An egg icon that for years marked profiles of new Twitter users was gone Monday, a victim of “trolls” who often hid behind them to launch anonymous online attacks. For seven years, anyone who created…
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Twitter makes room for more characters in tweets
Twitter on Thursday began rolling out changes to let people pack more into tweets, subtracting from the character count names of those being replied to in posts. The latest software modification at the one-to-many messaging…
Twitter eyes paid ‘premium’ service for power users
Twitter has begun surveying members on a paid subscription service that would give frequent users more tools for using the social network for marketing, journalism and other fields. The survey this week showed Twitter is…
Twitter steps up effort to curb harassment
Twitter on Tuesday unveiled a new initiative to crack down on “abusive accounts,” in the latest attempt by the social network to curb online harassment. The effort comes with Twitter and other social platforms struggling…
Twitter adds ‘explore’ to make finding tweets easier
Twitter on Thursday added an “explore” tab aimed at making it easier to find interesting content, the latest move to boost engagement at the one-to-many messaging service. The feature, which was being added first to…
Twitter unveils 360-degree live video
Twitter on Wednesday began streaming 360-degree video, allowing users to interact and get behind the scenes of live broadcasts. “Starting today, you can check out live, interactive 360 videos from interesting broadcasters and explore what’s…
The year on Twitter: How a tumultuous year played out on social media
It’s been a tumultuous, tragic and historic year. But how did 2016 play out on social media? FRANCE 24’s Caroline Clarkson shares some of the most memorable moments from the Twittersphere. Most people would agree…
Is Disney set to buy Twitter? Firm joins race for ailing social network
The Walt Disney Company is evaluating a potential bid for Twitter, Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. Unconfirmed reports that Twitter is interested in selling itself buoyed the San Francisco-based company’s…
Twitter to add slate of live-streamed programs
Twitter said Monday it would be offering users live-streamed video programs on technology, media and business as the social network seeks to broaden its audience. The new service will be in partnership with the live…
Katy Perry amazed by her Twitter title
Katy Perry admits she finds it a bit “weird” that she has the most Twitter followers. The ‘Dark Horse’ hitmaker – who has 92.5 million followers on the micro blogging site – has revealed she…