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gaming6 days ago•23 min saved

PS Disc Dilemma: Fans flood X with backlash as PlayStation ends physical discs

PlayStation announced it will stop production of physical game discs starting January 2028, triggering a surge of backlash on X as Community Notes highlight concerns about a digital-dominant future, resale value loss, and potential longevity issues. A petition titled 'Don’t kill the disc' has grown to about 275,000 signatures, retailer GAME España responds to physical-media fans, and Sony has yet to issue an official reply, underscoring tensions between digital ecosystems and consumer choice.

via PC Guide|

#community-notes #digital-distribution #gaming

technology-and-security14 days ago•3 min saved

X-sponsored malvertising promotes fake Mac app, delivers MacSync malware

Jamf Threat Labs warns of a ClickFix-style attack where a verified X account promoted a malicious domain impersonating DynamicLake, a Mac utility. Visitors were redirected to dynamicmacisland[.]com and instructed to paste Terminal commands to install malware (MacSync/Atomic Stealer; DigitStealer variants seen). The ad bypassed checks due to trust in a familiar account; X removed it after Jamf reported. The DynamicLake developer condemns fake copies and urges downloads only from DynamicLake.com. This highlights ongoing malvertising risks on social platforms.

via 9to5Mac|

#macos #malvertising #malware

politics1 month ago•4 min saved

Ogles Deletes Homophobic Tweet, Blames Staff Amid GOP Pushback

Rep. Andrew Ogles deleted his official X post declaring, 'Homosexuality has no place in America. Happy Nuclear Family Month,' after backlash tied to Pride Month; he blamed a staffer and said the employee was reprimanded. House GOP leaders Mike Johnson and Steve Scalise criticized the post, while Rep. Michael Lawler called it idiotic and offensive, reflecting rare GOP disagreement over social-media activity. Ogles has a history of Islamophobic posts that have drawn Democratic criticism but limited leadership action. The incident highlights ongoing tensions within the party over LGBTQ issues.

via The Washington Post|

#andrew-ogles #gop-leadership #homophobia

technology2 months ago•3 min saved

X’s Link-Posting Fee Spikes 1,900%, Hitting Third-Party Tools

X raised the price to post a URL via its API from $0.01 to $0.20—a 1,900% jump—hitting third‑party tools (like Techmeme) and publishers; a Nieman Lab study suggests links can reduce reach, and executives dispute the impact, potentially making X less attractive for news sharing.

via The Verge|

#api-pricing #link-posting #nieman-lab-study

business3 months ago•6 min saved

Court Rules X Ad Boycott Legal; Musk’s Antitrust Case Dismissed

US District Judge Jane Boyle dismissed Elon Musk’s antitrust lawsuit alleging advertisers conspired to boycott X after he took over Twitter, ruling there was no consumer harm and that the advertisers’ actions were not an unlawful restraint. The ruling emphasizes that antitrust claims require consumer injury, labels Musk’s discovery requests a “fishing expedition,” and suggests the case may face an appeal, even as the broader dispute with advertisers persists.

via Ars Technica|

#advertising #antitrust #boycott

technology5 months ago•2 min saved

X Ditches Dim Mode, Citing Capacity for a Two-Color Web UI

X removed its web “dim” theme, leaving only white or black backgrounds and claiming the platform can’t support more than two colors; the rationale drew backlash from users and sparked workarounds, amid Musk’s xAI/SpaceX-backed restructuring.

via Futurism|

#dark-mode #dim-mode #elon-musk

politics6 months ago•3 min saved

Von der Leyen condemns Grok deepfakes on X, vows EU action

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen condemned Elon Musk’s X for enabling Grok’s deepfake tool to digitally undress women and children, calling it unacceptable. Regulators across Europe are investigating, the EC has ordered X to preserve internal documents, and X has limited Grok to paid subscribers. The case tests the EU’s willingness to rein in Big Tech after a €120 million DSA fine and signals stronger enforcement against platform abuses.

via politico.eu|

#digital-services-act #elon-musk #grok

entertainment11 months ago•2 min saved

South Park Responds to DHS's Use of Show Image with Sharp Humor

South Park responded to Homeland Security's use of an episode image depicting ICE raids with a sarcastic comment, highlighting their show's relevance amid ongoing political satire and controversy.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#entertainment #episode-controversy #homeland-security

technology1 year ago•2 min saved

Linda Yaccarino Resigns as X Faces Turmoil and Leadership Challenges

Linda Yaccarino's blue check on X was removed following her departure from the company, but it has since been reinstated, highlighting the nuances of social media verification and corporate transitions.

via TechCrunch|

#blue-check #company-transition #linda-yaccarino

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Elon Musk's X Officially Permits Adult Content After Policy Update"

Elon Musk's X, formerly known as Twitter, has updated its guidelines to officially allow adult and graphic content on the platform with certain restrictions. The new rules emphasize user autonomy while protecting minors and those who opt out of viewing such content. Users posting adult content must now use content warnings, and failure to comply will result in account adjustments. This policy update aims to clarify existing rules and increase transparency.

via Deadline|

#adult-content #content-guidelines #elon-musk

cryptocurrency2 years ago•2 min saved

Elon Musk's 'PayPal Update' Sparks Bitcoin and Crypto Price Chaos

A leak suggests that Elon Musk, owner of Tesla and X (Twitter), could potentially turn X into an updated version of PayPal, causing potential chaos for the price of Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Cardano, Dogecoin, Solana, and Tron. Musk has been in discussions with top Wall Street executives about the future of X, settling on a new payment system with low transaction costs and the ability to monetize user information. This comes as traders brace for a potential $15.5 trillion Wall Street earthquake in September. Musk's previous support for cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, through platforms like PayPal, has had a significant impact on their prices in the past.

via Forbes|

#bitcoin #cryptocurrency #elon-musk

social-media2 years ago•2 min saved

Elon Musk and James Woods Clash Over Twitter's Block Button

Elon Musk announced plans to remove the block feature from X (formerly known as Twitter), prompting conservative actor James Woods to threaten to leave the platform. Musk responded by telling Woods to "delete your account." Woods criticized Musk, claiming that removing the block feature would turn X into an electronic shopping mall and accusing Musk of prioritizing advertisers over free speech. Other users expressed concerns about losing the ability to block users, with some suggesting it would lead to increased harassment. Musk's plan to remove the block feature may also violate the terms of service for the App Store and Google Play Store, potentially resulting in X being removed from these platforms.

via Yahoo Entertainment|

#block-feature #elon-musk #james-woods