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Jury finds Elon Musk misled Twitter investors during acquisition dispute
A jury finds Elon Musk misled Twitter investors during his attempt to exit the acquisition deal, adding a major legal twist to the high-profile takeover case.
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A jury finds Elon Musk misled Twitter investors during his attempt to exit the acquisition deal, adding a major legal twist to the high-profile takeover case.
Bluesky raises $100 million in a Series B round after a recent CEO transition, aiming to scale its decentralised social network and expand user growth.
Meta has decided not to shut down Horizon Worlds, reaffirming its commitment to virtual reality and the metaverse despite slower-than-expected user growth.
Friend-making apps are on the rise as more people seek meaningful connections, with platforms offering safer, interest-based ways to meet new people locally and online.
Digg has laid off employees and closed its app as the company restructures operations and refocuses on a new product direction.
Facebook introduces easier tools for creators to report impersonator accounts, aiming to improve account protection and reduce identity misuse across the platform.
Spotify is rolling out new Taste Profile controls, allowing users to manage their listening data and improve the accuracy of personalised music recommendations.
Meta has acquired Moltbook, an experimental AI-agent social network that gained online attention after automated posts from AI profiles quickly went viral.
Periwinkle is making it easier to run self-hosted social media services using Bluesky’s AT Protocol, helping developers build decentralised platforms with greater control.
X is testing a new advertising format that connects social posts directly to product listings, allowing users to discover and shop items without leaving the platform.
India’s Karnataka government is considering a proposal to restrict social media access for children under 16, aiming to address online safety, addiction, and mental health concerns.
X introduces new tools for Creator Subscriptions, including exclusive threads and shareable cards, giving creators more ways to engage subscribers and grow paid communities.
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