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Twitter Archive

Archives for February 2016

Technology
Trump Twitter Chatter Soars Before Super TuesdayTrump Twitter Chatter Soars Before Super Tuesday
Technology

Trump turns to Twitter to try to defuse the KKK controversy.

By Dawn Chmielewski
Technology
The Oscars Were More Twitter-y This Year Than Years PastThe Oscars Were More Twitter-y This Year Than Years Past
Technology

Users sent 24.2 million tweets during Sunday’s Oscars, up from 2014 numbers.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
Mark Zuckerberg Is ‘Obsessed’ With Livestreaming, Making Live a Top Priority at FacebookMark Zuckerberg Is ‘Obsessed’ With Livestreaming, Making Live a Top Priority at Facebook
Technology

Facebook is focusing heavily on livestreaming.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
Twitter Hires Former Apple Executive Natalie Kerris as VP of CommunicationsTwitter Hires Former Apple Executive Natalie Kerris as VP of Communications
Technology

Twitter is rebuilding its executive team.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
Marc Andreessen Is Enjoying a ‘Social Media Vacation’Marc Andreessen Is Enjoying a ‘Social Media Vacation’
Technology

Sounds kind of pleasant, actually.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
The Next Teen Social Media Star Could Come From Anywhere but Snapchat (Video)The Next Teen Social Media Star Could Come From Anywhere but Snapchat (Video)
Technology

Vine and DigiTour executives talk about teen celebrities and social media.

By Dawn Chmielewski
Technology
Facebook, Twitter Back Apple CEO Tim Cook in Security Fight With FBIFacebook, Twitter Back Apple CEO Tim Cook in Security Fight With FBI
Technology

“We stand with @tim_cook and Apple (and thank him for his leadership)!”

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
Twitter Executives Omid Kordestani and Anthony Noto Bought More Twitter StockTwitter Executives Omid Kordestani and Anthony Noto Bought More Twitter Stock
Technology

Twitter bigwigs are giving the company and its ailing stock some public support.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
‘The Selfie Vote’ Author Talks About the GOP’s Young Voter Gap (Q&A)‘The Selfie Vote’ Author Talks About the GOP’s Young Voter Gap (Q&A)
Technology

Is the GOP’s generation gap with millennials insurmountable?

By Dawn Chmielewski
Technology
Re/wind: Twitter Toys With Algorithms, Facebook’s Big Indian Setback and MoreRe/wind: Twitter Toys With Algorithms, Facebook’s Big Indian Setback and More
Technology

Plus: Zenefits kicks out its founder.

By Noah Kulwin
Technology
On Twitter, Antonin Scalia’s Death Is No Longer News. Now It’s a Debate.On Twitter, Antonin Scalia’s Death Is No Longer News. Now It’s a Debate.
Technology

Are you celebrating his death, or paying your respects?

By Noah Kulwin
Technology
How Do Facebook and Twitter Decide What to Show You?How Do Facebook and Twitter Decide What to Show You?
Technology

Also: Can Justin.tv live again on Snapchat?

By Eric Johnson
Technology
If the CEOs of Theranos and Zenefits Were Dogs, What Breeds Would They Be?If the CEOs of Theranos and Zenefits Were Dogs, What Breeds Would They Be?
Technology
The Difference Between Facebook and Twitter: Twitter Is Lonely for New UsersThe Difference Between Facebook and Twitter: Twitter Is Lonely for New Users
Technology

Twitter isn’t the most welcoming place on the Internet.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
Twitter Lost Active Users Last Quarter; CEO Dorsey Says More Product Changes ComingTwitter Lost Active Users Last Quarter; CEO Dorsey Says More Product Changes Coming
Technology

Twitter sinks on awful growth numbers.

By Kurt Wagner