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Meta to unveil web version of Threads next week, suggest media reports
Mumbai: Meta, the social media mammoth, is planning to launch the web version of Threads next week, as per media reports. Threads, as we all are aware, is the rival app to Elon Musk’s Twitter/X.
The reports mention that Meta is planning to roll out the web version of Threads early next week but the plans aren’t yet final and it could be changed. The users can see the thread’s posts on the web but access to it is limited as the threads app is built keeping mobile users in mind.
Last week, Threads and Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri brought to the fore that the web version of Threads is being tested internally. The reports noted that Threads had started showing labels for state-controlled media outlets in a bid to stop fake news and propaganda.
In a post on Threads, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that the web version would reach users over the next few days. Meta brought out that it will add more features to the web version of Threads in the coming weeks. But, some features of the mobile app won’t be available just yet. For instance, web users won’t be able to edit their profile or send a thread over to Instagram direct messages.
Meta revealed that the web experience would permit posting, viewing the feed, and interacting with others’ posts.
Threads crossed 100 million sign-ups for the app within five days of its launch on 5 July. Consequently, it saw a decline in its number of users.
The launch of the web version of Threads is much awaited and is expected to receive wider acceptance among companies, brands, advertisers, and media professionals – they would be able to exploit the platform’s web version to its full potential.
As per a Reuters report citing analytics platform Similarweb data, the daily active users on Android version of Threads app fell to 10.3 million from the peak of 49.3 million in a period of over a month.
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Samay Raina confirms return of India’s Got Latent after controversy
Still Alive mixes humour and reflection as comedian revisits 2025 row
MUMBAI: Samay Raina has signalled a possible return of his controversial show India’s Got Latent, using his latest stand-up special Still Alive to address the past and hint at what lies ahead.
Released on YouTube, the special marks Raina’s most candid take yet on the backlash that forced the show off air in 2025. While much of the performance leans on humour, it also dips into more reflective territory, offering a glimpse into the emotional toll of the controversy.
Recounting the fallout, YouTube comedian samay raina said, “We were both extremely unsettled. How would we navigate this? It was terrifying. We were lost as to what was happening.” He also spoke about a moment involving fellow comedian Balraj Ghai’s family, describing it as overwhelming and difficult to process.
The personal impact of the episode came through most strongly when Raina spoke about his family. He admitted he struggled to even answer a call from his mother during the crisis. YouTube comedian samay raina said, “I hesitated to answer her call and show my tear-streaked face. How would she react? My mom is unaware of anything except how to love.”
Amid the introspection, Raina also dropped a clear hint about the future of his show. While he believes the first season ended on a high note, he confirmed that he intends to revive it. YouTube comedian samay raina said, “I will bring back the show because it used to be fun making it.”
The original run of India’s Got Latent had been pulled down following widespread criticism and legal scrutiny over controversial remarks that went viral, prompting debates around content boundaries in India’s digital entertainment space. Raina later removed episodes and issued an apology, stepping back from major releases for a period.
His return now appears more measured, blending humour with reflection and signalling a creative reset. He also hinted that the next iteration of the show could be more raw and unfiltered, though details remain under wraps.
For fans, the takeaway is simple. The show that sparked both laughter and debate may be gearing up for a second act, with Raina ready to test the limits once again, this time with a sharper sense of where the lines lie.
