Since Thread and Matter are two different things, they can exist without each other. However, products that are built to support both are referred to as Matter over Thread, where Matter is the ...

While X is still the microblogging champion in web browsers, multiple reports are making Threads' ascent seem durable and convincing. Reading time 2 minutes Say what you will about the social media ...

Threads, Meta’s text-based social media platform, widened its lead over Elon Musk’s X in the first few weeks of 2026 after first surpassing the rival platform in daily active users on mobile devices ...

Meta Platforms Inc.’s Threads will launch podcast previews, or the ability to upload snippets of shows that play directly in user feeds, as part of a broader effort to encourage podcasters and their ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. A conversation with the head of Threads Connor Hayes on creators, ads, and the fediverse. A conversation with the ...

So, you want to learn Python online and you’re wondering where to start? Reddit can be a surprisingly good place to get pointers, even if it’s not a formal course itself. People share what works for ...

Threads has grown to 150 million daily active users. Mark Zuckerberg shared the latest milestone for the company's text-based app during Meta's third-quarter earnings call. The company previously ...

Threads launched a new feature that allows for more expression. “Ghost posts” let you post disappearing content to Threads that automatically vanishes from everyone’s feed 24 hours later, just like ...

Meta today announced that the Threads social network is gaining support for disappearing posts. "Ghost posts" are Threads posts that will be automatically archived after a 24-hour period. Replies to ...

Michelle is Lifehacker's Associate Tech Editor, and has been reviewing games, laptops, phones, and more for over 10 years. She is based in New York City and holds a master's degree from NYU. Threads ...

Meta is rolling out Communities on Threads, starting with 100 groups covering topics like sports, books, and K-pop. Unlike X, these communities are fully managed by Meta, with features like custom ...