Topic: threads platform
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Threads Adds Disappearing Posts Feature
Threads has launched "ghost posts," ephemeral messages that vanish after 24 hours to meet demand for temporary content and reduce users' digital footprints. Users can create ghost posts by selecting a ghost icon, and these appear in a gray chat bubble, with replies sent privately to the inbox whi...
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Threads' 'Dear Algo' AI Customizes Your Feed
Meta's Threads has launched "Dear Algo," a public AI tool that lets users temporarily adjust their feed's content for three days by posting a direct request, offering customization not found on rivals like X. The feature works by users making public posts (e.g., "show me more about NBA finals"), ...
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Threads Launches Podcast Features to Host Show Discussions
Meta is launching new Threads features specifically for podcast creators, aiming to become the main platform for podcast-related discussions and community engagement. The platform is introducing visually enhanced podcast links and dedicated profile sections to help creators promote shows and attr...
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Threads Surpasses X on Mobile, Yet Trails in Overall Users
Threads now surpasses X in global daily active mobile users, with approximately 141.5 million users, indicating sustained growth rather than a sudden spike. While Threads leads globally on mobile, X still has more mobile users in the U.S. and dominates significantly in web traffic, where Threads'...
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YouTube's New Feature Will Finally Organize Your Home Feed
YouTube is testing "Your Custom Feed," a feature that gives users more control over their viewing experience by addressing issues with the platform's algorithm. Users can type specific prompts to guide the algorithm, allowing them to actively shape their feed based on interests like cooking tutor...
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Instagram Tests Feature to Control Your Feed
Instagram is testing a feature that lets users add or remove topics to customize their Reels and Explore content for a more personalized feed. The update, announced by Adam Mosseri, aims to give users greater control over their experience and may extend to Threads in the future. This initiative i...
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Instagram Cracks Down on Hashtag Spam
Instagram is limiting hashtags to five per post to reduce spam and encourage more meaningful content discovery, prioritizing quality over quantity. The policy aligns with a similar restriction on Threads and signals a company-wide philosophy of fostering authentic community engagement over algori...
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