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Threads rolls out Trending Topics feature, bringing popular discussions to your fingertips

21Mar

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Threads rolls out Trending Topics feature, bringing popular discussions to your fingertips

[ad_1] Meta's text-based social media app, Threads, is stepping up its game by introducing a new feature that brings it closer in functionality to X (formerly Twitter). Starting March 19, users in the US now have access to trending topics within the Threads app, similar to the trending tab on X. With the rollout of this feature, Threads aims to compete against the likes of X and Bluesky Social in the race to become the top microblogging platform.Trending Topics feature on ThreadsUsers can now explore trending topics in the "Trending Now" section of the Threads app, accessible from both the Search tab and the For You page. While the feature is currently limited to displaying five trending topics, it provides users with a more dynamic and real-time browsing experience, reported androidcen...

Instagram’s Threads now lets users save drafts, snap photos within the app; Know what’s new

8Mar

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Instagram’s Threads now lets users save drafts, snap photos within the app; Know what’s new

[ad_1] Threads, the social media app akin to Twitter, is stepping up its game by introducing two highly anticipated features - the ability to save drafts and snap photos directly within the app. This update, announced by Instagram head Adam Mosseri, aims to enhance user experience and streamline the process of sharing thoughts and moments seamlessly.New features on ThreadsThe rollout of these features follows a period of testing with a select group of users and represents a response to user demands for increased functionality. Mosseri emphasized that these additions are tailored to cater to the evolving needs of the Threads community, making it easier for users to express themselves on the platform, reported TechCrunch. With the introduction of draft-saving capability, Threads users now...

Watch: Woman Uses Threads To Flip Omelette, Internet Says “RIP Cooking”

27Feb

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Watch: Woman Uses Threads To Flip Omelette, Internet Says “RIP Cooking”

[ad_1] Omelettes make for one of the most popular staple breakfast dishes enjoyed all over the world. The recipe for this dish is quite simple: break the eggs, add salt and other spices, along with some chopped vegetables, and give it a fine mix. Put the mixture on a griddle and cook it on both sides. However, problems often arise when it's time to flip the omelette; it can break or stick to the griddle. A new video making the rounds on Instagram shows a quick and easy way to solve these issues. In the video, a woman takes two pieces of long threads, puts them in a cross-shaped pattern on the griddle, and then pours the batter on the griddle. Once the omelette is cooked on one side, she doesn't use a ladle to flip the dish. Instead, she pulls it up using the threads and then flips it. On...

Threads app update brings new features; From quick camera access to drafts, check what’s new

23Feb

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Threads app update brings new features; From quick camera access to drafts, check what’s new

[ad_1] Meta Platforms' Threads app has recently been on the receiving end of several updates based on users' feedback. It recently introduced a bookmark feature, allowing users to save their favourite posts. Now, the Threads app has received more features courtesy of the latest update which aims to simplify the posting process for users. In the new app update, Threads has introduced a new button that will direct users to the camera, enabling users to not switch between the camera app to click a quick snippet. Additionally, Threads will allow users to save drafts for their new posts. Know more about this new Threads app update here.Threads app update: New featuresAccording to a 9to5Mac report, the Threads app has received a set of new features to simplify the app usage. The new feature a...

X and Threads rival Bluesky to roll out full hashtag support and user-controlled content

15Feb

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X and Threads rival Bluesky to roll out full hashtag support and user-controlled content

[ad_1] Bluesky CEO, Jay Graber, has announced the imminent introduction of comprehensive hashtag support on the emerging platform, signalling the next evolution in user engagement that has boosted its profile as one of the strongest emerging rivals to billionaire Elon Musk's X. In a recent interview on the Techmeme Ride Home Podcast, Graber emphasised the logical progression of "linkifying" hashtags to enhance the user experience.The new platform, having recently opened its virtual doors, is gaining traction with nearly 5 million users onboarded. Now, Graber has shared exciting developments, revealing plans for the rollout of moderation services. This advancement aims to empower third-party services, enabling them to contribute to the network by building labelers or annotators, The Verg...

Instagram, Threads to start limiting the recommendation of political content

10Feb

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Instagram, Threads to start limiting the recommendation of political content

[ad_1] Instagram users will no longer be bombarded with unwanted political content on their feed.As per Variety, Instagram, in a blog post, said it will not "proactively recommend" political content from accounts that users do not already follow. The same policy is also applied to Threads, the Twitter-like app launched last summer under the Instagram brand. "We want Instagram and Threads to be a great experience for everyone. If you decide to follow accounts that post political content, we don't want to get between you and their posts, but we also don't want to proactively recommend political content from accounts you don't follow," the Meta-owned company said.Both apps will add a setting to let users who still want to see political content recommendations opt to do so -- and, according...

Meta’s Threads app to get an Instagram-like bookmark feature to save favourite posts

9Feb

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Meta’s Threads app to get an Instagram-like bookmark feature to save favourite posts

[ad_1] Threads app was launched in 2023 as Twitter rival (now X) which gained much popularity in the initial months. However, the app lacked many features that users deemed necessary and they have been demanding many of these for a long time. One such feature is the “bookmark feature” which lets users save posts and reels on Instagram. Now, Threads revealed that the app has started testing the bookmark feature for their app. Notably, after the initial surge to 100 million and an equally surprising fall thereafter, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has recently revealed that theThreads app has gained over 130 million active users and there is hope that this may also become another one of its billion users platform. Check what Meta Platforms is planning for the Threads app.Threads app will get the...

In crackdown against AI fakes on Instagram, Facebook and Threads, Meta wants users to do this

7Feb

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In crackdown against AI fakes on Instagram, Facebook and Threads, Meta wants users to do this

[ad_1] The elections are around the corner in various parts of the world and the concern for AI deepfakes is growing each day. To tackle AI fakes, Meta Platform has taken a big step by demanding users disclosure about the AI-generated content that is being uploaded on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads. Meta said that it will be taking strict action against the user who does not disclose watermark AI images, videos, or audio. Additionally, it is building a tool to detect AI content across all platforms. Know what Meta has planned to tackle deepfakes. Meta's take on AI fakesAccording to The Verge report, Meta will start highlighting AI-generated content to improve transparency on their various platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and Threads. The company says it will be taking punishable...

The year of social media soul-searching: Twitter dies, X and Threads are born and AI gets personal

25Dec

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The year of social media soul-searching: Twitter dies, X and Threads are born and AI gets personal

[ad_1] We lost Twitter and got X. We tried out Bluesky and Mastodon (well, some of us did). We fretted about AI bots and teen mental health. We cocooned in private chats and scrolled endlessly as we did in years past. For social media users, 2023 was a year of beginnings and endings, with some soul-searching in between.Here's a look back some of the biggest stories in social media in 2023 — and what to watch for next year: GOODBYE TWITTERA little more than a year ago, Elon Musk walked into Twitter 's San Francisco headquarters, fired its CEO and other top executives and began transforming the social media platform into what's now known as X. Musk revealed the X logo in July. It quickly replaced Twitter's name and its whimsical blue bird icon, online and on the company's San Francisco he...

Threads starts testing ActivityPub integration for fediverse; Know what it is, how it works and why it is tricky

16Dec

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Threads starts testing ActivityPub integration for fediverse; Know what it is, how it works and why it is tricky

[ad_1] Two days ago, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that Threads has started testing making its posts available on Mastodon and other platforms that support the ActivityPub protocol. But the full fediverse play may still be quite some distance away as Instagram head Adam Mosseri has highlighted several key issues the company will have to iron out before it can fully become interoperable. If some of these terms we have mentioned appear foreign to you, then you are not alone. The latest buzz in social media platforms is still something only the biggest tech enthusiasts understand. So, let us break it down for you and help you understand what these terms actually mean, how they work, why they are important, and the challenges associated with them.ActivityPub and fediverseThis decentral...