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Threads Is Now Clearly More Popular Than X (in Mobile App Form), Report Says

January 18, 2026January 18, 2026 · Gadgets

Say what you will about the social media platform Threads—for instance that its rushed rollout in 2023 felt like a rather cynical ploy by Meta to exploit the…

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Threads edges out X in daily mobile users, new data shows | TechCrunch

January 18, 2026January 18, 2026 · Technology

A report from market intelligence firm Similarweb suggests that Meta’s Threads is now seeing more daily usage than Elon Musk’s X on mobile devices. While X still dominates…

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The Atlanta Voice 2025 Year in Review: A Year of Legacy, Leadership, and Looking Forward

December 22, 2025December 22, 2025 · Atlanta, Georgia Local News

In 2025, The Atlanta Voice reaffirmed its place as a cornerstone of Black-owned media in Atlanta, honoring nearly six decades of legacy while embracing innovation to meet the moment. The…

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Who Is Threads For? Meta Would Like One Answer to Be ‘Podcasters’

November 12, 2025November 12, 2025 · Gadgets

Threads is one of the two big platforms that materialized in 2023 as alternatives to X/Twitter when Elon Musk really started remaking it in his own image. Bluesky…

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Threads is adding features for creators to promote their podcasts

November 11, 2025November 11, 2025 · Gadgets

Threads is working on new features that could make the text-based social network a bit more audio-friendly. Starting today, Threads is rolling out some new features for sharing…

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Threads reaches 150 million daily users and is ramping up ads

October 29, 2025October 29, 2025 · Gadgets

Threads has grown to 150 million daily active users. Mark Zuckerberg shared the latest milestone for the company’s text-based app during Meta’s third-quarter earnings call. The company previously…

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That Trump Tweet About the World Series Being ‘Rigged’ Is Fake

October 27, 2025October 27, 2025 · Gadgets

Have you seen a tweet from President Donald Trump saying he’ll refuse to invite whoever wins the World Series to the White House? Trump appears to say that…

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Threads introduces ‘ghost’ posts that disappear after 24 hours

October 27, 2025October 27, 2025 · Gadgets

Meta’s Threads is getting its own version of ephemeral posting with a new feature the company is calling “ghost posts.” The temporary posts will be published within Threads’…

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How to turn off autoplay on your social media feeds | TechCrunch

September 10, 2025September 10, 2025 · Technology

There are times when you may want to prevent videos and GIFs from automatically playing in your social media feeds. This could be because you’re trying to conserve…

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Threads tests a way to share long-form text on the platform | TechCrunch

August 28, 2025August 28, 2025 · Technology

Threads is testing a new feature that makes it easy to share long-form text on the social network, Meta confirmed to TechCrunch on Thursday. The feature lets users…

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Meta bans private jet tracking accounts on Instagram and Threads

Meta bans private jet tracking accounts on Instagram and Threads

October 22, 2024October 22, 2024 · Gadgets

It’s now harder to know where celebrities are flying to and their carbon emissions, with Meta shutting down Instagram and Threads accounts devoted to tracking private jets, TechCrunch…

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Bluesky now lets you upload videos, but there are some caveats

Bluesky now lets you upload videos, but there are some caveats

September 11, 2024September 11, 2024 · Gadgets

It’s easy to forget that there’s another social network besides Threads for people tired of Elon Musk’s . Bluesky is a fine alternative, as it definitely “feels” like…

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Threads is testing disappearing posts that expire after 24 hours

Threads is testing disappearing posts that expire after 24 hours

August 24, 2024August 24, 2024 · Gadgets

Threads is testing the option for users to put a 24-hour expiration timer on their posts, after which the post and all replies would disappear, Stories-style. A spokesperson…

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Threads search will finally be usable with ‘recent’ tab rollout

Threads search will finally be usable with ‘recent’ tab rollout

May 15, 2024May 15, 2024 · Gadgets

Threads is inching closer to becoming an actually useful source for real-time news and updates. The app is finally rolling out the ability to search posts in order…

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Threads gets its own fact-checking program

Threads gets its own fact-checking program

May 15, 2024May 15, 2024 · Gadgets

This might come as a shock to you but the things people put on social media aren’t always truthful — really blew your mind there, right? Due to…

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Threads finally starts its own fact-checking program | TechCrunch

Threads finally starts its own fact-checking program | TechCrunch

May 14, 2024May 14, 2024 · Technology

Meta’s newest social network, Threads is starting its own fact-checking program after piggybacking on Instagram and Facebook’s network for a few months. Instagram head Adam Mosseri noted that…

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Threads now lets you control who can quote your posts

Threads now lets you control who can quote your posts

May 4, 2024May 4, 2024 · Gadgets

Threads is giving users more control over who can quote their posts (as in, reposting with commentary). If you don’t want just anyone to be able to quote…

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Meta is offering some creators thousands of dollars in bonuses for Threads posts

Meta is offering some creators thousands of dollars in bonuses for Threads posts

April 29, 2024April 30, 2024 · Gadgets

Meta is offering some creators thousands of dollars if they go viral on Threads. The payouts are part of a new invitation-only bonus program that rewards creators who…

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Threads has 150 million monthly users

Threads has 150 million monthly users

April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 · Gadgets

Meta’s Threads app now has more than 150 million monthly users, an increase of about 20 million new users since February. Mark Zuckerberg shared the latest user numbers…

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Apple deletes WhatsApp, Threads from China app store on orders from Beijing

Apple deletes WhatsApp, Threads from China app store on orders from Beijing

April 20, 2024April 20, 2024 · Orlando, Florida Local News

Apple has removed WhatsApp and Threads from its app store in China, following an order from the country’s internet watchdog, which cited national security concerns.Related video above: French…

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