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Meta's Threads starts rolling out X-like Trending feature. Here's how it works

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Livemint · 1y ago

Meta's Threads starts rolling out X-like Trending feature. Here's how it works

Instagram's Threads is introducing a trending feature similar to X (formerly Twitter), which users have been requesting since its launch last year. Mark Zuckerberg confirmed the small test of trending topics in the US, soon expanding to other countries and languages. The feature will be available on the search page and the user's For You feed, displaying topics selected by AI systems based on user engagement. Content specialists will review the selected topics to ensure accuracy and avoid duplicates. Political trends will also be included.

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Threads adds a bookmarking feature for saving favorite posts

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Threads adds a bookmarking feature for saving favorite posts

Instagram's Threads app has introduced a bookmarking feature, allowing users to save posts for later reference. Similar to rival app X's functionality, Threads users can curate a collection of links and posts they want to refer back to without using a public "like" feature. The bookmarking icon has been added to the three-dot menu, and users can access their saved posts through the app's Settings. Instagram is gradually rolling out these new features to Threads users, with some complaints that not all users have access yet. Threads has around 130 million monthly active users.

Weekly Tech Recap: Checkout the top tech news of the week ft. OpenAI's Sora

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Livemint · 1y ago

Weekly Tech Recap: Checkout the top tech news of the week ft. OpenAI's Sora

This week in tech news, OpenAI unveiled its text to video generation model called Sora, capable of creating realistic scenes from text instructions. Google introduced its Gemini 1.5 language model, designed to handle larger volumes of text and video. OpenAI's chatbot, ChatGPT, now has a memory feature allowing it to remember conversations. Meta's Threads is launching a trending feature similar to Twitter's. Nothing announced the launch date for its Nothing Phone (2a), and Slack rolled out new AI features. Xiaomi launched its Redmi A3 smartphone in India, and Mark Zuckerberg reviewed Apple Vision Pro. Elon Musk's X will allow advertisers to run ads next to select content creators, and Google warned Gemini AI users not to share confidential information with the chatbot.

X's new DM feature, XChat, is rolling out in beta | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 1m ago

X has started rolling out XChat, its new DM feature, to beta testers, particularly those using its subscription service. XChat is designed to enhance the existing DM feature, with rumored capabilities like group messaging, end-to-end encryption, message vanishing, and file sharing. Reports indicate messages are secured with a passcode. The release of XChat, which may replace the current DM system, comes as X pauses work on its encrypted DM feature, aligning with Elon Musk's Signal-like messaging ambitions.

Threads is adding live scores for sports games, starting with the NBA

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Threads is adding live scores for sports games, starting with the NBA

Threads, the app from Instagram, is testing live scores for NBA games and plans to expand to other leagues. The feature aims to attract users who want to discuss live games and stay updated. Threads also allows users to tap a team's logo and join the conversation about that team, connecting with other fans. Basketball has become one of the most popular topics on Threads, and the addition of live scores is part of the app's vision to become a hub for sports discourse. The feature enables users to search for game start times, current scores, and final scores. This move by Threads is part of its ongoing effort to compete with X by offering similar functionalities, such as trending topics.

Threads is testing spoiler text, Zuckerberg says | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 29d ago

Threads is testing spoiler text, Zuckerberg says | TechCrunch

Meta's Threads is testing a new spoiler text feature, which allows users to gray out words or images that can only be revealed by clicking. This feature, commonly used on platforms like Discord and Reddit, helps prevent plot spoilers for movies, TV shows, or books. It also encourages conversations about entertainment without worrying about spoilers. Although still in testing, users can highlight text or images as spoilers before posting to utilize this function.

Threads Expands Search to 'Most' English and Spanish-speaking Countries, Including U.S.

Robots · 1y ago

Threads Expands Search to 'Most' English and Spanish-speaking Countries, Including U.S.

Threads by Meta is expanding its search feature to several English and Spanish-speaking countries, aiming to enhance the user experience. This move comes as Threads seeks to compete with Twitter and boost user engagement. Despite previous feature additions, user activity on Threads has declined, and further improvements are needed, including trends and real-time news elements. The expansion of the search feature aligns with Meta's commitment to improving user experiences on its platforms. Other Twitter competitors like Mastodon are also focusing on advanced search capabilities to attract users.

X weighs adding a downvote button to replies — but it doesn't want to emulate Reddit

TechCrunch · 1y ago

X weighs adding a downvote button to replies — but it doesn't want to emulate Reddit

Twitter, now known as X, is considering bringing back a downvote feature for posts. This feature was previously tested in 2021 and involves users being able to downvote replies. Code references found in the X iOS app suggest that the company is exploring the addition of downvotes to improve how replies are ranked. While this doesn't confirm that the feature will be rolled out, comments from an X engineer and owner Elon Musk indicate support for leveraging negative signals to enhance ranking systems. This approach is similar to X's use of negative ratings in its Community Notes feature. X's potential reintroduction of downvotes could help identify better replies in long threads and inspire similar tools on other platforms. In addition, a new user interface design might hide engagement buttons by default in favor of a gesture-based menu for accessing actions.

Threads will now automatically filter out offensive words

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

Threads will now automatically filter out offensive words

Instagram's Threads app will now automatically filter out potentially offensive words, phrases, and emojis by default. The new Hidden Words feature applies to feeds, search results, profiles, and post replies. Users can also add specific words, phrases, or emojis to further customize the filtering. Threads is also testing the ability to mute notifications for interactions with posts and a feature that allows users to choose who can quote their posts. On the platform X, users can filter out sensitive content, mute certain words or phrases, and limit who can reply to their posts.

Meta’s new opt-out setting limits visibility of politics on Instagram and Threads

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

Meta’s new opt-out setting limits visibility of politics on Instagram and Threads

Meta has added an opt-out setting to Instagram and Threads, allowing users to limit recommendations of political content. The "Limit political content from people you don't follow" setting is enabled by default and applies to both apps. The change, aimed at giving users more control, doesn't limit the reach of political content from accounts users choose to follow. The setting began rolling out last week but hasn't been widely notified to users. Meta's decision is based on the belief that most users don't want politics in their feeds due to the associated negative aspects.

Threads users can now turn off post suggestions for Instagram and Facebook

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Livemint · 1y ago

Threads users can now turn off post suggestions for Instagram and Facebook

Meta's Threads now allows users to disable post suggestions for Instagram and Facebook. Users can go to the privacy section of the Threads app, uncheck the toggles for Facebook and Instagram under "Suggesting posts on other apps" to prevent their posts from being suggested on these platforms. The feature aims to boost engagement on Threads, which reportedly has nearly 100 million monthly users. The app also introduced new features like view counts, polls, GIFs, and pinned posts.

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