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  X rolls out government ID verification for premium users: Key details

  Technology | September 16, 2023 16:28 IST

  This new ID verification system is a major step towards ensuring authenticity and security on the X platform, while also providing additional advantages for its premium users.

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  X empowers users with deletion alerts for community notes: Details

  Technology | September 16, 2023 11:30 IST

  Notes automatically display on posts containing a matching image. This proves to be an effective tool for addressing AI-generated images, edited photos, and more.

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  'Likes' tab now hideable for X premium subscribers: Know more

  Technology | September 15, 2023 17:23 IST

  In addition to this like-hiding feature, X has made other changes. They've renamed tweets as “posts” and retweets as “reposts” in their new terms of service, set to go into effect on September 29.

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  X corp bans over 12 Lakh accounts in India: Here's why

  Technology | September 14, 2023 7:21 IST

  To comply with the new IT Rules of 2021, major digital platforms like X Corp, with over 5 million users, are required to publish monthly reports detailing their compliance efforts.

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  Bluesky, the competitor to X, achieves a milestone with 1 million users

  Technology | September 13, 2023 19:18 IST

  Bluesky has been focusing on enhancing moderation and content curation through increased staffing and improved tools, scaling up its infrastructure, and enabling network federation to accommodate growth.

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  X's latest update: Say goodbye to 'Tweets', welcome 'Posts'

  Technology | September 08, 2023 13:59 IST

  Users will now also encounter stricter guidelines regarding data usage. The updated terms explicitly prohibit crawling or scraping of the services without prior written consent from X Corporation.

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  X Update: Now allowing users to add community notes on misleading videos

  Technology | September 07, 2023 11:06 IST

  X said that this is a highly-scalable way of adding context to edited clips, AI-generated videos, and more and is available to all top writers and eligible Community Notes contributors.

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  FACT CHECK: Video claims straying leopard in MP forest in intoxicated state | Check here

  Fact Check | September 06, 2023 23:51 IST

  India TV Fact Check investigated the video and found that the claim is misleading. The leopard is actually sick, not drunk.

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  'Army of Mahadi': Three held for targeting interfaith couples in Vadodara

  Gujarat | August 29, 2023 13:07 IST

  A probe by the police found that a gang that actively targeted such couples was behind it. The gang operated a WhatsApp group called "Army of Mahdi" and shared the videos on the group.

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  X launches job hiring beta: Exclusive opportunity for verified companies | Know what it is?

  Technology | August 26, 2023 12:14 IST

  According to the company, organisations can now display job listings on their X profiles by investing $1,000 per month in verification status through a newly introduced feature.

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  Donald Trump returns to X soon after surrendering in Georgia

  World | August 25, 2023 10:06 IST

  Donald Trump: It was Trump's first post since Jan.8, 2021, when Twitter suspended his account indefinitely, citing fears he would incite additional violence following the deadly storming of the US Capitol building.

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  Bluesky introduces ‘Rate Limits’ to boost network stability and security

  Technology | August 23, 2023 13:04 IST

  Bluesky, the social media platform created by Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter), has announced its intention to enhance network stability and security by introducing "rate limits." However, Bluesky assures its users that this change will not impact their ability to post and engage on the platform.

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  X increases max DM group chat size to 200 participants

  Technology | August 23, 2023 10:13 IST

  X has boosted the upper limit for participants in its direct message (DM) group chats from 150 to 200, as revealed by Enrique, a product engineer at the company, on Tuesday. Additionally, he dropped hints about forthcoming improvements to DM functionality in the coming week.

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  Elon Musk's call to journalists: Explained

  Technology | August 22, 2023 22:53 IST

  Currently, news posts only display a lead image and a web link. Elon Musk has expressed his desire for X to create a new format for displaying news articles, which would also include only a lead image and a link. Musk believes that this change will improve the overall appearance of the news posts.

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  Users on X can soon explore job opportunities with new feature

  Technology | August 21, 2023 14:47 IST

  X is preparing to launch a job search feature, allowing users to directly search for job openings on the platform. The process has commenced with the @XHiring account, linked to Elon Musk's AI company, posting job listings.

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  X, linked to Elon Musk, cleanses pre-Dec 2014 pictures and links

  Technology | August 21, 2023 7:00 IST

  Elon Musk's platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has attracted attention by deleting numerous images and links posted before December 2014. This has sparked speculation about cost-cutting motives or a possible technical glitch, as the original post content remains untouched.

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  Meta's Threads user count remains steady at 10 million users

  Technology | August 20, 2023 15:32 IST

  In response to the declining engagement, Meta has unveiled new features for Threads. These include the capability to directly share posts in Instagram direct messages (DMs), a mention button, and more.

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  Elon musk commits to creating remarkable social network: Know more

  Technology | August 20, 2023 11:59 IST

  Several users shared their thoughts regarding Musk's statement. One person praised social network X, while another user made a snarky comment about Mark Zuckerberg's newly launched platform, Threads.

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  Elon Musk now to drop Block feature on X: Here's what you need to know

  Technology | August 19, 2023 13:51 IST

  Elon Musk's decision to remove the Block feature from X has ignited a passionate conversation among users. While some see it as a positive shift, others are concerned that it might compromise safety and lead to a less enjoyable experience on the platform.

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  X introduces Paywall for XPro, elevating social media dashboard services

  Technology | August 18, 2023 16:13 IST

  X is gearing up to introduce a user-friendly video-downloading feature. Andrea Conway, a designer at X, mentioned, "More ways to download more fun." The forthcoming feature will allow users to long-press a video and opt to download it directly from their current screen.