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  Instagram brings Threads to web as usage drops

  Technology | August 22, 2023 21:25 IST

  Mark Zuckerberg, the Founder and CEO of Meta, had previously stated that the web version of Threads would be released "in the next few weeks." This is an effort to fill the gap that has been present since Threads was first launched.

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  Threads' web version expected from Meta in the coming days: Details

  Technology | August 21, 2023 14:43 IST

  Meta is preparing to unveil the web version of Threads by this week. While Mark Zuckerberg, Meta's CEO, had previously hinted at the web version arriving in the "next few weeks," details regarding the exact launch schedule are reportedly not yet finalized, according to sources from WSJ.

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  Meta's Threads user count remains steady at 10 million users

  Technology | August 20, 2023 15:32 IST

  In response to the declining engagement, Meta has unveiled new features for Threads. These include the capability to directly share posts in Instagram direct messages (DMs), a mention button, and more.

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  Threads introduce Reposts to following feed for enhanced engagement

  Technology | August 18, 2023 16:54 IST

  Instagram's Threads, led by Adam Mosseri, is introducing key enhancements to boost user engagement. It will introduce a "Reposts" tab for profiles, enabling easy access to reposted threads. Threads is also adding reposts to the Following feed, streamlining content viewing based on user feedback.

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  Instagram Threads on Android sees 79% usage decline in one month

  Technology | August 14, 2023 11:47 IST

  Initially, Threads saw a surge of interest when it launched, attracting Instagram users to the new text-based social app. The excitement, however, was short-lived, and the app's active user count quickly dropped off.

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  Threads introduce the 'Your Likes' feature and enhanced media upload quality option

  Technology | August 07, 2023 15:11 IST

  Meta's Threads is introducing a feature named 'Your Likes,' which lets users conveniently access their liked posts. Having completed testing on the Android beta, this feature is rolling out to all users. Users can access their liked content by going to Settings and selecting 'Your Likes.'

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  Mark Zuckerberg confirms readiness for cage fight, Elon Musk responds

  Technology | August 07, 2023 9:29 IST

  Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk have taken an intriguing turn as they continue to playfully challenge each other to a cage fight. Zuckerberg declared his readiness for the match on Threads and proposed August 26 as a potential date, but Musk has not yet given a definitive confirmation.

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  Meta's Threads on Instagram set to introduce search and desktop version soon

  Technology | August 05, 2023 11:19 IST

  Instagram's Head previously confirmed that they are actively working on developing the desktop web version, and now users can look forward to its imminent release.

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  YouTube Premium offering a free subscription for 3-month: Details

  Technology | July 31, 2023 15:18 IST

  YouTube Premium has brought in a special offer enabling users to access YouTube Premium at no cost for an extended period of three months, where users could enjoy HD quality, ad-free content.

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  Meta-owned Threads sees dip in user engagement; witnesses 20 per cent decrease in active users

  Business | July 23, 2023 17:42 IST

  Meta-owned Threads after a few days of launch is witnessing a dip in user engagement. As per reports, a 20 per cent decrease in active users has been witnessed till now.

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  Threads app by Meta experiences decline: Know why

  Technology | July 22, 2023 16:19 IST

  Threads, which was launched on July 5 for both iOS and Android users in 100 countries, aims to compete with Twitter in the social media space. However, the app is relatively new and lacks certain Twitter-like features that could make it more competitive.

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  Delhi: 7-year-old girl's throat slit by stray Chinese manjha, dies, police case filed

  Delhi | July 20, 2023 20:51 IST

  Manjha menace: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) banned Chinese manjha in the national capital in 2017 yet it is available in some parts of Delhi.

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  Thread app users not so happy, app witnesses decline in just 10 days

  Technology | July 19, 2023 16:50 IST

  Despite an impressive start, with over 100 million sign-ups in its first week, recent data reports reveal that Threads' substantial drop in engagement has been witnessed within 10 days (everyday traffic).

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  Threads for iOS unveils 'Follows' tab and translations

  Technology | July 19, 2023 11:56 IST

  Threads, the app that gained huge popularity with over 100 million sign-ups in its first week, is now facing a decline in daily active users. The app's limitations, like the absence of news content and the inability to operate anonymously, are among the factors contributing to its loss of momentum.

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  Meta's Threads app likely to introduce Direct Messages soon: All details here

  Technology | July 18, 2023 9:29 IST

  Launched on July 5 for iOS and Android users in initial 100 countries, the Instagram-linked application for micro-blogging said that it reached an astounding number of 100 million sign-ups in just five days of launch.

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  Rapid Growth: Threads experiences 150 million user sign-ups within a week, despite decreased usage

  Technology | July 16, 2023 15:06 IST

  Threads accomplished this significant milestone within just seven days of its launch, surpassing the record previously held by Niantic's Pokémon GO in 2016. Notably, India emerged as the dominant market for Threads, contributing approximately 32% of its total downloads.

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  Latest Threads update for iOS introduces iOS 17 support and resolves issues: Check details here

  Technology | July 14, 2023 13:20 IST

  With features similar to its parent company, Threads allows users to follow and engage with friends and creators, including individuals they already follow on Instagram.

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  Threads hits 100 million milestone for user sign-ups and unveils more features: Details

  Technology | July 11, 2023 16:01 IST

  Threads app, launched on July 5 for iOS and Android users in 100 countries, has rapidly become a top free app on the App Store. With an astounding 100 million sign-ups within five days, Mark Zuckerberg expressed his excitement and attributed the achievement to organic demand.

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  Temporary disruption over: Users regain access to Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and WhatsApp

  Technology | July 11, 2023 11:35 IST

  It is worth noting that the actual number of affected users might have been higher than what was reported on Downdetector.com. This platform collects information from various sources, including reports submitted by users themselves. Therefore, the total impact of the outage could have been more sign

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  Threads launches Auto-Delete feature for posts, attracts 90 million users in record time

  Technology | July 10, 2023 12:59 IST

  Elon Musk targets Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg with a mocking tweet, calling him a "cuck." Musk suggests a controversial "d*** measuring contest" in another post, provoking mixed reactions from users.