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Threads launches on the web for everyone – apart from Europeans
Threads launches on the web for everyone – apart from Europeans
Instagram has now launched Threads on the web for everyone. The company launched Theads in early July, and it swiftly became the fastest-growing app in the world. But it has long been without key features of its rival Twitter, seemingly as a result of being released in a rush to capitalise on chaos at that company since Elon Musk bought it late last year. Those missing features have included a web version of the network, so that it can be viewed on desktop computers and other platforms. Now Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, has announced that the web experience is available for everyone at threads.net. “Let us know what you think,” he said in his announcement. On the site, one user pointed out that Mr Mosseri’s claim that it was “live for everyone” missed out the people of the European Union. Mr Mosseri confirmed that was still the case, writing that it was “unfortunate”. Instagram has never launched Threads in Europe. It has said that it is worried about regulatory uncertainty – over fears about upcoming rules including the Digital Markets Act – but it might also be an attempt to lobby against those same rules. As well as the web version. of Threads, Instagram has been scrambling to add missing new features to the site. Those have included a chronological feed and the addition of alt text on images. Many more are still waiting to be added, however. Threads does not have a proper search option, for instance – but Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg has indicated that is also being worked on. Read More Meta could finally launch Threads feature everyone is waiting for Mark Zuckerberg hits out at Elon Musk for wasting time over cage fight Zoom CEO raises eyebrows by saying people need to go back to the office
2023-08-25 23:55
Montana legislature passes TikTok ban (Update: Ban is now law)
Montana legislature passes TikTok ban (Update: Ban is now law)
UPDATE: May. 17, 2023, 2:56 p.m. PDT On Wednesday, Governor Greg Gianforte signed this bill,
2023-05-18 06:10
‘Eat Lead!’: When Activists Hacked Talking Barbie
‘Eat Lead!’: When Activists Hacked Talking Barbie
Thanks to the Barbie Liberation Organization, the congenial doll barked military orders and screamed "vengeance is mine!" during a very weird holiday 1993 toy season.
2023-07-22 03:11
Turkish Stocks Enjoy Longest Run of Foreign Inflows in a Decade
Turkish Stocks Enjoy Longest Run of Foreign Inflows in a Decade
Overseas investors extended their buying spree of Turkish equities to the longest streak in a decade, a sign
2023-08-03 20:11
Burning Man Death Under Probe With Thousands Still Stranded
Burning Man Death Under Probe With Thousands Still Stranded
Police are investigating the death of a person at the Burning Man festival in Nevada after heavy rains
2023-09-04 10:17
Disney is asking a judge to toss a lawsuit from DeSantis appointees
Disney is asking a judge to toss a lawsuit from DeSantis appointees
Disney is asking a Florida judge to toss out a lawsuit filed by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees to Disney World’s governing district
2023-07-14 20:10
Volodymyr Zelensky set to meet Joe Biden in Washington in his second trip since war
Volodymyr Zelensky set to meet Joe Biden in Washington in his second trip since war
Volodymyr Zelensky is likely going to meet Joe Biden at the White House and also visit Capitol Hill in a diplomatic trip to Washington next week, suggested several media reports. The Ukrainian president’s second visit to the US since Russia’s invasion comes at a time Congress is mulling Mr Biden’s request to assist Ukraine with as much as $24bn (£19bn) in military and humanitarian aid. The visit also comes when Western leaders have defended Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russia, that officials under the condition of anonymity have said has been slow to take off. On Friday, Ukraine announced it had liberated a village near Bakhmut in a “lightning operation” after fierce fighting with Russian troops amid its counteroffensive. Mr Zelensky will meet the US president at the White House next Thursday, an administration official said on the condition of anonymity. Two congressional aides confirmed the war-time president’s trip to the Capitol. The two leaders could also attend a meeting of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York to be held on 18-19 September. The White House National Security Council, however, has declined to comment on Mr Zelensky’s plans. That includes the likely meeting between the two presidents at the White House. This will be Mr Zelensky’s second visit to the US and also be only the second time he has ever visited any country abroad since the invasion in February last year. He had made a grand visit to the US in December last year and delivered an address to the US House of Representatives. In a bid to boost Ukraine’s military capabilities, Mr Biden sought a package of $13.1bn in additional military aid and another $8.5bn for humanitarian support, which also includes $2.3bn for financing and to catalyse donors through the World Bank. However, he is faced with pushback from conservative Republican lawmakers who have been calling for broad federal spending cuts and some of those allied with Donald Trump as they specifically look to stop money to Ukraine. The Congress is facing increasing strife over providing additional funding for Ukraine as the war is well into its second year and working to pass its annual appropriations bills before the 30 September deadline to keep the US government running. Mr Zelensky is likely slated to deliver a speech to the UNGA and also reportedly looking to hold meetings with other visiting world leaders. This has been claimed by Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who said he planned to meet Mr Zelensky on the sidelines of the UN meetings. Additionally, the US is looking to impose new sanctions on more than 150 individuals and entities related to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “The US was continuing our relentless work to target Russia’s military supply chains and deprive (Russian president Vladimir) Putin of the equipment, technology, and services he needs to wage his barbaric war on Ukraine,” Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said. Read More Isolated Putin and Kim lay groundwork for second summit – as pair warned over ‘price to pay’ for cooperation Ukraine-Russia war – live: Kyiv is pushing ‘Putin forces back’ says UK as damage to Crimea fleet revealed Ukraine liberates village near Bakhmut amid Russian losses in east and south Ukraine ‘holds initiative’ in counteroffensive against Russia, says UK military chief Kim Jong Un stops to see a fighter jet factory as Russia and North Korea are warned off arms deals
2023-09-15 16:37
Search for suspect underway after shooting leaves 2 Orlando officers in critical condition
Search for suspect underway after shooting leaves 2 Orlando officers in critical condition
Two Florida officers are in critical condition Saturday after a shooting Friday night, Orlando Chief Police Chief Eric D. Smith said in a news conference.
2023-08-05 20:59
Far from Churchill Downs, Kentucky Derby winner Mage's team settles into Preakness routine
Far from Churchill Downs, Kentucky Derby winner Mage's team settles into Preakness routine
Mage's team at the Preakness has settled into a stable routine at the Preakness after the horse's Kentucky Derby victory capped off a tumultuous stretch at Churchill Downs
2023-05-17 02:47
Why is SAG-AFTRA striking? Here's how studios have responded to demands by actors and radio artists
Why is SAG-AFTRA striking? Here's how studios have responded to demands by actors and radio artists
The proposal by the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers to the union was rejected on July 13
2023-07-14 15:28
U.S. Supreme Court allows Justice Department to toss whistleblower cases
U.S. Supreme Court allows Justice Department to toss whistleblower cases
By Nate Raymond The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday preserved the Justice Department's power to unilaterally dismiss lawsuits
2023-06-16 22:25
What did Disney say during Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial? Actor could appear in another 'Pirates of the Caribbean' film
What did Disney say during Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial? Actor could appear in another 'Pirates of the Caribbean' film
Johnny Depp, 59, has worked on a total of five ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ movies
2023-06-05 19:29