Main topic: Elon Musk-owned social network X (formerly Twitter) has made TweetDeck a subscriber-only product.
Key points:
1. TweetDeck, previously a free tool, is now only accessible to subscribers of X Pro.
2. This move affects social media managers, journalists, and power users who relied on TweetDeck for tracking lists and trends on Twitter/X.
3. Under Musk's ownership, X has introduced various subscription offerings, including verification marks, longer text and video posts, fewer ads, encryption in DMs, and ad revenue sharing.
Hint on Elon Musk: Elon Musk is the owner of social network X (formerly Twitter) and has implemented changes such as making TweetDeck a subscriber-only product and introducing various subscription offerings.
Main topic: YouTube's updates for NFL Sunday Ticket subscribers
Key points:
1. Student discount now available for Sunday Ticket subscribers, fulfilling a highly requested feature.
2. Monthly payment plans introduced for viewers in most states, allowing for flexible billing options.
3. New features and enhancements for watching games, including live chat/polls, real-time highlights, multiview, and Key Plays feature.
Hint on Elon Musk: Elon Musk is a prominent entrepreneur and business magnate known for his involvement in companies such as Tesla, SpaceX, and Neuralink. He is known for his ambitious goals and innovative ideas in the fields of electric vehicles, space exploration, and artificial intelligence.
Elon Musk's Twitter, now rebranded as X, has obtained a currency transmitter license in Rhode Island, indicating a possible move towards crypto payments and turning the platform into an all-in-one app like China's WeChat.
Elon Musk announced that voice and video calling will soon be available on X, making it a direct competitor to platforms like Facetime and WhatsApp with no need for a phone number, although similarities exist with Telegram's features.
Elon Musk's Subscriptions feature on X (formerly Twitter) is not gaining significant traction, with Musk having only 40,000 subscribers out of his 155 million followers, suggesting that it is not a successful tool in the creator economy.
Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, revealed plans for his social network, X (formerly Twitter), to introduce a monthly payment system to combat bots, but did not disclose the cost or additional features included, while also claiming to have 550 million monthly users generating millions of daily posts, without specifying the authenticity of these users. Musk's discussion with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also addressed concerns over hate speech and antisemitism on the platform, following Musk's previous amplification of such content. Musk's takeover of Twitter led to significant changes, including staff cuts, the restoration of previously suspended accounts, and the elimination of Twitter's verification system.
Elon Musk hinted at the possibility of introducing a small monthly fee for using his company X, formerly Twitter, in an effort to combat the presence of bots on the platform, although no further details were provided.
Activist investor Bill Ackman expresses his admiration for Elon Musk and suggests that a deal between Musk and X (formerly known as Twitter) would be welcome, pointing out X's crushing debt load as a possible reason for Musk to agree to the deal and take a part of X public again.
Elon Musk tested out video game livestreaming on Twitter, encountering technical difficulties that make it unlikely for Twitter to become a serious streaming platform, despite the unprecedented success of his Diablo IV livestream.
Elon Musk-owned social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, is facing financial challenges as advertising revenue decreases and its value is estimated to be worth less than its debt.
Elon Musk's tenure as head of Twitter (now X) has been characterized by numerous failures, including failed subscription fees, controversial policies, and a decline in user activity, leading to questions about the platform's future and financial viability.
Elon Musk's platform X, formerly known as Twitter, is now serving users clickbait advertisements that cannot be blocked, reported, or easily identified as ads.
Elon Musk has been warned by a European regulator about the proliferation of illegal content and disinformation on X (formerly known as Twitter) during the Israel-Hamas conflict, with potential fines of up to 6% of the company's annual revenue for non-compliance.
X, formerly known as Twitter, plans to charge new users $1 per year to access key features, including tweeting, replying, liking, and bookmarking, as owner Elon Musk aims to combat the proliferation of bots on the platform.
Elon Musk has initiated a new subscription tier on X (formerly Twitter) called "Not A Bot," which charges users $1 annually to post content as a measure to combat spam and bot activity on the platform.
Elon Musk-owned social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has launched a program in limited territories that charges $1 for new signups in an attempt to combat spam and bot activity, although there is skepticism about its effectiveness.
Elon Musk's social network X, formerly known as Twitter, is testing a $1 annual subscription for new users in New Zealand and the Philippines in an effort to reduce spam and bot activity on the platform.
Elon Musk is reportedly considering pulling Twitter (referred to as "X") out of the European Union rather than complying with the bloc's Digital Services Act, as the platform faces investigation and requirements regarding content moderation and illegal content handling.
Elon Musk announced that social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, will introduce two new tiers of premium subscriptions, one with all features but ads and a more expensive option with no ads, in an effort to boost revenue.
Elon Musk announced today that X (formerly Twitter) will soon launch two new premium tiers, one at a lower cost with all features but no reduction in ads, and the other at a higher cost without any ads, in an effort to increase revenue and attract more subscribers.
Elon Musk has announced plans for two new paid subscription plans on Twitter, despite the platform experiencing a significant decline in web traffic, with one plan offering all features but no reduction in ads, and the other being more expensive but without ads.
Elon Musk's social media platform, X, is testing a $1 annual subscription feature called "Not A Bot," raising concerns that charging a fee for access could hinder countering disinformation and limit free speech.
X owner Elon Musk will need to comply with EU law and address illegal content on the platform, according to EU's digital chief Věra Jourová, who emphasized the importance of adhering to regulations for continued business in the region.
Since Elon Musk bought Twitter and rebranded it as X, the app has lost approximately 13 percent of its daily active users, with a decline in engagement and little migration to Meta's Twitter clone Threads.
Elon Musk has introduced voice and video calling features on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, with access currently limited to Premium subscribers and only available on iOS, though it will soon be extended to Android.
Elon Musk recently launched X's new audio and video call service, part of his plan to transform the platform into an all-in-one app like China's WeChat, although the new features have received mixed reviews from users.
Elon Musk plans to make X the center of people's financial lives, handling all aspects of money and securities by the end of 2024, aiming to surpass PayPal's capabilities and create a comprehensive financial hub.
Elon Musk's ownership of X, formerly known as Twitter, has been marked by erratic changes, declining user engagement and ad revenue, and struggles to break even, raising questions about the company's future.
Elon Musk's ownership of Twitter, now renamed X, has led to an increase in anti-LGBTQ hate speech, harassment, and disinformation, causing many LGBTQ users, including high-profile figures like Elton John and Ellen DeGeneres, to abandon the platform.
Elon Musk aims to transform X into an all-encompassing financial platform, positioning it as a central hub for users' financial needs and potentially competing with traditional banks and online platforms like YouTube and LinkedIn.
Elon Musk plans to transform X into a full-fledged finance platform within a year, eliminating the need for a bank account, according to reports.
Elon Musk reportedly discussed turning X into a dating app and a digital bank during a company-wide video meeting, aligning with his goal of having users "pay for everything" on the platform.
Elon Musk's takeover of X, formerly known as Twitter, has led to a decline in users and advertisers, as well as a loss of core features and revenue, preventing it from becoming the "everything app" Musk envisioned.
Elon Musk's social media platform X (formerly Twitter) introduces two new subscription plans, including a $16 per month ad-free Premium+ tier.
Elon Musk revealed plans to expand the financial services arm of Twitter, now rebranded as X, to compete with banks and payment platforms like PayPal, potentially driving widespread adoption of cryptocurrencies.
Elon Musk has given his employees at social media platform X a year to develop a payments processing mechanism that eliminates the need for bank accounts, aiming to make X an all-encompassing financial platform.