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User growth at 'all-time highs' under Elon Musk, Twitter tells ad firms

Since the take-private deal closed, Twitter's so-called monetisable daily user (mDAU) growth accelerated to more than 20 per cent

User growth at 'all-time highs' under Elon Musk, Twitter tells ad firms
Updated On : 08 Nov 2022 | 10:36 PM IST

India's 'first' Twitter user undecided on whether to pay for blue tick

Naina Redhu says she joined social media platform in 2006 after getting an invitation email

India's 'first' Twitter user undecided on whether to pay for blue tick
Updated On : 08 Nov 2022 | 8:04 PM IST

Cryptoverse: Dogecoin's price double abfter Elon Musk acquired Twitter

Dogecoin's price doubled after the Tesla tycoon completed the $44 billion deal. It was trading at about $0.07 on Oct. 27 before Musk tweeted "the bird is freed" to announce his ownership

Cryptoverse: Dogecoin's price double abfter Elon Musk acquired Twitter
Updated On : 08 Nov 2022 | 7:24 PM IST

Mastodon: Know everything about the platform hailed as Twitter alternative

Before Musk completed the Twitter acquisition on Oct. 27, Mastodon's growth averaged 60-80 new users an hour, according to the widely-cited Mastodon Users account

Mastodon: Know everything about the platform hailed as Twitter alternative
Updated On : 08 Nov 2022 | 2:35 PM IST

Twitter: Mastodon, Tumblr, other alternatives that users are turning to

Launched in 2016, Mastodon is an open source software for a decentralized social network, with several features that are similar to Twitter

Twitter: Mastodon, Tumblr, other alternatives that users are turning to
Updated On : 08 Nov 2022 | 2:33 PM IST

Twitter tells advertisers its user growth at all-time high under Musk

Twitter last reported 237.8 million mDAUs and a 16.6 per cent annual growth for its second quarter

Twitter tells advertisers its user growth at all-time high under Musk
Updated On : 08 Nov 2022 | 9:49 AM IST

I'm open to the idea of voting Democrat again in future: Elon Musk

'Hardcore Democrats or Republicans never vote for the other side, so independent voters are the ones who actually decide who's in charge!'

I'm open to the idea of voting Democrat again in future: Elon Musk
Updated On : 08 Nov 2022 | 9:26 AM IST

Why Musk's takeover of Twitter and the layoffs will shrink free speech

Musk's vision for Twitter is not particularly complex. He views it as a software platform first, and only then as a social network

Why Musk's takeover of Twitter and the layoffs will shrink free speech
Updated On : 08 Nov 2022 | 9:11 AM IST

Elon Musk tells Twitter followers to vote for Republicans in US midterms

His tweets were slammed by many of his followers

Elon Musk tells Twitter followers to vote for Republicans in US midterms
Updated On : 07 Nov 2022 | 11:38 PM IST

Mass layoffs at Twitter: Pause ads, agencies in India advise clients

IPG, Dentsu have informally spoken to their advertisers

Mass layoffs at Twitter: Pause ads, agencies in India advise clients
Updated On : 07 Nov 2022 | 11:02 PM IST

After firing half of Twitter's workers, Musk now asks some to return

Some of those who are being asked to return were laid off by mistake, according to two people familiar with the moves

After firing half of Twitter's workers, Musk now asks some to return
Updated On : 07 Nov 2022 | 10:41 PM IST

Elon Musk's Indian-origin adviser defends $8 fee for Blue tick verification

In his Twitter thread, he further mentioned that charging for blue tick would bring consistency to the platform

Elon Musk's Indian-origin adviser defends $8 fee for Blue tick verification
Updated On : 07 Nov 2022 | 9:23 PM IST

Why pay $8 when you get everything free on our platform: Koo co-founder

In a Q&A, Aprameya Radhakrishna, who is also the CEO of the made-in-India microblogging platform, says Koo is even open to hiring those Twitter sacked and that verification on Koo is free for life

Why pay $8 when you get everything free on our platform: Koo co-founder
Updated On : 07 Nov 2022 | 9:16 PM IST

LIVE: Court orders blocking Congress' Twitter for copyright infringement

From Facebook parent Meta's large scale layoffs to Musk's threat to Twitter account impersonators, catch all the live updates from across the globe here

LIVE: Court orders blocking Congress' Twitter for copyright infringement
Updated On : 07 Nov 2022 | 7:44 PM IST

How to apply for Twitter blue tick: Step-by-step guide on verifying account

Users who get verified on Twitter receive a blue checkmark next to their name. The blue tick tells people that an account of public interest is authentic and is not a spammer, troll, or bot

How to apply for Twitter blue tick: Step-by-step guide on verifying account
Updated On : 07 Nov 2022 | 7:26 PM IST

Twitter fires more than 90% of India staff, leaving just a dozen

India is a key growth engine for global internet companies such as Twitter, Meta Platforms Inc. and Alphabet Inc.'s Google, which are relying on its large potential pool of new online users

Twitter fires more than 90% of India staff, leaving just a dozen
Updated On : 07 Nov 2022 | 4:44 PM IST

We condemn the decision, says Ashwini Vaishnaw on Twitter firings

According to sources, the hit was even more strident in India, as nearly 180 of its 230 employees were given the pink slip with immediate effect

We condemn the decision, says Ashwini Vaishnaw on Twitter firings
Updated On : 07 Nov 2022 | 4:33 PM IST

'$8 for all': Elon Musk on fees for blue-tick Twitter verification

'Power to the people', says social media platform about subscription for verified status

'$8 for all': Elon Musk on fees for blue-tick Twitter verification
Updated On : 07 Nov 2022 | 1:41 PM IST

Musk warns impersonating Twitter accounts may lead to permanent suspension

Over the weekend, several Twitter accounts had changed their name to "Elon Musk" or to usernames that suggested those handles were of the tech billionaire

Musk warns impersonating Twitter accounts may lead to permanent suspension
Updated On : 07 Nov 2022 | 11:37 AM IST

Twitter delays launch of Blue subscription service after US midterms

Twitter has delayed the roll out of its much-anticipated Blue subscription service with verification tag for $8 after the US midterm elections on Tuesday, the media reported.

Twitter delays launch of Blue subscription service after US midterms
Updated On : 07 Nov 2022 | 10:55 AM IST