Facebook owner Meta set to launch Twitter rival ‘Threads’ on Thursday
Meta, Facebook’s parent company, is preparing to launch an alternative to the microblogging site Twitter on Thursday.
Twitter's rival app, which is called Threads, is described by Meta as a “text based conversation app” that brings communities together. It is available for pre-order on the Apple App Store, which will be linked to Instagram.
The new app comes as the latest move in the rivalry between Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter owner Elon Musk.
Meta’s Chief Product Officer Chris Cox has called Threads as their response to Twitter. He added that they have been hearing from creators and public figures about having a platform that is sanely run which they can trust and rely upon for distribution.
Meanwhile, Twitter boss reacted to the launch of Meta’s upcoming app. “Thank goodness they’re so sanely run,” Musk stated while taking a dig at Meta Platforms.
Mario Nafwal, IBC Group CEO, opined on Twitter that the term “sanely run" might suggest that the app will collect all your data as mentioned in the app’s description. He further noted that he strongly believes that Musk’s vision for Twitter is far more superior as compared to Zuckerberg’s track record.
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Elaborate traffic arrangement made in view of IPL match in Bengaluru on April 15
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Bengaluru (PTI): In view of the IPL cricket match on April 15 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium here, Bengaluru Traffic Police on Tuesday said that elaborate arrangements have been made to ensure smooth movement of vehicles in the city.
According to the traffic police, Parking will be prohibited on several roads around the stadium, including Queens Road, MG Road, Link Road, Raj Bhavan Road, T Chowdaiah Road, Race Course Road, Central Street and Cubbon Road.
The parking ban will also apply to St Mark's Road, Museum Road, Kasturba Road, Lavelle Road and Vittal Mallya Road. Parking will also be strictly prohibited inside Cubbon Park.
Spectators can park their vehicles at designated locations such as St Joseph's Indian High School Ground, St Joseph's European School Ground, Freedom Park multi-level car parking, Garuda Mall parking, Shivajinagar Bus Stand (first floor), UB City parking and Sree Kanteerava Stadium, the traffic advisory stated.
Entry to the stadium will be allowed through designated gates on Cubbon Road, Link Road and Queens Road, while specific gates have been earmarked for exit. Gate E-10 on Queens Road is reserved for players, support staff, stadium authorities and VIPs, it said.
Pick-up and drop-off points for Ola, Uber and autorickshaws have been arranged at BRV Ground and Manekshaw Parade Ground, the advisory added.
Police urged the public to use BMTC buses and metro services to avoid traffic congestion around the stadium.
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