Meta cuts Threads: Company says it's blocking access in Europe over privacy regulations

Friday, July 14, 2023

Today’s top story was about everyone’s favorite new app, Threads. We already knew that it wasn’t available in the European Union due to privacy concerns; however, after some users in the EU complained about not being able to access the app, even through a VPN, Meta confirmed that it was blocking EU-based users from access that way, too.

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And if you chose “Kahoot” as the answer to the question, “Who went private today?” you’d be correct. The gamified e-learning platform was acquired in a $1.7 billion deal. Find out who was involved.

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