Rumors said a few days ago that Meta was about to bring Threads to the major market it avoided this summer‚ the European Union (EU). Meta officially made Threads available in the EU on Thursday‚ complete with a feature that's not available anywhere in the world. You can use Threads without an Instagram account in Europe‚ though the experience is limited. The feature is likely there to address the EU's more strict laws that govern big tech. The EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA) is the latest example‚ and it has several protections in place for the user. That probably stopped Meta from launching Threads in the EU over the summer. We saw a similar approach from Google with Bard AI. Continue reading... The post Threads is now available in Europe‚ and you can use it without an Instagram account appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Today’s deals: $4 smart plugs‚ $20 Apple AirTags‚ free PS5 game‚ 51% off Google Nest Wifi‚ more Apple Watch Series 9 plummets to new all-time low of $289 NOMVDIC P2000 is the best UST 4K laser projector I tested in 2023‚ and it’s $700 off Best Apple deals for December 2023 Trending Right Now: 5 of the best HBO documentaries you can watch right now iPhone 16 Pro expected to get bigger while the Galaxy S Ultra shrinks… wait‚ what? 8 Apple TV+ comedies to add to your watch list