Bluesky was created by a Twitter co-founder as a side project, but it's now seen an influx of new users following the U.S. election and inauguration.
After Elon Musk's acquisition and the subsequent enshittification of Twitter, which he renamed "X," there has been a mass exodus of users from the social media site. In December, the Guardian reported that X had lost 2.
X and Bluesky have announced they are launching custom video feeds as TikTok faces an uncertain future in the U.S.
Nobody beats the NFL when it comes to performative gestures. End zones and helmets have been adorned with slogans like “Stop Hate” and “End Racism” for four years, but make no mistake: None of this matters to the shield unless it’s bringing in money.
Bluesky is the latest app users are flocking to in an effort to replace X. We answer all your questions about the social network.
Billionaire's estranged daughter has used rival social media platforms to attack Trump's anti-transgender executive order, and her dad's salute.
Musk has promoted antisemitic and white nationalist content online, and has endorsed a neo-Nazi party in Germany.
Bluesky is not the only app that could serve as a destination for TikTok users. Elon Musk says that X (formerly Twitter) is "looking into" bringing Vine back. X (then Twitter) purchased Vine in 2012. Back then, Vine did not even have an iOS app. Vine remained active until 2017, when it was shut down.
Elon Musk was accused of making a troubling gesture during Donald Trump's inauguration - and people are so disgusted they're leaving X.
The world’s richest man drew a ton of attention over an ill-advised ‘salute’ he did on stage, with many likening it to a Nazi gesture
BMW UK announced it will stop posting on X, inciting online backlash and mockery from users who believe the move is linked to Musk's alleged fascist salute.
In a widely shared clip president’s youngest child and the South African-born billionaire seen taking part in standing ovation at inauguration