Bluesky Appoints Permanent CEO, Toni Schneider, As It Looks to Revamp Its Platform

Toni Schneider, the founding CEO of Automattic, will lead Bluesky as it aims to create smaller, more private communities and unlock growth and innovation.

Judge Approves $1.5M Penalty for Elon Musk in SEC Lawsuit

A US judge has approved a $1.5 million penalty for Elon Musk in a SEC lawsuit, despite expressing significant misgivings about the settlement. The penalty relates to Musk's handling of his Twitter takeover in 2022.

X Puts Up a Price Barrier for Link Posting, Raising Questions About the Future of News on the Platform

Social network X's new pricing model for link posting has sparked debate among news outlets, with some questioning the impact on engagement and reach.

X's Decline in Engagement Sparks High-Profile Exits

The Electronic Frontier Foundation and other prominent organizations are leaving X, citing declining returns and poor engagement.

X Revives Voice Notes on X Chat After Months-Long Absence

TechCrunch reports that X has re-released Voice Notes on its private messaging service, X Chat, allowing users to record and share audio messages once again.

X Rolls Out Automatic Translation and AI-Powered Photo Editing

X is now rolling out automatic translation and AI-powered photo editing, allowing users to modify images through natural language prompts. The features are powered by xAI's Grok models and aim to enhance the in-app experience for users.