Social Media
Articles involving social media businesses and their products, including Meta (Facebook, Instagram), X Corp (Twitter), Mastodon, LinkedIn and others.
Amazon starts selling subscription-free Tablo DVR
The fourth-generation Tablo DVR marries free broadcast TV channels with dozens of free-to-access streaming content feeds.
Late night TV to resume after writer’s strike reaches tentative deal
The end of the writers strike will see the return of several network and cable late night television shows, with some returning as soon as this weekend.
Good News Roundup for August 18, 2023
A look at industry awards, public service and community outreach initiatives from the telecom, media and technology sectors.
Elon Musk deletes tweet about removing Twitter block feature
Elon Musk has decided, for some reason, that Twitter (now X) won't have a block feature, even though app stores require it to have one.
Australian broadcaster closes Twitter accounts over ‘toxic’ behavior
ABC Australia has closed down nearly all of its Twitter accounts amid concerns over marketing costs and an uptick in abusive behavior.
Elon Musk fined over ‘X’ sign on Twitter roof
Twitter and Elon Musk face thousands of dollars in fines over a large, illuminated "X" sign on the social media company's corporate headquarters.
Indonesia blocks Twitter website after rebranding to X
Government regulators in Indonesia have blocked access to Twitter after the social platform changed its website to X.com this week.
Police called to X headquarters after Twitter rebrand
Police in San Francisco were called out to Twitter's headquarters after work crews blocked a portion of the sidewalk there.
California bill to charge Facebook, Google for news on hold
A California lawmaker has put on hold a bill that would allow news publishers to charge Facebook and Google for linking to their content.
Tucker Carlson reps hold talks with Twitter over new media company
Representatives of former Fox News host Tucker Carlson have held discussions with Twitter about launching a new video-centric media company.
Twitter threatens to sue Instagram parent over Threads app
Twitter is concerned that Threads, powered by Instagram, could further erode its business in the era of Elon Musk.
Disney nearly bought Twitter, but trolls stood in the way
Trolls and extremism gave Disney CEO Bob Iger pause on the company's planned acquisition of Twitter.