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Formerly TweetDeck, X Pro Now Requires Subscription
Subscriptions // August 16, 2023

X Pro, the popular Twitter management tool, now requires a subscription as part of the X Premium service introduced by Elon Musk. The service, now called X Pro, allows users to view and customize multiple feeds in real time. This change comes as part of...

How NextDoor Found An Actual Purpose
Social Commerce // May 15, 2020

A year ago, startup NextDoor’s status as a unicorn (a new firm with a valuation over $1 billion) was something of a mystery to outside observers. Founded in 2008, NextDoor has long described itself as “the largest social network for neighborhoods, enabling local conversations in order to...

Facebook Gets Serious About Blockchain With Exec Reshuffle
Blockchain // July 06, 2018

After setting up a group within Facebook to look into blockchain technology, Facebook may be bolstering its efforts in the field: Evan Cheng has taken on the position of director of engineering, blockchain, at the company, according to reports and his LinkedIn profile. Before taking the...

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Formerly TweetDeck, X Pro Now Requires Subscription

August 16, 2023
X Pro, the popular Twitter management tool, now requires a subscription as part of the X Premium service introduced by Elon Musk. The service, now called X Pro, allows users to view and customize multiple feeds in real time. This change comes as part of X’s efforts to generate additional revenue for the company. TweetDeck, […]

Facebook Gets Serious About Blockchain With Exec Reshuffle

July 06, 2018
After setting up a group within Facebook to look into blockchain technology, Facebook may be bolstering its efforts in the field: Evan Cheng has taken on the position of director...