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Twitter turning into X is set to kill billions in brand value

Business / Tech Jul 25, 2023

Twitter turning into X is set to kill billions in brand value

by Aisha Counts and Jesse Levine

Musk’s move wiped out anywhere between $4 billion and $20 billion in value, according to analysts and brand agencies.

TikTok steps up Southeast Asia presence amid e-commerce push

Business / Tech Jul 24, 2023

TikTok steps up Southeast Asia presence amid e-commerce push

by Elizabeth Beattie

As the company intermingles social media and e-commerce, it is betting that this vision of shopping will knock aside rivals in the region.

Elon Musk says Twitter's blue bird logo to be replaced by an X

Business / Tech Jul 24, 2023

Elon Musk says Twitter's blue bird logo to be replaced by an X

by Mrinmay Dey and Michelle Conlin

Twitter owner Elon Musk signaled he would do more to take the social media company in a new direction with a rebranding that will replace its well-known blue bird logo with an X.

TikTok content under scrutiny with Taiwan election heating up

Asia Pacific / Politics Jul 12, 2023

TikTok content under scrutiny with Taiwan election heating up

by Betty Hou and Sarah Zheng

TikTok’s Chinese ownership and its status as the fastest-growing app is drawing scrutiny as campaigning gets underway.

Meta's Twitter rival Threads surges to 100 million sign-ups faster than ChatGPT

Business / Tech Jul 11, 2023

Meta's Twitter rival Threads surges to 100 million sign-ups faster than ChatGPT

Now the fastest-growing online platform to hit the milestone, Threads has been setting records for user growth since its launch Wednesday.

Meta’s Threads app draws millions seeking a Twitter alternative

Business / Tech Jul 7, 2023

Meta’s Threads app draws millions seeking a Twitter alternative

by Sarah Frier

Meta’s apps in the past have competed indirectly for user attention with Twitter by courting news publishers, politicians and other high-profile people.

Instagram unveils Threads app, a threat to Musk’s Twitter

Business / Tech Jul 6, 2023

Instagram unveils Threads app, a threat to Musk’s Twitter

by Sarah Frier

The app is the most serious threat yet to Elon Musk’s struggling social-media site.

Former Trump national security adviser concerned over Japan app market expansion

National Jul 2, 2023

Former Trump national security adviser concerned over Japan app market expansion

by Toru Takei

Robert O'Brien voiced concern over Tokyo's plan to require major app store operators such as Apple Inc. and Google to allow users to download apps outside of their selling platforms.

Musk says Twitter will limit how many tweets users can read

Business / Tech Jul 2, 2023

Musk says Twitter will limit how many tweets users can read

Executive Chair Elon Musk said the move was intended to discourage "extreme levels" of data scraping and system manipulation.

Reddit blackout begins as forums protest charges for developers

Business / Tech Jun 12, 2023

Reddit blackout begins as forums protest charges for developers

by Alex Millson

The protest is expected to last at least 48 hours, although some groups have signaled they will stay dark for longer.

Mute, unfollow, delete: Experts’ tips for mindful social media use

Digital Jun 3, 2023

Mute, unfollow, delete: Experts’ tips for mindful social media use

by Michael Levenson

Don't be afraid to change things up on your social media feeds — if only to see what effect the difference has on you.

When delivery costs more than the food you ordered

Commentary / World May 30, 2023

When delivery costs more than the food you ordered

by Leticia Miranda

The big players are betting that we’re too addicted to the convenience of meals at our doors to walk away from their apps. They may be right.

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