InfoWorld

JDK 26: The new features in Java 26

Java Development Kit (JDK) 26, a planned update to standard Java due March 17, 2026, has reached its second release candidate (RC) stage. The RC is open for critical bug fixes, with the feature set ...
Android Police

Threads is finally beating X, but it's not for the reason you think

Jon has been an author at Android Police since 2021. He primarily writes features and editorials covering the latest Android news, but occasionally reviews hardware and Android apps. His favorite ...
CNBC

Meta to begin rolling out Threads ads globally

Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta on Wednesday said it will begin to show advertising on its Threads microblogging service to all users globally starting next week. Threads has surpassed more ...
MacRumors

Threads Usage Overtakes X on Mobile

Meta's Threads has now reportedly surpassed its rival X (formerly Twitter) in daily mobile usage globally. Market intelligence firm Similarweb (via TechCrunch) reports that Threads recorded 141.5 ...
The Verge

Threads overtakes X on mobile, but still lags far behind

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Forbes

Threads Widens Lead Over Musk’s X—Zuckerberg’s Platform Adds Millions

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 ...
Mashable

Threads will let users speak to the algorithm

Threads is testing a new way for users to manipulate their own recommendation algorithm. The feature, aptly called "Dear algo," allows users to post a message to the algorithm with the note "dear algo ...
Forbes

Threads Passes X In Key Monthly Metric For First Time In Zuckerberg Vs. Musk Battle

Threads, Meta’s text-based social media platform that launched in 2023 as a challenger to the Elon Musk-owned X, for the first time beat X in global daily active mobile users for the month of October, ...
Beebom

Threads Is Adding ‘Ghost Posts’ That Dissappear After 24 Hours

Threads is adding a new Ghost posts feature to archive any post after 24 hours. Users will need to turn on the Ghost toggle to share a disappearing post on Threads. Any replies to a ghost post will ...
Lifehacker

Threads Now Has Self-Deleting 'Ghost Posts'

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 ...
Android

Meta Gives Threads a Boost With Communities (and Custom Emoji)

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 ...