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Meta's Threads is surging, but mass migration from Twitter is likely to remain an uphill battle

Twitter’s move on July 1, 2023, to limit the number of tweets users can see in a day was the latest in a series of decisions that has spurred millions of users to sign up with alternative microblogging platforms since Elon Musk acquired Twitter last year.

The Conversation

Battle of the apps: Threads has potential but Twitter shouldn't be 'written off yet'

BILLIONAIRE Mark Zuckerberg threw down the gauntlet to his rival Elon Musk by launching a new microblogging app this week but Twitter shouldn’t be…

The National (Scotland)

Is Threads threatening Twitter’s reign?

As the social media landscape becomes more fragmented, Meta's Twitter clone has entered the arena.

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Mastodon fixes major security flaw that could have allowed system hijacking

A total of five CVEs have been addressed in Mastodon’s latest round of security patches, including several critical vulnerabilities.

TechRadar

Could Meta’s Threads deal a knockout blow to Twitter?

Mark Zuckerberg’s rival social network is first serious threat to Twitter since Elon Musk takeover

The Guardian - UK

Attack of the Twitter Clones

Plus: Groups ask Supreme Court to say public officials can't block people, latest jobs report shows openings down, and more...

Reason

Threads threatens to muscle in on Mastodon's Fediverse and admins are up in arms about it

Privacy concerns have lead to petitions being signed to keep Meta out.

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Threads: new Twitter rival looks like a shrewd move but Meta lacks credibility

Mark Zuckerberg’s new social media platform, Threads, has been released in smartphone app stores (although not in the EU). Zuckerberg, who is chief executive of Threads’ parent company Meta, says that at least 30 million users signed up in the app’s first day. According to some speculative reporting, Threads might…

The Conversation

Why Meta's Threads app is the biggest threat to Twitter yet

The launch of social media app Threads as a competitor to Twitter is a game-changer.

The Conversation

Threads poses rare threat to Twitter's political monopoly

More than 1/4 of Congress has already signed up for the platform.

Axios

Mark Zuckerberg and Linda Yaccarino are in a war of words over the Twitter/Threads death match—and Elon just weighed in

With reports of litigation swirling and the Meta CEO vowing to capitalize on Twitter's missed opportunity, Musk says, "Competition is fine, cheating is not."

Fortune

Threads, Instagram's Twitter-like social media network, hits 30 million users on its first day even though it kinda sucks right now

It's not very good, but it sure is popular.

PC Gamer

Meta’s Threads wants you in the ‘fediverse.’ Here’s what that is

The “fediverse” is the beginning of a decentralized version of social media.

Fortune

Is Threads really a 'Twitter killer'? Here's what we know so far

Meta's new app, Threads, may be the latest in a long-string of Twitter's competitors, but it appears to have an edge in the game thanks to its ties to Instagram. Over 30 million users have joined.

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Threads: 7 things you need to know about Instagram's Twitter killer

Meta's Twitter rival has just landed to take on Twitter. But what is it and should you sign up? Here's everything you need to know.

Threads: the best and worst features, and whether you should jump ship from Twitter

The Meta-powered social network has launched and it's already very popular. Should you be on it?

Fortune

Mark Zuckerberg says Musk blew his chance to make Twitter the conversation app

In just seven hours, over 10 million people have flocked to Threads to see what all the fuss is about, so aspiring thought leaders better sign up pronto to stand out among the masses.

iMore

Hands-on with Threads - Instagram's promising Twitter rival misses key features

Meta's Twitter rival launched earlier than promised today (July 6), and it could be the one to beat.

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Wales Online

Is Threads any good, should you sign up and what is the risk to your Instagram?

There are some dangers to the new platform, which is not yet approved in the EU, with risks to your Instagram account

Tribune News Service

Instagram unveils Threads app, a targeted threat to Musk’s Twitter

Meta Platforms Inc.’s Instagram officially unveiled Threads, an app designed as a direct rival to Twitter, launching the most serious threat yet to Elon Musk’s struggling social-media site.

The Guardian - US

Threads app: Instagram owner’s Twitter rival logs 5 million users in first hours

Mark Zuckerberg targets Elon Musk’s troubled platform with new app from Meta that’s closely modelled on Twitter

Windows Central

Instagram's Twitter competitor 'Threads' launches tomorrow, but it briefly went live today

Instagram Threads went live earlier today before it was taken offline a few hours later.

Evening Standard

OPINION - Will Twitter get a real sinking feeling as rival Threads is launched?

Meta is looking to make a move on Elon Musk’s 2022 £38.1bn purchase

Tom’s Guide

5 best Twitter alternatives to try now

If you’ve decided that Elon Musk’s new-look Twitter isn’t for you, here’s where you should start your search for an alternative.

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Meta's Threads and Twitter step into the Apptagon – The Zuckerberg Vs Musk cage fight has already begun

Instagram's sister app Threads is expected to make its launch this week. Is this another Mastodon flop, or is Larry the Bird in big trouble?

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