The Verge

Threads overtakes X on mobile, but still lags far behind

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Gizmodo

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

While X is still the microblogging champion in web browsers, multiple reports are making Threads' ascent seem durable and convincing. Reading time 2 minutes Say what you will about the social media ...
Forbes

Threads Widens Lead Over Musk’s X—Zuckerberg’s Platform Adds Millions

Threads, Meta’s text-based social media platform, widened its lead over Elon Musk’s X in the first few weeks of 2026 after first surpassing the rival platform in daily active users on mobile devices ...
Global Finance

Moore Threads Goes Public As Chipmaker IPOs Surge

The lucky investors who got in on the first trading day of Moore Threads quintupled their money by the close. Moore Threads’ blockbuster debut was not all that surprising considering that the ...
Bloomberg L.P.

Meta’s Threads Makes a Play for Podcasters and Their Rabid Fans

Meta Platforms Inc.’s Threads will launch podcast previews, or the ability to upload snippets of shows that play directly in user feeds, as part of a broader effort to encourage podcasters and their ...
The Verge

Threads wants to be the app you can’t wait to open in the morning

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. A conversation with the head of Threads Connor Hayes on creators, ads, and the fediverse. A conversation with the ...
Seeking Alpha

China's Nvidia-like AI chipmaker Moore Threads jumps ~500% after IPO debut

Beijing-based AI chipmaker Moore Threads Technology raised ~$1.13 billion (8 billion yuan) in its Shanghai STAR Market IPO, with shares debuting at 114.28 yuan and soaring as much as 500% on the first ...
Mashable

Threads will let users speak to the algorithm

Threads is testing a new way for users to manipulate their own recommendation algorithm. The feature, aptly called "Dear algo," allows users to post a message to the algorithm with the note "dear algo ...
Engadget

Threads is adding features for creators to promote their podcasts

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 podcasts and podcast ...
MacRumors

Threads Now Supports Disappearing 'Ghost Posts' That Archive After 24 Hours

Meta today announced that the Threads social network is gaining support for disappearing posts. "Ghost posts" are Threads posts that will be automatically archived after a 24-hour period. Replies to ...
Android

Meta Gives Threads a Boost With Communities (and Custom Emoji)

Meta is rolling out Communities on Threads, starting with 100 groups covering topics like sports, books, and K-pop. Unlike X, these communities are fully managed by Meta, with features like custom ...