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Musk tanked Twitter in 12 months. Let that sink in.
Elon and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad year.
By Chris Taylor
![Elon Musk arriving at Twitter with a sink](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/054go0rWi7NMGQMYWgmj34C/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1698208681.jpg)
![Elon Musk arriving at Twitter with a sink](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/054go0rWi7NMGQMYWgmj34C/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1698208681.jpg)
TikTok is putting on its first-ever music festival
Cardi B, Charlie Puth, Niall Horan, and Anitta are all on the lineup.
![Headshots of various musical artists.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06L4AFOYwTE0YLsoF7EFYnI/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1698239676.jpg)
![Headshots of various musical artists.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06L4AFOYwTE0YLsoF7EFYnI/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1698239676.jpg)
Dozens of states are suing Meta for hooking young people to its platforms
The move comes just weeks after Utah sued TikTok for causing harm to children.
![A Meta logo on a neon background.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00GYSMWw9r9Tv5KGLBNBCvO/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1698227485.jpg)
![A Meta logo on a neon background.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00GYSMWw9r9Tv5KGLBNBCvO/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1698227485.jpg)
Google Chrome users: Microsoft Edge wants to know why you don't want it
Microsoft Edge has a new poll begging for answers.
![Microsoft Edge new poll](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02JFX95Oj4NXGYd4Apso6ht/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1698093819.jpg)
![Microsoft Edge new poll](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02JFX95Oj4NXGYd4Apso6ht/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1698093819.jpg)
YouTube is getting rid of its Premium Lite subscription plan
The ad-free plan, available in some pockets of Europe, is being cancelled.
![The YouTube logo.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00SyPpfUa7f4krewjD3ihyD/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1695719398.jpg)
![The YouTube logo.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00SyPpfUa7f4krewjD3ihyD/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1695719398.jpg)
Block Head Jack Dorsey returns to lead Square after CEO departure
Yes, his title is Square Head.
![Jack Dorsey creator, co-founder, and Chairman of Twitter and co-founder & CEO of Square speaks on stage at the Bitcoin 2021 Convention](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02thUvhqL72Jx0tIHk2Mhwd/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1695116897.jpg)
![Jack Dorsey creator, co-founder, and Chairman of Twitter and co-founder & CEO of Square speaks on stage at the Bitcoin 2021 Convention](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02thUvhqL72Jx0tIHk2Mhwd/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1695116897.jpg)
Apple's fun-free iPhone launch had us double-tapping our fingers
Dire threats, awkward climate comedy, quiet feature-killing, blinding users with nits: How Apple's latest keynote lost its heart
By Chris Taylor
![Tim Cook, Apple CEO, flashes a peace sign](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00AdtQihPRxzMGVLEqyxYJd/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1694549366.jpg)
![Tim Cook, Apple CEO, flashes a peace sign](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00AdtQihPRxzMGVLEqyxYJd/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1694549366.jpg)
We tested the 6 best streaming devices for smart and dumb TVs
Unlock every streaming app ever made no matter how dumb your TV is.
By Callum Bains
![illustration showing streaming device pointing at TV](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/roundups/00HtddoozBfKYbqp2qVYou2/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1618547397.jpg)
![illustration showing streaming device pointing at TV](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/roundups/00HtddoozBfKYbqp2qVYou2/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1618547397.jpg)
Instagram users in Europe will get chronological feed for Stories and Reels
Meta is complying with the EU's extremely comprehensive internet regulation policies.
![An illustration of the Instagram logo.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03iPm01FxpZXPl0Czc6g9vz/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1692706297.webp)
![An illustration of the Instagram logo.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03iPm01FxpZXPl0Czc6g9vz/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1692706297.webp)
Twitter's 'X' name change has led to a huge decrease in App Store downloads
You can't grow a business, or your bottom line, without new users.
![A phone with the X logo on it in the foreground. In the background, a black and white collage of the twitter logo and Elon Musk.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03dB4mlCU3x5zXqmDZJpLhQ/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1692643333.png)
![A phone with the X logo on it in the foreground. In the background, a black and white collage of the twitter logo and Elon Musk.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03dB4mlCU3x5zXqmDZJpLhQ/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1692643333.png)
YouTube channel Linus Tech Tips halts production to address content errors
It's a messy situation.
![Linus Sebastian's face, wearing a glum expression, next to the logo for Linus Tech Tips YouTube channel.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/072iBcNtaNWKVzEydNtsAol/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1692285485.png)
![Linus Sebastian's face, wearing a glum expression, next to the logo for Linus Tech Tips YouTube channel.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/072iBcNtaNWKVzEydNtsAol/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1692285485.png)
Elon Musk can filter offensive tweets for advertisers. Why not for users?
As hate speech explodes on Twitter/X, Musk offers discounts for advertisers who don't mind being seen next to its worst content.
By Chris Taylor
![The X logo next to a shattered image of Elon Musk.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05AMIOt39Rw5QzM16Gb7eke/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1691614722.jpg)
![The X logo next to a shattered image of Elon Musk.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05AMIOt39Rw5QzM16Gb7eke/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1691614722.jpg)
X is auctioning off memorabilia from the Twitter offices. Here's what's up for grabs.
Cages, collages, coffee tables, and more.
![A collage of the photos of the items mentioned in this article.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04O8mQAJAWm0KDtb6Blrirm/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1691621286.png)
![A collage of the photos of the items mentioned in this article.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04O8mQAJAWm0KDtb6Blrirm/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1691621286.png)
This pocket SSD is a 2TB storage device the size of two bottlecaps
The tiny Sharge Disk has lots of storage and a speed of up to 1000Mb/S.
By Warren Shaw
![Pocket SSD](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/030VAoURzoJTieZlMy5rZ6D/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1690930664.png)
![Pocket SSD](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/030VAoURzoJTieZlMy5rZ6D/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1690930664.png)
Elon Musk's Tesla sued over allegedly exaggerating range estimates
Likely the first of many.
By Tim Marcin
![tesla car being charged in a parking lot](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00HexwMxz2EhXomiTfCafk6/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1691160180.jpg)
![tesla car being charged in a parking lot](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00HexwMxz2EhXomiTfCafk6/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1691160180.jpg)
The FCC just fined a robocall company $300 million after blocking billions of scam calls
"We've been trying to reach you concerning your vehicle's extended warranty."
![Person screaming at his phone](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/036fFBdOrhC4OMrZfeJqMZC/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1691162620.jpg)
![Person screaming at his phone](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/036fFBdOrhC4OMrZfeJqMZC/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1691162620.jpg)
You will come back to Threads sooner than you think
A timeline upgrade. A web version. And a dozen good reasons to leave Elon Musk's service, now called X. What else does Meta's app need?
By Chris Taylor
![The Threads logo and the new X app logo](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03et94E6FT5yf6g7hI4AXYj/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1691006205.jpg)
![The Threads logo and the new X app logo](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03et94E6FT5yf6g7hI4AXYj/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1691006205.jpg)
Elon Musk's 25-year obsession with 'X' explains what he did to Twitter
To understand why this billionaire just trashed a beloved brand, peer into his PayPal past.
By Chris Taylor
![Elon Musk in 2000 and the X.com logo.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01fhY0THvYM9SyY7RlPzMxY/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1690506156.jpg)
![Elon Musk in 2000 and the X.com logo.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01fhY0THvYM9SyY7RlPzMxY/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1690506156.jpg)
Indonesia bans X.com (Twitter?) under country's laws on pornography
The ministry of communications has reached out to Twitter to clarify what the site is all about.
![A bunch of red "X" signs in blue speech bubbles.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05jF6AHD9DYVMrYsKRThK0P/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1690365379.jpg)
![A bunch of red "X" signs in blue speech bubbles.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05jF6AHD9DYVMrYsKRThK0P/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1690365379.jpg)
TikTok will launch its own e-commerce business
Just what we need, another a shopping platform.
![A phone with the TikTok logo displayed on the screen.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04kgNM6b802UeXVgmC1q0jO/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1690298388.jpg)
![A phone with the TikTok logo displayed on the screen.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04kgNM6b802UeXVgmC1q0jO/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1690298388.jpg)
Google could use public data for AI training, according to new policy
Public information still isn't safe from AI.
![The Google Bard AI logo.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/0680g7jhGcgCpDwY9h1ACFx/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1688496768.jpg)
![The Google Bard AI logo.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/0680g7jhGcgCpDwY9h1ACFx/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1688496768.jpg)
Social app IRL, valued at $1 billion, shuts down because it doesn't have any users IRL
95 percent of the company's users were bots
By Matt Binder
![IRL website](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02eFSKAnp157wba1dL2GnYY/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1687899295.png)
![IRL website](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02eFSKAnp157wba1dL2GnYY/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1687899295.png)
EU consumer group calls for 'urgent investigations' of generative AI risks
The European Consumer Organization is calling for AI protections now, not later.
![EU flag superimposed on a circuit board](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03B33GOhtKEptX4XVsYoncE/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1687273781.jpg)
![EU flag superimposed on a circuit board](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03B33GOhtKEptX4XVsYoncE/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1687273781.jpg)