Software Elon Musk’s Twitter gamble has already cost him $24 billion – and he’s still digging Despite racking up massive losses, Musk is pushing ahead with plans to further worsen the Twitter experience for free users. By Charlie March 28, 2023March 28, 2023
Software Not an April Fool: Hang on to your checkmarks, Twitter blue is going global Twitter Blue will now be available worldwide – and Elon plans to strip ‘legacy’ verified accounts of their checkmarks. By Charlie March 24, 2023March 24, 2023
Software Twitter makes SMS two-factor authentication exclusive to Twitter Blue users Two-factor authentication isn’t going anywhere – but if you want to use SMS to get your codes, you’ll have to pay. By Charlie February 18, 2023February 18, 2023
Software Watch out, TweetDeck users—Elon Musk is about to ruin your Twitter experience TweetDeck will soon be placed behind Twitter Blue paywall, and that’s just awful. By Charlie February 9, 2023February 9, 2023
Software Elon Musk says Twitter API will be free but only for bots making “good content” New API rules are being changed after receiving unusual feedback, but the paid tier is still launching February 9. By Charlie February 6, 2023February 6, 2023
Software Twitter API no longer free as platform will begin charging, angering developers Users criticize the move with some stating it will destroy important research and activism on Twitter. By Charlie February 2, 2023February 2, 2023
Software This new Mastodon app could be your best shot at moving on from Twitter Tapbots has created a follow-up to Tweetbot for Mastodon, and it builds on what made that app work so well. By Charlie January 26, 2023January 26, 2023
Software Vine turns 10: the original TikTok’s story and why Twitter might bring it back The early predecessor to TikTok, Vine, launched ten years ago today – and Twitter could have plans to bring the video app back. By Charlie January 24, 2023January 24, 2023
Software Twitter hacked: here’s how to protect your account As over 200 million Twitter users’ logins have reportedly been compromised, experts share some tips to secure your profile. By Charlie January 12, 2023January 12, 2023
Software Twitter has hidden the chronological feed on iOS again – and I’m furious Twitter has rolled out a terrible change to iOS users where ‘Latest’ can no longer be the default option for your feed. By Charlie January 12, 2023January 12, 2023
