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Elon Musk auctioning Twitter items after rebranding as 'X'

Startup News FYI

Startup News FYI · 2y ago

Elon Musk auctioning Twitter items after rebranding as 'X'

Just weeks after Twitter's rebranding as 'X', Elon Musk has initiated an auction of various items from the company, as reported by BBC.com. After rebranding as "X," Elon Musk is auctioning Twitter-related items. The tech mogul is selling his first tweet, digital collectibles, and other Twitter-themed merchandise.

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Twitter bird sign sells for nearly $35,000 at auction

Economic Times

Economic Times · 5m ago

Twitter bird sign sells for nearly $35,000 at auction

Twitter's iconic bird logo, removed from its former San Francisco headquarters after Elon Musk's rebranding to X, sold for nearly $35,000 at an auction by RR Auction, which specializes in rare items. The 254 kg sign, measuring 12 feet by 9 feet, fetched $34,375. Musk has previously auctioned various items from Twitter, from memorabilia to office furniture. Other notable auction items included an Apple-1 computer for $375,000 and a sealed 4GB iPhone for $87,514.

‘We Are Still Gonna Call It Twitter,’ Users react to x.com rebranding

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

‘We Are Still Gonna Call It Twitter,’ Users react to x.com rebranding

In a surprising move, Twitter.com has been redirected to X.com, completing Elon Musk's rebranding of the social media platform. Musk, who acquired Twitter for $44 billion, shared the update on X, formerly known as Twitter, stating that all core systems are now on X.com. User reactions varied, with some jokingly refusing to call it anything other than Twitter while others praised Musk's vision. The rebranding signifies Musk's broader ambitions and consistent branding strategy, with the letter X being a prominent motif in his ventures.

Linda Yaccarino's two years at X were about restabilising a platform in crisis - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2m ago

Linda Yaccarino's two years at X were about restabilising a platform in crisis - The Economic Times

Linda Yaccarino, joined X, formerly Twitter, to stabilize its business amid a rebranding crisis. Under Elon Musk, X aimed to become an "everything app," expanding features but faced declining usage and advertising revenue due to controversial statements. Despite her advertising expertise, Musk's actions, such as suspending journalist accounts and rebuking advertisers, fueled unrest. Yaccarino focused on product development, yet stepped down after over two years amidst continued controversies. Her future plans remain undisclosed.

Parag Agrawal was not 'fire-breathing dragon' that X required: Elon Musk

Livemint

Livemint · 2y ago

Parag Agrawal was not 'fire-breathing dragon' that X required: Elon Musk

With over a year later, after Elon Musk took over the social media platform X(formerly Twitter), Walter Isaacson who wrote the biography "ELon Musk" and will be published on 12 September has given a detailed account on why Elon Musk sacked Parag Agrawal, the then Twitter CEO.In an excerpt carried out by The Wall Street Journal , Musk who had a meeting with Parag Agrawal said he was a "really nice guy." "What Twitter needs is a fire-breathing dragon," Elon Musk said after that meeting, as per biographer Isaacson. "And Parag is not that." Elon Musk met Parag Agrawalover a dinner in March 2022, according to the biographer.

Elon Musk says X is number one news app on App Store in India

Economic Times

Economic Times · 9m ago

Elon Musk says X is number one news app on App Store in India

Elon Musk announced that X, formerly known as Twitter, has become the number one news app on the App Store in India. This was revealed by Musk in a post on X, where he shared the news and praised the platform. India has the third highest number of Twitter users in the world. In other news, after the 2024 US presidential election, X experienced its largest user exodus since Musk acquired it, with users migrating to alternative platforms like Bluesky, which has seen a significant increase in its user base.

Musk’s X completes rebranding away from Twitter

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Musk’s X completes rebranding away from Twitter

Elon Musk has announced that his social media platform known as Twitter has been rebranded to X.com. The URL of the site has now been changed to X.com. Musk, who acquired Twitter last year, revealed in a tweet that all core systems are now on X.com. Despite the rebranding, the privacy and data protection settings remain unchanged. Musk originally offered to buy and privatize Twitter in April 2022, but the deal faced setbacks before being completed. Since the acquisition, Twitter has made changes to its design and content moderation, which have received criticism from users.

Elon Musk to Initiate Defamation Lawsuit Against ADL Over Antisemitism Accusations

Startup News FYI

Startup News FYI · 2y ago

Elon Musk to Initiate Defamation Lawsuit Against ADL Over Antisemitism Accusations

Elon Musk, the owner of the platform previously known as Twitter (now referred to as X), plans to file a defamation lawsuit against the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). He accuses the ADL of falsely labeling him and X as antisemitic. Musk also attributes a decline in X's U.S. advertising revenue to pressure from the ADL. The controversy arose after Musk liked posts containing the hashtag #BanTheADL on X. Antisemitism has been a persistent issue on X, both before and during Musk's leadership, leading to legal disputes and a decline in advertising revenue.

This is the era of zombie twitter

Wired · 2y ago

This is the era of zombie twitter

The bird may be dead, but Twitter—er, X—is still alive for communities, news, and memes. Under Elon Musk's ownership, Twitter, now rebranded as X, has faced various challenges including staff cuts and rebranding, yet it remains a unique and indispensable platform. Despite debates over its name change, users continue to engage with content, ranging from news and politics to trolling and organizing, showcasing its enduring significance.

US judge allows dismissed Twitter execs, including ex-CEO Parag Agrawal, to sue Elon Musk for severance

Livemint

Livemint · 10m ago

US judge allows dismissed Twitter execs, including ex-CEO Parag Agrawal, to sue Elon Musk for severance

California district court judge has allowed former Twitter executives, including ex-CEO Parag Agrawal, to pursue lawsuits against Elon Musk for severance pay. The executives claim that Musk terminated their roles with Twitter during his acquisition in order to cheat them of their severance benefits. Musk and his company X are facing multiple legal claims over severance pay disputes after acquiring Twitter and subsequently firing numerous staff members.

With X blocked, Brazilians find new homes for their thoughts in Threads, Bluesky

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

With X blocked, Brazilians find new homes for their thoughts in Threads, Bluesky

Twitter, or "Social network X," went dark in Brazil after a Supreme Court justice ordered its blackout. This came after a battle between the justice and X owner Elon Musk over online speech regulation in the country. Musk announced that X would no longer comply with court orders to suspend accounts, leading to threats of employee arrests and eventually the blocking of the platform. As a result, Brazilians began migrating to alternative platforms such as Bluesky and Threads. This incident highlighted the significant influence of Brazil's 200 million users on Twitter's global network.

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