Tech Brew Ride Home Thu. 02/09 – Twitter Blue Breaks The Character Barrier
Feb 9, 2023
Twitter Blue users can now tweet up to 4,000 characters, sparking debates on communication limits. The Fediverse is facing scrutiny, with differing views on its performance. Regulatory action from the SEC looms over crypto staking, causing concern in the crypto community. Gaming prices are skyrocketing, with Nintendo’s new title costing $69.99. In cloud gaming, Xbox is currently outpacing PlayStation and Stadia, raising questions about future content and market dynamics.
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Longer Tweets for Blue Users
- Twitter Blue subscribers can now tweet up to 4,000 characters, a significant increase from the previous limit.
- Non-Blue users can still interact with these longer tweets, which are initially capped at 280 characters.
TweetDeck May Go Blue
- TweetDeck users should be aware that it may soon become a Twitter Blue exclusive feature.
- A code leak suggests this change is imminent, likely tying the popular app to the paid subscription.
Fediverse Growth
- Despite some reports of decline, the Fediverse, including Mastodon, has seen significant user growth.
- Active users have increased dramatically since Elon Musk's Twitter takeover, showcasing a thriving decentralized social media landscape.