From the Twitter Files, a story about media, that also sketches the origins of Twitter’s surrender to the intelligence community:
It’s January 4th, 2023, which means Twitter Files stories have been coming out for over a month. Because these are weedsy tales, and may be hard to follow if you haven’t from the beginning, I’ve written up capsule summaries of each of the threads by all of the Twitter Files reporters, and added links to the threads and accounts of each. At the end, in response to some readers (especially foreign ones) who’ve found some of the alphabet-soup government agency names confusing, I’ve included a brief glossary of terms to help as well.
Elon Musk called Twitter "a plane with the engines on fire" and averted a $3 billion crash by letting go of 5,000 of its 7,500 employees.
According to Aston University researchers, cloud servers are running out of space, which the experts warn will result in a global data shortage.
Getting your hands on a YouTube video is a great way to enjoy your favorite videos, especially when you're offline. However, if you have an older mobile device, or a laptop that doesn't support high-resolution videos, downloading isn't the easiest process. Fortunately, there are a few solutions that will help you get your hands on your favorite YouTube video without having to sacrifice quality.
Instagram Reels are a great way to save some semblance of your favorite photos and videos. Fortunately, the process of downloading a reel from the popular social network isn't as hard as you might think. But how do you go about doing so? This is a question that has baffled many an IG user.
When it comes to downloading Twitter videos on your Android, there are several options out there. But which is the best? There are many options for iPhone users as well. For example, you could install a third party app called TWSaveDM. It works much like the official Twitter app. The app allows you to save your favorite videos on the go. And it is easy to download. To start, you will want to find the video you're interested in. This is done by searching for it. You'll also need to give the app permission to save the video to your phone's memory. After the initial download, you'll be able to play it in your favorite apps. Alternatively, you could use a file manager like File Explorer. Using a third party app to find and save your favorite video is a must if you don't have a dedicated video storage device on your device. However, you can also use a web browser to locate the video. Some browsers even allow you to copy the URL from the address bar. One of the best options is a site called Snaptube. You can get it for free, although you will need to sign up. If you're willing to fork out some cash, you can take advantage of a feature called iMyFone Filmé that allows you to edit your downloaded videos. Another plus is that you can download videos in various quality modes. Lastly, you could use a third party app to save your favorite video on the go. You might be surprised to learn that this isn't as difficult as you might think. With a few clicks, you can have the video of your choice saved to your camera roll. In addition, you can share it with other programs and apps in your device. Alternatively, you can upload it to your cloud storage provider. Getting the tiniest video from your favorite social networking app might seem a bit daunting. Luckily, there are a few third-party tools out there to help you out. Whether you're on Android, iOS, or Windows, you can find an app that will save your favorite tweets to your favorite media player. While this may seem like a splurge, it will pay off in the end. Using a third party app or web service to find and save your favorite video is surprisingly easy. All you need is a link to the video of your choice. From there, you can start a conversation with friends about it or you can store it on your phone's camera roll. Besides, you'll be able to enjoy it later on your PC or Mac. Alternatively, you could share it with your fellow Twitter users. Despite its numerous quirks, the social networking platform is a great place to share pictures, videos, and other media with your friends. It has been around for a while and its ubiquity has helped it become the envy of other social networks.
Since at least January 2020, influencers have allegedly been involved in a pump-and-dump operation. The SEC have charged the influencers in $100 million fraud.
The practice of "shadow bans," often referred to as "visibility filtering" internally, is detailed in a recent investigation. Twitter's ‘secret blacklists’ have been exposed.
Yoel Roth, the former Global Head of Trust and Safety for Twitter, exposed the widespread scientific censorship at Twitter.