Facebook, Google, Microsoft, and Twitter team up to fight election interference
Google, Facebook, Twitter, and Microsoft are teaming up to form a new coalition against election interference ahead of the 2020 presidential election.
How TikTok tracks, Surface Duo preview, and more | Digital Trends Live
On this Digital Trends Live, we detail the top tech stories of the day, including how TikTok tracks, no Halo for new Xbox Series X, and more.
YouTube permanently bans white nationalist channel VDARE
The latest in a string of far-right forums that have been banned from social media, the channel was a big promoter of white nationalist rhetoric and ideas.
Twitter reports it’s being throttled, blocked in Belarus
Twitter reported its site was being blocked and throttled in Belarus amid protests and unrest over the results of the recent presidential election.
Trump posts blocked, TikTok’s TV app, Nate Robinson | Digital Trends Live
On this Digital Trends Live, we discuss the top tech stories, including Twitter and Facebook removing another Trump post, TikTok launching a TV app, and more.
Twitter will start labeling state-affiliated media accounts
Right now, the labels will only apply to the five countries in the United Nations Security Council: Russia, France, the U.S., China, and the U.K.
Twitter iOS app update lets you choose who can reply to your tweets
Twitter rolled out a new feature to its iOS app that lets users limit who can reply to their tweets.
TikTok’s deadline, Pixel 4a review, and more | Digital Trends Live
On this Digital Trends Live, we discuss the biggest tech stories, including Trump’s TikTok timeline, Twitter’s $250 million fine, and more.
Twitter expecting FTC fine of up to $250M for alleged privacy violations
Twitter says it’s expecting the Federal Trade Commission to hit it with a fine of between $150 million and $250 million over alleged privacy violations.
TikTok beware: Legacy tech owners can spell trouble for trendy sites
Some of the most popular platforms suffered massive devaluations, stagnation, or even death when big legacy companies purchased them.
Amazon’s record profits, Google Pixel 4a, and more | Digital Trends Live
On this Digital Trends Live we dive into the top tech topics, including Amazon’s record-shattering profits, the reason behind Twitter’s hack, and more.
Three charged in massive Twitter hack
A 17-year-old Tampa man was arrested for massive twitter hack for bitcoin and faces 30 felony charges. Three more conspirators have also been arrested.
Twitter permanently bans former KKK leader David Duke
Twitter has reportedly banned former KKK leader David Duke permanently for violating conduct rules barring hateful content.
Twitter offers more details on how hackers cracked its internal systems
The hack targeted the accounts of political figures such as Barack Obama and Joe Biden, as well as Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, and celebrity Kanye West.
Twitter will now censor links that promote hateful speech
Twitter is updating its policies on links to cover two more content categories. It will now censor tweets that link to hate speech and violence.
CES goes virtual, Trump Jr.’s Twitter timeout, and more | Digital Trends Live
On this Digital Trends Live, we dig into the top trending tech stories, including CES going virtual, Trump Jr. on Twitter timeout, and more.
Twitter restricts Donald Trump Jr.’s account over viral hydroxychloroquine video
Twitter restricted Donald Trump Jr.’s account on Tuesday after he posted a viral video containing misinformation about hydroxychloroquine and the coronavirus.
Congress delays antitrust hearings, virtual MLB fans | Digital Trends Live
On this Digital Trends Live, we talk the top tech topics, including a delay in Congress’ antitrust hearing, Google takes on Amazon, and more.
More than 1,000 Twitter employees reportedly have complete access to accounts
A new report claims more than a 1,000 employees and contractors at Twitter have complete access to everyone's accounts including the ability to tweet.
Cybertruck goes to Austin, China goes to Mars, and more | Digital Trends Live
On this Digital Trends Live ,we talk the top tech news of the day, including more on the big Twitter hack, Congressional antitrust hearings, and more.
Twitter confirms it may add subscriptions — but not in 2020
Twitter confirmed in a letter to its shareholders that it's exploring a subscription-based platform as a new source of revenue.
Twitter confirms DMs were accessed in last week’s major hack
Twitter has revealed more information about the Bitcoin scam that targeted dozens of high-profile accounts on its service on Wednesday, July 15.
Twitter cracks down on QAnon accounts and related content
Twitter says it's taking strong action against content linked to the QAnon conspiracy theory, with around 150,000 accounts likely to be affected.
How Coinbase stopped the Twitter Bitcoin hack from being even worse
Twitter scammers could have stolen much more Bitcoin during the massive hack last week had Coinbase not halted transactions to the hackers' account.
Some accounts had private messages stolen in Twitter hack
Twitter has shared more details about how dozens of high-profile accounts were accessed and used to promote a cryptocurrency scam this week.
Twitter hacked, Instagram’s Reels, World Emoji Day | Digital Trends Live
On this Digital Trends Live, we discuss the top stories in tech, including the Great Twitter Hack of 2020, U.S. and U.K. warnings of a Russian hack, and more.
Twitter says 130 accounts were targeted in massive Bitcoin hack
Around 130 accounts were targeted in Wednesday's epic Twitter breach, though the company said hackers could only tweet from "a small subset" of the accounts.
FBI moves in to investigate Twitter’s massive Bitcoin hack
The FBI is now examining the major hack that hit Twitter on Wednesday, July 17, in a bid to find out who was behind the incident.
Twitter gets hacked, Ron Perlman, and more | Digital Trends Live
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, host Greg Nibler discusses the top tech stories, including a widespread hack of Twitter and Instagram’s “Shop” page.
Twitter unveils upgraded API and new portal for developers
Twitter's new API includes access to features developers have been requesting, like conversation threading, poll results, pinned Tweets, and spam filtering.
Human moderators can’t stop online hate speech alone. We need bots to help
Hate speech is a big problem online. Can artificial intelligence help to stop it in its tracks? Various researchers think so — with some caution.
Twitter reveals details about massive Bitcoin hack
Twitter said it believes hackers gained access to internal systems and tools in a ‘coordinated social engineering attack' on its platform on Wednesday.
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey calls it a ‘tough day’ after major hack
The boss of Twitter said it had been a "tough day" after numerous high-profile Twitter accounts were hacked in a Bitcoin scam on Wednesday, July 15.
Dozens of major Twitter accounts hacked in massive Bitcoin scam
Joe Biden, Bill Gates, Apple, and other high-profile Twitter accounts were apparently hacked in a massive Bitcoin scam. Many tweets have since been deleted.