Twitter is testing a new “Liked by Author” Label
Image Credit: TechCrunch Twitter is reportedly testing a new “Liked by Author” label that appears when the original creator of a tweet likes your reply. The test was uncovered a TechCrunch reporter who posted a screenshot. Twitter meanwhile, has confirmed that it is indeed testing different labels to help give people context about the tweets they see. A spokesperson of the social media giant, however, said there is nothing more to...
Elon Musk cast doubt over Twitter deal
Image Credit: Marca A cloud of uncertainty seems to be hovering over Elon Musk’s Twitter acquisition. The Tesla CEO in a tweet said the deal has been temporarily put on ice for reasons bothering on “calculation that spam/fake accounts do indeed represent less than 5% of users.” In a follow up tweet, however, Musk said he is still “committed to acquisition.” Still committed to acquisition— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 13, 2022 The...
YouTube rolls out Gifted Membership to select channels
YouTube is adding gifted memberships for select channels. The new feature, which is already rolling out, will allow you to show financial support for your favorite creators and get access to certain perks like emoji. Similar feature exists on Twitch, where users are allowed to buy gift subscriptions for some time. “Starting tomorrow, we’re excited to bring a beta version of Channel Memberships Gifting to a small group of...
Twitter is working to add a shortcut to create Spaces in the Tweet composer
Image Credit: Twitter Twitter continues to make Twitter Spaces better and more competitive. The social media giant is reportedly testing a shortcut that will allow you to create Spaces in the Tweet composer. The test was uncovered by reliable reverse engineer Alessandro Paluzzi who posted a screenshot on Twitter. In the screenshot, Paluzzi, who goes by the Twitter handle @alex193a, showed how users can easily create or start a Twitter...
Elon Musk plans to reverse Donald Trump’s Twitter ban
Image Credit: Nairametrics Tesla and new Twitter owner, Elon Musk, has said he would reverse the ban slammed on former US President Donald Trump. This does not come as a surprise as Musk’s body language ever since he was announced as the new owner of Twitter has pointed in that direction. In an event hosted by the Financial Times, Musk said “I do think it was not correct to ban Donald Trump. I think that was a mistake,” Musk told the...