Twitter Loses Two Executives in Charge of Trust and Safety as Elon Continues to Change the Rules

A disagreement over a controversial documentary has once again highlighted Twitter's internal challenges.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 2, 2023

Twitter is Approving Far More Government Censorship Requests Under Elon Musk

Twitter's not pushing back against government requests as much as it was in times past.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 30, 2023

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Twitter Expands Community Notes to Attached Visuals in Tweets

The new option will be important for adding context to generative AI content.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 30, 2023

Twitter Withdraws from EU Disinformation Code, Which Could Set it on a Collision Course with Regulators

Elon Musk's free speech stance could become a key point of contention.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 29, 2023

Twitter Provides Additional API Access Tier to Address Pricing Concerns

Twitter's API access price hikes have put many projects on hold.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 26, 2023

Twitter Adds Picture-in-Picture Video Playback, Tests New Video Download Options

Video is set to become a much bigger focus in the next phase of Twitter 2.0.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 25, 2023

Twitter Adds Stock Movement Insights to More Cashtags, Powered by eToro

The update will provide more information for market watchers in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 25, 2023

Elon Musk Endorses the Idea of Shutting Down Twitter Circles

Twitter Circles could be on the way out, after just a year of availability.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 25, 2023

Twitter Adds List Search Capacity on Desktop

Now you can search through lists to find more people tweeting in your areas of interest.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 23, 2023

Elon Musk Is Set to Host Ron DeSantis’ Presidential Campaign Launch via Twitter Spaces

Elon continues to showcase his political leanings.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 23, 2023

Twitter Tests New Explainer Pop-Up on Verified Accounts Which Displays Date Verified

The new explainer could enable Twitter to bring back legacy verification ticks.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 22, 2023

Blue Tick Accounts on Twitter Add Weight to Pentagon Explosion Hoax

Twitter's reformation of its verification program continues to cause problems.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 22, 2023

What’s the Future of Twitter Blue Under a New CEO at the App?

Elon had originally intended for subscriptions to account for half of Twitter's revenue - but is that even possible?

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 21, 2023

Twitter Takes on Microsoft Over Alleged Misuse of Twitter Data

Elon Musk has a personal gripe against Microsoft - but will that impact more Twitter partners?

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 19, 2023

Twitter Blue Subscribers Can Now Upload 2-Hour Videos in the App

Longer videos for paying users. Is Musk looking to make video content a bigger focus? 

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 18, 2023

Study Shows that 25% of Twitter Users Don’t Expect to Still be Using Twitter in 12 Months

Many Black and female Twitter users have taken a break from the app, per the new data comparing the pre- and post-Musk eras for the platform. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 17, 2023

Twitter Acquires Job Matching Start-Up Laskie as Musk Looks to Expand the App’s Scope

Elon Musk's 'everything app' vision is slowly coming into view. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 16, 2023

Twitter Adds New Video Playback Speed Controls, Flags Coming Video Updates

Video looks set to be Twitter's next big focus.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 15, 2023

Twitter Explains Censorship Actions in Turkey Ahead of Local Elections

Twitter has removed a selection of tweets at the request of the Turkish government.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 15, 2023

How Will Twitter Change Under a New CEO?

Twitter's incoming CEO could spark a shift in strategic focus for the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 11, 2023

Elon Musk Announces that He’s Hired a New CEO to Replace Him at Twitter

It's a big job, which will put a heap of pressure on the incoming chief.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 11, 2023

Twitter Launches Initial Version of Encryption for DMs

But they're not really encrypted, not really secure, and not readily available in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 11, 2023

Twitter Continues to Reform Verification, Bringing it More into Line with the Previous Process

For all the talk of change at the app, Twitter is slowly reverting back to its previous processes.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 10, 2023

New Report Highlights the Best Times to Post to Social Platforms in 2023

Sprout Social has published its annual overview of the most engaging times to post.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 10, 2023

Twitter Launches Direct Responses in DM Threads, Expanded Emoji Response Options

Some new options for your Twitter DMs.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 9, 2023