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technology-and-business2 years ago•2 min saved

"The Rise and Fall of X's Headline-Heavy Link Previews: A Brief and Underwhelming Revival"

Social media platform X, owned by Elon Musk, experienced fluctuating visibility of article headlines in user feeds due to bugs and user feedback. Initially removed to reduce tweet height and improve aesthetics, headlines were reinstated atop main images in response to user backlash. Musk, known for his direct influence on the platform's design, reversed his decision and has now implemented smaller cards that still feature headlines, marking a rare instance of him heeding user concerns.

via Fortune|

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technology-and-social-media2 years ago•1 min saved

"X Reinstates Headlines in Link Previews Amid User Backlash, with a Twist"

Twitter, referred to as Twitter/X in the article, briefly reintroduced headlines to link previews on its web client, displaying them in a small format on the image preview. However, the feature was quickly removed after negative public response, and it's uncertain if it will return. The headlines had been removed previously but were brought back after a context-less post by Elon Musk highlighted the issue with not having them. The change was web-only, with the Android app maintaining the original headline format and plans for iOS expansion unconfirmed.

via 9to5Google|

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technology-and-business2 years ago•2 min saved

"X Reinstates Headlines on Link Previews with Reduced Font Size"

Elon Musk's social media platform, formerly known as Twitter and referred to as X in the article, has reinstated the display of news story headlines on posts, reversing Musk's earlier decision to remove them. This move had been criticized for making it difficult to understand what the linked stories were about. Musk, who acquired the platform for $44 billion in 2022, has made several controversial changes, including massive layoffs and content moderation policy shifts. The platform has faced challenges, including a significant drop in valuation and an advertising exodus following accusations of promoting hate speech.

via New York Post |

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technology-and-social-media2 years ago•1 min saved

"Twitter/X Updates Link Previews with Compact Headlines [Gallery]"

Twitter/X has reintroduced headlines to link previews on its web client, now displayed as small text on a black box within the image preview. This update comes after headlines were removed months earlier, a decision that was reversed following a context-less post from Elon Musk. The headlines are truncated if they are too long for the default preview size, and while the change is currently web-only, it is expected to roll out to iOS, with the Android app having retained the original headline format.

via 9to5Google|

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economy2 years ago•0 min saved

Unraveling the US jobs report: Surprising numbers and key takeaways

The US jobs report has generated mixed messages, with the headline numbers showing a blowout increase in employment, but underlying data revealing a more nuanced picture. While the report indicates a significant rise in job creation, there are concerns about the quality of the jobs being added and the impact on wage growth. Experts suggest that a deeper analysis is needed to fully understand the implications of the report and its potential effects on the market.

via Financial Times|

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