Twitter reacts to the Queen's first tweet - was it genuine?

The Explainer Social media platform is enjoying a new influx but can it usurp big rivals?

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 13 November 24

Under the Radar Government accused of 'throttling the internet' and spooking businesses with China-style firewall, but minister blames widespread use of VPNs

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 23 August 24

In the Spotlight Although Threads is reporting 175 million active monthly users, it has failed to eclipse X as a meaningful cultural force

By Keumars Afifi-Sabet, The Week UK Published 15 July 24

The Explainer Critics say Meta's 'extraordinary move' to have less politics in users' feeds could be 'actively muzzling civic action'

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 27 March 24

In Depth The business mogul has a long history in the hot seat

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Last updated 18 October 24

Talking Point The lawsuit is just the latest in Musk's ongoing tension with social media watchdogs

By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published 22 November 23

Why Everyone's Talking About 'Your platform is dying', says one commentator, but new CEO is aiming for profitability next year

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 27 October 23

Talking Point Is Musk dooming his own company by scrapping its valuable brand, or is it all leading to something bigger?

By Harold Maass Published 27 July 23