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Trump's Resignation Offer to Federal Workers Mirrors Musk's 'Hardcore' Memo

An email sent to federal employees offering a 'deferred resignation' echoes a 2022 memo Musk sent to Twitter employees telling them they 'need to be extremely hardcore.'

By Jibin Joseph
President Trump and X CEO Elon Musk during a rally at Capital One Arena in Washington, on January 19, 2025.

Ready to Swap Venmo for X Money? Visa Signs on to Power Money Transfers on X

X Money will allow users to transfer money in real-time using Visa debit cards.

By Jibin Joseph
X (formerly Twitter) logo displayed on a smartphone

Elon Musk Tells Employees X Is 'Barely Breaking Even'

Though Musk notes that X is 'shaping national conversations,' that's not going to help banks collect on the money they put up to help Musk buy Twitter in 2022.

By Will McCurdy
Musk Twitter Cropped

Bluesky, X Roll Out TikTok-Style Vertical Video Feeds

As TikTok tries to avoid a US ban, rivals move to fill the void.

By Jibin Joseph
Logos of BlueSky and X placed next to each other

People Are Betting on How Often Elon Musk Will Tweet

On Polymarket, people bet on 25- or 50-tweet brackets. It's serious business: They've wagered over $2 million this week alone.

By Jibin Joseph
Elon Musk on stage before Donald Trump speaks at a rally at Madison Square Garden on October 27, 2024.

SEC Sues Elon Musk Over Late Twitter Stake Disclosure

Musk bought Twitter shares at 'artificially low prices' and saved $150 million because he reported his Twitter stake late, the SEC alleges.

By Jibin Joseph
A photo illustration of Elon Musk next to the new X (formerly Twitter) logo.

Elon Musk's X Gets Bluesky-Like Parody Labels

To avoid violating X's Authenticity policy, users can now add a 'Parody' label to the fake accounts they create.

By Jibin Joseph
X logo displayed on a smartphone screen.

RIP Facebook Fact-Checkers: Zuckerberg Goes Full Elon Musk

'It's time to get back to our roots,' the Meta CEO says in killing formal fact checks. It's clear that Zuckerberg has watched Musk’s political ascent and seeks to follow the same playbook.

By Chandra Steele
Mark Zuckerberg in a chair

Right-Wing Figures Allege Censorship on X Amid Visa Controversy

Elon Musk has described himself as a ‘free speech absolutist,’ but many right-wing figures say their verification badges have been removed for criticizing H-1B visas, which Musk supports.

By Will McCurdy
Trump Twitter Cropped Image

My #1 New Year's Resolution: Dump Twitter, Embrace Bluesky

I'm quitting Twitter in 2025, and you should, too. Join me in jumping over to the platform that brings fun back to social media.

By Jordan Minor
Dump X, Get Bluesky

Another Reason to Ditch Twitter: X Hikes Premium+ Subscription by 37.5%

The additional funds will go toward keeping the top tier completely ad-free and providing creators with bigger payouts.

By Jibin Joseph
A photo of the X app logo displayed on a smartphone screen

Elon Musk's Lawyer Rejects SEC Twitter Probe as 'Harassment'

The SEC asks Musk to settle or face charges. It also reopened a case against Neuralink.

By Jibin Joseph
Elon Musk at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill on November 13, 2024.

X's Grok Debuts Photo-Realistic Image Generator Aurora 

Like the vanilla version of Grok’s image generator, there seem to be few restrictions when it comes to the content Aurora can churn out.

By Will McCurdy
Grok Image

X's Chatbot Grok Is Now Available Without a Premium Subscription

Similar to other chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude, free users of Grok will have restrictions on how many times they can use the tool in a day.

By Will McCurdy
Grok image

Elon Musk Wants to Use His xAI Startup to Create Video Games

Musk suggests recent games have become too 'woke,' and wants to 'start an AI game studio to make games great again,' a nod to the politics he's also pushed on X.

By Michael Kan
Elon Musk

Musk All But Admits X Throttles Posts With Links

Elon doesn't like lazy linking. Instead, he prefers long-form posts that keep users on his social network.

By Jibin Joseph
An illustration photo of Elon Musk sitting next to the X logo.

Elon Musk Allows, Contributes to US Government Employee Harassment on X

A climate diversification worker, who had not had any previous interactions with Musk, takes down her social media pages in the immediate aftermath of online attacks. 

By Will McCurdy
Musk's Twitter Page

X Continues War on Advertisers by Adding Twitch to Boycott Lawsuit

Alongside other major companies, Twitch largely stopped advertising on X in 2022 amid concerns about offensive content. X and Elon Musk say that's a violation US antitrust laws.

By Joe Hindy
A Twitch display at Tokyo Game Show 2023

Getting Started on Bluesky? 5 Unique Features to Check Out Right Away

Bluesky is riding a wave of popularity as people defect from X, but it's more than just a Twitter dupe. Here's how to follow custom algorithms, create a starter pack, and more.

By Tyler Hayes
bluesky logo on a phone

Bluesky Crosses 20 Million Users, App Usage Soars 500% After Election

Bluesky also tops Threads in website visits, according to new data from Similarweb.

By Michael Kan
Bluesky app