Elon Musk: News

07 Nov 2022

Gigi Hadid

Gigi Hadid deactivates Twitter account after Elon Musk takeover

American supermodel Gigi Hadid has deactivated her Twitter account, speaking against the company's leadership takeover by SpaceX CEO Elon Musk last week.

07 Nov 2022

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Meet the key people helping Elon Musk reshape Twitter

Elon Musk has been trying to give Twitter a makeover. The billionaire wants the platform to reflect its new ownership.

07 Nov 2022

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#NewsBytesExplainer: How has Twitter changed since Elon Musk's takeover

It's been over a week since the curtains fell on the long-drawn Elon Musk-Twitter saga. He has been busy since assuming the role of 'Chief Twit.'

07 Nov 2022

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Twitter bans impersonation as Elon Musk parody accounts flood platform

Elon Musk isn't having the best of starts to his life as Twitter's owner-cum-CEO. The billionaire's recent actions including mass layoffs have invited the wrath of Twitterati.

06 Nov 2022

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Twitter's $8 blue tick verification rolled out for iOS users

Twitter users on iOS can now get themselves verified for $7.99 per month via the Twitter Blue subscription.

05 Nov 2022

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Twitter losing $4M per day; workforce reduced by half

Just a week after its takeoff by billionaire Elon Musk, Twitter has fired roughly half of its 7,500-strong workforce worldwide.

04 Nov 2022

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Lawsuit filed against Twitter as Elon Musk-led company begins layoffs

D-Day has finally arrived for Twitter employees. The company, now under the ownership of Elon Musk, will tell employees today whether they have a place in the company or not.

04 Nov 2022

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Musk orders private jet for Rs. 646 crore, details here

The world's richest man Elon Musk who recently took over prominent micro-blogging site Twitter has ordered a Gulfstream G700 jet for himself which costs a staggering Rs. 646 crore (US$78 million).

03 Nov 2022

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Elon Musk could axe 50% of Twitter employees

At Twitter, everyone has been dreading mass layoffs ever since Elon Musk took over the company. Now, we have a better idea of how many people could be affected.

02 Nov 2022

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Elon Musk's resume: A look at his entrepreneurial journey

The world's richest man, the CEO of the most valuable automaker, the founder and CEO of SpaceX, the owner and CEO of Twitter... if there is a thing called a perfect resume, this would be it.

02 Nov 2022

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Elon Musk announces $8 monthly fee for Twitter's blue tick

Have you ever wanted Twitter's blue tick? The one the platform gave only to people considered noteworthy?

01 Nov 2022

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Chief Twit to Chief Executive: Musk will be Twitter's CEO

Elon Musk has been quick to stamp his authority over Twitter after taking over the company. However, questions still remained about the social media website's next CEO.

31 Oct 2022

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Twitter is planning to charge $20/month for blue tick verification

Elon Musk, the new 'Chief Twit,' has set the ball rolling on his vision for Twitter. The billionaire is taking no prisoners to mold the company into what he wants.

30 Oct 2022

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Twitter execs laid off to avoid payouts; new firings imminent

Another day, another twist in the ongoing Elon Musk-Twitter saga.

29 Oct 2022

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New York Stock Exchange to delist Twitter on November 8

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has notified the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that it will delist Twitter's stock on November 8.

28 Oct 2022

Parag Agrawal

Parag Agrawal, fired from Twitter, may receive $42 million compensation

Elon Musk has brought down the curtains on Parag Agrawal's reign as Twitter's CEO. Firing Agrawal was among Musk's first orders of business after completing the acquisition of Twitter.

28 Oct 2022

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Elon Musk takes over Twitter, CEO Parag Agrawal fired

Finally closing the deal, the world's richest man, Elon Musk acquired Twitter and fired the top brass.

27 Oct 2022

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'Chief Twit' Musk visits Twitter's headquarters with a sink

Elon Musk's Twitter takeover deadline is just around the corner. With about 48 hours left, it seems that the billionaire is well-prepared for his role as the company's new head.

25 Oct 2022

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Twitter employees write letter to Musk protesting mass layoff plans

There are less than a handful of days left for Elon Musk to complete the acquisition of Twitter. The company's employees are not among those who are waiting to see what happens after that.

21 Oct 2022

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Elon Musk could fire 75% of Twitter employees: Here's why

Most Twitter employees are not fans of Elon Musk acquiring the social media company. It seems that the feeling is mutual.

20 Oct 2022

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Musk is excited about buying Twitter but knows he's overpaying

A lot of us have been wondering what Elon Musk thinks about paying more than the market value for Twitter. Well, now we have an answer.

12 Oct 2022

Boring Company

Elon Musk just sold $1 million worth of 'Burnt Hair'

Will you buy a perfume with the tagline "the essence of repugnant desire"? Before you say no, it is an Elon Musk special, straight from the world's richest man.

12 Oct 2022

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Elon Musk accuses Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal of destroying evidence

Just before Elon Musk revived his offer to buy Twitter, he accused Twitter of destroying evidence, released court documents from October 3 have revealed.

07 Oct 2022

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Elon Musk's 'X' app will be a WeChat-like super app

Elon Musk has a flair for the dramatic. The man spent months trying to get out of buying Twitter, only to do an about-turn and express his desire to acquire it.

07 Oct 2022

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Elon Musk ordered to close Twitter deal by October 28

Elon Musk has finally been granted his wish. The Musk v/s Twitter trial will not take place on October 17.

05 Oct 2022

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Elon Musk proposes to buy Twitter again for $44 billion

Elon Musk did everything he could to back out of his bid to buy Twitter. Now, with only days left for the trial between the two, it seems that the billionaire has a change of heart again.

01 Oct 2022

Tesla

Elon Musk showcases humanoid robot at Tesla AI Day 2022

At Tesla's 2022 AI Day presentation, the company's CEO Elon Musk unveiled a prototype of "Optimus," a humanoid robot.

30 Sep 2022

Tesla

Tesla Cybertruck can cross rivers and lakes, claims Elon Musk

Elon Musk took to Twitter on Thursday, claiming that Tesla Cybertruck will be "waterproof enough" to cross rivers and lakes with steady water.

30 Sep 2022

Parag Agrawal

Musk's private texts with Parag Agrawal, Jack Dorsey revealed

The Twitter v/s Elon Musk trial is nearing. In the discovery leading up to the trial, a particularly juicy document containing private texts between Musk and Twitter's top leadership has been revealed.

25 Sep 2022

Iran

Elon Musk to deploy Starlink internet in protest-stricken Iran

Elon Musk has decided to contribute his two cents to widespread protests that have been rocking Iran for more than a week.

24 Sep 2022

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Musk allowed to use Zatko payout in case against Twitter

The world has been closely watching the drama that unfolded between Twitter and Elon Musk. As we are nearing the court battle stage of this saga, Musk has received a boost.

16 Sep 2022

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Elon Musk accuses Twitter of concealing data security flaws

Earlier this week, Peiter Zatko, a former Twitter employee turned whistleblower, made damning revelations about the microblogging site's lax security measures in front of the US Senate.

13 Sep 2022

Technology

Elon Musk's ex-girlfriend auctions private photos, love note, and gifts

Billionaire Elon Musk's ex-girlfriend from college is selling some mementos of their relationship, and the items up for grabs have proved to be very popular.

26 Aug 2022

SpaceX

Musk's Starlink satellites will end your connectivity issues: Here's how

Elon Musk has announced that SpaceX's Starlink V2 satellites, which will be launched next year, will have the ability to transmit directly to mobile phones.

23 Aug 2022

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Elon Musk subpoenas Jack Dorsey ahead of trial against Twitter

The Elon Musk-Twitter legal battle is heating up as the Tesla CEO subpoenas his friend and former Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey.

17 Aug 2022

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Elon Musk gets access to documents from former Twitter executive

Elon Musk's legal team has landed a win in the ongoing tussle with Twitter.

11 Aug 2022

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Musk now wants to question Twitter employees who count bots

Elon Musk has upped his attack against Twitter. The billionaire's legal team is now demanding Twitter to provide names of those employees who calculate the percentage of bots/spam accounts on the microblogging site.

02 Aug 2022

Tesla

Elon Musk's father isn't proud of his billionaire son

Being the richest man on the planet comes with several perks. Unfortunately, that's not enough to become the "pride and joy" of your father.

27 Jul 2022

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Twitter shareholders to vote on Musk's takeover on September 13

It is time for a very crucial shareholder meeting at Twitter. On September 13, shareholders will vote on Elon Musk's $44 billion takeover proposal, said the company in an SEC filing.

25 Jul 2022

SpaceX

Elon Musk denies affair with Google co-founder Sergey Brin's wife

Elon Musk has refuted a WSJ report, which claims that he was in a relationship with Google co-founder Sergey Brin's wife, leading the couple to file for a divorce. The report also alleged that Musk and Brin are no longer friends.