Musk's Private Request to Reddit Sparks Free Speech Controversy
Reddit faces backlash after allegedly removing content critical of DOGE employees following private intervention from Elon Musk. The incident has ignited debate about content moderation policies and perceived double standards in free speech advocacy across social platforms.
X Doubles Premium+ Subscription Cost Following Grok 3 AI Launch
X has dramatically increased its Premium+ subscription to $50 monthly following the release of xAI's Grok 3 AI model. The price hike coincides with expanded AI features for Premium+ users, though some advanced functions will require an additional SuperGrok subscription.
Apple Returns to X Platform Advertising After Year-Long Hiatus
Apple has resumed advertising on X, marking a significant shift after suspending ads in 2023. The move comes as X faces declining ad revenue but coincides with Apple's planned 2025 product launches and evolving social media advertising dynamics.
X Premium Plus Subscription Sees Major Price Hike to $22 Monthly
X (formerly Twitter) announces a significant 40% price increase for Premium Plus subscriptions, raising monthly rates to $22 in the US. The change brings enhanced features including ad-free browsing and expanded creator revenue sharing, while existing subscribers retain current pricing until January 2025.
X Premium+ Subscription Prices Soar by 37.5% Globally, with Dramatic Regional Variations
X is implementing substantial price hikes for its Premium+ subscription service, with US monthly rates jumping from $16 to $22. The changes, effective December 21, show stark regional variations with some markets like Nigeria seeing increases of over 450%.
X Plans to Label Parody Accounts in Latest Transparency Push
X is developing new labels for parody and fan commentary accounts to help users distinguish between authentic and satirical profiles. While the feature aims to reduce confusion, enforcement challenges loom as the platform struggles with consistent adoption of similar policies.
X Claims Universal Ownership of User Accounts in Controversial InfoWars Legal Battle
Elon Musk's X platform asserts ownership of all user accounts in a bizarre court filing attempting to block The Onion's acquisition of InfoWars. This unprecedented legal maneuver contradicts standard practices and Musk's previous positions on account transfers.
Bluesky Gains 1 Million Users Following US Election as X Controversy Continues
Bluesky's user base surges to 15 million as users seek alternatives to X amid platform controversies and content moderation concerns. The platform's growth accelerates following high-profile departures from X and appeals to users seeking an ad-free environment with stronger hate speech policies.
Bluesky's User Base Surges as X Platform Faces Post-Election Exodus
Bluesky sees explosive growth with over 5.6 million new users since September, briefly reaching #2 on App Store rankings post-US election. The decentralized platform's unique features and moderation approach attract users seeking alternatives to X's politically charged environment.
X Trials Free Version of Grok AI Chatbot in New Zealand
X, formerly Twitter, is testing a free version of its AI chatbot Grok in New Zealand. This move aims to broaden user access while maintaining premium features for subscribers.