And now, that’s exactly what they’re finally getting. Starting this week (via The Verge), Threads is testing a native DM inbox in three countries: Hong Kong, Thailand, and Argentina.

Threads was a kind of extension of Instagram when it launched in 2023. However, over time, the reliance of Meta’s X rival platform on Instagram has waned. Now, Threads is getting its own DM ...

Research firm Emarketer expects Threads' U.S. monthly active users will grow 17.5% to 60.5 million by next year, surpassing X, whose user base is expected to decline 14.4% to 50 million.

9to5Mac’s take Apple’s arrival on Threads may not signal a full-on platform shift just yet, but it does show the company is at least willing to play in the broader social network field.

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Microsoft is launching Copilot Vision for Windows. It’s a new feature that lets you share your screen or apps to get AI-powered assistance.

The city responded to an increase in homeless deaths by intensifying encampment sweeps and adding emergency shelter at the expense of permanent housing. Experts say this has perpetuated the problem.

DMs in Threads work no differently than they do on other platforms. Both users have to follow each other to send a private message. If someone feels uncomfortable, they can simply unfollow or block ...

Published: June 18, 2025 Photo by Yazid N on Unsplash By India McCarty Meta’s Threads launched a new feature intended to protect users from some top-secret information — movie and TV spoilers.