Twitter Update
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Pakistan imposed ban on Twitter in February over national security concerns: Interior ministry
World | Apr 17, 2024, 04:56 PM ISTPakistan's latest revelation confirms the long-suspected Twitter shutdown in the country after the general elections held on February 8. The interior ministry said that the platform's failure to address misuse necessitated a ban on the microblogging site.
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Elon Musk's X set to implement fees for new users' social engagement
Apps | Apr 16, 2024, 08:11 AM ISTElon Musk defended the fee introduction, citing the necessity to tackle spam bots that have plagued the platform. He argued that charging new users for writing access is crucial to reducing fake accounts and automated bots.
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Elon Musk thinks that AI candidate could win US elections in 2032: All you need to know
Technology | Apr 14, 2024, 06:54 PM ISTElon Musk has recently predicted that in the US elections as soon as 2032, an artificial intelligence (AI) candidate could secure victory.
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X bans more than 2 lac Indian accounts in March, enforces strict policies
Technology | Apr 14, 2024, 12:16 PM ISTIt has been reported that X Corp has removed 1,235 Indian accounts which have been promoting terrorism on its platform. the action highlights the commitment of X towards combating the online threats, and further ensuring the user's safety.
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X will no longer allow its Premium subscribers to hide their blue checkmark
Technology | Apr 12, 2024, 10:54 AM ISTThis news came shortly after X started giving free blue checkmarks to its users with more than 2500 followers who are X Premium users. The app has started notifying users that “the hide your checkmark feature of X Premium is going away soon”.
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X services are back to normal after a brief outage: Details here
Technology | Apr 11, 2024, 03:16 PM ISTX (formerly) Twitter users were unable to access the platform. As per the information available on Downdetector, which tracks and monitors online outages and problems, the problem peaked around 11AM and services were back to normal by 12PM.
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Bade Miyan Chote Miyan Twitter Review: Netizens call Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff-starrer 'DISASTER'
Entertainment | Apr 11, 2024, 11:49 AM ISTAkshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff-starrer Bade Miyan Chote Miyan is released in cinemas today, on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr. If you are planning to watch the film this weekend, check out some of the reactions of the people, who watched the first shows of BMCM.
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X rollouts Passkey support for its app: Here's how to enable this feature
Technology | Apr 09, 2024, 06:01 PM ISTX’s Passkey support was initially rolled out in January this year for its users in the US. Now, X users globally can enable Passkey support on their accounts for enhanced safety.
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Solar eclipse 2024 garners 1.2 million posts on X: Linda Yaccarino
Technology | Apr 09, 2024, 12:07 PM ISTThe first Solar eclipse i2024 witnessed widespread coverage and engagement worldwide, highlighting humanity's enduring fascination with celestial events. As social media platforms were engaged with discussions and shared experiences, individuals across the world came together to witness the event.
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Elon Musk challenges Brazil's court order to block X accounts: Here’s what happened
Technology | Apr 07, 2024, 02:13 PM ISTIn an official post, X (formerly known as Twitter) wrote that they do not know why these blocking orders have been issued for Brazil and they even do not know which posts are alleged to violate the law.
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Elon Musk brings Community Notes feature in India: Know-why?
Technology | Apr 04, 2024, 12:27 PM ISTX has added the Community Note feature in India, just ahead of the elections. Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX said that the feature will be active in India and it will be the first to contribute in the country "are joining today, and we’ll be expanding over time”.
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Sushil Modi, Bihar's former Deputy CM and BJP leader, says 'fighting cancer for past 6 months'
India | Apr 03, 2024, 01:58 PM ISTSushil Kumar Modi expressed that it was time to inform the public about his health condition and stated that he won't be able to participate actively in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections due to this.
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What is ‘Click here’ trend on X? All you need to know
Technology | Apr 01, 2024, 02:55 PM ISTThe 'Click here' trend on X showcases the platform's commitment to improving accessibility for all users, particularly those with disabilities. Initially confusing to many, the trend serves as a poignant reminder of the significance of accessibility features in digital spaces.
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'Click Here' trend: A deep dive into X's latest social media phenomenon
Trending | Mar 31, 2024, 10:00 AM ISTClick Here trend: Since Saturday evening, X users have been inundated with a flood of posts featuring a minimalist image: a plain white background adorned with the phrase “click here” in bold black font accompanied by a diagonally downward pointing arrow.
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Elon Musk’s X Corp explores 'Adult Content' community feature: Details
Technology | Mar 30, 2024, 09:18 PM ISTX Corp’s exploration of NSFW content communities reflects its commitment to diversifying content, which offers and caters to evolving user preferences. However, the platform must navigate regulatory complexities and prioritize user safety as it ventures into this new territory.
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X's new feature to allow adult content in Communities: Details here
Apps | Mar 30, 2024, 09:18 AM ISTX is working on new filtering settings to automatically filter adult content from Communities. However, a new feature will allow eligible users to access NSFW content.
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X to give Premium, Premium+ features to some users for free: Check eligibility here
Technology | Mar 28, 2024, 11:05 AM ISTX (formerly Twitter) will offer Premium and Premium+ features to eligible users for free, according to an announcement by Elon Musk on X. His followers welcomed the announcement, with some users seeking clarification.
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X to expand Grok AI chatbot access to premium subscribers: Details here
Technology | Mar 27, 2024, 11:01 AM ISTElon Musk has announced the expansion of the 'Grok' AI chatbot to include more paying subscribers. According to a post by Elon Musk on X (formerly Twitter), Grok AI will be available to all premium subscribers and will not be limited to just Premium+ subscribers.
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X reveals growth in video consumption, time spent watching videos on the platform: Details here
Technology | Mar 15, 2024, 05:02 PM ISTX, which was formerly known as Twitter, recently shared its year-on-year growth statistics for video consumption and the amount of time users spent watching videos. These numbers indicate a strong inclination towards video content among the platform's users.
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X to soon rollout passkey support for its Android app: Details here
Technology | Mar 13, 2024, 07:59 PM ISTPasskey support for the Android version of the X app is currently in beta testing. The iOS version of the app already has passkey support since January. The Android version is expected to receive the passkey support in the coming weeks.