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Meta’s Threads Beats X
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Breaking News: Instagram Threads is closing in on its top competitor, X, in terms of mobile app users.
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📢 Today's Headline:
Meta’s Threads Nearly Match X’s Traffic!
Spotify’s Viral Band Is Fully AI!
Gemini has a Colorful New Icon!
TikTok Plans U.S.-Only App Launch!
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Meta’s Twitter clone is closing the gap fast, and the numbers reveal a shift that could reshape where creators and brands show up next.
Threads hit 115.1M daily mobile users in June—up 127.8% YoY
X’s growth is shrinking, down 15.2%, with 132M daily users
Bluesky’s hype cooled: just 4.1M daily users despite 372.5% growth
Threads is now neck-and-neck with X on mobile, but X still dominates web traffic with 145.8M daily visits vs. Threads’ 6.9M. Meta’s bet on mobile-first engagement is paying off.
✅ Why it matters: Threads is becoming the go-to for real-time social without the political baggage. If this trend holds, ad dollars and creator energy could shift dramatically.
👀 Tip: If you’re building audience momentum, Threads might be the quieter gold rush you’ve been waiting for.
The Velvet Sundown just dropped its third album, but the band doesn’t exist—and that’s exactly the point.
The group has over 1M monthly listeners on Spotify, despite being entirely AI-generated
Their music, visuals, and even band member identities are crafted using tools like Suno and Udio
Spotify hasn’t labeled them as AI, while Deezer flags their tracks as synthetic
The Velvet Sundown calls itself a “synthetic music project” designed to challenge ideas of authorship and identity in the age of generative AI. Their rise has sparked confusion, praise, and backlash across platforms.
⚠️ Why it matters: AI music is no longer experimental—it’s charting. And without clear labels, listeners may not know what’s human anymore.
👀 Tip: If you’re a creator, this is your signal to explore AI tools—but also to stay transparent. The line between art and algorithm is getting blurry.
Google didn’t announce it, but your Gemini app just got a makeover that screams brand confidence.
The new icon swaps muted blue for Google’s full rainbow palette
Rounded edges and a brighter glow make it feel friendlier and more familiar
It’s live on Android and iOS, but still missing from the web version
Gemini’s rebrand aligns it more closely with Google’s core apps like Maps and Gmail, signaling its growing role in the company’s AI strategy. No new features—just a bold visual shift.
✅ Why it matters: Design isn’t just decoration. A colorful icon on your home screen can subtly shift how you perceive the tech behind it.
👀 Tip: If you haven’t seen the update yet, check your app store—it’s already rolling out.
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Today’s Poll:
🎧 Would you still vibe with a band if it’s 100% AI-made? |
Vote today, see the results tomorrow!
Yesterday’s Poll:
Should Microsoft have stayed in Pakistan?
A) Yes – It could’ve helped the tech scene – 20%
B) No – It had good reasons to leave – 80%
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