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04 Jul 2023

Elon Musk

New TweetDeck will soon become part of Twitter Blue subscription

Twitter has started rolling out the new version of TweetDeck, the application that lets users monitor multiple accounts. The company has taken this step to deal with various issues TweetDeck has been experiencing lately.

04 Jul 2023

Instagram

Instagram may launch Twitter rival 'Threads' on July 6

We have been hearing about Meta's Twitter competitor "Threads"—based on Instagram—for a while. The app even made a brief appearance on Google Play.

03 Jul 2023

Elon Musk

Twitter rival Bluesky halts new sign-ups: Here's why

Twitter's decision to limit the number of tweets a person can see has irked users. Many have left the platform in search of greener pastures.

02 Jul 2023

Latest Tech News

Twitter declares 'temporary limits' on readable tweets per day

Twitter is limiting the number of tweets that accounts can read per day in order to prevent "extreme levels of data scraping and system manipulation," said Executive Chair Elon Musk.

30 Jun 2023

Indian Government

Karnataka High Court dismisses Twitter's lawsuit against Indian government

Last year, Twitter filed a lawsuit against the Indian government seeking a review of some of the content takedown orders by New Delhi.

30 Jun 2023

IMDb

#Trending: Twitter discusses best films of 2023 so far

The year 2023 has brought several gifts to the film community.

29 Jun 2023

Technology

Twitter Blue subscribers can now post up to 25,000 characters

Twitter has announced two new features for Twitter Write, a tool that lets you write long-form content.

25 Jun 2023

Hrithik Roshan

#Trending: Twitter discusses jawdropping entry scenes in movies—what's your favorite?

The joy of watching movies in theaters is unparalleled, and there's absolutely nothing more exhilarating than seeing the theater erupt in claps and whistles whenever something gasp-worthy happens onscreen.

24 Jun 2023

TV News

#Trending: Twitter reminisces TV shows from bygone era

Before the OTT explosion, there were television dramas.

22 Jun 2023

Ram Gopal Varma

#Trending: Which Indian directors should make glorious comebacks? Twitter discusses 

The role of an accomplished director in the art of making films can hardly be overstated.

22 Jun 2023

Mark Zuckerberg

Mark Zuckerberg v/s Elon Musk: Tech titans ready to rumble

Two tech titans, locked up in an octagon, fighting for the pride of their companies—a fight promo can't get better than that.

21 Jun 2023

Narendra Modi

Tesla will soon come to India: Musk after meeting Modi

On a three-day state visit to the United States, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Tuesday night (local time).

20 Jun 2023

Apurva Asrani

Apurva Asrani to quit Twitter; apologizes to netizens

Filmmaker Apurva Asrani took to Twitter to announce that he will be quitting the microblogging site soon. Asrani is a National Award-winning editor who is also a director and screenwriter. He is known for being vocal and opinionated on social media.

19 Jun 2023

Bollywood Films

#Trending: Twitter discusses best fictional fathers—who's your favorite

The world of films and shows have treated us with numerous memorable paternal relationships over the years.

18 Jun 2023

Elon Musk

Twitter video app for smart TVs incoming, confirms Elon Musk

Twitter appears to be really interested in focusing on videos, creators, and commerce partnerships.

15 Jun 2023

Bollywood Films

#Trending: Which film's last scene was most impactful? Twitter debates

We may forget some dialogues or the lyrics of a few songs, but we rarely forget the last scene before the movie ties all its loose ends together.

15 Jun 2023

Elon Musk

Music publishers accuse Twitter of copyright infringement, seek $250 million

Elon Musk's time at the helm of Twitter has seen a barrage of lawsuits from various parties. The latest is by the National Music Publishers' Association (NMPA), a group representing 17 music publishers.

14 Jun 2023

Instagram

Instagram Notes now allows sharing music and seeing translations

Last year, Instagram surprised its users with Notes. Now, the company has decided to update Notes with a set of new features.

13 Jun 2023

Linda Yaccarino

Linda Yaccarino envisions Twitter as 'world's most-accurate real-time information source'

Linda Yaccarino, Twitter's new CEO, is at the office. Her appointment at the company's top position marked the start of a new chapter for the social media platform.

13 Jun 2023

Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Centre refutes Twitter ex-CEO Jack Dorsey's claims over farmers' protest

Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, has refuted the claims by Twitter's co-founder Jack Dorsey over farmers' protest.

12 Jun 2023

BTS

Jungkook falls asleep during live; 6M fans watch him sleep

When BTS's vocalist Jungkook conducts a live broadcast, ARMYs (BTS's fans) prepare themselves to expect the unexpected.

11 Jun 2023

IMDb

Film Twitter discusses best horror films—which one is your pick?

Horror is a genre most of us love and are simultaneously scared of, too.

10 Jun 2023

Elon Musk

Twitter to share ad revenue with creators: How it works

Elon Musk has been on a mission to attract content creators to Twitter. The best way to lure them to any social media platform is by monetizing their content.

09 Jun 2023

Adipurush

#NewsBytesExplainer: Why Twitter's displeased with Ranbir sponsoring 10,000 'Adipurush' tickets

On Thursday evening (June 8), several journalists and trade analysts announced that actor Ranbir Kapoor will be bearing the cost of 10,000 tickets of Adipurush for underprivileged children.

09 Jun 2023

Instagram

Instagram's upcoming Twitter rival: Here's what it looks like

A social media showdown between Meta and Twitter is on the horizon. Last month, we found out that Meta's Instagram-based Twitter app could arrive as early as the end of June.

09 Jun 2023

Instagram

Instagram is down again; Twitterati starts meme fest

Instagram, Meta's popular social media platform, is down for several users across the globe. Many found out that videos posted as Stories and music are not loading.

08 Jun 2023

Telugu Films

Nandamuri Balakrishna's 'NBK108' is now titled 'Bhagavanth Kesari'

Nandamuri Balakrishna is one of the quintessential superstars of Telugu films. The actor has over 100 projects in his filmography and now director Anil Ravipudi has revealed the title of their upcoming film—Bhagavanth Kesari.

06 Jun 2023

Linda Yaccarino

Twitter's new leader Linda Yaccarino shares first message as CEO

Today marks a new chapter in Twitter's story. Linda Yaccarino has taken charge as CEO of the platform and posted a tweet about her first day at work. She asked her followers to "stay tuned."

02 Jun 2023

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift 'Midnights' crosses 5B Spotify streams; creates record

Taylor Swift is a generation-defining pop star who enjoys a huge fan following. Swifties (her fans) go gaga with every minute update of her life and the same happened when she released her 10th studio album, Midnights.

02 Jun 2023

Elon Musk

Twitter loses another trust and safety head: Here's why

Ella Irwin became Twitter's head of trust and safety after the previous chief, Yoel Roth quit the company. Now, six months after Roth left, Irwin has resigned from the company.

02 Jun 2023

Sonakshi Sinha

Happy birthday, Sonakshi Sinha: Times when she slammed trolls

Whether it is about sharing her opinion on a subject or her body weight, Sonakshi Sinha has always been the target of trolls. However, each time, Jr. Shotgun has hit back at them with her witty replies.

31 May 2023

Cannes Film Festival

'Bollywood actors have become social media influencers': Vivek Agnihotri 

Director Vivek Agnihotri is known for his fiery opinions on Twitter and he has always been unapologetic about his viewpoints. In a recent tweet, the filmmaker tweeted about how the prestigious Cannes Film Festival had become "more about fashion and less about films."

31 May 2023

Telugu Films

Mahesh Babu unveils 'SSMB28' poster; dedicates to father, Krishna

Mahesh Babu is a bonafide superstar of Telugu films. The actor enjoys a huge fan following and they are always looking forward to his upcoming releases. The actor is set to star in a film tentatively titled SSMB28. It is being helmed by Trivikram.

31 May 2023

Elon Musk

Twitter is now worth 33% of what Elon Musk paid

When Elon Musk spent $44 billion to acquire Twitter last October, many estimated that to be way too much money. Twitter's journey so far has justified that belief.

29 May 2023

Zaira Wasim

Zaira Wasim defends a woman eating with her niqab on

Zaira Wasim was one of the most promising child actors who donned some great roles on celluloid. However, the actor chose to quit the film industry citing religious reasons. Ever since then, she has been active on Twitter.

26 May 2023

Kangana Ranaut

Kangana Ranaut criticizes women for wearing 'night dresses' to temples

Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut has slammed women who wear "night dresses" while paying a visit to the temples. Her reaction came in after a Twitter user posted a picture of a girl wearing shorts at Baijnath Temple in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district.

25 May 2023

IMDb

Who had best acting debut in Indian films? Netizens debate

There is always a certain amount of excitement and anticipation before an actor makes their debut—If the film lands well, it can be an excellent breakthrough for the artist and open the pathway for similar roles.

25 May 2023

Elon Musk

DeSantis's presidential campaign: What went wrong during Musk's Twitter Spaces

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's 2024 presidential campaign started on a sour note. All thanks to Twitter Spaces.

24 May 2023

OTT releases

OTT: Netflix India announces new crime-drama series titled 'Kohrra'

The OTT giant Netflix India announced a new series titled Kohrra which promises to tell a gripping tale of crime, family dynamics, and the dark nitty-gritty of a relationship. The first look of the series was shared on Twitter and it looks quite daunting.