TWITTER may ditch its trademark 'at' (@) and hash (#) symbols in a shake-up of the micro-blogging platform that aims to lower the bar for new users and make functional characters redundant.

Described as the “Godfather” of “Symbol Art” on Twitter (@SYMBOLart, #sYmBoLaRt), Guy-Vincent latest efforts combine his interests in symbols and identity, which the artist describes as ...

The story of Twitter’s blue checkmarks — a simple verification system that’s come to be viewed as an elite status symbol — began with some high-profile impersonations, just as the site ...

Once a coveted status symbol, Twitter’s verification badge — which can be purchased for a monthly fee — is no longer fashionable, according to some users.

The story of Twitter's blue checkmarks — a simple verification system that's come to be viewed as an elite status symbol — began with some high-profile impersonations, just as the site began ...