Ticketmaster under fire after letting down Taylor Swift fans bigtime
A lot of Taylor Swift fans have been left frustrated and disappointed after waiting hours in an online queue to get tickets, just to come up empty-handed.
A lot of Taylor Swift fans have been left frustrated and disappointed after waiting hours in an online queue to get tickets, just to come up empty-handed.
Musk tells remaining Twitter staff to go "hardcore" or leave
Musk fired much of Twitter's full-time workforce by email early this month.
Musk fired much of Twitter's full-time workforce by email early this month.
Steve Jobs' old, worn-out Birkenstocks sell for more than $200,000
More than a decade after Steve Jobs' passing, a pair of worn-down, old Birkenstocks owned by the late Apple co-founder sold for an astounding $218,750 on Sunday.
More than a decade after Steve Jobs' passing, a pair of worn-down, old Birkenstocks owned by the late Apple co-founder sold for an astounding $218,750 on Sunday.
Twitter rolls back $8 blue verification check after wave of imposter accounts mimic real brands
Twitter CEP Elon Musk's idea of charging users for a blue verification checkmark was put on hold Friday, after the social media company verified a wave of imposter accounts posing as real brands.Musk decided to change the policy on Twitter's blue checkmark that previously verified the identity of certain influential users such as politicians and celebrities. Instead, the $8 monthly fee for the new premium service allowed anyone to get verified, spawning a wave of imitation accounts.
Twitter CEP Elon Musk's idea of charging users for a blue verification checkmark was put on hold Friday, after the social media company verified a wave of imposter accounts posing as real brands.Musk decided to change the policy on Twitter's blue checkmark that previously verified the identity of certain influential users such as politicians and celebrities. Instead, the $8 monthly fee for the new premium service allowed anyone to get verified, spawning a wave of imitation accounts.
Twitter Blue signups unavailable after raft of fake accounts
Twitter's relaunched premium service -- which grants blue-check "verification" labels to anyone willing to pay $8 a month -- was unavailable Friday after the social media platform was flooded by a wave of imposter accounts it itself had approved.
Twitter's relaunched premium service -- which grants blue-check "verification" labels to anyone willing to pay $8 a month -- was unavailable Friday after the social media platform was flooded by a wave of imposter accounts it itself had approved.
Twitter Blue signups unavailable after raft of fake accounts
For advertisers, the fake accounts could be the last straw as Musk’s rocky run atop the platform — laying off half the workforce and triggering high-profile departures — raises questions about its survivability.
For advertisers, the fake accounts could be the last straw as Musk’s rocky run atop the platform — laying off half the workforce and triggering high-profile departures — raises questions about its survivability.
Cryptocurrency exchange FTX CEO apologizes as SEC investigates company
The founder of a cryptocurrency exchange apologized after it became public that the Bay Area native's company was under investigation.
The founder of a cryptocurrency exchange apologized after it became public that the Bay Area native's company was under investigation.
Lisa the elephant receiving stem-cell infusion therapy at Oakland Zoo
One of the elephants at Oakland Zoo is receiving cutting-edge treatment in the form of stem-cell infusions to help with the animal's arthritis.
One of the elephants at Oakland Zoo is receiving cutting-edge treatment in the form of stem-cell infusions to help with the animal's arthritis.
Elon Musk warns Twitter employees of ‘difficult times ahead,' ends remote work: report
In a mass email, Elon Musk reportedly told employees that changes would be difficult and there was "no way to sugarcoat the message."
In a mass email, Elon Musk reportedly told employees that changes would be difficult and there was "no way to sugarcoat the message."
High-tech tug of war
Lawyer and former EDD director Michael Bernick said the more layoffs, means the more competition. There are currently 45,000 open high-tech jobs in California.
Lawyer and former EDD director Michael Bernick said the more layoffs, means the more competition. There are currently 45,000 open high-tech jobs in California.
Musk tries to reassure Twitter advertisers after chaotic takeover
Elon Musk is trying to reassure big companies that his chaotic takeover of Twitter won't harm their brands.
Elon Musk is trying to reassure big companies that his chaotic takeover of Twitter won't harm their brands.
Meta expected to announce layoffs
Tech analysts are expecting Meta to announce a round of layoffs as soon as Wednesday morning.
Tech analysts are expecting Meta to announce a round of layoffs as soon as Wednesday morning.
Facebook parent company Meta cuts 11,000 jobs, 13% of workforce
The layoffs come as Meta contends with faltering revenue and broader tech industry woes.
The layoffs come as Meta contends with faltering revenue and broader tech industry woes.
Twitter to add 'official' mark to verified big accounts
Twitter said Tuesday it will add a gray “official” label to some high-profile accounts to indicate that they are authentic, the latest twist in new owner Elon Musk’s chaotic overhaul of the platform’s verification system.
Twitter said Tuesday it will add a gray “official” label to some high-profile accounts to indicate that they are authentic, the latest twist in new owner Elon Musk’s chaotic overhaul of the platform’s verification system.
How to read your social media feeds on Election Day 2022
Voters are likely to encounter rumors, hearsay, and misinformation. Here are some tips for navigating social media on Election Day, and in the days or weeks that follow.
Voters are likely to encounter rumors, hearsay, and misinformation. Here are some tips for navigating social media on Election Day, and in the days or weeks that follow.
University of Kentucky student accused of using racial slurs during assault
A white University of Kentucky student is accused of physically assaulting a Black student worker while repeatedly using racial slurs.
A white University of Kentucky student is accused of physically assaulting a Black student worker while repeatedly using racial slurs.
Robot first responders saving lives in natural disasters
Next generation first responders use technology to not only save the lives of victims, it saves the lives on those first on the scene too.
Next generation first responders use technology to not only save the lives of victims, it saves the lives on those first on the scene too.
Facebook parent Meta among multiple tech companies planning large-scale layoffs
Facebook parent company Meta announced the possibility of job layoffs this week. This comes after Twitter and other tech companies have been tightening their belts and cutting hundreds of jobs.
Facebook parent company Meta announced the possibility of job layoffs this week. This comes after Twitter and other tech companies have been tightening their belts and cutting hundreds of jobs.
Silicon Valley tech companies lay off workers fearing economic uncertainty
In Silicon Valley, dozens of companies are cutting hundreds of jobs. Experts say they're preparing for tough economic times ahead.
In Silicon Valley, dozens of companies are cutting hundreds of jobs. Experts say they're preparing for tough economic times ahead.
Twitter's cold layoff process and the law
Even before Elon Musk, Twitter employees were already looking at possible layoffs, but not on the scale new owner Elon Musk has envisioned; a huge number still unknown, but likely in the thousands. It could be between a thousand to five thousand layoffs.
Even before Elon Musk, Twitter employees were already looking at possible layoffs, but not on the scale new owner Elon Musk has envisioned; a huge number still unknown, but likely in the thousands. It could be between a thousand to five thousand layoffs.