Twitter rival 'Threads' by Meta (formerly known as Facebook) garnered mixed reactions from netizens
Threads vs. Twitter Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has officially launched a new text-based app called Threads , designed to rival Twitter. The launch of Threads has sparked a flurry of reactions from netizens, with some declaring it as the end of Twitter while others were more skeptical about its potential . Threads, which was unveiled on July 5th, 2023, is intended to offer a space for real-time conversations online, a function that has long been Twitter's core selling point. The app received an impressive 30 million sign-ups within the first day of its launch, according to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. The app is available in over 100 countries, including the U.S., Britain, Australia, Canada, and Japan. The launch of Threads comes amid a period of turmoil for Twitter, which has seen significant changes since being acquired by tech mogul Elon Musk. These changes include the introduction of a paid subscription service, tweet viewing limits, and alterations ...