Apple debuts new MacBook Pro with customizable ‘touch bar’ area
Also today: Twitter income goes up while jobs go away, new FCC rules further tighten data sharing guidelines for ISPs.
Twitter cuts the cord on Vine video platform, discontinues support of app
Twitter has killed off its Vine short-form video platform. While no reason was given, it is presumed to be part of Twitter's downsizing.
Amid losses, Twitter confirms that 9 percent of its workforce will be let go
Following its highly anticipated third-quarter earnings release, Twitter announced extensive job cuts this week.
Fraud alert! Researchers discover new method to spot phony posts online
By sifting through reviews, comment threads, and tweets, researchers have developed a method to detect astroturfing -- phony posts on websites.
Twitter gives NBA fans a reason to celebrate with new team emojis
Twitter and the NBA have teamed up to give each team its very own hashtag emoji just in time for the beginning of the new season.
Make America tweet again! Trump twitterbot is running for president
Donald Trump’s newest presidential challenger is a twitterbot that sounds a lot like the man himself.
Massive DDoS attack strikes net traffic server Dyn; Twitter, Spotify, other sites hit hard
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Twitter fires VR chief who called homeless people ‘degenerates’ in Facebook post
Twitter’s new virtual reality project manager Gregory Gopman lasted around 48 hours at the company before being shown the door over a Facebook post.
Facebook, Twitter cut off surveillance tool used by police to monitor protesters
Twitter, Facebook and Instagram are blocking social media surveillance company Geofeedia from accessing user data, in light of a new report.
In college and stressed out? Twitter data shows you're not alone
A recent survey took to Twitter to determine "the most significant sources of stresses."
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey reportedly in dispute with board over possible takeover
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey does not want to sell the company despite the company's board seeking to evaluate takeover offers, according to a new report.
Twitter now lets you add a Periscope link to your profile
Twitter is launching a new Periscope integration option that lets you provide a link to your profile on the live-streaming service on your Twitter page.
Pinterest taps former Twitter exec as first CFO amid IPO talk
Pinterest is fueling talk over a possible IPO after appointing its first chief financial officer. Former Twitter VP Todd Morgenfeld has nabbed the role.
Wall Street rumor: Is Disney interested in bringing Netflix into the fold?
A Wall Street rumor has the House of Mouse interested in purchasing internet streaming video giant Netflix.
Twitter can help you register to vote in exchange for a direct message
The official Twitter Government account (@Gov) can now help you get registered to vote online, and provide you with additional location-based voting info.
Sniffles, shuffles and social media: Presidential debate breaks Twitter records
Twitter was transformed into a treasure trove of live chatter during last night’s presidential debate, breaking social media records in the process.
Google and Salesforce are reportedly interested in acquiring Twitter
Twitter, the embattled social network, is searching for a buyer. Rumor has it that potential buyers include Google and Salesforce.
Tech giants count up their cash as the battle to buy Twitter gears up
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Governments are requesting more Twitter user data than ever before
Twitter's latest biannual transparency report shows an increase in user data requests from governments, with the U.S. demanding the most info.
Looking to watch the presidential debates? Just head over to Twitter
A new deal brokered between the social media platform and Bloomberg Television will let Twitter users view a live-stream of all three presidential debates.
Twitter now tells you which business accounts to contact for customer support
Twitter has rolled out a number of new tools aimed at making it easier for customers to get in touch with brands regarding complaints and queries.
Twitter to host Cheddar’s business news live-streams from NYSE
Twitter has struck up another live-streaming deal, this time to broadcast Cheddar's daily coverage of business news from the NYSE trading floor.
Twitter shares continue to plummet as investors push for takeover
With many anticipating an eventual sale of Twitter to a larger firm, news from Thursday’s board meeting pushed those predictions aside for the time being.
Researchers teach computer to understand dialects by reading Twitter
Researchers have taught machines to be more adept at understanding particular dialects, such as 'African-American English,' by reading Twitter.
Alexa can now read you tweets from your Twitter timeline
Twitter has launched its very own app for Alexa devices. Amazon's virtual assistant can now perform a bunch of cool Twitter-related tasks.
Twitter now tells you when someone’s read your direct message
Twitter has poached a bunch of features from traditional messaging apps, such as WhatsApp and iMessage, for its DM component, including read receipts.
Twitter just gave your fave NFL team the Emoji treatment
Twitter has given every single NFL team its very own hashtag-activated emoji in the lead-up to its live-stream coverage of Thursday Night Football games.