Elon Musk has completed his takeover of Twitter and is now in control of one of the most influential social media platforms. After a protracted saga around the acquisition, the biggest questions now are how will Mr Musk run Twitter and how might it change? Here is a closer look at some of the biggest […]
Scientists are analysing the data from two large meteorite impacts on Mars, with aim of understanding more about how the red planet formed. The space rocks crashed into the Martian surface at different times in the latter half of 2021, resulting in two large craters upwards of 130 metres in diameter. Nasa’s InSight lander – […]
Elon Musk plans to take on the role of chief executive at Twitter after completing his acquisition of the platform and will abolish permanent bans on users, it has been reported. Mr Musk will replace Parag Agrawal, who was one of several senior executives to be ousted as the takeover was completed but may eventually […]
Meta, facing questions over the future direction of its business, is reporting disappointing financial results which saw revenue and profits fall. While global economic issues have had an impact, experts have also pointed to the company’s high-profile pursuit of its metaverse project and ever-increasing competition in the social media space as factors in the slow […]
Elon Musk has completed his takeover of Twitter and has ousted several senior executives in his first move at the top of the company. The billionaire appeared to confirm media reports of his takeover, tweeting shortly before 5am UK time on Friday: “the bird is freed”. A US court had set a deadline of Friday […]
Elon Musk has said he is buying Twitter to “help humanity” and create a “common digital town square” in a message ahead of the expected completion of his takeover of the site on Friday. In a statement uploaded to Twitter aimed at the platform’s advertisers, Mr Musk said he was acquiring the platform because he […]
Meta’s latest financial results “paint a picture of a company where all is not well”, industry analysts have said. The social media giant published its financial figures for the three-month period ending on September 30 on Wednesday, which revealed a revenue drop for the second quarter in a row, while profits were also down. And […]
The iPhone is to move to a USB-C connector in order to comply with new EU laws which require small electronics to come with the charging port. Apple executive Greg Joswiak told a Wall Street Journal technology conference in California that the company has “no choice” but to comply with the law as it does […]
An Australian health insurer’s customer data – including diagnoses and treatments – is being held for ransom by a cyber criminal in the nation’s second major privacy breach in a month, officials have said. Trade in Medibank shares has been halted on the Australian Securities Exchange since Wednesday when police were alerted that the company […]
University scientists have developed a system which could help astronomers find Earth-like planets – and it is powered by a laser similar to those sold in shops for a few pounds. Researchers at Edinburgh’s Heriot-Watt University have produced a device powered by a green laser similar to laser pointers sold for less than £5. But […]
