"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%......»»
You can now use the Add Yours sticker on Reels for Facebook and Instagram
Meta has added six new creator-focused features to its Reels feature for Facebook and Instagram. But the most interesting one is the Add Yours sticker......»»
Meta can track users through its Facebook and Instagram in-app browsers
Researcher Felix Krause looked into how Facebook and Instagram use custom in-app browsers when users visit webpages by clicking on a link; the apps don't redirect users to their default browser......»»
Lawsuits: OnlyFans bribed Instagram to put creators on “terrorist blacklist” [Updated]
Thousands of adult entertainers claim they were added to a "blacklist." Enlarge (credit: SOPA Images / Contributor | LightRocket) (Update, 5:27 pm ET: A GIFCT spokesperson clarified how the “blacklist”—or more accurately.....»»
Meta testing expanded encryption features amid renewed scrutiny of messaging data
Meta on Thursday said it is testing expanded encryption features for Messenger and Instagram, days after the company came under scrutiny for providing messages to police in an abortion-related case......»»
Lawsuits: OnlyFans bribed Instagram to put creators on “terrorist blacklist”
Thousands of adult entertainers claim they were added to a "blacklist." Enlarge (credit: SOPA Images / Contributor | LightRocket) Through the pandemic, OnlyFans took over the online adult entertainment world to become a billio.....»»
Facebook Messenger finally starts testing end-to-end encryption for all chats
Meta has begun testing default end-to-end encryption for chats and calls on Facebook Messenger, and will soon expand it to Instagram DMs......»»
In-app browsers like those in Facebook and Instagram are a big privacy risk, developer shows
One of the more annoying things some apps do is incorporate their own in-app browser, opening that for web links instead of respecting your chosen default browser. This has long been a nuisance, but a developer has now explained the security risks o.....»»
The more Instagram copies TikTok, the more I hate using it
Instagram tried copying TikTok. Then it said it would stop. And now it's doing it again. And I'm so, so tired......»»
How to enable high quality uploads on Instagram
Are you finding that your videos uploaded to Instagram seem to be compressed and lower in quality than what you remembered? Then here’s how to upload high quality videos onto the platform. The post How to enable high quality uploads on Instagram fi.....»»
Why Advertising on Facebook Should Be a Part of Your Social Media Marketing Strategy
You’re a social media guru when it comes to your personal life. You are always posting Instagram stories and reels, making videos on TikTok, and selling your used belongings on Facebook Marketplace. And yet, you may not think of social media when i.....»»
Instagram is about to get photos all wrong (again)
Instagram is readying full-length, vertical photo support because no one asked for it......»»
Instagram tries to please photographers by testing fullscreen images
Instagram will soon start testing a new format for photographs, allowing users to post 9:16 images to the main feed that matches the full-screen videos the app continues to push.The Meta-owned app has gradually pushed towards greater use of video, at.....»»
Sonic the Hedgehog doesn’t need easily legible legends on his mechanical keyboard
Retro keyboards commemorate some of Sega's most memorable brands. Enlarge / Sonic the Hedgehog mechanical keyboard. (credit: Higround/Instagram) When you're a beloved blue eulipotyphla with the speed of a race car, all the go.....»»
Maker Spotlight: Svetlana & Benni of Kamui Cosplay
Name Kamui Cosplay (aka Svetlana & Benni) Where are you located? Germany What is your day job? Cosplayer / Teacher / Content Creator Do you attend a makerspace/fablab/hackerspace? No since we have our own workshop Website | Instagram | Tik.....»»
YouTube testing new feature that lets you zoom into videos
It seems that YouTube is working on a new feature that lets users zoom into a specific part of a video. The post YouTube testing new feature that lets you zoom into videos first appeared on Phandroid. A few years ago, Instagram launched a n.....»»
Facebook Live Shopping to be discontinued in favor of Instagram Reels
Back in 2020, Facebook announced a new shopping experience for its users called “Facebook Live Shopping” so that people could shop directly from live streams on the social network. However, the company announced on Wednesday that Facebook Live S.....»»
iPhone and Android users spend more than 4 hours per day in apps, TikTok tops usage
A report shows that even after the days of lockdowns have long passed, mobile usage is still growing in the US and several other countries. TikTok is the most consumed app worldwide, while Instagram is the most downloaded in Q2 of 2022. more… The.....»»
Instagram’s chief is relocating to Europe, report says
Instagram boss Adam Mosseri is heading across the pond to live in London, England – reportedly for a variety of reasons......»»
9to5Mac Daily: July 29, 2022 – Apple earnings, Instagram changes
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Koli.....»»
Facebook owner Meta in first ever sales fall
The owner of Instagram and WhatsApp faces increased competition from the likes of TikTok......»»