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Influence Archive

Archives for April 2023

Technology
What is Bluesky, and why is everyone on Twitter talking about it?What is Bluesky, and why is everyone on Twitter talking about it?
Technology

The invite-only, decentralized new social network, explained.

By Shirin Ghaffary
Technology
Twitter’s old blue checks are finally goneTwitter’s old blue checks are finally gone
Technology

The ridiculous but important Twitter check mark fiasco, explained.

By Sara Morrison
Technology
Elon’s blue check disaster is getting worseElon’s blue check disaster is getting worse
Technology

Celebrities are refusing to pay, and the trolls keep trolling.

By Shirin Ghaffary
Technology
In a leaked Q&A, Mark Zuckerberg tells employees “we’re in a different world”In a leaked Q&A, Mark Zuckerberg tells employees “we’re in a different world”
Technology

The tech CEO addressed tough questions from employees a day after mass layoffs.

By Shirin Ghaffary
Is Twitter finally dying?
Technology

Say goodbye to the old Twitter and hello to the new normal.

By Shirin Ghaffary
Technology
Tesla’s cameras are reportedly spying on customers, but it’s not just a Tesla problemTesla’s cameras are reportedly spying on customers, but it’s not just a Tesla problem
Technology

Tesla employees watching drivers through their cameras is a glimpse of our privacy-free connected car future.

By Sara Morrison
Technology
Why your Twitter page is changing and may have a dog on itWhy your Twitter page is changing and may have a dog on it
Technology

Elon Musk wants to fill your Twitter feed with paid accounts being watched over by a crypto meme.

By Shirin Ghaffary