Category: Twitter
Twitter figures out how to actually make some money (maybe)
Twitter have announced plans for "more relevant ads" for users – based on their browsing behaviour, in a service they're calling "tailored audiences". The way it'll work is that Twitter's advertising partners will use tracking cookies on other websites that…
5 best alternatives to Tweetdeck
There's been a murder – but like an African military dictator in London on a state visit, we know who did it, but there's not a lot we can do about it. A few months ago Twitter finally killed off…
Lost luggage man takes on British Airways with promoted Tweet
You could rant and rage at staff and flight attendants if your luggage is lost in transit at an airport, but at best that's only going to get you a strained apology through a perma-grin smile or, at worst, forcibly…
Facebook should introduce a Premium ad-free version, says Twitter co-founder
Twitter co-founder Biz Stone has stated that he believes Facebook should offer a subscription plan for those that wish to use the social network without having to endure adverts. Recently returning to Zuckerbreg's service after a length of absence as…
Twitter stats – Murray wins Wimbledon, web goes wild
Andy Murray's victory at Wimbledon was not only viewed by millions on TV but has also become one of the most tweeted about events since last year's Spice Girls performance at the 2012 Olympic games. Andy Murrays victory nabbed…
AP Twitter account hack leads to White House bombing scare
The Associated Press had its Twitter account hacked last night, leading to a tweet that claimed the White House had been rocked by a series of explosions, injuring President Barack Obama. The false message read: "Breaking: Two Explosions in the…
Twitter #Music launches: Recommendations based on your follows
Twitter have launched their long-rumoured music discovery app, Twitter #Music. The app allows users to discover new artists and songs by offering recommendations based on the people the user follows on the social network. Tracks can then be played directly…
Twitter buyout of We Are Hunted now official: Twitter music service nears launch
Twitter have confirmed that their purchase of music discovery service We Are Hunted has now been finalised, sparking rumours that a Twitter music service is now on the verge of launching. First noted back in March, the acquisition will see…
TweetDeck Air and TweetDeck for iPhone, Android to be discontinued – Facebook integration getting the chop
Twitter has announced big changes coming to their TweetDeck client. The company is to drop support for its TweetDeck Air, TweetDeck for Android and TweetDeck for iPhone apps in a move to focus more closely on the web version of…
Twitter's Vine officially launches: 6-second video sharing for iPhone
Vine, the Twitter video sharing app for iPhone teased earlier today, is now available to download. Vine allows users to create six-second videos, either from a single clip or as a montage of short clips, which are then shared to…
