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  'Likes' on X now private to enhance user privacy

  Technology | June 13, 2024 11:41 IST

  X's shift to ‘private likes’ is a strategic move to protect user privacy and promote a more genuine and secure interaction environment. Enabling the users to like content privately, aims to encourage more authentic engagement on the platform.

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  Starlink now available in 100 countries, says Musk

  Technology | June 12, 2024 13:47 IST

  In the recent announcement, Elon Musk said that its internet service has reached 100 countries, Sierra Leone in Africa being the 100th from the list. Musk made the announcement via an X post.

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  Musk ensures 'porn-free' mode on X platform: Details

  Technology | June 05, 2024 11:19 IST

  Musk recently announced to allow adult and graphic posts on the X platform. After some users raised concerns over the new feature, Musk said that he would add a ‘porn-free’ feature.

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  Elon Musk enables user to post adult content on X- Conditions applied!

  Technology | June 03, 2024 18:52 IST

  X (formerly known as Twitter) has updated its rules to post adult and graphic content, with certain conditions. The new policy permits the sharing of consensually produced, despite concerns over an increase in explicit content.

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  'All Eyes on Rafah': What does it mean and why millions are sharing the viral pic I EXPLAINED

  Explainers | May 30, 2024 10:43 IST

  In Rafah, Gaza, Israeli airstrikes have led to the tragic loss of life, claiming the lives of at least 45 Palestinians, among them many innocent children. Consequently, a wave of condemnation against Israel surged across various social media platforms with the hashtag- "All eyes on Rafah".

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  X completely sheds its Twitter name: Here's how platform changed since beginning of rebranding

  Technology | May 18, 2024 14:42 IST

  Elon Musk announced a rebranding exercise for Twitter last July. Until now, most of the X pages and its offerings used Twitter in their URL. Now, the exercise is completed and here’s what has changed.

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  Elon Musk hints to add more engaging features for live content: What to expect?

  Technology | May 16, 2024 11:46 IST

  Elon Musk recently said that X (formerly known as Twitter) will be launching more features to make live content more engaging and wider reach.

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  FACT CHECK: Fake quote misattributed to Naseeruddin Shah on PM Modi, Kangana Ranaut goes viral

  Fact Check | May 16, 2024 6:52 IST

  A fact check conducted by Newschecker revealed that a quote falsely attributed to veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah regarding Kangana Ranaut and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is circulating online.

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  Elon Musk says X users can post movies on platform to earn money

  Technology | May 10, 2024 12:11 IST

  Elon Musk introduced a monetisation program on X last year. The platform also allows users to upload full videos. Now, Musk has said that people can upload movies to the platform to earn money.

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  Assam Congress' official X account hacked, profile name changed to 'Tesla Event', complaint filed

  India | May 09, 2024 6:35 IST

  The account was later restored, however, the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee lodged a police complaint and demanded the arrest of the culprit.

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  Elon Musk invites Warren Buffett to invest in Tesla: Know-more

  Auto | May 06, 2024 12:03 IST

  As Tesla faces a rough time due to a global slowdown in EV sales, Elon Musk asked billionaire investor Warren Buffet to invest in his company. It is not the first time when Buffet was invited to invest in Tesla, as Musk invited him when the company was worth 0.1 per cent.

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  X implements limited replies for verified users to combat spam

  Technology | May 05, 2024 10:44 IST

  Elon Musk announced a new feature for X (formerly known as Twitter) allowing users to limit replies exclusively to verified accounts, aiming to combat spam and bots. This move follows the platform's recent crackdown on spam, which led to some users losing followers.

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  X made changes to its block feature as part of its commitment to freedom of speech: Details here

  Technology | May 03, 2024 12:57 IST

  Elon Musk has said that he supports absolute freedom of speech and is always against any censorship on his social media platform X. Now, the company has made changes to block features to support his idea of freedom of speech.

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  Musk threatens to pause X's ad revenue sharing for some creators: Here's why

  Technology | April 27, 2024 11:17 IST

  Elon Musk started ad revenue sharing for creators on X last year. The company has made regular payouts to top content creators. However, this is leading to a new problem on the platform.

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  Musk responds to Australian PM's 'It's about common sense' remarks on removal of church attack video

  World | April 23, 2024 13:25 IST

  Elon Musk lashed out at Australia's prime minister on Tuesday after a court ordered his social media company X to take down footage of an alleged terrorist attack in Sydney.

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  Albanese calls X's argument over removal of Sydney church stabbing posts 'extraordinary'

  World | April 22, 2024 12:34 IST

  Australia's Prime Minister on the social platform X refusing to take down comments made after the stabbing attack that took place in a Sydney church last Monday.

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  Tesla cars to soon have an integrated X experience: Musk

  Technology | April 21, 2024 10:49 IST

  In a recent reply on the X (formerly known as Twitter), Elon Musk confirmed that he will be adding X to the Tesla cars, meaning the electric car owners could use the micro-blogging platform via a software update in the Tesla user interface (UI).

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  Elon Musk blames bot spam behind degrading content quality on X

  Technology | April 20, 2024 12:22 IST

  Elon Musk recently said that the platform is taking action against accounts that are doing engagement farming on X. He made recent comments while defending his decision to act on spam accounts, which resulted in many users losing followers.

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  Pakistan: Elon Musk's X working with Shehbaz Sharif govt to 'understand concerns' amid ban

  World | April 18, 2024 18:24 IST

  Pakistan's interior ministry on Wednesday said the platform's failure to address misuse necessitated a ban on the microblogging site. The decision to ban X (Twitter) was met with widespread criticism from human rights organisations, press bodies and political parties.

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  Pakistan imposed ban on Twitter in February over national security concerns: Interior ministry

  World | April 17, 2024 16:56 IST

  Pakistan'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.