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Threads is adding Live Chats to boost real-time engagement

Users can send messages, photos, videos, links, and emoji reactions in Live Chats.

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I analysed 20 years of my chats

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May 21, 2026 at 15:26 TechCrunch

Spotify will reserve tickets for top fans of an artists in a bid to drum up engagement

Spotify said that it will monitor activity like streams and shares to determine who is a top fan

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Meta won't let you block its AI account on Threads

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Apr 22, 2026 at 17:00 TechCrunch

Threads is adding Live Chats to boost real-time engagement

Users can send messages, photos, videos, links, and emoji reactions in Live Chats.

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