Chris Messina

Meta Platforms Inc.’s (NASDAQ:META) social media platform Threads is reportedly exploring the integration of advertisements to generate revenue. However, the company has stated that it is not currently testing ads in Threads and has no immediate plans for monetization. What Happened: Earlier...

Meta Platforms Inc.’s (NASDAQ:META) Threads, dubbed “Twitter killer,” has consistently witnessed a decline in its user base and engagement. The platform might now be planning to add some new features to bring back some of the traction it got in the first five days...

In the latest development related to the Elon Musk–Mark Zuckerberg rivalry, Meta Platforms Inc.’s (NASDAQ:META) Threads has attempted to turn the tables against X, formerly Twitter, as users notice a subtle change in the app’s features. What Happened: Last month, Threads...

In a recent development, the creator of hashtags has discovered and shared an intriguing crossover linking X and Threads, adding a fresh dimension to the fast-evolving Elon Musk–Mark Zuckerberg rivalry.  What Happened: On Monday, Chris Messina...

Elon Musk’s disdain for hashtags is well-known, but the new Twitter CEO proudly declared that #wearesoback and appeared to be embracing the power of social media trends.  What Happened: The use of hashtags on Twitter has experienced a decline compared to its earlier...

Elon Musk, the owner of Twitter, planned to do away with device labels from tweets. This may come as one of the major changes on the social media platform, it was reported in November 2022. What Happened: Following the uproar about the Tesla Inc. CEO's decision to monetize the...

Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE: SPOT) is apparently working on a new feature that will allow Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) iOS subscribers to generate the ideal workout playlists based on their health data via HealthKit.  What Happened: Hashtag inventor Chris Messina took to Twitter to...

What does Twitter founder Jack Dorsey think of Facebook's (NASDAQ: FB) use of hashtags? David Kirkpatrick, the founder and CEO of Techonomy Media, posed that very question to Dorsey during a panel at Techonomy Detroit this week. Dorsey's response was unusually succinct. "Not a fan," he replied...