Twitter says it shuttered 377,000 accounts that promote terrorism in six months
Twitter has revealed that from July 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016, it closed almost 377,000 accounts that promoted terrorism.
Texas grand jury finds that a GIF can be considered a weapon
In a first-of-its-kind case, a Texas grand jury this week ruled that an animated GIF sent via Twitter can be considered a deadly weapon.
Mevo is now the first camera capable of live broadcasting to Twitter
Thanks to an API release by Twitter, Mevo by Livestream is now able to broadcast straight to Twitter or Periscope.
Twitter launches live video API for streaming — how will that affect Periscope?
Twitter will likely be seeing an increase in live video with the release of its live API for integrating live feeds from third-party apps.
Nazi symbols pop up in hacked BBC, Amnesty Twitter feeds
Plus: Sex toy maker hit with judgement after app overextended itself, Google's Chrome browser gets a significant update for mobile users.
Twitter is now expanding its analytics to include user-generated Moments
Twitter Moments now come with analytics to help users track the popularity of their stories on the web and mobile.
New York Times to start printing reporters’ tweets in new trending section
The New York Times will start highlighting the best and most relevant tweets from its reporting staff in a new section in its newspaper.
Twitter thinks your Nintendo Switch is running Apple’s Safari web browser
Twitter users are reporting that the social media platformis flagging the Nintendo Switch as the Safari web browser.
Twitter strikes live-streaming pact with the world’s biggest eSports company
Twitter is stepping up its eSports coverage as it looks to position itself as the home of competitive gaming broadcasts.
Twitter expands muting and filtering tools, uses algorithms to track abuse
Twitter is following up on its steady stream of safety updates by rolling out more measures aimed at stamping out abuse.
Nintendo Switch gaming system set for debut, is it worth your time and money?
Plus: Twitter bears down on abuse with new tools for users, and Nvidia uncorks a new gaming GPU more powerful than many computers.
Twitter safe search will now automatically hide ‘sensitive’ content on Android
One of Twitter's latest anti-abuse features is now automatically enabled on Android, but users do have the option to turn it off.
People who use these phrases are more likely to stick to their diet
In a new study, researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have shown they can predict dieting success with 77 percent accuracy.
Gordon Ramsay is eviscerating people on Twitter, and everyone loves it
Gordon Ramsay, the famous chef known for his food and his foul mouth, is taking his cringe-worthy criticism to Twitter.
Twitter’s customer support profiles show you’re chatting with a human, not a bot
Twitter is introducing custom profiles for businesses in order to personalize the customer support experience on its platform.
Twitter to live-stream one-off Showtime Championship Boxing event
Twitter is set to livestream a Showtime Championship Boxing event, including a welterweight bout between Adrien Broner and Adrian Granados.
15 seconds of fame: Add yourself to Maroon 5's latest music video using your phone
Maroon 5 is allowing fans to upload a 15-second video onto the group's website and have it inserted into the music video for Cold.
Twitter is now placing a timeout on the activity of abusive users
Twitter is reportedly putting abusive users in the naughty corner. The platform's latest safety measure enforces a timeout on abusive users.
Twitter to show you more video content in trends and on timelines
Twitter wants you to watch more videos. The company is making updates to surface clips and Periscope live-streams across its platform.
You are what you tweet: Twitter reveals how America eats and exercises
A new research tool is scanning Twitter for mentions of food and exercise to track how America is eating and staying healthy.
J.K. Rowling-Piers Morgan Twitter spat prompts one bookstore to take action
J.K. Rowling and Piers Morgan got into a fight on Twitter recently. Here's how a British bookshop responded.
Twitter kills off latest safety update after wave of negative feedback
Twitter is reversing a safety update aimed at combatting harassment on its site after it was criticized by users of the social platform.
Cheap date: Tinder will reward your emoji-only story with Valentine’s Day cash
Tinder will pay a total of $10,000 to people who send in the best Valentine's Day date proposals using only emojis.
Staying the course — Jack Dorsey to remain at the helm of both Twitter and Square
Jack Dorsey is at the helm of both Twitter and Square. And despite the many challenges, that's how things are going to stay.
Put down that wallet before buying a PC — Intel just teased its eighth-gen CPU
Intel hopped onto Twitter on Thursday to tease customers with an eighth-generation Core processor carrot believed to be filled with coffee.
Twitter CEO says new tools to fight online abuses are almost here
Also today: The FTC drops the hammer on Vizio over data collection, and YouTube rolls out live mobile video feature, but not to everyone.
50 Nerds of Grey is the '50 Shades' parody that we all deserve
Meet @50NerdsOfGrey, a Twitter account that turns raunchy writing from 50 Shades of Grey into something else entirely.
Twitter’s fightback against abuse is off to an underwhelming start
Twitter kicked off its renewed effort to combat abuse and harassment on its site on Wednesday with a new support feature.
Twitter users may soon know just how many times their videos are watched
Some Twitter users have noticed a view counter next to their videos, and the company confirms it is experimenting with implementing one.
Twitter’s new bot offers Black History Month facts, GIFs, and events guide
Twitter is launching a new bot to mark the start of Black History Month. The bot offers everything from historical facts to events info.
Research suggests key words and phrases can make you sound more credible
Looking to hone your powers of persuasion? Turns out there may be some specific words that can aid in that endeavor.
New Twitter Explore tab could have you glued to its mobile app
Twitter is replacing its Moments tab with a new Explore section that highlights live video on its iOS and Android mobile apps.
Trump’s inauguration is officially Twitter’s biggest live-stream ever
Twitter's live-stream of President Trump's inauguration broke viewership records on the platform by nabbing over 6.8 million views.
Twitter to live-stream more awards shows red-carpet events
On the back of its successful Golden Globes red carpet live-stream, Twitter is upping its awards show broadcasts.