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ABUJA (Reuters) -Nigerian telecoms firms blocked access to Twitter on Saturday following a regulatory directive aimed at suspending the U.S. social media giant indefinitely, a move criticised by rights campaigners and diplomats as a gag on free speech.FILE PHOTO: The Twitter logo is displayed on a screen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., September 28, 2016. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File PhotoNigeria’s government said on Friday it had suspended Twitter’s activities indefinitely, two days after the platform removed a tweet by President Muhammadu Buhari that threatened to punish regional secessionists in the West African country.The country’s main telecoms industry body, the Association of Licensed Telecommunication Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), confirmed the suspension.“Based on national interest provisions ... our members have acted in compliance with the directives of the Nigerian Communications Commission,” ALTON said.Information Minister Lai Mohammed said on Friday the government had acted because of “the persistent use of the platform for activities that are capable of undermining Nigeria’s corporate existence”.He did not say what form the suspension would take.Twitter, which could not immediately be reached to comment on Saturday, said a day earlier it was investigating its “deeply concerning” suspension by the Nigerian…

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FP TrendingJun 04, 2021 14:15:50 ISTClubhouse app, the audio-only social network on Android, is currently letting users add their Instagram and Twitter accounts to their profiles. The developers have introduced new updates for users who can now follow speakers easily and learn about upcoming events on a Club page. Furthermore, the developers have also announced that users will be able to join this platform freely in the coming months because currently, users need an invitation to join the app. First-time users can go to their profiles and click on ‘Add Twitter’ or ‘Add Instagram’ to enhance the account link. Image: Tech2/Nandini Yadav According to Android, Clubhouse informed that users can add their Instagram and Twitter accounts to their profiles. As per a statement, “In order to provide an option to others to get to know you better, follow your other accounts and DM you (if your IG/ Twitter settings allow for it)”. Meanwhile, first-time users can go to their profiles and click on ‘Add Twitter’ or ‘Add Instagram’ to enhance the account link. The company also revealed that the Clubhouse Android app users can now follow people and clubs directly from their personal space. For example, if you are in…

The verification was opened for profiles belonging to only six categories Topics Twitter | Social Media Twitter has resumed the process of taking verification applications after pausing it last week. Verification means getting the coveted blue tick on your Twitter profile. The microblogging site restarted, after almost four years, the verification process on May 20, but then paused just after a week. Twitter, while pausing the application process for verifying profiles, promised to resume it soon. On Wednesday, it announced that it has resumed taking verification requests from users. The resumption comes four days after the sudden pause. Twitter did not specify the reason for pausing the verification process last week. It said users would start seeing the blue badge, used for verified accounts, on their profile after approval of the application. In case it declines a request, Twitter is also offering 30 days time to reapply for verification. How to apply to get verified on Twitter The verification was opened for profiles belonging to only six categories, namely government; companies, brands, and organisations; news organisations and journalists; entertainment; sports and gaming; activists, organisers, and other influential individuals. Here’s how to apply for the blue tick: To apply, go to account settings…

After it paused verification requests for a couple of days, Twitter announced that they are open again, in case you want to get verified.The company previously halted the process due to the high volume of pending applications. “We’re rolling in verification requests. So we gotta hit pause on accepting any more for now while we review the ones that have been submitted.” Twitter noted in its announcement.Getting verified on Twitter was disabled for years, and only some notable accounts could get that blue badge through direct contact with the company. Twitter again opened its doors for public verifications on May 20th.Of course, it’s predictable that Twitter will again receive a slew of requests for getting verified, and they may stop accepting applications for days to evaluate the pending requests. Verification has been disabled for a long time, and now many accounts think they deserve a blue badge.Twitter verification is open, but it’s not for everyoneJust because Twitter allows you to send your verification requests, it doesn’t mean you are eligible to get verified. Only notable accounts and famous public figures can receive the verification badge in the new process. So others have no chance for it, or at least have…

An expert's point of view on a current event. June 3, 2021, 5:47 AM In April, Twitter announced it was opening an African headquarters in Ghana’s capital, Accra—more than a year after founder Jack Dorsey mentioned his own personal plans to move to the continent. The decision was received with mixed reactions in the African tech community. Although many were excited, others were not pleased with the choice of Ghana as Twitter’s Africa head office. It was seen by many Nigerians as a snub to Africa’s largest economy, Nigeria, which is popular with the African start-up community for its fast growing tech hub in Lagos. Ironically, most of the content and curation roles advertised by Twitter in Accra were created with a focus on Nigeria at its core. On the choice of its Africa headquarters, the San Francisco-based tech giant said, “Ghana is a supporter of free speech, online freedom, and the Open Internet.” There is no doubt Nigeria’s unconducive business environment—and a rising spate of insecurity, kidnappings, and violence—led Twitter to choose Ghana. Even with a new office in Accra, the chances Twitter’s presence on the continent will have a significant impact on the daily realities of people living…

by: Dylan Abad Posted: Jun 2, 2021 / 06:28 AM EDT / Updated: Jun 2, 2021 / 06:28 AM EDT Twitter’s verification process is back in service. Users can, once again, apply for a coveted blue check mark. The process was paused last Friday, because Twitter said too many applications were submitted. It’s unclear how long it will take for responses to be issued. Apple TV is now available on Nvidia streaming services. That means the app can officially be accessed on all modern Android TV devices. It comes with complete support for all 4K and HDR content. Previously, Apple TV was limited to Chromecast with Google TV and Sony Bravia televisions. A major redesign for Firefox. The browser now has bigger tabs. The tab in focus can float above the toolbar and they’re detachable – making them easy to move around and rearrange. The Firefox update also comes with more streamlined menus and more privacy.

Individuals are silhouetted against a video screen with a Twitter logo as they pose with an S4 smartphone in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Photo: ReutersIn a bid to promote healthy conversation on the platform, Twitter said on Wednesday that it has updated the Twitter Help Centre to more clearly articulate and take firm action against hateful or abusive content on the social media site.The micro-blogging site said that hateful conduct and abusive behaviour policies prohibit abuse and harassment of protected categories, and cover a wide range of behaviours. "In line with our commitment to healthy public conversation, we are continuously evolving our policies by gathering feedback from a variety of partners to ensure Twitter is a place where everyone can feel safe," read the tweet shared on Twitter's official account.Read more: Twitter lifts restrictions on accounts covering India's farmer protestsThe social networking site reaffirmed that it does not permit the denial of violent events, including abusive references to specific events where protected categories were the primary victims. This policy now covers targeted and non-targeted content."Our hateful conduct and abusive behaviour policies prohibit abuse and harassment of protected categories and cover a wide range of behaviours." read the statement shared by Twitter.We’ve…

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by: Dylan Abad Posted: Jun 1, 2021 / 06:18 AM EDT / Updated: Jun 1, 2021 / 06:18 AM EDT Twitter’s latest move in the search for truth. The site is planning to use misinformation warning labels. The categories are ‘get the latest’, ‘stay informed’, and ‘misleading.’ Each links users to more information on what’s in a tweet. One of the world’s leading laptop makers is weighing in on the global computer chip shortage. A top official at Acer says it will affect production well into next year. The official says the company can only fill about half of the demand for its products on any given day, due to the shortage. A Chinese tech company is claiming a new world record when it comes to charging your smartphone. It says it can fully charge a phone in just eight minutes through a wired charging system. The technology is “experimental,” for now.