Threads’ new DM feature comes with the same basic elements found on other social media platforms. For instance, you can chat with users one-on-one, send emojis, and report spam.

Meanwhile, if you've got thoughts about Threads — or anything else going on at Meta — you can now send an (unencrypted) DM to this reporter. For something a little more secure, Signal is still ...

Meta for months has been experimenting with letting people cross-post from Instagram and Facebook to Threads, its social networking platform competing with X (formally known as Twitter).

Meta headquarters Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Social media giant Meta Platforms is introducing Threads video ads, Reels trending placement and several other innovations for advertisers.