A reporter tried the AI Instagram wants to use to verify age. Here"s what it found
Instagram is testing new ways to verify its youngest users' ages, including by using artificial intelligence that analyzes a photo and estimates how old the user is......»»
Threads could cause real problems for Twitter
Meta's new app benefits from its billion-plus Instagram followers that give it a huge shot in the arm......»»
Threads: Ten million join Meta"s Twitter rival, Zuckerberg says
The Meta chief is hoping Threads, his new Instagram-linked app, will beat Twitter on numbers......»»
Canada stops advertising with Facebook and Instagram in news row
It's the latest move over a new bill that will force tech giants to pay Canadian media for news content......»»
Threads: Instagram launches app to rival Twitter
Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg talks up the hope of beating Twitter over user numbers and friendliness......»»
Instagram Threads has finally arrived. Here’s how to sign up
Instagram Threads — Instagram's new Twitter alternative — is finally here. Here's how to sign up for the app!.....»»
Threads now available to download: Meta’s microblogging alternative to Twitter
As announced earlier this week, Meta today officially launched Threads – its new microblogging social network that aims to compete with Twitter. However, although Threads is a new app, it exists under the branding and structure of Instagram, so us.....»»
Meta"s Instagram soft-launches Threads to take on Twitter
Originally set to launch on July 6, Meta-owned Instagram has gone ahead and activated its Twitter competitor, Threads, ahead of schedule.Instagram's ThreadsTwitter has seen a lot of changes over the last several months, which has led many people to l.....»»
Buying All The Woodworking Tool Ads From Instagram
We’ve all been there. You’re browsing the internet and you get ads that are obviously catered to you based on all the spying that your device is doing. It fits right into your interests and often looks too good to be true. Is it a scam?.....»»
ImmuniWeb unveils email security test to help users verify privacy and compliance of email servers
Running about 200,000 daily security scans, the free Community Edition now has an online security test to quickly verify security, privacy and compliance of email servers. According to the most recent Trend Micro’s report, both sophistication and v.....»»
Threads: Instagram owner to launch Twitter rival on Thursday
The move is the latest in a rivalry between Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter owner Elon Musk......»»
Instagram"s Twitter knockoff "Threads" now available for pre-order on the App Store
Instagram is preparing to launch its text-based social media app "Threads" soon, and users can pre-order it on the App Store now.In June, it was learned that Meta's Instagram team would launch a new text-based social media platform.The platform is kn.....»»
Pornhub cuts off more US users in ongoing protest over age-verification laws
Pornhub apologized to "loyal visitors" blocked in two states this weekend. Enlarge (credit: ssuaphoto | iStock / Getty Images Plus) On July 1, laws requiring adult websites to verify user ages took effect in Mississippi.....»»
Apple plans to launch a monitor that stays on when you shut down your Mac
Also: Apple plans to switch AirPods to USB-C this year. Enlarge / Pictured: Apple's 2022 Studio Display. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) In the subscribers-only section of his weekly newsletter, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurma.....»»
Why do rational people believe lies online? Research explains how misinformation spreads
Misinformation is an unfortunate reality of social media. On any given day, visitors to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other websites can find made-up "facts" about anything from vaccines to the war in Ukraine to climate change......»»
We Need to Better Regulate Nutraceuticals
Manufacturers of a class of food-derived supplements called nutraceuticals often make statements about their health value that are hard to verify, which can cause safety and efficacy issues.....»»
Dylan Mulvaney says Bud Light"s backlash response was "worse than not hiring a trans person at all"
Dylan Mulvaney on Thursday broke her silence about the fallout that occurred after the trans influencer made two Instagram posts sponsored by Bud Light earlier this year......»»
Meta releases clues on how AI is used on Facebook and Instagram
As demand for greater transparency in artificial intelligence mounts, Meta released tools and information Thursday aimed at helping users understand how AI influences what they see on its apps......»»
Instagram and Messenger get more parental supervision tools
Meta has just released additional supervision tools for parents of teens who use apps such as Instagram and Messenger......»»
Avoiding Stories is getting even harder as they’re coming to Telegram
Those temporary photos and videos known as Stories are everywhere these days. Popularized by Snapchat and Instagram, it seems that every social network has decided to have its own version of Stories. And if you’re not a fan of this feature, avoidi.....»»
Facebook shutters news rather than pay up under new Canadian law
Meta says it will cease providing news services on Facebook and Instagram before Canada's new law requiring it to pay news publishers comes into effect.Canada's Online News Act (Bill C-18) has cleared its final Senate hearing and now needs only royal.....»»