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“Get over your X” – Twitter fans blast Musk

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Elon Musk faced criticism on social media after announcing Twitter’s rebranding decision, replacing its iconic blue bird logo with a generic-looking “X” logo

The move, which took place suddenly, sparked humorous and sarcastic responses from users. Some poked fun at the resemblance of the new “X” logo to the close icon on a computer screen.

While some users were light-hearted in their remarks, others were more critical. Gary Black, co-founder of Future Fund and a noted Tesla supporter, questioned the logic behind the rebrand, expressing concern about losing the brand equity associated with the little blue bird. Musk’s decision was seen as another controversial move in his attempts to regain advertisers and reverse revenue losses since acquiring the platform.

The “X” rebranding comes amidst a significant challenge from Meta-owned Threads, a text-based social media app that has gained millions of users since its recent launch. Musk has been vocal about his vision for an all-encompassing “super app” like China’s WeChat, which offers various services, including payments and ride-sharing.

Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino defended the rebrand, describing “X” as the future of unlimited interactivity, powered by AI, and transforming the global town square. However, Musk’s decision to rebrand Twitter had been hinted at for months, given his earlier statements about using the platform as an “accelerant to creating X, the everything app.”

Amidst the criticism, Musk seemed unfazed and even welcomed negative feedback, stating it was preferable to censorship. The future impact of this rebrand remains to be seen, as the social media landscape continues to evolve with new challenges and contenders.

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Streaming wars: can Apple compete with Spotify?

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Spotify’s 2023 Wrapped has dropped prompting listeners to review their top artists, genres, and songs of the year.

Many are taking to social media platforms to share their listening trends with family, friends, coworkers, and even other fans on the internet.

While Apple Music, a rival platform, has its own year-end campaign—it hasn’t quite ignited the same online response.

Seth Schachner, the Managing Director at StratAmericas and a former Sony Music Executive joins Veronica Dudo to discuss. #Spotify #music #Apple #AppleMusic #SpotifyWrapped #streaming #featured #IN AMERICA TODAY

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What Australia can learn from NZ’s supermarket inquiry

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Coles and Woolworths, two of Australia’s largest supermarket chains, are about to face a Senate inquiry that aims to scrutinise their market dominance and business practices.

The inquiry’s parallels with a past New Zealand investigation highlight the growing concern over the duopoly’s impact on consumers and smaller businesses.

The Senate inquiry, set to begin next month, comes as a response to mounting public pressure and allegations of anti-competitive behavior in the grocery sector.

New Zealand example

Similar concerns led New Zealand to conduct its own inquiry into the supermarket industry back in 2019, resulting in recommendations for increased regulation and transparency.

The central question here is whether Coles and Woolworths wield too much power in the Australian market, potentially stifling competition and limiting choices for consumers.

With the New Zealand example as a cautionary tale, many are wondering if this inquiry will result in meaningful changes to the Australian grocery landscape.

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Elon Musk: Nikki Haley’s ‘campaign is dead’

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Elon Musk has thrown a verbal jab at former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, declaring her political campaign as “dead” on X.

The unexpected comment from the Tesla and SpaceX CEO has ignited a new wave of discussion within the political sphere, leaving many wondering about the implications for Haley’s political future.

In a tweet that garnered significant attention, Musk criticized Haley’s recent policy stance, writing, “Nikki Haley’s campaign is dead on arrival if she continues to ignore the urgency of climate change.

We need leaders who prioritize the planet’s future.” The tech mogul’s remarks come as Haley, a prominent Republican figure, has been exploring the possibility of running for president in the upcoming election cycle.

Musk’s statement has reignited the debate over climate change within the Republican Party, with many conservatives emphasizing economic interests over environmental concerns.

This raises questions about whether Musk’s endorsement or critique could influence the GOP’s stance on climate issues and potentially impact the 2024 presidential race.

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