Talking Tech: Goodbye, Twitter. Hello, X.

Elon Musk, owner of the social media platform, formally ditched Twitter's classic blue bird logo in favor of X.

Advertisement Read in browser Read in browser Talking Tech Thu Jul 27 2023 Brett Molina |  Consumer Tech Reporter @brettmolina23 Can you believe it is the final Thursday in July? Yes, Talking Tech readers, this year is moving quickly. It's Brett Molina trying not to melt in scorching heat as I bring you the top headlines in tech. Let's start with Twitter. Scratch that, it's not called Twitter anymore. It's X now. Elon Musk, owner of the social media platform, formally ditched Twitter's classic blue bird logo in favor of the X. If you visit the website, you'll spot the X in the top left corner (although the blue bird is still flying high in the app, for now). Musk's fascination with X is nothing new. In 1999, Musk founded an online financial services company called X.com. You may know it now as PayPal. And of course there's his aerospace company SpaceX. So if Twitter is now X, what are tweets called? According to Musk, they should be called Xs. Some users have taken to calling them "xeets" (likely pronounced "zeets"). Whether X or "xeets" or whatever other branding update catches on remains to be seen. One thing is clear: The chaos never stops at the social media platform. What else happened in tech? The return of flip phones? Samsung Galaxy Z's Flip5 and Fold5 test that theory. Facebook may owe you money: You may get cash from user privacy settlement. Attention Taylor Swift fans: You can find your top 5 eras with new Spotify feature. Thursday tech tip Just because you're on vacation doesn't mean you shouldn't practice smart tech hygiene. Follow these 10 tips to keep your devices and online accounts safe. One more thing Maybe we've gone too far on national food days. On Aug. 5, it's National Mustard Day. In its honor, French's is going to release limited edition mustard-flavored Skittles. I love Skittles, but not this much. Stay cool, readers. See you next week. Why you should consider a foldable smartphone over your iPhone Samsung unveiled Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5. And there are more folding options from Google, Motorola and OnePlus. What about Apple? Not yet. READ MORE Advertisement Facebook $725M settlement: Only a month left to apply. How to do it. Anyone in the U.S. with a Facebook account between May 24, 2007, and Dec. 22, 2022, is eligible to apply for the settlement. You have until Aug. 25. READ MORE How to find your top 5 Taylor Swift eras with Spotify The new Spotify feature allows listeners to sort through Swift's 10 studio albums and rank them, picking their top five favorites. READ MORE MSG Sphere in Las Vegas teases the most advanced audio system on Earth The MSG Sphere in Las Vegas is not only the largest sphere on Earth but also home to world's most advanced audio system. READ MORE Essential tech tips to stay safe on your next vacation Planning a trip? Remember, posting your live location is an invitation for a would-be thief. Here are essential tips to tech and home life safe. READ MORE Advertisement Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |   Crosswords Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •   Manage Newsletters  •  Terms of Service  •   Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •  Privacy Notice  •   Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •  Feedback