ASML’s EUV Lithography Machines Power Europe’s Most Valuable Tech Company 
Anthropic Raises 2026 Revenue Outlook by 20% but Delays Path to Profitability 
U.S. Dollar Steadies Ahead of Fed Minutes as Markets Eye Policy Divisions 
ANTA Sports to Acquire Major Stake in Puma in €1.5 Billion Deal, Signaling Strategic Revival 
South Korea Factory Output Misses Forecasts in November Amid Ongoing Economic Uncertainty 
The Maire - EuroChem Case: Three Lessons for Global Business 
LVMH Investors Watch Earnings Closely as Luxury Recovery Faces New Challenges 
SoftBank Shares Surge as AI Optimism Lifts Asian Tech Stocks 
Meta Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Approval of AI Chatbots Allowing Sexual Interactions With Minors 
Ericsson Plans SEK 25 Billion Shareholder Returns as Margins Improve Despite Flat Network Market 
Sam Altman Criticizes ICE Enforcement as Corporate Leaders Call for De-Escalation 
Singapore GDP Growth Surges in 2025 but Outlook Remains Cautious Amid Global Trade Risks 
ByteDance Finalizes Majority U.S.-Owned TikTok Joint Venture to Avert American Ban 
First Abu Dhabi Bank Reports 22% Jump in Q4 Profit, Beats Market Expectations 
ASML’s EUV Monopoly Powers the Global AI Chip Boom 
Oil Prices Slip Slightly as Markets Weigh Geopolitical Risks and Supply Glut Concerns 
U.S. Dollar Starts 2026 Weak as Yen, Euro and Sterling Hold Firm Amid Rate Cut Expectations 
Meta's new platform, Threads, once solely a mobile app, has now expanded to the web to contest X (formerly Twitter) as the go-to platform for celebrities, corporations, and governments. The move follows a lukewarm mobile debut.
Introducing a web version is crucial to attracting professionals and media figures, who tend to be the most active social media users during working hours, primarily posting from their computers. Instagram head and Threads leader Adam Mosseri announced, "Threads.net is now live for everyone. Let us know what you think."
Previously, Threads was solely accessible as a mobile app exclusively for iPhones and Android devices. However, Meta promises to bridge the gap between the web and mobile experiences, with ongoing improvements and added functionality coming to the web version in the following weeks.
During its initial release in early July, Threads achieved record-breaking download rates, surpassing AI sensation ChatGPT's previous feats. Nevertheless, the app's popularity waned swiftly as early adopters gradually decreased usage and expressed the need for a web version and other enhancements.
High-profile figures granted early access to Threads, including Jennifer Lopez and American Football star Tom Brady, have rarely utilized the platform. Meanwhile, rebranded as X, Twitter remains dominant in facilitating comments and disseminating news. However, X's standing has declined since Elon Musk assumed ownership, leading users to explore alternatives due to the resultant chaos.
According to Similarweb's data, daily active users on the Android version of Threads plummeted from a peak of 49.3 million to 10.3 million. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg acknowledged in the early stages of the launch that the app would require time to stabilize before focusing on community growth.
While Meta's Threads faces an uphill battle in challenging Twitter's supremacy, the availability of the web version marks a significant step forward. Only time will tell whether Meta can gain a foothold in the highly competitive world of social media platforms, especially as users continue to seek stability and novelty in their online experiences.
Photo: BoliviaInteligente/Unsplash
