Threads: News
Bluesky now notifies you about activity by your favorite accounts
Bluesky, the popular social media platform, has announced three major updates to its notification system.
You can now hide spoilers in your posts on Threads
Meta's microblogging platform, Threads, is testing a new feature that would allow users to hide spoilers in their posts.
Threads working on 'interests' feature to connect users with discussions
Threads has started testing a new feature that allows users to add their interests to their profiles.
You will soon see ads on Threads in US, Japan
Meta Platforms has announced plans to start testing advertisements on its social media platform, Threads.
Threads introduces post scheduling feature: Here's how to use it
Threads, a competitor to X, has gained the ability to schedule posts. The company has been testing the feature for more than a month and is now rolling it out to a wider audience.
Threads introduces 'use media' feature for re-sharing viral content
Instagram's standalone messaging app, Threads, has added a new feature that makes resharing photos and videos easier than ever.
You can now schedule a post on Threads
Meta's social networking platform, Threads, is testing a new feature that lets users schedule their posts.
Meta-owned Threads hits 100M daily active users
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced that the company's social media platform, Threads, has crossed a major milestone of 100 million daily active users.
Why James Gunn is reshooting 'Superman'
James Gunn, the director of DC Studios's upcoming Superman reboot, has set the record straight on rumors of reshoots for the film.
Threads gains 35 million new sign-ups amid X user exodus
Threads has seen a massive spike in user sign-ups this November, crossing the 35 million mark.
You can now watch videos in landscape mode on Threads
The Threads app has received a major new feature: the ability to view videos in landscape mode.
Threads working on AI-powered summaries for trending topics
Threads is gearing up to test AI-powered summaries of trending discussions.
Will 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.
Facebook 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.
Meta 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.
X-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.
Meta 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.
Why 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.
Meta 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.
Meta 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.
Threads now shows other users when you're online
Threads, Meta's social networking platform, has gained a new "activity status" feature.
Meta 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.
Instagram'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.
Threads 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.
You 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.
Meta 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.
You 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.
Instagram 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.
Bluesky'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.
Unveiling 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."
X-rival Bluesky adds 2 million users in a week
Bluesky, a decentralized social network, has experienced a significant surge in its user base.
Threads is testing posts that vanish after 24 hours
Threads is currently experimenting with ephemeral posts, the social media platform told TechCrunch.
Tech 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.
Elon 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.
India 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.
Threads 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.
'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.
X 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.
175M 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.
Threads 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.
Meta 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.
Threads 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.
Meta 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.
Meta'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.
Threads 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.
Meta 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.
Threads launches fact-checking program ahead of US elections
Meta's latest social network, Threads, has launched its own fact-checking program.
Threads 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.
Threads 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.