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Meta takes aim at Twitter with the launch of rival app Threads

Meta unveiled an app to rival Twitter on Thursday

The Independent UK

Threads, Mark Zuckerberg’s new Twitter rival, is here. Here’s how to try it out

“Our vision is that Threads will be a new app more focused on text and dialogue, modeled after what Instagram has done for photo and video,” a spokesperson said.

Fortune

Instagram launch of Twitter rival ‘Threads’ expected on Thursday

Instagram’s highly anticipated Twitter rival is expected to launch Thursday, according to a listing on Apple Inc.’s App Store.

Tribune News Service

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U.S. is barred from combating disinformation on social media. Here's what it means

Under a judge's new ruling, much of the federal government is now barred from working with social media companies to address removing any content that might contain "protected free speech."

WEKU

Meta’s Twitter Clone ‘Threads’ Makes Brief Appearance On Google Play Store

Screenshots of the highly anticipated app offer a glimpse into its features, fueling speculations of an imminent launch.

Zenger

Journalists Outraged That a Judge Would Dare Limit Biden's Censorship Powers

Unfortunately, there is reason to doubt that the judge's decision will meaningfully constrain the feds.

Reason

Mark Zuckerberg is trying to disrupt Elon Musk, but maybe he can't—A new paper on the social media space breaks down 5 key challenges

Meta is launching its Twitter clone, Threads, but social media faces an uncertain future.

Fortune

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Instagram owner Meta looks to target Twitter with rival app called Threads

Threads is billed as a “text-based conversation app” that’s linked to Instagram and teases a Twitter-like microblogging experience.

Chicago Sun-Times

Judge's order limits government contact with social media operators, raises disinformation questions

An order by a Louisiana federal judge sets up a high-stakes legal battle over how the Biden administration can interact with social media platforms

The Independent UK

TikTok paying thousands to creators for longer-form content

TikTok is opening its cash coffers to creators in the hopes of attracting bigger ad spend—and upping the ante in its rivalry with YouTube

Fortune

Stocks Fall and Bond Yields Rise on Hawkish FOMC Meeting Minutes

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Wednesday closed down -0.20%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.38%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.03%. Stock indexes Wednesday settled with modest losses. The broader...

Barchart

Today's tech news live: these budget earbuds could be the best of 2023

Feeling a bit behind on today's tech news? We've rounded up all the latest stories in this liveblog, including Fiio's new earbuds announcement.

TechRadar

Stock Market Today: Stocks Close Lower After Fed Minutes, Meta Pops

While the major indexes were choppy, Meta Platforms stock popped on news of a new microblogging app.

Kiplinger

Twitter tries to fix its latest mistake as Meta readies its Threads launch

As Meta's Threads app is preparing for launch, Twitter quietly reversed its policy change requiring an account to view tweets.

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Los Angeles Times

Brian Merchant: California and Canada absolutely must call Google’s and Facebook’s bluff on news

In June, Canada passed a law that will require major tech platforms such as Google and Facebook to pay a small fee when they host news on their platforms, to compensate the journalistic outlets that produced it. A similar bill recently cleared crucial hurdles in California and now has a…

Barchart

Unusual Activity Today in Meta Put Options May be an Income Play

Unusual and heavy activity today in Meta Platforms put options may imply bearish views or they are collecting income. If long the puts they are skittish, but shorting the puts provides income.

TV Tech

Meta to Launch Twitter Competitor Called `Threads’

Threads app is available for pre-order on the Apple Store and could launch as soon as July 6

Fortune

Meta’s targeted ads disaster is also a problem for Google

Google may also find itself unable to do cross-platform user tracking in Europe without real consent.

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Stocks Mixed as Broader Marker Weighed Down by Global Economic Concerns

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.07%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.32%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is +0.32%. Stocks this morning are mixed, with the Nasdaq 100 climbing...

Evening Standard

The most iconic moments in Twitter history — from #MeToo to *that* 2014 Oscars selfie

In the wake of Meta launching its Twitter rival today, Emma Loffhagen takes a trip down memory lane: looking back on when the website was a force for good (and fun)

Reason

Federal Judge to Biden Administration: Stop Telling Social Media Sites To Limit Free Speech

Plus: Teaching A.I. about the Fourth of July, and more...

Daily Mirror

Mark Zuckerberg used Khabib's catchphrase to accept Elon Musk cage fight

Zuckerberg and Musk are currently working towards a massive UFC showdown, with the Facebook boss telling his rival that he wanted the fight by quoting a fighting legend

The Guardian - UK

Meta delays EU launch of Twitter rival Threads amid uncertainty over personal data use

New app developed by Facebook and WhatsApp owner is due to launch in the UK and US on Thursday

Fortune

Why Airbnb's boss thinks CEOs should avoid multi-round layoffs

As companies like Meta and Amazon work through multiple rounds of layoffs, Chesky argues that one swift cull is better for company culture and trust.

Tom’s Guide

Instagram's Threads is launching tomorrow to take on Twitter — everything you need to know

Threads is Instagram's new Twitter rival, and we have everything you need to know.

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