"I was scammed out of £17,000 on Instagram"
Since the pandemic hit the UK, reports of investment scams targeting Instagram users have risen 50%......»»
Meta proposing ad-free Facebook and Instagram plans for up to $17/month
TikTok may be going ad-free for five bucks a month, but you’ll have to pay a bit more for a similar experience on Meta’s platforms. A new report details Meta’s proposal to offer a version of Facebook and Instagram with no ads that would cost ne.....»»
Deepfake celebrities begin shilling products on social media, causing alarm
Hanks and other celebrities have recently become targets of AI-powered ad scams. Enlarge / A cropped portion of the unauthorized AI-generated version of Hanks that the actor warned about on his Instagram feed. (credit: Tom Hanks).....»»
Meta considers paid subscription in EU for users to bypass targeted ads
Instagram and Facebook users in the European Union may soon be able to opt out of targeted ads if they pay for a monthly subscription......»»
Ad-free Facebook, Instagram access planned for $14 per month in Europe
Free version will remain but require consent for targeted advertising. Enlarge (credit: Liu Guanguan/China News Service) Meta is preparing to charge EU users a $14 monthly subscription fee to access Instagram on their ph.....»»
Why your new Apple iPhone 15 is overheating
The firm says a bug in its operating system and updates to apps like Instagram are behind the issue......»»
Instagram being blamed for iPhone 15 overheating issues
Hot takes on social media about Apple's iPhone 15 overheating problem are starting to point fingers at Instagram for causing the issue.The launch of the iPhone 15 range has been marred by claims the smartphone is overheating when under load, such as.....»»
Apple might have to pull Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and more from the App Store in China
Apple might soon have to remove some of the App Store’s most popular apps in China. A new report from the Wall Street Journal today says that Apple will be forced to “strictly implement rules” that ban unregistered foreign apps on the App Store.....»»
Meta launches consumer AI chatbots with celebrity avatars in its social apps
WhatsApp, Instagram add animated AI chat avatars, including Snoop Dogg as dungeon master. Enlarge / Meta's AI characters feature Snoop Dogg playing a dungeon master that dispenses gaming advice. (credit: Meta) On Wednesd.....»»
Meta’s AI smart glasses collection can live stream video — but they’re missing a big feature
Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses feature 12MP cameras that can live stream directly to Instagram and Facebook, and respond to voice commands......»»
Is Instagram making the great outdoors more crowded? Not as much as you might suspect
Except for modest visitor increases at a small percentage of iconic places, Instagram content is not resulting in more tourist traffic on public lands, according to a study by researchers at Oregon State University......»»
Sexualized Instagram imagery found to affect young women"s body image
Viewing sexualized Instagram posts by online influencers increases the negative mood and body dissatisfaction of young female adults who view them, and promotes negative effects among viewers beyond striving for thinness and attractiveness......»»
Prebuilt PCs are problematic — here’s how to avoid getting scammed
Prebuilt PCs have some merits, but I'm never going to buy one again. Here's why I would choose to build my own PC each and every time......»»
Ad-free versions of Instagram and Facebook could launch in Europe
A recent report claims that Meta could be planning paid versions of Instagram and Facebook in the EU that do not come with ads. The post Ad-free versions of Instagram and Facebook could launch in Europe appeared first on Phandroid. Apps su.....»»
Ad-free Facebook subscription rumored; social networks allow Russian disinformation to grow
Meta may introduce the option of an ad-free Facebook subscription as it struggles to comply with increasingly stringent European privacy requirements, says a new report. A similar paid subscription option may also be offered to Instagram users ….....»»
What Ever Happened to the Tiny House Movement?
Tiny houses started as a minimalist revolution. They ended up as an Instagram aesthetic......»»
Why did SpaceX give up on “catching” falling fairings? Its VP of launch explains
"You basically had this really awesome algorithm, this crazy automation." Enlarge / One half of a Falcon 9 payload fairing deploys its parafoil. (credit: Elon Musk/Instagram) Amid much fanfare, SpaceX started landing its.....»»
There’s a fake Tim Cook Instagram account and Apple VPs are following it [U]
Update: The account was fake despite being followed by Apple VPs. It has now been taken down by Instagram. more….....»»
EU safety laws start to bite for TikTok, Instagram and others
Nineteen large platforms have to start complying with new rules as soon as Friday or risk big fines......»»
Opt out of algorithmic feeds on Instagram and Facebook – but only if you’re in Europe
Meta has announced that European users can now opt out of algorithmic feeds on Instagram and Facebook, in order to comply with the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA). However, the company is not extending the same choice to app users in the US or.....»»
YouTube Samples are Here to Help You Keep Discovering Your Next Jam
YouTube Music is adding a new discovery tool that is rolling out today. Called “Samples,” you’ll find a new tab in the app that works a lot like Reels in Instagram, where you can flip through short clips with a swipe and then take a.....»»