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Elon Musk and X have officially launched Chat, their new take on all things communication on the social media platform, featuring an encrypted, secure, and diverse range of experiences now available ...

In response to the Salt Typhoon hack, two high-ranking FBI officials have said Americans should be using encrypted chat apps. Previously, the FBI has tried to get keys to access encrypted chats during ...

New secure work chat app solves a long-standing challenge in workplace communication: keeping work conversations out of personal chat apps. While many enterprise chat tools became popular in the tech ...

X has launched Chat, an end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) replacement for its existing direct messaging service. Chat is rolling out on iOS now via the X app, and it includes support for video and voice ...

Bluesky is a great alternative to platforms like X, especially in 2025. The platform offers most everything you'd expect from a social media site, from serious discussions, to copious memes, to DMs, ...