Tech Brew Ride Home Mon. 10/31 – Would You Pay $20/Month For Twitter Blue?
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Oct 31, 2022 Massive changes are underway at Twitter, with a potential subscription model charging $20 for verification. Tech billionaires are reeling from a staggering half-trillion dollar loss this year. Apple faces delays in launching new MacBook Pros, impacting holiday sales. Meanwhile, India is set to pilot its central bank digital currency. On the design front, Adobe users may encounter new costs associated with Pantone colors, adding frustration to designers already dealing with outdated color libraries.
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Twitter's War Room
- Elon Musk convened a "war room" to enact swift changes at Twitter, including changing the homepage for logged-out users.
- This move, overriding a code freeze, signaled a shift in power and decision-making.
Twitter Blue's Price Hike
- Twitter considers charging $20/month for verification through Twitter Blue, with a deadline of November 7th for employees.
- This change could generate substantial revenue, but its high price point raises questions about user adoption.
Twitter Layoffs and Pressure
- Elon Musk plans to lay off a significant percentage of Twitter's workforce, potentially to avoid severance payouts.
- Some engineers, pressured to meet tight deadlines, worked through the weekend, facing potential dismissal.