Weekly Tech Wrap: Threads Goes Official, Twitter Threatens Meta, Moto Razr 40 Foldable Now Official, More Top Technology News

Every week, we gather the top tech news headlines worth your time. From Threads giving Twitter steady competition to Samsung teasing upcoming foldables, here are the top stories from the past week.

Threads gained immense traction upon debut, reaching 55 million subscribers within just a day.

Threads, the much-awaited Twitter rival from Instagram, made a grand debut, Twitter threatened to respond with a lawsuit, Motorola unveiled its brand new foldable phone, Samsung teased the launch of its very own foldables as well — the world of tech was dominated by these headlines over the past week. Let’s take a closer look.

Threads Goes Official

On July 6, Threads, a highly anticipated microblogging platform developed by Instagram, was officially released to the public. Positioned as a competitor to Elon Musk's Twitter, Threads offers users the ability to share concise posts, similar to Twitter, while incorporating various features from Instagram, such as usernames and follower counts. 

To assist you in getting started with Threads and navigating its functionalities, we have prepared a roundup of FAQs that you can check out.

Threads gained immense traction upon debut, reaching 55 million subscribers within just a day. Additionally, it got Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to tweet for the first time in a decade. 

Twitter Threatens To Sue Meta

Twitter has reportedly issued a warning of potential legal action against Meta following the launch of Thread. As reported by sources within the Twitter community, the microblogging platform is accusing Meta of engaging in deliberate and unlawful misappropriation of Twitter's trade secrets, intellectual property, as well as unauthorised data scraping from Twitter. These allegations have been conveyed to Zuckerberg by the lawyer representing Elon Musk, Alex Spiro. In response to these developments, Musk tweeted, "Competition is acceptable, but unethical practices will not be tolerated." This statement suggests that a significant legal battle may ensue regarding the Threads app.

Interestingly, Twitter itself got sued by a former employee who alleges that the company neglected to cover the expected expenses related to legal arbitration. The ex-employee initiated the lawsuit on July 3 in the Northern District of California. The legal action asserts that Twitter, under the ownership of Musk, has demonstrated an unwillingness to participate in arbitration procedures with former employees who were terminated following Musk's acquisition of the company. These employees were initially encouraged to employ the arbitration process as a means to address concerns encompassing unpaid wages, unfulfilled severance agreements, and instances of discrimination.

Digital Personal Data Protection Bill Cleared

In an important development, the Union Cabinet has reportedly granted approval to the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill, which is slated to be presented in the upcoming monsoon session of Parliament. The key aim of this legislation is to establish responsibility among entities regarding the collection, storage, and handling of individuals' data, safeguarding their right to privacy. The DPDP Bill's draft has received authorization from the Cabinet and will be formally introduced during the parliamentary session scheduled to occur from July 20 to August 11.

Moto Razr 40 Unfolds

Motorola has recently introduced its newest lineup of foldable smartphones, the Moto Razr series. It includes two models — Moto Razr 40 and the Moto Razr 40 Ultra, both featuring flip designs and foldable displays. While the Moto Razr 40 garnered attention due to its comparatively affordable price tag of Rs 59,999, it was clear that in terms of performance, the standout performer between the two variants was the Moto Razr 40 Ultra.

Alongside the new Motorola foldables, OnePlus Nord 3 also made its debut this week. The company also launched the OnePlus Nord CE 3, OnePlus Nord Buds 2r, and OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2. 

Samsung Flips For Galaxy Unpacked

Samsung has also released the first teaser for its upcoming Galaxy Unpacked 2023 event, set to be held on July 26 in Seoul. The South Korean tech giant is likely to debut its two new foldables — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, as well as the Galaxy Tab S9 series. 

In addition, Samsung is expected to introduce a range of new accessories alongside the Galaxy Watch 6 series and the Galaxy Buds 3 TWS earphones. However, there have been reports indicating that Samsung might not release a new lineup of truly wireless earphones (TWS) this year. It is worth noting that previous Galaxy Unpacked events have primarily taken place in European countries and the US. This year, however, Samsung has made a notable shift by choosing South Korea as the host country for its flagship Galaxy Unpacked event. 

That’s it from the world of tech headlines this week. Stay tuned to this space for more top stories next week.

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