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The feature is currently being tested on iOS and Android. (Photo: ANI)

Twitter tests notifications for responses to interesting tweets

Twitter explained that the new feature provides notifications when there is a new reply to a tweet you are following.

13 Aug 2019 7:33 AM

If someone wants to see or engage with the hidden reply, they can tap on a grey icon that will appear above the replies section. (Photo: Pixabay)

This new Twitter feature will come in very handy

Twitter is testing a new feature that will allow users to hide replies to their tweets.

13 Jul 2019 11:35 AM

The new deal lays out in more detail what types of statements by Musk must be reviewed by Tesla’s legal counsel before publication. (Photo: AP)

SEC commissioner decries agency's deal with Tesla's Musk

The head of the electric car maker reached a deal with the SEC on Friday, agreeing to submit his public statements about the its finances.

01 May 2019 1:08 PM

US District Judge Alison Nathan in Manhattan gave Musk and the SEC two weeks to work out their differences before she rules.

Elon Musk, unabridged, on Twitter

The SEC accused Musk of violating his Oct. 2018 fraud settlement with the regulator by posting an update about Tesla’s production outlook.

05 Apr 2019 2:18 PM

The regulator suggested that greater oversight of Musk’s communications, including the threat of new fines if he backslides, was punishment enough, at least for now.

Elon Musk safe for now as US judge urges Tesla CEO, SEC to end tweet dispute

The hearing appeared to lift an overhang over Tesla, as the SEC stopped well short of recommending Musk’s removal as chief executive.

05 Apr 2019 1:36 PM

The system is yet to be perfect, but it could someday prove useful by leveraging the discussions happening on social media platforms.

New AI system scans tweets to spot security bugs early

The system is able to identify tweets about new vulnerabilities that will show up days later on the National Vulnerability Database.

10 Mar 2019 12:57 PM

With this feature, the users will be able to tap the “share” icon on Twitter and choose “hide Tweet” to close down replies. (Photo: ANI)

Twitter to develop feature that lets you hide replies to your tweets

The latest feature will bring a drastic change in how users control their conversations on the platform.

03 Mar 2019 10:20 AM

It is to be noted that there won’t be any option to edit the old tweet, but more like an after-explanation to save you from a bad history of tweets. (Photo: ANI)

Twitter considering clarification feature for bad tweets

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey said that the company is mulling a feature which would allow users to clarify their bad tweets.

18 Feb 2019 11:59 AM

Instagram further clarified that what shows up in your feed is determined by what posts or accounts you engage with most.

We are not hiding your posts: Instagram defends its algorithm

Instagram said that it has not made any changes to the feed ranking and that it never hides posts from people you are following.

24 Jan 2019 1:40 PM

Use of social media at night results on daily outcomes.

Late night social media can deprive your pro basketball performance

Players who tweet late-night results in poor performing.

27 Dec 2018 5:13 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Most relatable tweets of the week

These tweets will make your morning.

11 Jun 2018 10:11 AM

Active Twitter users most likely to spread 'fake news': study

The study does not consider Twitter users who may have seen the original tweets with false news and ignored them.

13 May 2018 9:04 PM

According to the news article published, most of the tweets are brash, petulant, and aggressive and contain claims that are often untrue.

Find out how Donald Trump changed social media

US President weaponised Twitter, using it not just to reach the masses but to control news through bullying and distraction.

18 Jan 2018 6:02 PM

The library, which will remain open till June 18, is close to Trump Tower, local media reports said. (Photo: AFP)

Library with moments of Trump's Twitter history opens in New York

The library also has a gold toilet in an imitation Oval Office where visitors can sit and compose their own tweets.

18 Jun 2017 1:59 PM

In internet terms, bots are non-human actors that often try to go undetected. Although we have known about Twitter bots for years, the new research marks the first time that bots' social clout was studied in the field of information systems and management.

Twitter "bots" may help drive social movements: study

Bots - short for robots - are simple computer programmes designed to carry out automated tasks.

31 May 2017 6:54 PM

FIR against Prashant Bhushan for 'inflammatory tweets' against Lord Krishna

The complaint has been filed by ex-Congress leader Savio Rodrigues.

04 Apr 2017 2:00 PM

Twitter makes room for more characters in tweets

Twitter first announced plans to relax the limit a year ago, as part of an effort to bring in more members.

31 Mar 2017 12:04 PM

The latest software modification at the one-to-many messaging service comes about a year after Twitter set out to relax a 140-character limit set

Twitter eases 140-character limit in replies

Twitter first announced plans to relax the limit a year ago

31 Mar 2017 7:50 AM

US President-elect Donald Trump. (Photo: AFP)

US ethics office tweets sarcasm at Donald Trump

The Twitter messages applauded US President-elect for selling off his assets.

01 Dec 2016 8:48 AM

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