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Twitter is a real-time online social networking platform founded in 2006. It is one of the world's most visited websites.
- The SpaceX founder refuses to pay the pesky 19-year-old college student the US$50,000 he wants to remove the Twitter bot tracking his jet for all the world to see
- Amazon’s Jeff Bezos also favours Gulfstream’s G650ER, the brand’s largest business jet with a range of 8,600 miles, panoramic windows and chairs that recline into beds
The global moment that Korean pop culture is having is no accident – from boy band BTS to Oscar-winner Parasite to Netflix’s Squid Game, South Korea’s cultural export have built-in universal appeal.
The global moment that Korean pop culture is having is no accident – from boy band BTS to Oscar-winner Parasite to Netflix’s Squid Game, South Korea’s cultural export have built-in universal appeal.
Twitter saw 7.8 billion conversations about K-culture in 2021, led by tweets about K-pop groups BTS, NCT, Enhypen, EXO and Blackpink. Two southeast Asian countries were the biggest sources of tweets about K-pop.
Twitter saw 7.8 billion conversations about K-culture in 2021, led by tweets about K-pop groups BTS, NCT, Enhypen, EXO and Blackpink. Two southeast Asian countries were the biggest sources of tweets about K-pop.
The Crazy Rich Asians actress finally responded to accusations that she appropriated black culture, while reflecting on her Asian-American identity.
The Crazy Rich Asians actress finally responded to accusations that she appropriated black culture, while reflecting on her Asian-American identity.
YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and TikTok are still not doing enough to combat climate change denial on their social media platforms, experts say.
YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and TikTok are still not doing enough to combat climate change denial on their social media platforms, experts say.
Some 95 per cent of the legal demands came from 5 countries, led by Japan, Russia, Turkey, India, and South Korea.
Some 95 per cent of the legal demands came from 5 countries, led by Japan, Russia, Turkey, India, and South Korea.
The Banco Azteca SA bank owner had made comments on Twitter about a journalist’s appearance that the tech giant said had violated its rules.
The Banco Azteca SA bank owner had made comments on Twitter about a journalist’s appearance that the tech giant said had violated its rules.
Like father, like son – Spencer doesn’t shy away from the limelight and lives a lavish lifestyle of private jets, trips to Barbados and friendships with celebrities like Cristiano Ronaldo
Like father, like son – Spencer doesn’t shy away from the limelight and lives a lavish lifestyle of private jets, trips to Barbados and friendships with celebrities like Cristiano Ronaldo
The social media giant has created a new team to monitor its platform for harmful content associated with the January 6 event.
The social media giant has created a new team to monitor its platform for harmful content associated with the January 6 event.
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s account was permanently suspended under Twitter’s ‘strike’ system, which uses artificial intelligence to identify posts about coronavirus that are misleading enough to cause harm to people.
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s account was permanently suspended under Twitter’s ‘strike’ system, which uses artificial intelligence to identify posts about coronavirus that are misleading enough to cause harm to people.
Whether challenging him to a game of Mario Kart or buying him gifts, Naomi Biden was clearly only half joking when she tweeted that ‘anyone who wants to get to Joe Biden will have to get past’ her first
Whether challenging him to a game of Mario Kart or buying him gifts, Naomi Biden was clearly only half joking when she tweeted that ‘anyone who wants to get to Joe Biden will have to get past’ her first
Hu rode a wave of nationalism to make Global Times China’s most popular government-backed newspaper.
Hu rode a wave of nationalism to make Global Times China’s most popular government-backed newspaper.
Whether because of mock political debate questions or showing up to funerals uninvited, the former US president often takes to Twitter to defend his daughter from criticism
Whether because of mock political debate questions or showing up to funerals uninvited, the former US president often takes to Twitter to defend his daughter from criticism
During the time the account was compromised, a tweet was sent falsely saying that India had officially adopted Bitcoin as the legal tender.
During the time the account was compromised, a tweet was sent falsely saying that India had officially adopted Bitcoin as the legal tender.
Twitter’s Parag Agrawal is the latest India-born tech boss in Silicon Valley. Rigorous engineering colleges, intense competition and the ability to deal with ‘uncertainty and ambiguity’ may be factors behind their success, insiders say.
Twitter’s Parag Agrawal is the latest India-born tech boss in Silicon Valley. Rigorous engineering colleges, intense competition and the ability to deal with ‘uncertainty and ambiguity’ may be factors behind their success, insiders say.
Outgoing CEO Jack Dorsey just anointed a machine learning and AI expert, who’s the same age as Mark Zuckerberg and is unlikely mates with new Amazon bass Andy Jassy
Outgoing CEO Jack Dorsey just anointed a machine learning and AI expert, who’s the same age as Mark Zuckerberg and is unlikely mates with new Amazon bass Andy Jassy
The controversial Youtuber invited 456 players to compete in a series of Squid Game challenges – so how did people react to the US$3.5 million video on social media?
The controversial Youtuber invited 456 players to compete in a series of Squid Game challenges – so how did people react to the US$3.5 million video on social media?
The 37-year-old immigrant from India has emerged from behind the scenes to take over one of Silicon Valley’s highest-profile jobs.
The 37-year-old immigrant from India has emerged from behind the scenes to take over one of Silicon Valley’s highest-profile jobs.
He will be replaced by Chief Technology Officer Parag Agrawal; the move is effective immediately, though Dorsey will stay on the board of the company until his term expires in 2022.
He will be replaced by Chief Technology Officer Parag Agrawal; the move is effective immediately, though Dorsey will stay on the board of the company until his term expires in 2022.
From Monsta X’s Love U to Taemin’s Sexuality and Brown Eyed Girls’ Warm Hole, these K-pop songs and videos hold nothing back in their sexual lyrics and imagery.
From Monsta X’s Love U to Taemin’s Sexuality and Brown Eyed Girls’ Warm Hole, these K-pop songs and videos hold nothing back in their sexual lyrics and imagery.
Britney Spears’ Instagram account is the best source of knowledge about her future plans, which include her wedding and maybe a tell-all interview.
Britney Spears’ Instagram account is the best source of knowledge about her future plans, which include her wedding and maybe a tell-all interview.
The UK royal says he told Jack Dorsey his platform was ‘allowing a coup to be staged’ right before the January 6 incident, and hasn’t heard from the CEO since.
The UK royal says he told Jack Dorsey his platform was ‘allowing a coup to be staged’ right before the January 6 incident, and hasn’t heard from the CEO since.
Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi suffered a light cut and appeared in a televised speech soon after the attack by armed drones on his residence.
Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi suffered a light cut and appeared in a televised speech soon after the attack by armed drones on his residence.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed urged people to make sacrifices to fend off rebels threatening to advance on the capital.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed urged people to make sacrifices to fend off rebels threatening to advance on the capital.
In a bid to dissipate rumours about the president’s health, officials have posted online videos of him walking and playing basketball.
In a bid to dissipate rumours about the president’s health, officials have posted online videos of him walking and playing basketball.
The richest person in the world posted a 1,800-year-old poem called The Quatrain of Seven Steps on Twitter without any clear reference.
The richest person in the world posted a 1,800-year-old poem called The Quatrain of Seven Steps on Twitter without any clear reference.
An analysis of over 100,000 tweets revealed that just 83 accounts posted more than half of all hate content directed at the royal couple – with many using ‘racist coded language’
An analysis of over 100,000 tweets revealed that just 83 accounts posted more than half of all hate content directed at the royal couple – with many using ‘racist coded language’
Authoritarian China has to loosen its grip to allow for a freer press. In America however, unchecked freedom has led to a crisis of authority and undermined the fourth estate’s capacity for fair and balanced reporting.
Authoritarian China has to loosen its grip to allow for a freer press. In America however, unchecked freedom has led to a crisis of authority and undermined the fourth estate’s capacity for fair and balanced reporting.
Trump announcement comes nine months after being expelled from social media for his role in inciting the January 6 Capitol insurrection.
Trump announcement comes nine months after being expelled from social media for his role in inciting the January 6 Capitol insurrection.
Whether it’s been about Squid Game, Parasite or BTS, exclamations that great Korean-language content has come ‘seemingly out of nowhere’ persist – but are sorely mistaken.
Whether it’s been about Squid Game, Parasite or BTS, exclamations that great Korean-language content has come ‘seemingly out of nowhere’ persist – but are sorely mistaken.
Power grew out of the barrel of a gun for Mao, but the power that grew out of Trump’s Twitter account proved much more fickle, writes Chow Chung-yan.
There is a need for greater transparency and understanding of what is acceptable from place to place.