Twitter is back? Former employee fights to resurrect the blue birdPhoto by greenwish _ on Pexels
Technology

Twitter is back? Former employee fights to resurrect the blue bird

Euronews Portugal28 August 2026 at 11:24

Stephen Coates, former Twitter employee, founded a startup with the aim of resurrecting the platform known for the blue bird icon. The new social network offers users early access to a "recovered" platform, positioning itself as an alternative to the Twitter currently controlled by Elon Musk.

The initiative comes at a time when many users have been looking for alternatives to existing social media platforms. Coates, with his previous experience at Twitter, brings insider knowledge about how the original platform worked.

The startup positions itself as a challenger to Elon Musk's Twitter, trying to attract users who may be unhappy with the changes implemented on the platform since Musk's acquisition. The project promises to recover the original experience that users knew from classic Twitter.

Full details about the specific features of the new platform or about the startup's expansion plans have not yet been revealed.

Related articles

Município de Almeirim atualiza site e pede ajuda dos munícipes para identificar falhasPhoto by RUN 4 FFWPU on Pexels
Technology

Municipality of Almeirim updates website and asks citizens for help identifying issues

The Almeirim City Council is proceeding with the update and renovation of its internet portal, with the objective of improving the digital platform made available to citizens. The municipality warns that, during this transition period, the website may present temporary changes, incomplete content or functionalities still in the adjustment phase. The municipality appeals to users' collaboration to report any errors or issues through private messages, allowing for faster resolution. The work aims to modernize the municipality's digital space and improve the browsing experience, and citizens should follow updates through official social media while the work is ongoing.

Jornal O Almeirinense28/08/26, 11:27
Banco Central Europeu diz que uso da IA duplicou na zona Euro. Mas o impacto na produtividade permanece desigual
Technology

European Central Bank says AI usage doubled in the Eurozone. But the impact on productivity remains uneven

Artificial Intelligence is already used by more than half of the workers in Eurozone companies, but the impact on productivity remains uneven and adoption continues to be constrained, the European Central Bank (ECB) revealed.

SAPO Notícias28/08/26, 11:20
A geração que temos medo de deixar pensarPhoto by Wolf Art on Pexels
Technology

The generation we are afraid to let think

The article reflects on how parents and educators are so focused on protecting children from the dangers of technology that they neglect to teach them to think critically - a skill that no technology can replace. The text warns that the current generation grows up surrounded by devices but may be losing the capacity for autonomous reflection and deep thinking.

Jornal de Negócios28/08/26, 11:15
O lado vulnerável dos videojogos
Technology

The vulnerable side of video games

Video games have become social spaces, digital markets and relationship platforms, creating new opportunities for players, creators and companies, but also significantly expanding the attack surface. According to the article, threats such as messages received during matches, skin swap proposals or seemingly harmless files can be part of fraud chains targeting players.

SAPO Notícias28/08/26, 11:12