Twitter Opens Audio Spaces to All Users with Over 600 Followers, Announces New Spaces Features

Twitter has announced a big expansion of Twitter Spaces, marking the next stage of its audio social push. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 3, 2021

Twitter Rises to 199 Million Daily Actives, Posts 28% Increase in Year Over Year Revenue in Q1

Twitter has posted solid increases in both usage and revenue in the first quarter of 2021.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 29, 2021

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Twitter Announces New Prompts to Help Boost COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts

Twitter is launching some new prompts to help boost awareness of COVID-19 vaccination.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 26, 2021

Twitter Tests New 'Super Follow' and Tipping Buttons for Profiles

Twitter is working on new profile buttons for its coming 'Super Follow' and tipping options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 23, 2021

Twitter Launches Full Support for 4K Images in Tweets

Twitter now supports 4K image uploads in both its Android and iOS apps.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 21, 2021

Twitter Launches Initial Test of 'Professional Profiles' for Brands and Creators

Twitter is launching an initial test of its new Professional Profiles for brands and creators.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 21, 2021

Twitter Shares New Insights into How Users are Planning for the Post-Pandemic Future [Infographic]

Twitter has shared some new research into how users are planning for a post-pandemic future in 2021.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 20, 2021

Twitter Adds New Option to Add Background Video and Images in Fleets

Twitter has added a new option to Fleets which enables users to add a background visual to their Fleet frame.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 20, 2021

Twitter Outlines Evolving Approach to Algorithms as Part of New 'Responsible Machine Learning Initiative'

Twitter has outlined how it plans to address algorithmic performance, including bias, as part of a new project.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 14, 2021

Twitter Announces New Office in Ghana to Expand Global Footprint

Twitter has announced that it's establishing a new team in Ghana as it looks to expand its presence in the African region.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 12, 2021

Twitter Re-Brands its Ad Options to Simplify its Promotional Offerings

Twitter has recategorized its ad options to make it easier for marketers to identify the right options for their promotions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 7, 2021

Twitter Publishes New 'Global Impact' Report to Highlight its Social Good Efforts

Twitter has published a new, 50-page overview of its various social good efforts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 7, 2021

Twitter Crowns Xbox as the Winner of its First-Ever 'Brand Bracket' Competition

Twitter has announced that Xbox is the winner of its first-ever 'Brand Bracket', as voted by users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • April 2, 2021

Twitter Updates Amplify Pre-Roll Video Ads, With New Display Format and Curated Placement Categories

Twitter's rolling out some new updates for its Amplify pre-roll video ad offering.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 30, 2021

Twitter is Developing New 'Community' Tools to Share Tweets with Selected Audiences

Twitter's working on a new option that would enable users to create sub-communities, and share their tweets within those selected groups only.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 26, 2021

Twitter Spaces Will Soon Been Accessible Via Desktop PCs

Twitter has shared its initial testing of the format for Twitter Spaces on the web.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 26, 2021

The Latest Hearing of Big Tech CEOs Was Another Missed Opportunity for Real Progress

The latest hearing of big tech leaders seems to have been a missed opportunity for real progress.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 26, 2021

Twitter Previews Potential New Account Safety Tools, Launches New Update for Birdwatch

Twitter has previewed a number of new safety tools in development, along with an update to its Birdwatch fact-checking tool. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 25, 2021

Twitter Expands Test Pool for Spaces on Android, as Clubhouse Falls in Daily Download Rankings

Twitter is looking to maintain the momentum behind its new audio social tool, as Clubhouse appears to be stumbling for the first time.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 25, 2021

Twitter Assesses the Potential of Emoji-Style Reactions and Up and Downvotes on Tweets

Twitter is surveying users on the potential of a new reactions emoji set on tweets.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 24, 2021

The CEOs of Facebook, Google and Twitter Share Their Thoughts on Section 230 Ahead of New Hearing

The CEOs of Facebook, Google and Twitter have presented their thoughts on proposed Section 230 reform ahead of this week's Committee hearing.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 24, 2021

Twitter's Looking to Improve DMs, Considers New Search Features for Messages

Twitter is looking to release a new update for its direct messaging platform in May this year.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 22, 2021

Twitter is Testing a New Option Which Would Enable Users to Add a Background Visual When Sharing Tweets in Fleets

Twitter is looking to add a new option to Fleets which would enable users to add custom visual backgrounds when re-sharing tweets.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 19, 2021

Twitter Seeks Public Feedback on Rules Around What Public Figures Can Tweet

Twitter is calling for public submissions as it seeks to establish clearer rules around what public figures can and cannot do on its platform.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 18, 2021

Twitter Tests New Option to View YouTube Clips In-Stream

Twitter is testing an option that would enable people to view tweeted YouTube clips in-stream.

By Andrew Hutchinson • March 18, 2021