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Mark Zuckerberg and Linda Yaccarino are in a war of words over the Twitter/Threads death match—and Elon just weighed in

With reports of litigation swirling and the Meta CEO vowing to capitalize on Twitter's missed opportunity, Musk says, "Competition is fine, cheating is not."

Threads, Instagram's Twitter-like social media network, hits 30 million users on its first day even though it kinda sucks right now

Threads, Instagram's Twitter-like social media network, hits 30 million users on its first day even though it kinda sucks right now

It's not very good, but it sure is popular.

Meta’s Threads wants you in the ‘fediverse.’ Here’s what that is

Meta’s Threads wants you in the ‘fediverse.’ Here’s what that is

The “fediverse” is the beginning of a decentralized version of social media.

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Is Threads really a 'Twitter killer'? Here's what we know so far

Meta's new app, Threads, may be the latest in a long-string of Twitter's competitors, but it appears to have an edge in the game thanks to its ties to Instagram. Over 30 million users have joined.

Threads: 7 things you need to know about Instagram's Twitter killer

Meta's Twitter rival has just landed to take on Twitter. But what is it and should you sign up? Here's everything you need to know.

Threads: the best and worst features, and whether you should jump ship from Twitter

The Meta-powered social network has launched and it's already very popular. Should you be on it?

Mark Zuckerberg says Musk blew his chance to make Twitter the conversation app

In just seven hours, over 10 million people have flocked to Threads to see what all the fuss is about, so aspiring thought leaders better sign up pronto to stand out among the masses.

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Hands-on with Threads - Instagram's promising Twitter rival misses key features

Hands-on with Threads - Instagram's promising Twitter rival misses key features

Meta's Twitter rival launched earlier than promised today (July 6), and it could be the one to beat.

Is Threads any good, should you sign up and what is the risk to your Instagram?

Is Threads any good, should you sign up and what is the risk to your Instagram?

There are some dangers to the new platform, which is not yet approved in the EU, with risks to your Instagram account

Instagram unveils Threads app, a targeted threat to Musk’s Twitter

Meta Platforms Inc.’s Instagram officially unveiled Threads, an app designed as a direct rival to Twitter, launching the most serious threat yet to Elon Musk’s struggling social-media site.

Tribune News Service

Threads app: Instagram owner’s Twitter rival logs 5 million users in first hours

Threads app: Instagram owner’s Twitter rival logs 5 million users in first hours

Mark Zuckerberg targets Elon Musk’s troubled platform with new app from Meta that’s closely modelled on Twitter

The Guardian - US

Instagram's Twitter competitor 'Threads' launches tomorrow, but it briefly went live today

Instagram's Twitter competitor 'Threads' launches tomorrow, but it briefly went live today

Instagram Threads went live earlier today before it was taken offline a few hours later.

Windows Central

OPINION - Will Twitter get a real sinking feeling as rival Threads is launched?

Meta is looking to make a move on Elon Musk’s 2022 £38.1bn purchase

Evening Standard

5 best Twitter alternatives to try now

5 best Twitter alternatives to try now

If you’ve decided that Elon Musk’s new-look Twitter isn’t for you, here’s where you should start your search for an alternative.

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Meta's Threads and Twitter step into the Apptagon – The Zuckerberg Vs Musk cage fight has already begun

Instagram's sister app Threads is expected to make its launch this week. Is this another Mastodon flop, or is Larry the Bird in big trouble?

Instagram's Twitter killer ready to launch, and here's why Elon Musk should be afraid

Threads is sitting in the app stores and should launch on either Thursday or Friday

The Guardian - AU

Instagram’s Threads app to launch 6 July amid mass backlash against Elon Musk’s Twitter

Interface of Meta’s app appears similar to Twitter, whose tweet viewing restrictions have driven users to join rival platforms BlueSky and Mastodon

Bluesky — everything you need to know about this Twitter alternative

Bluesky is quickly becoming the Twitter rival to watch. Here's how to sign up and what you need to know if you're thinking of switching.

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The Guardian - UK

Facebook owner to push ahead with plans to launch Twitter rival

Meta targeting Oprah Winfrey and Dalai Lama as potential users of ‘sanely run’ social networking platform

Instagram is going to be the Twitter killer, but it needs to launch now

Elon Musk has turned Twitter into the Titanic, and we need the lifeboats in a hurry

More evidence that Apple is going with xrOS for Apple VR has surfaced

The xrOS name has reared its head(set) again, although this time in an error message.

The Conversation

What is Bluesky and how's it different to Twitter?

Amid management changes at Twitter, discontented users are exploring an alternative social media platform called Bluesky. According to media reports, downloads of the Bluesky app surged more than 600% in April.

Those tweets you deleted might be back online without your knowledge

The glitch raises questions about the control users have over their own content. Elon Musk's feed appears unaffected.

Is Instagram’s new text-based Twitter-like the social media sanctuary users are looking for?

Twitter, a once unflappable landmark on the internet, appears to be in choppy waters as of late. But is a text-based Instagram offering the social media sanctuary troubled tweeters are looking for?

Linda Yaccarino says ‘game on’ as Instagram prepares Twitter clone

Elon Musk's successor as Twitter CEO can add competition from Meta to her list of challenges.

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