Tag: Social & Online Media
Is Twitter Blue worth $3 a month?
Last week, Twitter’s “premium” subscription service made its debut in the United States. Twitter Blue is a $3 monthly subscription that buys subscribers access to additional features, like an undo button and ad-free news articles. For now, Twitter Blue comes with a fairly limited set of extra features designed for…
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Twitter brings $3 ‘Twitter Blue’ subscriptions to the US
Twitter is expanding its premium subscription service to more users. Twitter Blue, which unlocks additional features like the ability to “undo” a tweet or browse news without ads, is now available to users in the United States ($2.99/month) and New Zealand ($4.49/month). The service is designed to appeal to Twitter’s…
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Facebook is adding monetization features to groups
Facebook is bringing monetization features into yet another part of its service: groups. The social network is testing new tools that allow group admins to make money, with new shopping, fundraising and subscription features. The company announced the updates at its annual Communities Summit event, where it said the new…
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Facebook has a new plan to help creators avoid Apple’s App Store fees
Facebook is rolling out another bonus program as it tries to bring more creators into its platform. This time, the company is focusing on subscriptions, which it says will help creators avoid Apple’s 30 percent commission on in-app purchases. The social network is launching a web form for subscriptions, so…
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Facebook verified a Bitcoin scammer pretending to be Elon Musk
Despite Facebook’s attempts at verifying suspiciously popular accounts, it isn’t perfect (to say the least). The Verge has reported that the company has mistakenly verified a Facebook fan page for Elon Musk as Musk’s own official account. On top of that, it appears to be run by a Bitcoin scammer.…
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Facebook expands fight against COVID-19 vaccine misinformation to include kids
Vaccine misinformation has been pervasive issue on Facebook for years, and it wasn't until earlier this year that the website finally introduced policies that would address the problem. Now, the social network has expanded those policies and its COVID-19 vaccination efforts to include kids shortly after the FDA authorized the…
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