Engadget1 month agoJavaScriptThreads is getting its own Hidden Words featureMeta is enhancing safety features on Threads, such as Hidden Words tool, default filters, and upcoming muting and quote controls. [ more ]
Barrons1 month agoArtificial intelligenceMeta Sees Profits Soar In First QuarterMeta's quarterly profits soared to $12.4 billion with a 27% increase in revenue, attributing the growth to advanced advertising tools and the success of 'Reels'. [ more ]
Digiday1 month agoMarketingMeta's Threads expected to have ads this yearAd execs may soon purchase ads on Meta's Threads platform, expanding ad real estate for businesses. [ more ]
The Verge2 months agoLeft-wing politicsPresident Biden is now posting into the fediverseBiden is the first sitting US president to post on the decentralized networking protocol ActivityPub via Meta's integration. Threads' beta ActivityPub integration is available for users in the US, Canada, and Japan. [ more ]
Engadget2 months agoDigital lifeThreads begins testing swipe gestures to help train the For You algorithmUsers can now adjust the algorithm in Threads using swipe gestures like Tinder. Threads is testing Algo Tune to improve the For You feed algorithm. [ more ]
Social Media Today3 months agoSocial media marketingThreads Chief Proposes Auto-Archiving of Posts After 30 DaysSharing raw and authentic content is encouraged by Mosseri Consideration of auto-deleting social posts on Threads after a certain period [ more ]
PR Daily1 month agoMarketingNew social media features and updates to know this week - PR DailyFacebook introduces vertical video player for Reels, Lives, and longer videos, emphasizing strong vertical video trend. TikTok possibly launching a photo app called TikTok Notes, indicating a shift towards photo content along with videos. Threads by Meta testing a content bonus program for creators, offering incentives for high-performing non-branded posts. [ more ]
Alvinalexander1 month agoScalaCreating a Thread (and Runnable) in ScalaScala threads are created similarly to Java threads with slight syntax differences. Java Runnable can be used in Scala to create threads by implementing the run method. [ more ]
TechCrunch2 months agoSocial media marketingHow to turn off Instagram's political content filter | TechCrunchInstagram and Threads won't actively recommend political content, affecting users' exposure to diverse viewpoints. Users can modify their settings to opt-out of Instagram's political content filters. [ more ]
PR Daily2 months agoSocial media marketingHow Hubspot brings it all together on Thread - PR DailyThreads is seen as an alternative to Twitter and Instagram, attracting social media marketers like Hubspot. Threads serves a younger demographic, leaning towards Gen Z and Millennials, requiring a unique strategy different from Twitter. [ more ]
Medium3 months agoScalaThreads, ThreadPools and Executors-Multi Thread Processing In JavaConcurrency is a common yet complex issue for developers. Higher-level abstractions in languages simplify solving concurrency problems. [ more ]
Medium3 months agoUX designThe UX of Threads' downfallThe mandatory connection between Threads and Instagram prevented users from maintaining separate online identities. Quick onboarding strategies can boost initial metrics but hinder long-term retention. [ more ]
Exchangewire5 months agoMarketingSky to launch contextual targeting ads; Meta faces 550m lawsuit in Spain; Publishers hesitant about ThreadsSky will launch contextual targeting ads that allow brands to place ads against specific content details. Meta is facing a â¬550m lawsuit in Spain for allegedly breaching EU data protection laws. [ more ]
Mail Online6 months agoDigital lifeThreads notifications invade Instagram - here's how to turn them OFFMany Instagram users are annoyed by the constant notifications from Meta's Threads app. Users have taken to Twitter to voice their displeasure and frustration with the notifications. Instagram users can temporarily turn off push notifications, but the heart icon still turns pink to indicate Threads activity. [ more ]
Digiday6 months agoMarketingWill Threads be the link between marketers and the fediverse?Threads could potentially connect brands to the untapped communities of the fediverse. Meta's pledge to have Threads join the fediverse represents a bet on the future of a decentralized internet. [ more ]
GSMArena.com6 months agoDigital lifeThreads now lets you delete your account without deleting your Instagram accountUsers can now delete their Threads account without deleting their whole Instagram account. Threads posts now surface on other Meta platforms like Facebook and users can limit this visibility through settings. [ more ]
The Verge6 months agoDigital lifeThreads finally lets you delete your account separately from InstagramUsers can now delete their Threads profile without deleting their Instagram account. Meta is addressing early complaints by allowing users to opt out of having their Threads posts featured on Facebook and Instagram. [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com6 months agoDigital lifeHere's how to stop your Threads posts from showing up on Instagram and FacebookThreads now allows users to decide whether or not they want their posts to be shared on Facebook and Instagram. The decision to allow cross-platform sharing was met with backlash from some Threads users. The new setting allows users to toggle off sharing to Instagram, Facebook, or both. [ more ]
The Verge6 months agoLeft-wing politicsJoe Biden's birthday gift to himself is a Threads accountPresident Joe Biden and others in the administration have signed up for Threads, a competitor to Twitter. Biden's first post references the country's divisions and current 'inflection point'. Threads may have potential as a news source, attracting influential people. [ more ]
Mail Online6 months agoDigital lifeThreads can now be deleted with new option added to the platformUsers can now delete their Threads profile without deactivating Instagram. Profile data will be hidden and permanently deleted after 30 days. [ more ]