Tech Brew Ride Home Fri. 04/08 – Elon To Give A “Hello, Fellow Tweeps” AMA
Apr 8, 2022
Elon Musk's upcoming AMA addresses Twitter employees' anxieties about his leadership. The platform is introducing a new feature that allows users to 'unmention' themselves in tweets. Robinhood is making waves by rolling out Bitcoin Lightning Network support, while global tech spending is on the rise. A fascinating trend in language is emerging as users create euphemisms to navigate content moderation on TikTok. Plus, discussions on the collapse of the startup Fast and the ethical dilemmas faced in the crypto sphere add depth to this week’s highlights.
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Internal AMA at Twitter
- Elon Musk will hold an internal AMA at Twitter to address employee concerns.
- Some employees expressed worry about Musk's potential impact on company culture and values.
Twitter's "Unmention" Feature
- Twitter is testing an "unmention" feature to help users leave conversations.
- This gives users more control over unwanted mentions and notifications.
Robinhood Crypto Wallet
- Robinhood is fully rolling out its crypto wallet to 2 million waitlisted users.
- Bitcoin is currently the top recurring buy on the app despite a decline in crypto transaction revenue.