# Maine Senate Race Collapses, Threads Competes with X, Trump Phone Debuts

A chaotic turn in Maine’s Senate race has upended the political contest. Meanwhile, Meta’s Threads platform is gaining ground against Elon Musk’s X, and a new phone branded with Donald Trump’s name has entered the market. These events highlight ongoing shifts in politics, social media, and consumer tech.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [Wired](https://www.wired.com/story/uncanny-valley-podcast-maine-senate-race-implodes-meta-threads-trump-phone-arrives/) — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:47:57 +0000