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How Bluesky rose out of Twitter's ashes to challenge X and Threads

Bluesky could be on the verge of a turning point if it continues rapidly attracting users and finds a way to monetize without scaring them off.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

Left for Threads

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Instagram's Threads gets user boost Nearly 35 million new users flocked to Instagram’s Threads this month ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Meta's Threads app launches custom feeds amid Bluesky surge

Meta's Instagram Threads began rolling out a new custom feed feature to give users the ability to build their feeds around the people and topics they are most interested in. The feature was made ...

Politics - The Hill - November 20

Notre Dame's 'Shamrock Series' threads among the top uniforms in Week 13

The threads feature a gothic look and are inspired by the 1924 article "The Four Horsemen."

Sports - ESPN - November 22

Instagram's Threads gets 35 million new users this month

Nearly 35 million new users have flocked to Instagram's Threads this month as the Meta platform seeks to capture users leaving X and keep an edge over emerging platform Bluesky. The growth rate for ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Thanksgiving throwbacks and alternate looks top Week 13 NFL threads

A handful of teams, including the Dallas Cowboys, will bring out the throwbacks during NFL's Week 13.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

The ‘X Factor’ in Trump’s victory was X and Musk

In some very real ways, the relationship between Musk and Trump became symbiotic.

Politics - The Hill - November 9

Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos Exchange Posts About Trump on X

The world’s two richest men are longtime business rivals, but now one of them has the ear of the next president of the United States.

Tech - The New York Times - November 22

Bluesky Is Turning Into a Strong X Alternative

Bluesky has a hint of the old Twitter magic, but the feeling of freedom it offers might be even better.

Tech - The New York Times - November 22

X claims ownership of Infowars accounts

X, the social platform owned by Elon Musk, is getting involved in the pending bankruptcy sale of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’s Infowars to the satirical newspaper The Onion. In an objection ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Pennsylvania Becomes Focus of Claims of Election Fraud on X

More than 60 percent of posts discussing election fraud on X on Tuesday focused on the state, according to an analysis of about 25,000 posts.

Tech - The New York Times - November 6

X becomes backdrop for Senate leader fight

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story X becomes backdrop for Senate leader fight The race for the next Senate majority leader ramped up over ...

Politics - The Hill - November 11

The Guardian stops posting on Elon Musk's 'toxic' X

It has accused X of promoting "disturbing content", and says Mr Musk is using it to "shape political discourse."

Guardian quitting X, citing ‘disturbing content’

The Guardian announced Wednesday that it will no longer post its content under its official accounts on Elon Musk’s social media platform X. “We think that the benefits of being on X are now ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Jamie Lee Curtis deactivates her account on X

Actress Jamie Lee Curtis announced Wednesday that she has deactivated her account on the social platform X. She announced her departure from the social media platform via Instagram, writing in the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

Stephen King leaving X over 'toxic' environment

Author Stephen King announced Thursday that he is leaving the social media platform X because of its "toxic" environment. "I'm leaving Twitter. Tried to stay, but the atmosphere has just become ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

X users jump to Bluesky - but what is it and who owns it?

Bluesky is picking up one million new users every day at its current rate.

Malcolm X’s Daughters Sue F.B.I., C.I.A. and Police

A suit filed in Manhattan federal court Friday accuses law enforcement of intentionally failing to protect him and stymying efforts to identify his killers.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 16

Bluesky picking up steam as alternative to X

Social media platform Bluesky has seen a rise in users in recent weeks as an alternative to X, formerly known as Twitter. On Thursday, the platform reported more than a million users had signed up ...

How Bluesky, Alternative to X and Facebook, Is Handling Growth

The fledgling social media site has been flooded with new users since the election. It hasn’t all been easy.

Tech - The New York Times - November 17

Mass X-odus: professionals desert Musk’s network

Creatives and freelancers miss opportunity and inspiration after decline of X

Business - Financial Times - November 21

How to Use Bluesky If You’re Leaving X

The apps look and feel similar. Here is how to use Bluesky and what you might miss from X.

Business - The New York Times - November 21

What Happens to X With No More Libs to Troll?

There has been a mass migration from X to BlueSky. What does it mean for our already-fragmented social media ecosystem?

Tech - Wired - November 21

Palworld x Terraria Collaboration Is Coming In 2025

Earlier this year, Pocketpair debuted Palworld , and the open-world monster-taming adventure quickly became one of the breakout hits of 2024. But the year isn't over yet, and Pocketpair is already ...

Tech - GameSpot - 3 days ago

Journalists flock to Bluesky as X becomes increasingly 'toxic'

Journalists are finding more readers and less hate on Bluesky in comparison to the platform they used to know as Twitter.

X-Men: The X-Mansion Lego Set Now Available - 3,093 Pieces, 10 Minifigures, Fully Modular

The coolest X-Men Lego set is now available exclusively at the Lego Store. X-Men: The X-Mansion is a 3,093-piece kit that recreates the Xavier Institute for Gifted Youngsters. This large-scale, ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 6

Crowdsourced Fact Checks on X Can’t Stop Election Misinformation

Elon Musk and many other users on the social platform have spread and reposted numerous falsehoods related to the Nov. 5 vote, even when the content violates X’s guidelines.

Business - Inc. - October 31

Elon Musk's America PAC Has Created an Election Denial Cesspool on X

The group has nearly 50,000 members, many enthusiastically sharing debunked claims about voting fraud. “It's just an election denier jamboree,” says one expert.

Tech - Wired - October 31

Elon Musk’s ‘election integrity community’ on X is full of baseless claims

Feed is rife with posts of individuals deemed suspicious and calls for doxxing with little evidence provided of fault. While Elon Musk faces his own election integrity questions offline, the X ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Georgia election official appeals to Musk over foreign disinformation on X

Brad Raffensperger says viral post alleging repeat voting in US state is likely from ‘Russian troll farms’

World - Financial Times - November 1

In Elon Musk's "election integrity" community on X, false claims proliferate

Elon Musk is encouraging X users to report instances of voter fraud in a new group on the platform. Many of the posts are unsubstantiated or false.

Raffensperger urges voters to ignore X ad purporting fraud: 'Don't fall for it'

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensbegrer addresses a video falsely depicting a Haitian immigrant voting numerous times during a Friday CNN appearance. “As we checked it out, came to a ...

Politics - The Hill - November 2

How Elon Musk’s X Account Dominates the Platform Ahead of the Election

The billionaire has effectively become the star of his social media platform, transforming X into a reflection of his personal views before the election.

Business - The New York Times - November 3

OpenAI Hires Co-Founder of Social Platform Rival to X

Gabor Cselle, a serial entrepreneur, was a Twitter employee a decade ago. More recently he helped start Pebble, a safety-centric competitor to Elon Musk’s X. What’s OpenAI up to now?

Business - Inc. - November 4

Musk tells Rogan X won't be allowed to 'exist' if Harris wins

Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of X and prominent supporter of former President Trump, claimed Monday the social platform will not be allowed to “exist” if Vice President Harris wins the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Taylor Swift Fans Are Leaving X for Bluesky After Trump’s Election

Swifties say they’re leaving X over Elon Musk’s support of Donald Trump—and the rhetoric that has erupted on the platform following Trump’s win.

Tech - Wired - November 8

Elon Musk Uses X to Promote Trump’s Incoming Administration

Since the election, Mr. Musk has used his social media company to talk up how bright the future will be under the president-elect.

Business - The New York Times - November 9

Advertisers set to return to X as they seek favour with Musk and Trump

Some brands had abandoned the site over moderation concerns

World - Financial Times - November 13

Guardian will no longer post on Elon Musk’s X from its official accounts

Platform’s coverage of US election crystallised longstanding concerns about its content, says Guardian. Why the Guardian is no longer posting on X The Guardian has announced it will no longer ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

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