Threads: News
20 Nov 2024
Donald TrumpWill Trump's youngest son be affected if birthright citizenship ends?
A viral social media post claimed that President-elect Donald Trump's plan to end birthright citizenship would impact his youngest son, Barron Trump.
16 Nov 2024
MetaFacebook replacing 'likes' with 'views' as primary content performance metric
Facebook is moving to "views" as its primary metric for assessing content performance, just like Instagram's metrics.
16 Nov 2024
MetaMeta introduces custom feeds feature to Threads: How it works
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is adding a new capability to its Threads app.
12 Nov 2024
BlueskyX-rival Bluesky gains 700,000 users in a week: Here's why
Bluesky, a social media platform, has seen a massive jump in its user base after the US presidential election. The platform added over 700,000 new users in the week following the polls.
31 Oct 2024
MetaMeta AI surpasses 500M users within a year of launch
Meta AI, the generative artificial intelligence (AI) assistant from Meta Platforms Inc., has crossed a major milestone of over 500 million users, CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed the information during the company's latest earnings call.
28 Oct 2024
Adam MosseriWhy Instagram lowers quality for less popular videos
Adam Mosseri, the Meta executive overseeing Instagram, has revealed that the platform tweaks video quality according to its popularity.
22 Oct 2024
MetaMeta suspends accounts tracking private jets of Musk, Zuckerberg, Bezos
Meta has suspended a number of Instagram and Threads accounts that were tracking the private jet movements of celebrities including Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Kim Kardashian, Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, and Kylie Jenner.
17 Oct 2024
InstagramMeta implements fifth round of layoffs in 2 years
In a fresh wave of layoffs, Meta, the parent company of popular social media platforms like WhatsApp and Instagram, has started cutting jobs across departments.
16 Oct 2024
TechnologyThreads now shows other users when you're online
Threads, Meta's social networking platform, has gained a new "activity status" feature.
13 Oct 2024
MetaMeta shares AI-generated Northern Lights images, netizens are not impressed
Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook, Instagram, and Threads has sparked a debate with its latest recommendation to use artificial intelligence (AI) for recreating images of the Northern Lights.
12 Oct 2024
InstagramInstagram's moderation issues caused by human error, not AI
Instagram has been recently struggling with a number of moderation issues, resulting in users losing access to their accounts and posts disappearing.
09 Oct 2024
Elon MuskThreads tests 'Loops' feature to take on X's Communities
Meta appears to be testing a new feature called 'Loops' for its text-based social media app, Threads.
02 Oct 2024
MetaYou now have 15 minutes to edit posts on Threads
Threads, the popular social media platform, has extended its post-editing time limit from five to 15 minutes.
29 Sep 2024
MetaMeta blocks links to newsletter with leaked JD Vance documents
Meta has moved quickly to block links across its platforms—Facebook, Instagram, and Threads—leading to a newsletter by American journalist Ken Klippenstein, with a dossier on VP candidate JD Vance.
28 Sep 2024
MetaYou can now tag your location when posting on Threads
Meta has rolled out a new feature on Threads. Now, users can tag their location in posts.
16 Sep 2024
FacebookInstagram may soon allow sharing comments on Threads
Social media giant Meta is reportedly testing a new feature that could further integrate its messaging platform Threads with its flagship photo-sharing app, Instagram.
08 Sep 2024
BlueskyBluesky's user base surges to 9M following Brazil's X ban
Bluesky, a social media platform, has reported a significant increase in its user base.
04 Sep 2024
OmegaUnveiling the mystery behind what 'o' in 'o'clock' really means
The ubiquitous phrase "o'clock," used daily by millions to express time, has recently sparked an online debate about the meaning of its "o."
03 Sep 2024
BlueskyX-rival Bluesky adds 2 million users in a week
Bluesky, a decentralized social network, has experienced a significant surge in its user base.
24 Aug 2024
XThreads is testing posts that vanish after 24 hours
Threads is currently experimenting with ephemeral posts, the social media platform told TechCrunch.
13 Aug 2024
San FranciscoTech nightmare: Waymo's robotaxis honked at 4am for no reason
San Francisco residents have raised concerns about the noise pollution caused by Waymo's autonomous robotaxis.
07 Aug 2024
Climate ChangeElon Musk's trans daughter accuses him of serial adultery, dishonesty
Elon Musk, the renowned founder of SpaceX and X, is facing public criticism from his trans daughter, Vivian Jenna Wilson.
01 Aug 2024
FacebookIndia becomes largest market for Meta's AI chatbot
India has emerged as the leading market for Meta's artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, according to Susan Li, the CFO of Meta.
31 Jul 2024
Adam MosseriThreads makes it easier for people to explore trending topics
Threads, a new social media platform rivaling Elon Musk's X, has launched an innovative feature that emphasizes trending topics above posts.
26 Jul 2024
California'Entirely fake': Musk's transgender daughter publicly calls out his lies
Elon Musk, the high-profile tech entrepreneur, has been publicly disowned by his transgender daughter, Vivian Jenna Wilson.
06 Jul 2024
Elon MuskX exploring deeper Grok integration: A more personalized platform?
Elon Musk's social networking app, X, is reportedly developing innovative methods to integrate xAI's Grok more deeply into its platform.
05 Jul 2024
Meta175M users later: Why Threads failed to challenge X's dominance
Threads, the social media platform developed by Meta, has garnered 175 million users within its first year.
03 Jul 2024
Adam MosseriThreads reaches 175 million monthly users in just 12 months
Threads, the social networking platform developed by Meta, has achieved a milestone of over 175 million monthly active users within its first year.
02 Jul 2024
MetaMeta replaces 'Made with AI' label on Instagram following complaints
Meta, the parent company of Instagram, has decided to replace its 'Made with AI' label with 'AI info' across its applications.
26 Jun 2024
Mark ZuckerbergThreads expands reach, allows sharing to fediverse in 100+ countries
Threads, Instagram's competitor to X (Twitter), is broadening its reach into the fediverse, a collective social network that includes apps like Mastodon and PeerTube running on the ActivityPub protocol.
18 Jun 2024
MetaMeta launches API for Threads: What it means for developers
Meta, the parent company of Threads, has announced the launch of its much-awaited API for the social media platform.
04 Jun 2024
Adam MosseriMeta's Threads rolls out swipe customization for user feeds
Threads, the social media platform by Meta, has unveiled a swipe customization feature for user feeds.
27 May 2024
AndroidThreads app now supports predictive back gestures on Android
The latest update for the Threads app on Android has integrated support for Android's predictive back gesture, a feature aimed at enhancing user navigation.
17 May 2024
MetaMeta tests TweetDeck-inspired feed on Threads: Know how it works
Meta has begun testing a new feature on Threads that is inspired by TweetDeck's functionality.
15 May 2024
Adam MosseriThreads launches fact-checking program ahead of US elections
Meta's latest social network, Threads, has launched its own fact-checking program.
05 May 2024
iOSThreads introduces innovative 'Quote Control' feature: How does it work
Threads, the widely-used social media platform, has launched a new 'Quote Control' feature aimed at enhancing user experience.
30 Apr 2024
MetaThreads users can now earn money but there's a catch
Meta has launched an exclusive bonus program for creators on its social media app, Threads.
26 Apr 2024
InstagramThreads's new feature lets you filter offensive words and emojis
Threads is set to improve user experience with the launch of an automatic filtering feature called 'Hidden Words.'
25 Apr 2024
XZuckerberg's Threads overtakes Musk's X in daily user count
Meta's communication platform, Threads, has overtaken Elon Musk's X, formerly known as Twitter, in daily active users (DAUs) within the United States.
19 Apr 2024
AppleApple removes WhatsApp, Threads from App Store in China
Apple has taken down WhatsApp and Threads, from its China-based App Store.
03 Apr 2024
MetaUS President Joe Biden joins fediverse via Instagram Threads
The President of the US, known on social media as @Potus, has broadened his digital presence by joining the fediverse through Instagram Threads.
21 Mar 2024
MetaThreads introduces Tinder-like swipe gestures to train its content algorithm
Threads, a social media platform under Meta's umbrella, is trialing a novel feature called "Algo Tune."
20 Mar 2024
Mark ZuckerbergMeta adds 'Trending Now' section to boost conversations on Threads
Meta is introducing the 'Trending Now' feature on Threads, offering users a snapshot of the most engaging conversations happening in real time.
09 Mar 2024
InstagramThreads now lets users save drafts, take photos within app
Threads has introduced new features, including the ability to save drafts and take photos within the app.
05 Mar 2024
FacebookFacebook, Instagram, and Threads face global outage
Meta's popular platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, are facing technical glitches, leaving many users unable to access their accounts.
02 Mar 2024
MetaMeta begins testing Threads API with third-party developers
Meta has kicked off the testing phase for its Threads API, inviting a select group of third-party developers to participate, according to Meta engineer Jesse Chen.
11 Feb 2024
MetaInstagram, Threads to soon limit political content recommendations
American technology conglomerate Meta has announced that Instagram and Threads will no longer suggest political content to users unless they specifically choose to see the same.
07 Feb 2024
MetaMeta to label AI-generated images across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads
Meta is stepping up its game to help users spot AI-generated images on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.
07 Jan 2024
InstagramInstagram boss apologizes for irrelevant, hateful recommendations on Threads
Over the last few weeks, Threads has flooded user feeds with low-quality recommendations, including irrelevant content, engagement baits, and even hate speech, particularly transphobic posts.
15 Dec 2023
MetaMeta's Threads is heading to fediverse: What changes
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has shared that Threads is testing integration with ActivityPub, which would make posts accessible on Mastodon and other ActivityPub-supported platforms.
14 Dec 2023
MetaMeta's Threads app now finally available in the EU
Meta's new social media platform, Threads, has finally reached the European Union, opening its doors to nearly 448 million users.
30 Nov 2023
MetaMeta's Threads set to launch in EU next month
US tech giant Meta is gearing up to introduce Threads, its text-based social network, to the European Union (EU).
17 Nov 2023
MetaYou can now use Threads from your mobile web browser
Meta's Threads app is now accessible from mobile web browsers as well, broadening the platform's reach and providing a more adaptable experience for users.
16 Nov 2023
MetaThreads is testing Twitter-inspired hashtags but without the hash
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has revealed that the Threads app is experimenting with a tagging feature similar to hashtags.
14 Nov 2023
MetaThreads now lets you delete your account without losing Instagram
Meta has added a new feature in Threads, that lets users remove their Threads profile without having to leave Instagram.
13 Nov 2023
MetaHow to stop auto-sharing of Threads' posts to Instagram, Facebook
Meta has introduced a new option for Threads users to prevent their posts from being automatically shared on Instagram and Facebook.
27 Oct 2023
MetaThreads adds polls and GIFs to compete with X
Meta is incorporating polls and GIFs into Threads, as the company persistently pursues X (previously known as Twitter).
13 Oct 2023
MetaThreads introduces edit feature for all users at no cost
Meta is rolling out an edit button for Threads allowing users to tweak their posts within five minutes of publishing.
09 Oct 2023
MetaMeta Threads to get 'Trending Topics' feature: How it'll work
Meta's microblogging platform, Threads, is rumored to be working on a new Trending Topics feature that will help users easily find the hottest discussions happening on the site, similar to X (formerly Twitter).
26 Sep 2023
MetaThreads account deletion feature coming by December, says Meta
Meta, the parent company of Instagram, is planning to roll out a separate account deletion feature for its text-based social network, Threads, by December.
08 Sep 2023
MetaThread's keyword search expands to more countries, including India
Meta's social media app, Threads, has expanded its keyword search feature to more English and Spanish-speaking countries, including India, following successful tests in Australia and New Zealand.
28 Aug 2023
XBluesky's new 'Likes' tab makes revisiting favorite posts easy
Bluesky, an X rival, has rolled out a series of updates for its mobile apps and website, enhancing user experience and engagement.
22 Aug 2023
MetaThreads web app brings the X rival to the desktop
Meta has finally launched its eagerly awaited Threads web app. Users can post, view their respective feeds, and engage with posts from their desktops.
21 Aug 2023
MetaMeta's Threads to receive web version next week
Meta, the social media giant, is reportedly gearing up to launch a web version of its Threads app as early as next week, according to the Wall Street Journal.
18 Aug 2023
InstagramThreads makes 'Following' feed more useful with repost feature
Threads, the Instagram-based microblogging platform, has introduced a new 'Reposts' tab on user profiles.
05 Aug 2023
Mark ZuckerbergThreads to gain search feature and web-based version: Mark Zuckerberg
Meta's X-like app, Threads, is gearing up to introduce search and web functionality in the "next few weeks," as announced by CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
26 Jul 2023
MetaHow Meta's Threads has evolved since its debut
Earlier this month, Meta took its social media game up a notch with Threads, its X (formerly Twitter) rival. The microblogging site arrived with much fanfare.
18 Jul 2023
XHow Twitter is fending off competition from Threads
Twitter is battling Threads to keep its microblogging dominance intact. Ever since Threads's debut, Twitter has placed a lot of emphasis on keeping its users happy.
14 Jul 2023
MetaMeta blocks EU users from accessing Threads via VPN
Meta's recently launched Threads has been a runaway success. Threads is available everywhere but in the EU region.
11 Jul 2023
XThings you can do on Twitter but not on Threads
In the few days since its launch, Instagram's Threads has shown it can take on Twitter. The app has amassed over 100 million sign-ups in five days.
10 Jul 2023
MetaData privacy rules: Why Meta is struggling in Europe
Meta launched Threads last week. More than 100 million users have joined in less than five days.
07 Jul 2023
Adam MosseriInstagram head pushes back against Elon Musk's criticism of Threads
Instagram's Threads is on its second day. The app has enjoyed a stellar start, with over 50 million users onboarded on the first day itself.
07 Jul 2023
XTwitter threatens to sue Meta over Threads app: Here's why
If there weren't enough reasons to look forward to a potential cage match between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, we have a new one.
06 Jul 2023
InstagramDay 1 of Threads: How companies and people reacted
Threads—Instagram's Twitter challenger—is off to a flying start.
06 Jul 2023
MetaThreads app privacy: What kind of personal data it collects
Meta's 'Threads' is here. The Twitter challenger has had a great opening day, with over 10 million people signing up within hours of launch.
06 Jul 2023
MetaMeta Threads: How to download and set up your account
Meta's much-awaited Threads app is now available globally, including in India. It is accessible to both Android and iOS users for free.
06 Jul 2023
Mark ZuckerbergThreads v/s Twitter is cage match between Zuckerberg and Musk
After much anticipation, Meta has launched its Instagram-based microblogging app dubbed 'Threads.' The app is touted by many as a 'Twitter killer.'
