Twitter Shares New Research into the Effectiveness of its Offensive Reply Warnings

The research shows that adding a level of friction in the process can lead to more consideration in online engagement.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 10, 2022

Twitter to Provide Musk with its 'Full Firehose' of Tweets as it Works to Finalize Takeover Deal

The Twitter-Elon Musk saga continues, with the company now looking to finalize the deal.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 8, 2022

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Twitter Launches Initial Test of New 'Product Drops' Launch Reminder Feature

Twitter's looking to help merchants tap into discussion around the latest product launches in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 8, 2022

Twitter Launches Audio Translations for Charts for Visually Impaired Users

The option will provide another way for visually impaired users to engage with Twitter elements,.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 7, 2022

Elon Musk Looks to Exit Twitter Takeover Due to Fake Profiles in the App

Musk's team has argued that Twitter's 5% fake profile figure is not accurate.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 6, 2022

Twitter Adds New Feed Sorting Options to Communities

The option could help to improve Communities engagement, by highlighting the most relevant discussions for each user.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 2, 2022

Twitter Announces Coming Removal of Separate TweetDeck App for Mac

Twitter's canceling the separate app in order to focus on the development of the new version of TweetDeck.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 1, 2022

Twitter Experiments with New Ways to Enable Custom Algorithm Controls

A new discovery in the back-end code of the app suggests new algorithmic controls may be coming soon. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 31, 2022

Twitter Adds New Option to Pin Tweets Within Communities

The option will enable Community mods to pin selected Community tweets to the top of the timeline, which could help to spark engagement.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 31, 2022

New Legal Challenges Could Further Impact Elon Musk's Twitter Takeover Push

Will Elon Musk actually buy Twitter? The messy, and public drama continues.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 27, 2022

Twitter Agrees to $150 Million Fine from the FTC Over Past Misuse of Users' Personal Information

The fine stems from a past flaw in Twitter's system which saw personal contact info used for ad targeting.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 26, 2022

Jack Dorsey Exits Twitter Board, Clearing the Way for the Elon Musk Era at the App

Dorsey noted that he would be leaving the board in May when he stepped down as CEO late last year.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 25, 2022

Twitter Launches New 'Twitter Create' Mini-Site to Highlight Monetization Opportunities for Creators

The platform will provide additional guidance on how creators can make money from their Twitter efforts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 24, 2022

Twitter Implements New Rules to Further Restrict Misinformation in Times of Crisis

The update will see Twitter acting faster to restrict misinformation in times of humanitarian crisis. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 19, 2022

Twitter Launches New Promotional Campaign for Spaces and Live Audio Chats

Will Spaces become a key element of the tweet experience?

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 18, 2022

Twitter Launches Super Follower Only Spaces as it Builds on its Creator Monetization Options

Will this help to make Super Followers a bigger consideration for creators?

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 17, 2022

Twitter Provides New Insights into Rising Movie Discussion in the App [Infographic]

With people keen to get back out in the world, movies have become a key entertainment focus.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 17, 2022

Twitter Loses Three More Execs as Musk Takeover Drama Continues

Musk is now threatening to abandon the deal completely, which he may find challenging.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 17, 2022

Twitter Tests New Tags to Indicate Engagement from Tweet Author in Replies

Twitter continues to try out new engagement tools - even with the Elon Musk deal pending.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 16, 2022

Twitter Defends Fake Account Metrics After Latest Queries from Elon Musk

Musk's Twitter deal is still going ahead, though not smoothly by any interpretation.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 16, 2022

Musk Says Twitter Deal 'On Hold' Pending More Data on the Actual Number of Fake Accounts in the App

Musk has questioned Twitter's fake account metrics, which may cause more complications in his Twitter takeover bid.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 13, 2022

Twitter Announces Major Staffing Changes as Musk Deal Continues to Take Shape

Key Twitter leaders Kayvon Beykpour and Brice Falck are moving on, while the Musk deal faces further scrutiny.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 12, 2022

Twitter Tests New Option to Start a Space About a Chosen Tweet

The option could be a new way to spark more audio discussion in the app - or it could lead to more harassment and abuse.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 11, 2022

Twitter Launches Updated, Simplified Privacy Policy, and New Game to Highlight Protection Options

Twitter's trying to clarify its data and privacy options, with a range of simplification updates for its Privacy Policy.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 11, 2022

Twitter Implements New Rules to Limit the Reach of Duplicated Tweets

Twitter's announced some new rules to combat the misuse of copied tweets - though they may not go far enough. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 10, 2022