk’s Twitter parody policy sparks outrage
Twitter will ban unmarked parody accounts, says Elon Musk.
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Diddy has a stake in Elon Musk’s Twitter: Here’s what we know
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs helped Elon Musk buy Twitter with an investment of over $10 million.
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Paying for Twitter verification will ‘kill’ the ‘blue bird’, ex-executive warns
Twitter would lose its ‘magic’ if it charged for verification, says ex executive Brandon Borrman.
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Will Twitter charge for verification badge? – Here’s what Elon Musk said
Twitter owner Elon Musk insists Twitter needs to charge for its “blue tick” verification status in order to battle “bots and trolls”.
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Meta’s profits negatively impacted by ad sales dip
Meta have had their profits negatively impacted by ad sales dip, increased competition and slow pick up of VR technology.
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Elon Musk: South African-born mega-billionaire completes Twitter takeover
The world’s richest man Elon Musk has completed his $44 billion takeover of Twitter, and tweeted: ‘the bird is free’.
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Twitter employees boycott Elon Musk – Here’s why
Twitter employees have called on Elon Musk to ‘treat them with dignity’ as he prepares to take over the company for $44 billion.
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WhatsApp is down: Here are the latest updates
73% of users reported issues with sending messages on WhatsApp. Here’s the latest.
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Landmark ruling forces Meta to sell Giphy – Here’s why
Meta was forced to sell Giphy after a ruling by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority was upheld on Tuesday
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Kanye West buying free speech platform Parler
Kanye West is buying ‘free speech’ platform Parler in order to give ‘conservative opinions’ an outlet.
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TikTok isn’t a threat, says UK security chief
TikTok isn’t a threat, says the head of the GCHQ, Jeremy Fleming.
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Kanye West’s Twitter account locked after antisemitic post
Kanye West had his Twitter account locked on Sunday for violating the platform’s policies against hate speech shortly after he had several posts removed from Instagram
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Elon Musk to buy Twitter for original price weeks before trial
Elon Musk may be able to add Twitter to his list of companies.
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Here’s why Andrew Tate was banned from Facebook, Instagram, TikTok
Andrew Tate was effectively banned from social media for his misogynistic content.
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Elon Musk calls ‘BS’ on rumoured affair with Nicole Shanahan
Elon Musk denied having an affair with the wife of Google co-founder Sergey Brin
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SA’s ‘malume’ scores free swimming lessons after this viral moment [video]
Malume will silence the cacklers when he returns a pro from the free swimming lessons he’s getting.
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Watch: Father of 33 children reacts to backlash [video]
Demond George had a lot to get off his chest following the backlash.
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WhatsApp new features: Emoji reactions, file sharing, groups
From emoji reactions to new group features, here’s what’s new on WhatsApp.
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Elon Musk takeover: Twitter staff told they have six months job security
Twitter staff members were divided in reaction to Elon Musk’s takeover.
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Elon Musk swoops down on Twitter with takeover bid
Elon Musk told Twitter it’s the best offer they will ever get.