Twitter Reportedly Blocking Links to Threads, But There’s a Workaround
Twitter has a history of limiting search results. Similar actions were taken with Substack links earlier this year by the Elon Musk-owned microblogging service. The much-anticipated cage match between...
View ArticleMeta’s Threads Surpasses 150 Million User Sign-UP
Even though an increase in usage, Meta’s Twitter rival Threads has surpassed 150 million user sign-ups. Threads was released on July 5 for iOS and Android users in 100 countries, and it is currently...
View ArticleMeta’s Threads App Usage Goes Down by 79% Within a Month
Threads saw instant popularity, with over 100 million sign-ups within a few days of its formal introduction. Threads by Instagram is having difficulty maintaining its initial user engagement. A recent...
View ArticleThreads to Run Tests to Make Posts Available on Other Social Media Platforms
CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on Wednesday that Meta Platforms’ Threads is beginning a test in which posts from accounts on the microblogging platform will be available on Mastodon and other services...
View ArticleOnline Platforms may Need to Delete Data of Users Inactive for 3yrs
Indian government is considering a significant provision in the upcoming Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) rules, suggesting the permanent deletion of user data for accounts that have been...
View ArticleWhatsApp Banned over 71 Lakh Accounts in India Within a Month Due to Policy...
In November 2023, Meta-owned WhatsApp banned over 71 lakh accounts in India. According to India’s monthly report under the IT Rules, 2021 (published on January 1, 2024), WhatsApp banned 71,96,000...
View ArticleMeta to Restrict More Content Targeting Teens on Instagram, Facebook
Meta is making changes to what teens can see when using Instagram and Facebook. The company announced on Tuesday it will start hiding certain types of content on both apps and restrict specific search...
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