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Threads is here. This is how it works

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Meta has released Threads, the so-called Twitter-killer. We were among the first to try it. Here’s what we thought.

It’s been a long time since we all signed up for Twitter. But for many users, the experience has been one of hardship. From bullying to the open sewer of political venom and anonymous trolls.

Twitter has seen the best and worst of social media.

So along comes Mark Zuckerberg from Meta to fix what Elon Musk seemingly can’t.

We all want the town square, but does Twitter prove why we can’t have nice things?

The signup

Singing up was really simple. I think we’ve all become sick of choosing a catchy username, deciding on a cryptic password (and where to store it), as well as the obligatory profile photo (we’re not getting any younger here).

I remember that original Twitter profile pic. The innocence!

But the Meta situation is seamless, taking my user data from Instagram and even suggesting my friends. Turns out they were already following me before I had even created a username!

The experience

The user experience is ok. Just ok, and needs a lot of work. It’s hard to immediately identify how to post, or Thread (is that what we’re calling it). Everything looks very basic so far.

And one of the first things I noticed was that real people were using it, not just profiles of news media companies, like those that fill my Twitter feed.

Though is this an early sign that I’m going to have to go on a muting spree all over again to filter out the nonsense of thought-tweeting/threading?

There’s also more text than photos and videos so far, and I haven’t yet endured the experience of uploading a video or working out the character limit.

The limitations

It took me a while to work out how to set up a corporate profile, not just a personal profile. For those of us that manage social media channels, it’s more cumbersome than Twitter.

There also doesn’t seem to be a desktop app, which makes it hard for corporate and office use. We aren’t all attached to our iPhones, especially at work.

One of the best things about Twitter is monitoring it during breaking news. That will be the real test for Threads. When something big happens, will we still turn to Twitter? Or will Threading become the new town square?

But yes, you will find Ticker News on Threads.

Ahron Young is an award winning journalist who has covered major news events around the world. Ahron is the Managing Editor and Founder of TICKER NEWS.

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Electric vehicles transform last mile delivery market

Australia’s last-mile delivery is rapidly adopting electric vehicles, fueled by green initiatives and insights from expert Joe Sofra.

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Australia’s last-mile delivery is rapidly adopting electric vehicles, fueled by green initiatives and insights from expert Joe Sofra.


The shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) for last mile delivery is accelerating globally, with Australia expected to see significant growth.

Companies and retailers are increasingly adopting greener solutions, driven by supporting government initiatives.

Joe Sofra from ANC discussed the current state of the last mile EV market.

#ElectricVehicles #Sustainability #LastMileDelivery #Innovation #Australia


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Trump gives Hamas ultimatum for Gaza peace plan acceptance

Trump gives Hamas deadline to accept Gaza peace plan amid rising pressure from Arab states and ongoing conflict in the region

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Trump gives Hamas deadline to accept Gaza peace plan amid rising pressure from Arab states and ongoing conflict in the region

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– Trump gives Hamas three to four days to accept a U.S.-backed Gaza peace plan, warning of consequences.
– Hamas calls the plan biased and insists on a complete Israeli withdrawal before considering any agreement.
U.S. President Donald Trump has given Hamas three to four days to accept a U.S.-backed peace plan for Gaza, warning of severe consequences if they reject it.The plan, shared by mediators Qatar and Egypt, emerged after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu endorsed it during a visit to the White House. Hamas, which was not part of the talks, is expected to review the proposal that calls for disarmament, a previously rejected demand.

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Trump stated that support for the plan came from both Israeli and Arab leaders, and he emphasised the need for Hamas to respond promptly. The proposal includes a ceasefire, hostage exchanges, an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, and disarmament of Hamas, along with a transitional government.

A Hamas source described the plan as biased towards Israel and containing unacceptable conditions.

The group maintains that a complete Israeli withdrawal is a prerequisite for their agreement to any deal, while they are unwilling to disarm.

Pressure Mounts

Hamas faces significant pressure as foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the UAE, Qatar, and Egypt have supported the initiative. Turkey’s intelligence head is also set to join discussions in Doha, marking a new level of mediation.

Despite expressing initial support, Netanyahu is cautious about the plan’s implications for Palestinian statehood and faces pressure from his coalition. Public sentiment in Gaza reflects a desire for peace, albeit with scepticism about the sincerity of both Trump and Netanyahu’s commitments.


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Trump shocks Hollywood with 100% film tariff

Trump proposes a 100% tariff on foreign movies, potentially reshaping Hollywood and affecting international co-productions. #Trump #Hollywood

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Trump proposes a 100% tariff on foreign movies, potentially reshaping Hollywood and affecting international co-productions. #Trump #Hollywood


Donald Trump has rocked Hollywood with a proposal to impose a 100 per cent tariff on all movies made outside the United States.

The move, aimed at reshaping the entertainment industry, could force studios to shift production back home and disrupt international co-productions

#Trump #Hollywood #FilmIndustry #Movies #TradeWar #TickerNews


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